STIGA VILLA
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1. NO 4 5 Operating tips Always check that there is the correct volume of oil in the engine This is particularly important when operating on slopes See 4 2 Be careful when driving on slopes No sudden starting or stopping when driv ing up or down a slope Never drive across a slope Move from the top down or from the bottom to the top The machine may not be driven on slopes greater than 10 in any direction Reduce the speed on slopes and when making sharp turns in order to retain control and reduce the risk of tipping over Do not turn the steering wheel to full lock when driving in top gear and at full throttle The machine can easily topple over Keep hands and fingers well away from articulated steering joint and seat bracket Risk of crushing injuries Nev er drive with the engine casing open Never drive with the deck connected in the transport position This will damage the deck s drive belt Never drive with the deck connected in the transport position This will damage the deck s drive belt Na 4 6 Stop Disengage the power take off Apply the parking brake Allow the engine to idle 1 2 mins Stop the engine by turning off the ignition key 48 Shut off the petrol cock This is particularly impor tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer for example If the machine is left unattended re N move the spark plug cable s from the spark plug s Also remove the starter k2. 7497 US 95920332 4 EPC 99 1095 SE 499 11 740 9 DE M1990 000734 IT 577 251 253 FR 115325 US GGP reserves the right to make alterations to the product without prior notification 52 T www stiga com GGP Sweden AB Box 1006 SE 573 28 TRAN S
3. exceed 500 N NOTE Before using a trailer contact your insur ance company NOTE This machine is not intended to be driven on public roads The safety checks must always be car ried out every time before use 4 STARTING AND OPERATION The machine may not be operated un less the engine casing is closed and locked Risk of burns and crushing in juries A 4 1 Filling with petrol Always use lead free petrol You must never use 2 stroke petrol mixed with oil The tank holds 14 litres The level can easily be read through the transparent tank NOTE Ordinary lead free petrol is a perishable and must not be stored for more than 30 days Environmental petrol can be used i e alkylate petrol This type of petrol has a composition that is less harmful for people and nature Petrol is highly inflammable Always N store fuel in containers that are made especially for this purpose Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors N and never smoke when filling or top ping up Fill up with fuel before starting the engine Never remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine is running or still warm Never completely fill the petrol tank Leave an empty space at least the entire filler tube plus 1 2 cm at the top of the tank to allow the petrol to expand when it warms up without overflowing See fig 8 4 2 Checking the engine oil level On delivery the crankcase is filled with SAE 10W 40 oil See fig 9 Ch
4. the steering cables too hard Other wise the steering will be heavy and wear and tear on the cables will increase 5 8 Battery Never overcharge the battery Over charging can damage the battery Do not short circuit the battery s termi AN nals Sparks occur which can result in fire Do not wear metal jewellery which can come into contact with the battery terminals In the event of damage to the battery casing cover terminals or interference to the strip covering the valves the bat tery should be replaced The battery is a valve regulated battery with 12 V nominal voltage The battery fluid does not need to and cannot be checked or topped up The only maintenance that is required is charging for exam ple after extended storage The battery must be fully charged be fore being used for the first time The battery must always be stored fully charged If the battery is stored while discharged serious damage will occur 5 8 1 Charging with the engine The battery can be charged using the engine s gen erator as follows 49 1 Install the battery in the machine as shown be low 2 Place the machine outdoors or install an extrac tion device for the exhaust fumes 3 Start the engine according to the instructions in the user guide 4 Allow the engine to run continuously for 45 minutes 5 Stop the engine The battery will now be fully charged 5 8 2 Charging using battery charger When charging using a b
