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To obtain excellent mowing results, follow the
instructions below.
• Mow the grass frequently.
• Run the engine at full speed.
• The grass should not be wet.
• Use sharp cutting devices.
• Keep the bottom of the cutting device
assembly clean.
9 MAINTENANCE
9.1
SERVICE PROGRAM
To always keep the machine in good condition as
regards reliability, operating safety and attention
to the environment, always follow the STIGA SpA
service program.
The intervention points of this program are illus-
trated in the attached STIGA SpA maintenance
manual.
The Basic Check must always be carried out by
an authorised workshop.
The First check and Intermediate check should
be carried out by an authorised workshop, but
can also be carried out by the user.
The procedures are reported in the manual and
are described in the chapter "7 STARTING AND
DRIVING", as well as below.
The checks carried out by an authorised work-
shop guarantee professional work and original
spare parts.
The booklet is stamped at each Basic check and
at each Intermediate check carried out by an au-
thorised workshop. A booklet with these stamps
increases the value of second-hand machines.
9.2
PREPARATION
All maintenance and control inter-
ventions must be performed with the
machine stationary and the engine
switched off.
Always apply the parking brake to pre-
vent the machine from moving.
Stop the engine.
Avoid accidental engine starts by dis-
connecting the spark plug cables and
removing the ignition key.
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(Translation of the original instructions)
9.3
MAINTENANCE TABLE
See chapter "13 SUMMARY MAINTE-
NANCE TABLE". The table will help
you maintain your machine's safety
and performance. It summarises the
main interventions to be made and the
frequency applicable to each of them.
Carry out the relevant intervention ac-
cording to the first deadline.
Change the oil more often if the engine
has to run in difficult conditions or at a
high ambient temperature.
9.4
TYRE PRESSURE
Adjust tyre pressure to the values indicated in "0
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TABLE"
9.5
ENGINE OIL TOP UP/CHANGE
For this maintenance, see also the
engine manual supplied with the ma-
chine.
9.5.1 Check/top-up (21; 22)
Always check the oil level before use.
Always check the oil level before use.
1. Wipe around the dipstick.
2. Unscrew and remove the dipstick.
3. Wipe the dipstick clean.
For engines
4. Push the dipstick down completely without
screwing it into place (21:A).
For engines
4. Push the dipstick down completely without
screwing it into place (22:A).
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil
level.
6. Top up if the level is lower than the upper
limit mark (21:A, 22:A).
The oil level must never exceed the up-
per limit mark. The engine would over-
heat. If the oil level exceeds the upper
limit mark, it is necessary to drain to
the correct level.
Change the oil more often if the engine has to
run in difficult conditions or at a high ambient
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