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CHANGING BLADES
Use protective gloves to prevent cuts when changing blades.
Blunt and damaged blades tear off the grass and spoil the look of the lawn after mowing.New, well sharpened blades cut the grass cleanly, so that the lawn looks green and fresh even after mowing.
Always check the blade after an impact. First disconnect the ignition cable. If the blade system has been damaged the defective parts must be changed. Always use genuine spare parts.
To replace the blade, slacken the screw (fig. 16). Fit the new blade so that the stamped STIGA logotype is turned facing the blade attachment (and not facing the grass). Refit as illustrated. Tighten the screw fully to a torque of 40 Nm.
When replacing the blade, the blade screw should also be replaced.
The guarantee does not cover damage to the blade, blade holder or engine caused by running into obstacles.
When replacing the blade, the blade holder and blade screw, always use original spare parts. Non- authentic spare parts could lead to the risk of personal injury or damage, even if they fit the machine.
SHARPENING OF THE BLADES
Sharpening of the blades must be done by wet method grinding, using a whetstone or a grindstone.
For the sake of safety, the blades should not be sharpened on an emery wheel. A very high temperature could cause the blade to become brittle.
Once the blade has been sharpened, it must then be balanced so as to avoid vibration damage.
STORAGE
WINTER STORAGE
Empty the fuel tank. Start the engine and let it run until it stops. The same petrol must not remain in the tank for more than one month.
Tip up the mower and screw out the sparking plug. Pour a teaspoon of engine oil in the sparking plug hole. Pull out the starting handle slowly so that the oil is distributed in the cylinder. Screw in the sparking plug.
Thoroughly clean the mower and store it indoors in a dry place.
SERVICING
Genuine spare parts are supplied by service workshops and by many dealers.
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