5. when the engine is warm 2 Full throttle when the machine is in G operation full throttle should always be used The full throttle position is approximately 2 cm behind the choke position Ca 3 Idling 2 4 8 Ignition lock headlight 2 4 F The ignition lock is used for starting and stopping the engine Do not leave the machine with the key AN in position 2 or 3 There is a fire risk fuel can run into the engine through the carburettor and there is a risk of the battery being discharged and damaged Four positions 1 Stop position the engine is short cir cuited The key can be removed 2 Operating position N Never turn the steering wheel when the T 3 Operating position 4 Start position the electric start motor is activated when the key is turned to the spring loaded start position Once the en gine has started let the key return to oper ating position 3 2 4 9 Gear lever 4 J Man A lever for selecting one of the five forward gears in the gearbox 1 2 3 4 5 neutral N or reverse R The clutch pedal must be kept pressed in when changing gear 45 NOTE You must make sure the machine is quite stationary before changing from reverse to forward gear or vice versa If a gear does not engage im mediately release the clutch pedal and then press itin once again Engage the gear once again Never force a gear in 2 4 10 Power take off 2 4 E A lever for engaging and dis
6. STIGA VILLA VILLA 12 VILLA 14 HST VILLA 16 HST 8211 0011 70 HST HST Man 1 GENERAL This symbol indicates WARNING Seri N ous personal injury and or damage to property may result if the instructions are not followed carefully You must read these instructions for use N and the accompanying pamphlet SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS careful ly before starting up the machine 1 1 SYMBOLS The following symbols appear on the machine They are there to remind you of the care and atten tion required during use and maintenance This is what the symbols mean Warning LL Read the instruction manual and the safety manual before using the machine Warning Watch out for discarded objects Keep on MM Tookers away Warning Always wear hearing protectors Warning This machine is not designed to be driven on public roads NS Warning The machine must not be driven in any di rection on slopes with a gradient greater than 10 Warning Risk of burn injuries Do not touch the si ls lencer catalytic converter 1 2 References 1 2 1 Figures The figures in these instructions for use are num bered 1 2 3 etc Components shown in the figures are marked A B C etc A reference to component C in figure 2 is written as follow
7. ain activities that can entail danger cannot be carried out when nobody is sitting in the seat See also 4 3 2 2 4 14 Engine casing fig 7 To fill with fuel and to inspect and maintain the en gine and battery open the engine casing The engine must not be running when the casing is opened 2 4 14 10pening 1 Ensure that the control arms are in their forward positions 2 Raise the seat lock 6 N and fold the seat for wards 3 Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and fold up the casing fig 3 2 4 14 2Closing Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and fold down the casing The machine may not be operated un less the engine casing is folded down Risk of burns and crushing injuries 3 AREAS OF USE The machine may only be used for the following tasks using the genuine STIGA accessories stated Work Accessories STIGA genuine Mowing Using mowing decks 85 C 95 C HST 95 C El 16 HST Sweeping Using brush unit or collector brush unit The use of a dust guard is recommended with the first option Snow clearance Using snow blade or snow thrower Snow chains and frame weights are recommended Grass clipping and Using towed collector 30 or leaf collection 42 Grass and leaf Using dump cart Standard transport The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch must not exceed 100 N The maximum over run load on the towing hitch from towed accessories must not
8. attery charger a battery charger with constant voltage must be used Contact your dealer to purchase a battery charger with constant voltage The battery can be damaged if a standard type battery charger is used 5 8 3 Removal Installation The battery is placed under the engine casing See fig 13 During removal installation of the battery the following applies regarding connection of the cables During removal First disconnect the black ca ble from the battery s negative terminal Then disconnect the red cable from the battery s positive terminal During installation First connect the red cable to the battery s positive terminal Then con nect the black cable to the battery s negative ter minal If the cables are disconnected connect ed in the wrong order there is a risk of a short circuit and damage to the bat tery Tf the cables are interchanged the gen erator and the battery will be damaged Tighten the cables securely Loose ca bles can cause a fire The engine must never be driven with the battery disconnected There is a risk of serious damage to the generator and the electrical system 5 8 4 Cleaning If the battery terminals are coated with oxide they should be cleaned Clean the battery terminals with a wire brush and lubricate them with terminal grease 5 9 Air filter The pre filter foam filter must be cleaned re placed after 25 hours of operation The air filter
