Stiga TURBO 8211-0208-08 User's Manual
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1. Type I ENGLISH Type III 1 Throttle 2 Coupling clamp 3 Start Stop clamp 4 Electric starting facility 5 Variator lever ASSEMBLING PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON 2 Grass collector retainers 4 Screws for retainers 1 Starter key 1 Battery charger 1 Allen key 1 Socket wrench Instruction Manuals HANDLE 1 Fold up the lower part of the handle 2 Mount the upper part of the handle with screws washers and locking nuts On theright hand side mount an eyelet for the starter handle fig 1 ENGLISH 3 Tighten the locking nuts to the lower part of the handle When these are tightened the height of the handle can be adjusted by tightening the screws B with the enclosed wrench fig 2 ENGINE BRAKE CABLE Fit the engine brake cable to the engine brake fig 3 Note the cable should be fitted in the direc tion of the steering CABLE BEARER Attach the cables to the cable bearers fig 4 as fol lows D Start Stop cable Clutch cable E Throttle cable Clutch cable F Electric cable Variator cable EYELET FOR STARTER HANDLE Attach the starter handle to the eyelet on the steer ing handle fig 1 VARIATOR LEVER When the lawn mower is supplied the variator ca ble is set so that the transmission will not be dam aged It might be necessary to adjust the cable refer to the section ADJUSTIN2. 8211 0208 08 10 Honda GCV 11 Briggs amp Stratton LS 45 14 Honda GCV 15 19 Vanster Left PITI V H ALA LI 22 Briggs amp Stratton ES 45 XTE 50 23 Honda GCV FR on Briggs amp Stratton 0 76 mm Honda 0 7 0 8 mm 24 SYMBOLS The following symbols are displayed on the ma chine in order to remind you about the safety pre cautions and attention necessary when using the machine The symbols mean Warning Read the Instruction Book and Safety Manual before using the machine gt Warning Keep spectators away Beware of objects being flung out gt CO ta Warning Do not put hands or feet under the cover of the machine when it is run ning Warning Before starting any repair work remove the spark plug cable from the spark plugs BB IMPORTANT Eguipment marked with an asterisk is included as standard eguipment only for certain models or specific country versions Certain models do not have a throttle The engine speed is set for optimal function and minimal ex haust emissions INTRODUCTION
3. oper ation and subseguently after every 50 hours of op eration or once a season Remove the dip stick tilt the mower and let the oil run out into a container Be careful not to let any oil run on to the grass Fill with new oil use oil of SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 guality The crankcase holds approx 0 6 litre Fill until the oil reaches the FULL MAX mark on the dip stick AIR FILTER A dirty and blocked air filter reduces the engine output and increases engine wear ENGLISH Briggs amp Stratton LS 45 fig 21 Carefully re move the air cleaner so that no dirt falls down into the carburettor Take out the foam plastic filter and wash it in liquid detergent and water Dry the filter Pour a little oil on the filter and squeeze it in Refit the air cleaner Clean the filter every three months or after every 25 hours of use whichever occurs first More often if the lawn mower is used on dusty ground Briggs amp Stratton ES 45 XTE 50 fig 22 Loosen the screw and fold down the cover of the air cleaner Carefully remove the filter cartridge Knock it against a flat surface Replace the filter cartridge with a new one if it is still dirty Clean the filter every three months or after every 25 hours of use which ever occurs first More of ten if the lawn mower is used on dusty ground Honda GCV fig 23 Remove the cover and take out the filter Carefully check the filter for holes or other damage A broken
4. 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
5. Always check the blade s 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 30 Fit the new blade so that the stamped logotype is turned facing the blade attachment and not facing the grass Refit the washer and screw Tighten the screw fully to a torgue 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 per sonal injury or damage even if they fit the ma chine SHARPENING OF THE BLADES Sharpening of the blades must be done by wet method grinding using a whetstone or a grind stone For the sake of safety the blades should not be sharpened on an emery wheel A very high temper ature could cause the blade to become brittle Once the blade has been sharpened it must then be balanced so as to avoid vi bration 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
6. G THE VARIA TOR CABLE in the MAINTENANCE section GRASS COLLECTOR Raise the collector bin hatch and fit the two retain ers to the grass collector bin using the enclosed screws The retainers are marked L and R and should be fitted at the corresponding marks on the rear section of the mower fig 5 Fabric collector bin Pull the fabric collector bag over the steel frame and snap the bag on the plastic cover fig 6 Plastic collector bin Snap the two halves to gether and then the upper part fig 7 Open the hatch on the mower and hitch the grass collector bin onto the retainers Note that the mower can be operated without a grass collector bin The grass cuttings are then left in a string behind the mower BATTERY Electrolyte in the battery is toxic and corrosive It can cause serious corrosion damage etc Avoid all contact with skin eyes and clothing Before starting the mower the first time you should charge the battery for 24 hours Refer also to the section titled MAINTENANCE BAT TERY Insert the starter key into the ignition lock USING THE MOWER BEFORE STARTING FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL The lawn mower is delivered without A any oil in the motor crankcase The crankcase must therefore be filled with oil before the motor is started the first time Remove the oil dipstick fig 8 9 10 Fill the en gine s crankcase with 0 6 litres of good guality oil s
