Stiga 46 EURO Lawn Mower User Manual

ST IGA
M UL T IC LIP
46
46 EURO
PRO 46
8211-0223-09
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SVENSKA
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A
3. PRO 46
4. PRO 46
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6. Briggs & Stratton
STOP
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7. Honda
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SVENSKA
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9. Briggs & Stratton
10. Honda
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12. Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton : 0,76 mm
0,75 mm
Honda: 0,7-0,8 mm
13. Honda
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40 Nm
15a.
40 Nm
15b.
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SYMBOLS
The following symbols can be found on the machine to remind you of the care and attention that
are required during use.
The symbols mean:
Warning! Read the Instruction Book and
Safety Manual before using the machine.
Warning! Keep onlookers away. Beware
of objects being flung out.
Warning! Keep hands and feet clear of the
cutting deck when the machine is running.
PRO 46
Raise the upper part of the handle and place it behind the machine. Fold up the lower part of the
handle and tighten the locking wheels A (fig. 3).
Then attach the upper part of the handle. There is
also a lug on the right hand side for the starter handle (fig. 1).
Storage position: Release the locking wheels on
the lower part of the handle and fold it forwards.
Then release the locking wheels on the upper part
of the handle and fold it backwards (fig. 4).
NOTE! Check that the wires are not caught or broken when the handle is unfolded or folded.
CABLE HOLDER
Attach the wires to the cable holder (fig. 5).
USING THE MOWER
Warning! Before starting any repair work,
remove the spark plug cable from the
spark plugs.
BEFORE STARTING
FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL
IMPORTANT
Certain models do not have a throttle control. The
engine speed is set for optimal function and minimal exhaust emissions.
INSTALLATION
HANDLE
Fold up the lower part of the handle.
Then attach the upper part of the handle. This is attached with screws, washers and locking wheels
(fig. 1).
The handle has four different positions. Release
the catch with your foot and set the handle in desired position (fig. 2).
The lawnmower is delivered without
any oil in the engine crankcase. The
crankcase must be filled with oil before
the engine is started for the first time.
Remove the oil dipstick (fig. 6, 7).
Fill the engine’s crankcase with 0.55 litres of good
quality oil (service class SE, SF or SG). Use SAE
30 or SAE 10W-30 oil.
Slowly fill to ‘FULL/MAX’. Do not overfill.
CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
Check before using the machine that the oil level is
between ‘FULL/MAX’ and ‘ADD/MIN’ on the
dipstick (fig. 6, 7). The mower should stand level.
Remove and wipe off the dipstick (fig. 6, 7). Slide
it down completely and tighten it. Unscrew and
pull it up again. Read off the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill with oil up to the ‘FULL/MAX’ mark.
1. For normal mowing.
2. For mowing under trees, bushes, etc.
3. Parking position.
4. Delivery and storage position. The handle takes
up less space if the knobs are released and the
handle folded up.
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FILL UP THE PETROL TANK
Fill with petrol before starting the motor. Never remove the filler cap or fill
with petrol while the motor is running
or still warm.
Never completely fill the fuel tank. Allow a little room for the petrol to expand
if necessary.
Preferably use environmentally friendly petrol, i.e.
alkylate petrol. This type of petrol has a composition that is less harmful to people and nature. It has
e.g. no lead additives, no oxygenators (alcohols
and ethers), no alkenes and no benzene.
NOTE! If you change to environmentally friendly
petrol in a motor previously run on ordinary leadfree petrol (95), the petrol manufacturer’s recommendations must be followed carefully.
Ordinary lead-free 95 octane petrol can also be
used. You must never use 2-stroke petrol mixed
with oil. NOTE! Bear in mind that lead-free petrol
is a perishable; do not purchase more petrol than
can be used within thirty days.
STARTING THE ENGINE
(Briggs & Stratton)
1. Place the lawn mower on flat, firm ground. Do
not start in long grass.
2. Make sure the spark plug cable is connected to
the spark plug.
3. If the lawnmower is equipped with throttle control, set the throttle control B to full throttle
(fig. 8).
4. When starting a cold engine: Press down the
primer fully 6 times (fig. 9).
When starting a warm engine, the primer does
not need to be used. If the engine stops due to a
lack of fuel, refill and press down the primer 3
times.
5. Press in the Start/Stop loop G towards the handle. NOTE! The Start/Stop loop G must be kept
pressed in to prevent the engine stopping (fig.
8).
6. Grasp the starter handle and start the engine by
pulling briskly on the starter cord.
7. For the best cutting results the engine should always be driven at full throttle.
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Keep hands and feet away from the rotating blade. Never put your hand or
foot under the blade casing or in the
grass ejector while the engine is running.
STARTING THE ENGINE (Honda)
1. Place the lawnmower on flat, firm ground. Do
not start in long grass.
2. Make sure the spark plug cable is connected to
the spark plug.
3. Open the fuel tap (fig. 10).
4. Set the throttle control B in the choke position . NOTE! It is not necessary to use the
choke position when the engine is warm (fig. 8).
5. Press in the Start/Stop loop G towards the handle. NOTE! The Start/Stop loop G must be kept
pressed in to prevent the engine stopping (fig. 8).
6. Grasp the starter handle and start the engine by
pulling briskly on the starter cord.
7. When the engine starts, move the throttle control backwards until max. revs are obtained.
NOTE! The engine should always be run at
maximum revs to avoid abnormal machine vibrations.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating blade. Never put your hand or
foot under the blade casing or in the
grass ejector while the engine is running.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
The engine may be very warm immediately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges.
