Stiga TORNADO 45 8211-3389-07 User's Manual
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1. 7 Tecumseh Briggs amp Stratton 0 76 mm 12 Briggs amp Stratton Tecumseh 0 6 mm 10 Tecumseh 9 Briggs amp Stratton ENGLISH SVMBOLS The following svmbols are displaved on the ma chine in order to remind vou about the safetv pre cautions and attention necessarv when using the machine The svmbols mean Warning Read the Instruction Book and Safetv Manual before using the machine D E Warning Keep spectators away Beware of objects being flung out gt L ia 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 pub IMPORTANT Certain models do not have a throttle The motor speed is set for optimal function and minimal ex haust emissions ASSEMBLING EJECTION SHIELD Under no condition must the machine be A started without the ejection shield being fitted on the machine If it is not fitted stones and other flying objects may eas ily be ejected by the rotating blade The parts for assembly of the ejector shield are at tached to the packaging Remove the parts and as semble the ejector shield according to fig 12. Tighten the screws securely HANDLEBAR Hinge up the lower part of the handlebar The components for assembling the upper section of the steering are fitted for packing purposes Re move the components from the lower section of the steering Then attach the upper part of the handlebar with screws washers and locking knobs fig 2 The handlebar has four different positions Release the catch with the foot and move the handlebar to the desired position fig 3 1 For normal mowing 2 For mowing under trees shrubs etc 3 Parking position 4 Transportation and storage position The han dlebar takes up less room if the locking knobs are loosened and the handlebar folded in CABLE HOLDER Put the wires into the cable holder fig 4 EYELET FOR STARTER HANDLE Attach the starter handle to the eyelet on the steer ing handle fig 5 USING THE MOWER BEFORE STARTING FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL The lawn mower is delivered without any A oil in the engine crankcase The crank case must therefore be filled with oil be fore the engine is started the first time Remove the oil dipstick fig 6 7 Fill the engine s crankcase with 0 6 litres of good quality oil service class SE SF or SG Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 oil Fill until the oil reaches the FULL MAX mark on the dip stick Do not fill with too much oil CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL Check before using the machine that the oil level is bet
3. petrol refill and press down the primer three times 5 Press in the Start Stop loop G against the steer ing Note that the Start Stop loop G must be kept pressed in to prevent the engine from stop ping fig 8 6 Grasp the starter handle and start the engine bv pulling briskly on the starter handle 7 To achieve the best cutting results vou should alwavs run the engine at full speed Keep hands and feet well awav from the rotating blade Never put vour hand or foot under the blade casing or in the grass evacuation unit while the engine is running STOP OF ENGINE The engine 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 8 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 2 If the lawn mower is left unattended to remove the lead from the spark plug CUTTING HEIGHT Shut off the engine before adjusting the A cutting height Do not set the cutting height so low that the blade can hit uneven ground Avoid mowing when the grass is wet The grass then sticks to the underside of the casing giving poor mowing results The cutting height can be adjusted to three posi tions by moving the wheel axles fig 11 stop the engine by removing the lead from the spark plug Immediat
4. also be replaced The guarantee does not cover damage to the blade blade holder or engine caused bv running into ob stacles When replacing the blade the blade holder and blade bolt alwavs use original spare parts Non authentic spare parts could lead to the risk of per sonal injurv or damage even if thev fit the ma chine SHARPENING OF THE BLADE Sharpening of the blade must be done bv wet meth od grinding using a whetstone or a grindstone For the sake of safetv the blade should not be sharpened on an emerv wheel A verv 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 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. e 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 running Use a wire brush for cleaning and adjust the correct spark gap fig 14 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 Champion J19LM RJ19LM or another equiva lent spark plug ought to be used in Briggs amp Strat ton engines Spark gap 0 76 mm Champion RJ17LM RJ19LM or another equiva lent spark plug ought to be used in Tecumseh en gines Spark gap 0 6 mm CHANGING BLADES Use protective gloves to prevent cuts when changing the blade Blunt and damaged blades tear off the grass and spoil the look of the lawn after mowing New well sharpened blades cut the grass cleanly so that the lawn looks green and fresh even after mowing Always check the blade after an impact First dis connect 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 blade bolt Fit the new blade so that the stamped STIGA logotype is turned facing the blade attachment and not facing the grass Refit the washer and blade bolt Tighten the blade bolt fully to a torque of 40 Nm fig 15 ENGLISH When replacing the blade the blade bolt should
6. ely take the lawn mower to an authorised work shop for repairs T If the start stop loop no longer works MAINTENANCE No service is to be made on the engine or A lawn mower 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 with transportation If the machine is to be tilted the fuel tank must be emptied and the sparking plug of the engine kept upwards ENGLISH CLEANING After each time it is used the mower should be cleaned This is particularlv important on the un derside of the mower casing Wash out with the garden hose The mower will then last longer and function better High pressure washing units should not be used If grass has dried on to the mower casing it can be re moved by scraping If necessary give the under side a touch of paint to prevent rusting Clean the silencer and the surrounding area regularly to remove grass dirt and flammable waste products COOLING SVSTEM Before use the engine s cooling svstem should be cleaned Clean the cylinder s cooling fins and the air intake removing anv grass cuttings dirt and the like CHANGING OIL Change the oil when the engine is warm A and the petrol tank is empty Hot oil will run out of the engine better Use caution when draining the hot oil as it could cause burn injuries Change the oil the first time af
7. ter 5 hours of oper ation and subsequently 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 quality 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 Briggs amp Stratton Carefully remove the air cleaner so that no dirt falls down into the carburettor fig 12 Take out the foam plastic filter element and wash it in liquid detergent and water Dry the filter element Pour a little oil on the filter element and squeeze it in Re fit the air cleaner Wash the filter every three months or every 25 hours running whichever comes first or more fre quently if used in dusty conditions Tecumseh Check the air filter after every 25 hours of use more often if the engine is used in dusty condi tions If the foam filter is dirty or blocked it should be replaced Dismantle the cover A Clean inside the cover A and the filter support E fig 13 Soak the foam filter C with two teaspoons approx 20 ml of en gine oil Massage the filter with a clean cloth to re move any excess oil Also check the seal D replace it if damaged or deformed Refit the cover A SPARKING PLUG Never remove th
8. ween FULL MAX and ADD MIN on the dipstick Stand the lawn mower on a level surface ENGLISH Briggs amp Stratton Remove and dry the dipstick fig 6 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 Tecumseh Clean the area round the oil plug then remove the plug fig 7 If the oil is not level with the edge of the hole carefully pour in clean oil Replace the oil plug FILL UP THE PETROL TANK Fill with petrol before starting the en A gine Never remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine 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 Note that you should always remember that petrol is a perishable commodity Never buy more petrol than what you can use up in 30 days STARTING THE ENGINE 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 If the lawn mower is equipped with a throttle le ver set throttle lever B in full throttle position fig 8 4 When starting a cold engine Press down the primer fully three times fig 9 10 When starting a warm engine the primer does not need to be used If the engine stops due to a lack of
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