7. e clutch loop fully pressed in position 2 it should not be possible to pull the mower backwards Loosen the lock ing nut U and screw out the nipple T until this position is achieved 4 Finally tighten the locking nut U ADJUSTING THE VARIATOR CABLE If the speed difference between the settings on the variator control which gives the highest speed position 3 and are judged to be too little or do not existatallit may be necessary to adjust the var iator cable fig 16 1 Run the mower in the position for a few minutes 2 Ifthere is any play on the variator cable by nip ple Y the cable must be adjusted Loosen the locking nut X and adjust the cable by screwing out the nipple Y until the play on the cable is taken up 3 Tighten the locking nut X Note Do not tension the cable more than neces sary it should just sit in the nipple Y without play Too much cable tension will cause the drive belt to break or result in damage to other parts of the transmission When adjusting after e g fitting a new belt always start with the nipple Y screwed in fully CHANGING BLADES Use protective gloves to prevent cuts A when changing blades knifeblades Check the blade system regularly Pay special attention to the curved area be hind the blade edge for signs of wear and tear fig 31 If the blade shows signs of damage it should be replaced A worn down blade creates imbalance and can damage the mower
8. e an adverse effect on the variator s performance Set a suitable speed by moving the variator lever into one of the 4 positions fig 16 The different positions have the following speeds Position approx 2 8 km h Position 2 approx 3 1km h Position 3 approx 3 6 km h Position approx 4 5 km h CUTTING HEIGHT Shut off the motor before adjusting the A cutting height Do not set the cutting height so low that the blade blades can hit uneven ground The mower is fitted with a single lever control for adjusting the cutting height Pull the lever out wards and adjust the cutting height on one of the nine positions to be most suitable for your lawn fig 17 MAINTENANCE Neither the motor nor the lawn mower A may be serviced before the ignition ca ble is removed from the spark plug Stop the motor and remove the spark plug cable if the mower is to be lifted e g with transportation If the lawn mower needs to be tilted it should be tilted so that the spark plug faces upwards Tilt the lawn mower when the fuel tank is empty CLEANING After each time it is used the mower should be cleaned This is particularly important on the un derside of the mower casing Wash out with the garden hose The mower will then last longer and function better Note High pressure washing units should not be used If grass has dried on to the cutterhead casing it can be removed by scraping If necessary give the un d
9. erside a touch of paint to prevent rusting Clean the silencer and the surrounding area regularly to remove grass dirt and flammable waste products Take off the transmission cover by removing the screws S fig 28 and clean the area around the transmission and drive belt using a brush or compressed air Clean once or twice a year You should clean the inside of the drive wheels once every season Remove both wheels Brush or blow clean the gear and the wheels gearring from grass and dirt fig 18 Refit the wheels COOLING SYSTEM Before using the lawn mower the engine s cooling system must be cleaned Clean the cylinder s cool ing flanges and air inlet to make sure they are free from grass dirt etc LUBRICATING THE DRIVESHAFT You should grease the key on the driveshaft once every season Remove the wheel hub cap screw and washer Then remove the E circlip and wash er to enable the gear to be removed from the shaft Grease the key with universal grease Refit the key different key fitments on right and left hand sides see fig 19 20 Install the gear so that the L mark will be facing outwards on the left hand side and the R mark facing outwards on the right hand side mower viewed from behind CHANGING OIL Replace the oil when the engine is warm and the fuel tank is empty Take care while draining as the oil is hot this is to prevent burns Change the oil the first time after 5 hours of
10. ervice class SE SF or SG Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 oil Slowly fill up to the FULL MAX mark Do not fill with too much oil CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL Check before using the machine that the oil level is between FULL MAX and ADD MIN on the dipstick Remove and dry the dipstick fig 8 9 10 Slide it down completely and tighten it Unscrew and pull it up again Read off If the oil level is low fill with oil up to the FULL MAX mark FILL UP THE PETROL TANK Fill with petrol before starting the mo A tor Never remove the filler cap or fill or top up with petrol while the motor is running or still warm Never fill the fuel tank completely full but allow a little room for the petrol to expand Always use pure unleaded petrol You must never use 2 stroke petrol mixed with oil ENGLISH Note that you should always remember that petrol is a perishable commodity Never buy more petrol than you can use up 30 days STARTING THE ENGINE Briggs amp Stratton 1 Place the lawn mower on flat firm ground Do not start in high grass 2 Make sure that the spark plug lead is connected to the spark plug 3 If the lawn mower is equipped with throttle con trol set the throttle control B to the full throttle position fig 15 4 When starting a cold engine press in the primer fully three times figs 11 12 13 When starting a warm engine the primer does not need to be pressed in I