9. cu lous cleaning of the cooling system is carried out during each basic service 5 12 Lubrication All lubrication points in accordance with the table below must be lubricated every 25 hours of opera tion as well as after every wash Object Action Figure Rear shaft 3 grease nipples 26 Z 1526 Use a grease gun filled with universal grease Pump until the grease emerges Brush the cables clean with a wire brush Lubricate with universal Steering cables chain spray Tensioning Lubricate the bearing points 16 arms with an oil can when each control is activated Ideally carried out by two people Control Lubricate the cable ends with 17 cables an oil can when each control is activated Must be carried out by two people 5 13 Fuses If any of the faults listed below occurs replace the relevant fuse The fuse s is located together with the battery under the engine casing Fault Fuse Figure The engine does not start or 10 A 25 Y starts and stops immediately The battery is charged All electrical functions are out 20 A 24 X of operation The battery is 25 X charged 6 PATENT DESIGN REGISTRA TION This machine or parts thereof is covered by the fol lowing patent and design registration 9900627 2 SE SE00 00250 PCT 9901091 0 SE SE00 00577 PCT 9901730 3 SE SE00 00895 PCT 9401745 6 SE SE95 00525 PCT 595
10. dal 2 4 5 Driving service brake 1 D HST If the machine does not brake as expect N ed when the pedal is released the left pedal 1 B should be used as an emer gency brake The pedal 1 D determines the gearing ratio be tween the engine and the drive wheels the speed When the pedal is released the service brake is activated O 1 Press the pedal forward the machine moves forward gt 2 No load on the pedal the ma O chine is stationary y 3 Press the pedal backward 4 O the ec 4 Reduce the pressure on the pedal the machine brakes 2 4 6 Steering wheel HST The height of the steering wheel is infinitely ad justable Undo the adjustment knob 2 G on the steering column and raise or lower the steering wheel to the desired position Tighten Do not adjust the steering wheel during operation machine is stationary with a lowered implement There is a risk of abnormal loads on the servo and steering mecha nisms 2 4 7 Throttle and choke control 2 4 H A control for setting the engine speed and to choke the engine when starting from cold If the engine runs unevenly there is a N risk that the control is too far forward so that the choke is activated This dam ages the engine increases fuel con sumption and is harmful to the environment 1 Choke for starting a cold engine The choke position is located at the front of the groove Do not operate in this position
11. eck the oil level every time before using to ensure it is correct The machine should be standing on level ground QT Wipe clean around the oil dipstick Un screw and pull it up Wipe off the dipstick Slide the dipstick down completely and tighten it Pull up the dipstick again Read off the oil level Top up with oil to the FULL mark if the level comes below this mark 11 The oil level must never exceed the FULL mark This results in the engine overheating If the oil level exceeds the FULL mark the oil must be drained until the correct level is achieved 4 3 Safety checks Check that the results of the safety checks below are achieved when testing the machine in question A workshop for repair 4 3 1 General safety check If any of the results below is not achieved the machine must not be used Take the machine to a service Object Result Fuel lines and con nections No leaks Electrical cables All insulation intact No mechanical damage Exhaust system No leaks at connections All screws tightened Oil lines No leaks No damage HST Drive the machine forwards backwards and release the driving service brake pedal The machine will stop Test driving No abnormal vibrations No abnormal sound 4 3 2 Electrical safety check A The operation of the safety system should always be checked every time before use S
12. engaging the power take off for operating cutting decks and front mounted accessories Two positions 1 Forward position power take off dis engaged mm 2 Backward position power take off en E gaged 2 4 11 Cutting height adjustment 2 1 HST The machine is equipped with a control for using the cutting deck with electrical cutting height ad justment Maa The switch is used to adjust the cutting height in continuously variable positions The cutting deck is connected to the contact 2 Z 2 4 12 Clutch release lever 5 K A lever for disengaging the variable transmission Enables the machine to be moved by hand without the help of the engine The disengagement lever must never be N between the outer and inner positions This overheats and damages the trans mission Two positions Ex a Lord ER 1 Lever out transmission en gaged for normal operation There is an audible click when the lever locks in the outer posi tion 2 Lever in transmission disen gaged The machine can be moved by hand The machine may not be towed over long distances or at high speeds The transmission could be dam aged 2 4 13 Seat 6 L The seat can be folded and adjusted for P wards and backwards The seat s forward se backward position can be locked with the knobs 6 M 46 The seat is equipped with a safety switch that is connected to the machine s safety system This means that cert
