CLEANING
Each time after mowing wash off the underside of
the mower deck casing with a garden hose.
If grass has dried on, remove the mower deck and
scrape the underside clean.
If necessary, touch-up the underside with paint to
avoid rusting.
CHANGING DRIVE BELT BETWEEN
CENTRE BELT PULLEY AND MOW-
ER DECK
1. Unhook the tension roller spring H (fig 2).
2. Unbolt the mower deck from the machine.
3. Push in the deck towards the machine.
4. Change the faulty v-belt. Always use a genuine
belt. The tensioning roller G should come on the
left side of the v-belt as viewed from the driving
seat (fig 2).
5. Bolt the mower deck on the attachments on the
machine.
6a. Park -1999:
Hook the tension roller spring H into the floor on
the right-hand side (fig 2).
6b. Park 2000-
Hook the tension roller spring H into the fastener,
just behind the front right wheel (fig 2).
CHANGING DRIVE BELT IN MOWER
DECK
1. Remove the mower deck from the machine.
2. Remove the transmission casing over the mower
deck.
3. Release the spring M which holds the tensioning
roller (fig 4).
4. Change the v-belt and assemble in the reverse
order. Always use a genuine belt.
BLADES
Make sure the blades are always sharp. This gives
the best mowing results.
SHARPENING
For safety reasons the blades must not be sharp-
ened on an emery wheel. Incorrect sharpening (=
high temperature) can result in the blades becom-
ing brittle.
ENGLISH
When the blades are due to be sharpened, the wet
grinding method with a waterstone or grindstone is
to be used.
Following sharpening, the blades must
be balanced to avoid vibration damage.
CHANGING BLADES
Always use original spare parts when changing the
blades, blade attachments or bolts.
Always use original spare parts. Using
non-original spare parts can result in
the risk of damage even if they fit in the
machine.
When changing the blades, the blades central bolt
should also be replaced. It is provided with a lock-
ing device. The blade bolts torque: 65 Nm.
SPARE PARTS
STIGA original spare parts and accessories are
constructed exclusively for STIGA machines.
Note that non original spare parts and accessories
have not been checked or approved by STIGA.
Usage of such parts and accessories can
influence the machines operability and
safety. STIGA cannot be held responsi-
ble for injuries caused by these prod-
ucts.
STIGA reserves the right to modify the product without
prior notice.
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