11. f the engine stops due to a lack of petrol refill with petrol and press in the primer three times 5 Press in the Start Stop clamp G towards the handle Note The Start Stop clamp G must be kept pressed in to prevent the engine from stop ping fig 15 6a Manual starting Grasp the starter handle and start the engine by pulling briskly on the starter cord 6b Electric starting Start the engine by turning the starter key clockwise Release the key as soon as the engine starts Always make short at tempts at starting in order to prevent discharg ing the battery To facilitate starting the engine press down the handle so that the front wheels lift slightly from the ground Do not start in tall grass 7 To achieve the best cutting results you should always run the engine at full speed Keep hands and feet well away from the A rotating blade s Never put your hand or foot under the blade casing or in the grass evacuation unit while the engine is running STARTING THE ENGINE Honda 1 Place the lawn mower on flat firm ground Do not start in high grass 2 Make sure the spark plug lead is connected to the spark plug 3 Open the petrol tap figs 14 4 Set the throttle control B to the choke position IMI Note A warm engine does not need to be choked fig 15 5 Press in the Start Stop clamp G towards the handle Note The Start Stop clamp G must be kept pressed in to prevent the engine from stop p
12. ing fig 15 6 Grasp the starter handle and start the engine by pulling briskly on the starter cord 7 When the engine has started move the throttle control backwards until the maximum engine speed is obtained Note The engine should al ways be run at maximum engine speed to avoid abnormal vibrations on the machine Keep hands and feet well away from the rotating blade s Never put your hand or foot under the blade casing or in the grass evacuation unit while the motor is running STOPPING THE ENGINE The motor may be very warm immedi ately after it is shut off Do not touch the silencer cylinder or cooling flanges as it can cause burns and injury 1 Release Start Stop loop G fig 15 to stop the engine This loop must not be disengaged e g through fixing it in the depressed position against the steering as the engine cannot be stopped Honda Close the fuel cock 2 If the lawn mower is left unattended to remove the lead from the spark plug Also remove the starter key If the start stop loop no longer works stop the engine by removing the lead from the spark plug Immediately take the lawn mower to an authorised work shop for repairs REAR WHEEL DRIVE Engage the drive by pressing coupling clamp I against the handle Disengage the drive by releas ing coupling clamp I fig 15 ENGLISH SPEED Do not touch the variator control when the motor is not operational This can hav
13. nect the charger to a wall socket and charge for 24 hours fig 26 After charging connect the battery s contactor to the engine s contactor and reinstall the battery as sembly fig 27 Note The battery charger must not be connected to the engine terminal The en gine cannot be started by using the charger as a source of power supply and the charger will be damaged WINTER STORAGE Remove the battery and store for the winter well charged see above in a dry and cool place be tween 0 C and 15 C At least once during the winter storage period the battery should be mainte nance charged Before the start of the season the battery should be charged once again for 24 hours ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE If the drive does not engage when the coupling clamp is pressed against the handle or if the lawn mower feels cumbersome or slow the reason may be that the coupling in the transmission slips To rectify this situation adjust the clutch cable as fol lows 1 Remove the transmission cover by unscrewing the screws S fig 28 2 When the clutch loop is released it should be possible to pull the mower backwards without any resistance If this is not the case loosen the locking nut U and screw in the nipple T until the mower can be moved backwards fig 29 ENGLISH 3 When the clutch loop is pressed in approx 2 cm posi tion 1 there should be some resistance when moving the mower backwards With th
14. 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 tobrush the filterclean 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 often if the lawn mower is used on dusty ground SPARKING PLUG Never remove the spark plug or the igni tion lead when checking to see if there is any spark always use an approved test instrument Clean the sparking plug regularly every 100 hours of use Use a wire brush for cleaning Change the sparking plug if the electrodes are ex cessively burnt or if the plug is damaged The rec ommendations of the engine manufacturers are as follows fig 24 Briggs amp Stratton Champion J19LM RJ19LM Spark gap 0 76 mm Honda GCV NGK BPR6ES Spark gap 0 7 0 8 mm BATTERY Electrolyte in the battery is toxic and corrosive It can cause serious corrosion damage etc Avoid all contact with skin eyes and clothing In normal use during the season the battery is charged by the engine If the engine cannot be started with the starter key it may be because the battery is dead Remove the battery by releasing the the battery as sembly from the mower using a screwdriver fig 25 Connect the enclosed battery charger to the battery and then con
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