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5.2.1 Starting the engine from cold

1.Put the choke in position “CHOKE”. See the accompanying engine manual.

2.Set the throttle (1:A) in the “START” position.

3.Hold the handle with one hand and slowly pull the starter handle with the other hand. See the accompanying engine manual. When the starter mechanism engages, quickly and forcefully pull the starter handle until the engine starts.

NOTE! Do not pull the cord hard to its stop po- sition and do not release it in the pulled out po- sition. This damages the starter mechanism.

5. Reset the choke after 3-5 seconds.

5.2.2 Starting a warm engine

Start a hot engine according to points 2 and 3 above. The choke/primer must not be used.

5.3 Operating

1.Tip the rotary cultivator back slightly so that the rotor is above ground.

2.Activate the drive control (1:D).

3.Tilt the cultivator forward so that it works its way into the soil.

4.If the machine has a reverse control, activate it (1:C).

5.4 Stop

Stop the rotary cultivator by setting the throttle and stop control (1:A) to “STOP”.

5.5 Operating tips

The rotors propel the machine forward. The speed of the rotors is controlled by the throttle (1:A).

Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts (1:J, K).

The optimum working depth varies with soil con- ditions. The working depth is determined by how hard the depth skid is pushed down during propul- sion. Operate and test.

Drive 2-3 times in different directions for best re- sults.

Never operate the machine in wet soil. Clumps of earth are created that are then difficult to break-up. Hard and dry soil requires an extra run, at right an- gles to the first.

WARNING! Never overload a new ma- chine. Drive carefully for the first 5 hours.

6 STORAGE

Store the rotary cultivator in a dry place. Also see section “Safety instructions”.

After draining the petrol, start the engine and allow it to run until it runs out of petrol.

7 MAINTENANCE

WARNING!Repairs must be carried out by the dealer. Otherwise the guarantee becomes invalid.

WARNING!Before carrying out repairs and maintenance, the spark plug con- nection must be disconnected.

7.1 Periodic maintenance

Before each operation

Check for fuel leaks.

Check that all screws are tightened.

After each operation

Clean the rotary cultivator.

Check for fuel leaks.

Every 25 operating hours and every 3 months

Check, clean or replace the air filter.

Check that all screws and nuts are tightened.

7.2 Air filter

See the accompanying engine manual.

Do not use flammable liquids when cleaning.

Serious engine damage can be caused if the machine is operated with a defective or blocked filter.

The paper filter must never be cleaning with liquid.

The machine is equipped with a pre-filter (foam rubber) and a main filter (paper).

Clean/replace the air filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. During operation in dry and dusty conditions, the air filter must be cleaned/re- placed every day.

Clean/replace the air filter as follows:

1.Undo the screws or locking tabs and the filter housing.

2.Grasp the main filter (paper) and shake it a few times against a hard surface or blow clean with compressed air from the inside out.

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Stiga 500-G, 500R-G manual Storage, Maintenance

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