This can cause burn injuries.
1. Release the Start/Stop-loop G to stop the engine. This loop must not be disengaged (e.g. by
setting it in the depressed position against the
handle), as it will not be possible to stop the engine.
Honda: Close the fuel tap.
2. If the lawnmower is left unattended, remove the
spark plug cable from the spark plug.
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If the start/stop loop ceases to work, stop
the engine by removing the spark plug
cable from the spark plug. Immediately
take the lawn mower to an authorised
workshop for repair.
MOWING TIPS
Before mowing the lawn, take care to remove any
stones, toys and other hard objects.
A machine with the MULTICLIP system cuts the
grass, chops it finely and then blows it down into the
lawn. The grass clippings need not be collected.
The following rules should be observed to give the
best MULTICLIP effect:
1. Use a high engine speed (full throttle).
2. Do not mow when the grass is wet.
3. Do not cut the grass too short. Not more than
1/3rd of the length should be cut off.
4. Ensure that the area under the mower casing is
always kept clean.
5. Always use a well-sharpened blade.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Shut off the engine before adjusting the
cutting height.
Do not set the cutting height so low that
the blade/blades come into contact with
uneven ground.
It is possible to vary the cutting height by moving
the wheel axles through four positions (fig. 11).
MAINTENANCE
No servicing is to be carried out on the
engine or mower unit without first
switching off the engine and removing
the spark plug cable from the spark
plug.
Stop the engine and remove the spark
plug cable if the mower is to be lifted,
e.g. during transportation.
If the machine needs to be tilted, the fuel
tank must be emptied and the engine’s
spark plug kept upright.
CLEANING
After each use the mower should be cleaned. This
is particularly important on the underside of the
mower casing. Rinse with the garden hose. The
mower will then last longer and function better.
The paint on the underside of the deck will, in
time, be worn away by the mowing process. To
prevent corrosion, paint the underside with anticorrosive paint.
Clean the silencer and the surrounding
area regularly to remove grass, dirt and
flammable waste products.
COOLING SYSTEM
Before each use, the engine’s cooling system must
be cleaned. Clean the cylinder’s cooling flanges
and air intake of grass remains, dirt, etc.
OIL CHANGE
Replace the oil when the engine is warm
and the fuel tank is empty. Warm oil
runs out of the engine more easily. In order to prevent burns, take care while
draining as the oil is hot.
Change the oil the first time after 5 hours of operation, and subsequently every 50 hours of operation or once a season. Remove the dipstick, tilt the
mower and let the oil run out into a container. Be
careful not to let any oil run onto the grass.
Fill with new oil: Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 oil.
The crankcase holds approx. 0.55 litre. Fill until
the oil reaches the ‘FULL/MAX’ mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
AIR FILTER
A dirty and blocked air filter reduces the engine
output and increases engine wear.
Briggs & Stratton: Carefully remove the air cleaner
so that no dirt falls down into the carburettor (fig.
12). Remove the foam filter and wash it in liquid detergent and water. Dry the filter. Pour a little oil on the
filter and squeeze it in. Reassemble the air cleaner.
Wash the filter every three months or after every
25 hours of use, whichever occurs first. More frequently if the engine is used on dusty ground.
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Honda: Remove the cover and take out the filter.
(fig. 13). Carefully check the filter for holes or other damage. A broken or damaged filter must be replaced.
To remove dirt, carefully knock the filter several
times against a hard surface or use compressed air
from the back of the filter to blow-clean. Do not try
to brush the filter clean as this forces dirt down into
the fibres. A very dirty filter should be replaced.
Clean the air filter after every 25 hours of use or
once a season. More frequently if the engine is
used on dusty ground.
SPARK PLUG
Never remove the spark plug or spark
plug cable when checking to see if there
is a spark. Always use an approved test
instrument.
Clean the spark plug regularly (every 100 hours of
operation). Use a wire brush for cleaning. Set the
correct spark gap (fig. 14).
Change the spark plug if the electrodes are excessively burnt or if the plug is damaged. The engine
manufacturers’ recommendations are as follows:
Briggs & Stratton: Champion J19LM (RJ19LM),
spark gap 0.76 mm.
Honda: BPR6ES (NGK).
Spark gap 0.7-0.8 mm.
CHANGING BLADES
Use protective gloves when changing
blades to avoid cutting yourself.
Blunt and damaged blades tear up the grass and
make the lawn unsightly after mowing. New wellsharpened blades cut off the grass. This gives a
green and fresh appearance after mowing.
Always check the blades after a collision. First disconnect the spark plug cable. If the blade system
has been damaged, defective parts should be replaced. Always use genuine spare parts.
To replace the blade, slacken the screw. Fit the
new blade so that the stamped STIGA logo is
turned up facing the blade holder (not facing the
grass). Reinstall as illustrated. Tighten the screw
properly. Tightening torque 40 Nm (fig. 15).
When replacing the blade, the blade screw should
also be replaced.
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The guarantee does not cover damage to the blade,
blade holder or engine caused by running into obstacles.
When replacing the blade, blade holder and blade
screw, always use genuine spare parts. Non-genuine spare parts can entail a risk of 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 safety reasons, the blades should not be sharpened on an emery wheel. Too high temperature
could cause the blade to become brittle.
Once the blade has been sharpened, it
must then be balanced 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 unscrew the spark plug.
Pour a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug
hole. Pull out the starter handle slowly so that the
oil is distributed in the cylinder. Screw in the spark
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.
A list of these can be found on STIGA’s Internet
website at: www.stiga.com.
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