13. ey The engine may be very warm immedi IN ately after it is shut off Do not touch the silencer cylinder or cooling fins This can cause burn injuries 4 7 Cleaning To reduce the risk of fire keep the en IN gine silencer battery and fuel tank free from grass leaves and oil To reduce the risk of fire regularly N check the machine for oil and or fuel leakage Clean the machine after each use The following instructions apply for cleaning When washing the machine with water under high pressure do not point the jet directly at axle seals electrical components or hydraulic valves Do not spray water directly at the engine Clean the engine with a brush and or com pressed air Clean the engine s cooling air intake 5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 Service programme In order to keep the machine in good condition as regards reliability and operational safety as well as from an environmental perspective STIGA s Ser vice programme should be followed The contents of this programme can be found in the attached service log Basic service must always be carried out by an au thorised workshop First service and intermediate service should be carried out by an authorised workshop but can also be carried out by the user The content of this can be found in the service log and the actions are described under 4 as well as below Servicing carried out at an authorised workshop guarantees professional work using ge
14. machine will t NY move if a gear is engaged O Service brake not activated 2 Pedal depressed halfway forward drive disengaged gear shifting can be performed Service brake not activated 3 Pedal fully depressed forward drive disengaged Service brake fully activated NOTE You must never regulate the operating speed by slipping the clutch Use a suitable gear instead so that the right speed is obtained 2 4 3 Clutch parking brake 1 B HST Never press the pedal while driving There is a risk of overheating in the power transmission The pedal 2 B has the follow t i TEEN ing three positions ft w O Released The clutch is not activated The park ing brake is not activated Depressed halfway Forward drive disengaged The parking brake is not activated Fully depressed Forward drive disengaged The parking brake is fully activated but not locked This position is also used as emergency brake 2 4 4 Inhibitor parking brake 1 3 C The inhibitor locks the clutch brake P pedal in the depressed position This func tion is used to lock the machine on slopes during transport etc when the engine is not running The parking brake must always be re leased during operation Locking 1 Depress the pedal 1 3 A fully 2 Move the inhibitor 1 3 C to the right 3 Release the pedal 4 Release the inhibitor Unlocking Press and release the pe
15. nuine spare parts At each basic service and intermediate service car ried out at an authorised workshop the service log is stamped A service log presenting these services is a valuable document that improves the ma chine s second hand value 5 2 Preparation All service and all maintenance must be carried out on a stationary machine with the engine switched off Prevent the machine from rolling by al ways applying the parking brake Prevent unintentional starting of the engine by disconnecting the spark plug cable s from the spark plug s and re moving the ignition key 5 3 Tyre pressure Adjust the air pressure in the tyres as follows Front 0 4 bar 6 psi Rear 1 2 bar 17 psi 5 4 Changing engine oil Change engine oil for the first time after 5 hours of operation and subsequently after every 50 hours of operation or once a season Change the oil more often after 25 hours of oper ation or at least once a season if the engine has to operate under demanding conditions or if the am bient temperature is high Use synthetic oil of service grade SF or higher in accordance with the table below Use Oil All temperatures SAE 10W 40 Below 18 C SAE 5W 30 Above 0 C SAE 30 Use oil without any additives Do not fill with too much oil This can cause the engine to overheat Change oil when the engine is warm The engine oil may be very hot if it is AN drained off direc
16. paper filter must be cleaned re placed after 100 hours of operation gt gt gt gt 50 NOTE The filters should be cleaned replaced more often if the machine operates on dusty ground Remove install the air filters as follows 1 Clean carefully around the air filter cover 2 Dismantle the air filter cover 14 R by remov ing the two clamps 3 Dismantle the filter assembly 14 S The pre filter is placed over the air filter Make sure that no dirt gets into the carburettor Clean the air fil ter housing 4 Clean the paper filter by tapping it gently against a flat surface If the filter is very dirty replace it 5 Clean the pre filter If the filter is very dirty re place it 6 Assemble in the reverse order Compressed air or petroleum based solvents such as kerosene may not be used for cleaning the paper filter insert This will damage the filter Do not use compressed air for cleaning the paper filter insert The paper filter insert must not be oiled 5 10 Spark plug The spark plug s must be replaced every 200 hours of operation at every other basic service Use the spark plug key supplied Before disconnecting the spark plug clean around its mounting Spark plug Champion RC12YC or equivalent Electrode distance 0 75 mm 5 11 Air intake 9 P The engine is air cooled A blocked cooling sys tem can damage the engine Clean the engine s air intake after 50 hours of operation More meti
17. s See fig 2 C or simply 2 C 1 2 2 Headings The headings in these instructions for use are num bered in accordance with the following example 1 3 1 General safety check is a subheading to 1 3 Safety checks and is included under this heading When referring to headings only the number of the heading is normally specified E g See 1 3 1 44 2 DESCRIPTION 2 1 Drive The machine has front wheel drive Front mounted implements are powered via drive belts 2 2 Steering The machine has rear wheel steering The rear wheel steering means that the machine can easily turn around trees and other obstacles Steering is controlled via a wire Comfort and Elite or wire chain Royal 2 3 Safety system The machine is equipped with an electrical safety system The safety system interrupts certain activ ities that can entail a danger of incorrect manoeu vres For example the engine cannot be started if the clutch parking brake pedal is depressed The operation of the safety system must always be checked every time before use 2 4 Controls 2 4 1 Implement lifter mechanical 1 3 A To switch between working position and transport position 1 Depress the pedal fully 2 Release the pedal slowly 2 4 2 Service brake Clutch Parking brake 3 B Man A pedal that combines both service brake and clutch There are 3 positions t 1 Pedal released forward drive engaged The
18. tatus Action Result The clutch brake Try to start The engine pedal is not will not start depressed The power take off is not activated The clutch brake pedal is depressed The power take off is activated Try to start The engine will not start Engine running The driver gets up The power The power take off from the seat take off will is activated be disen gaged Engine running Remove fuse 10 The engine A will stop 4 4 Start 1 See fig 10 Open the fuel cock located inside the cover on the rear left hand side 12 2 Check that the spark plug cable s is are in stalled on the sp ark plug s 3 Check to make sure that the power take off is disengaged 4 Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal 47 5 Starting cold engine put the throttle control in the choke position Starting warm engine put the throttle control at full throttle approx 2 cm behind the choke position 6 Depress the clutch brake pedal fully Turn the ignition key and start the engine Once the engine has started move the throttle control gradually to full throttle approx 2 cm behind the choke position if the choke has been used When starting from cold do not make the ma chine work under load immediately but let the engine run for a few minutes first This will al low the oil to warm up When the machine is in operation full throttle should always be used on
19. tly after the engine is shut off Therefore allow the engine to cool a few minutes before draining the oil Unscrew the oil drain plug fig 11 Collect the oil in a collection vessel Then take the oil to a recycling station Do not spill any oil on the drive belts 3 Screw in the oil drain plug 4 Remove the dipstick and fill up with new oil Oil quantity 1 4 1 5 After filling up the oil start the engine and idle for 30 seconds 6 Check to see if there is any oil leakage 7 Stop the engine Wait for 30 seconds and then check the oil level in accordance with 4 2 Do 5 5 Fuel filter 9 Q Replace the fuel filter every season Check for fuel leaks once the new filter has been installed 5 6 Belt transmissions After 5 hours of operation check that all the belts are intact and undamaged 5 7 Steering The steering must be checked adjusted after 5 hours of operation and thereafter every 25 hours of operation 5 7 1 Checks Briefly turn the steering wheel back and forth There must be no mechanical clearance in the steering 5 7 2 Adjustment 18 T Tension the steering cables by tightening up the nut fig 16 Important The screws in the ends of the cable should be held firmly during adjustment so that the cable is not twisted Using an adjustable wrench or similar grasp the key handle on the screws in the ends of the cable Adjust the steering cables until all play is removed Do not tension
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