Silex 75-G Silex 75R-B Silex 75R-H Silex 75R-HX
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1. 30 4 Reassemble the oil filler cap Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me tres from the filling site before starting 5 2 1 Starting the engine from cold 1 Open the fuel cock See 4 16 2 Put the choke in position CHOKE See 4 15 3 Set the throttle 1 C in the START position 4 Hold the handle with one hand and slowly pull the starter handle with the other hand See 4 17 When the starter mechanism engages quickly and forcefully pull the starter handle until the engine starts NOTE Do not pull the cord hard to its stop po sition and do not release it in the pulled out po sition This damages the starter mechanism 5 Reset the choke after 3 5 seconds 5 2 2 Starting a warm engine Start a hot engine according to points 1 3 and 4 above The choke must not be used 5 3 Operating The gearbox 1 M becomes very hot during operation Risk of burn injuries 1 Tip the rotary cultivator back slightly so that the rotor is above ground 2 Activate the drive control 1 B 3 Tilt the cultivator forward so that it works its way into the soil 4 To reverse activate reverse control 1 A 5 4 Stop 1 Stop the rotary cultivator by setting the throttle and stop control 1 C to STOP 2 Shut off the fuel cock See 4 16 5 5 Operating tips The rotors propel the machine forward The speed of the rotors is controlled by the throttle 1 A Keep hands an2. e When the machine is left unattended e Before the machine is filled up with petrol e Always make sure you have a good footing es pecially on slopes e Check that no one is in front of you or beside you when starting the blades Keep a steady grip on the steering The machine will lift when the rotors are started Use extra caution when backing e Always keep at a safe distance to the rotors when working e Holding the steering correctly ensures a safe distance e No person must come closer than 20 m to the machine when working on slopes The user must hold the steering firmly with both hands all the time e Working on stony or hard ground demands ex tra attention from the operator The machine be comes more unstable e Never touch the engine when operating the ma chine or just afterwards Risk for burn injuries 2 4 AFTER OPERATING e Allow the engine to cool before putting the ma chine in a storeroom Fire risk e Remove dirt and foreign material before putting the machine in a storeroom The area round the petrol tank and muffler must be kept clean from leaves oil petrol or other foreign materials Fire risk e Ifthe petrol tank is to be emptied do this out doors and when the engine 15 cold Fire risk e The machine should be stored in a dry place The machine must not stored with fuel in the tank in rooms where there are naked flames sparks or other strong sources of heat 2 5 MAINTENANCE e Carry out mainte
3. fuel Action Clean the petrol tank and carburettor Cause Sparkplug fault Action Replace spark plug Fault Weak engine does not run at full throttle Cause Blocked air filter Corrective action Clean or replace the air filter BW Fault Stops during operation Cause No fuel Action Fill with petrol 8 SERVICE Authorised service stations carry out repairs and servicing They always use genuine spare parts Under no circumstances may parts oth er than genuine spare parts be used This is a requirement stipulated by the Testing Authority The machine is ap proved and tested with these parts If the machine requires servicing repair or maintenance that entails dismantling of the cover this must be performed by an authorised service station The manufacturer reserves the right to make alter ations to the product without prior notification 9 PURCHASE TERMS A full warranty is issued against manufacturing and material defects The user must carefully fol low the instructions given in the enclosed docu mentation Warranty period According to relevant laws Exceptions The warranty does not cover damage due to Neglect by users to acquaint themselves with accompanying documentation Carelessness Incorrect and non permitted use or assembly The use of non genuine spare parts The use of accessories not supplied or approved Neither does the warranty cover Wear parts Normal w
4. rear hole and lock using the locking pin 7 T 3 3 Cover Install the cover 1 G with the screws supplied from underneath 3 4 Throttle cable 1 Install the throttle cable on the engine if not al ready installed See the engine supplier s man ual 2 Pull the cable up under the cover 1 G and over the handle s screws 3 Install the cable in the throttle See fig 7 ENGLISH 3 5 Cable for reverse control Only applies to 75R The cable is marked R 1 Pull the cable up under the cover 1 G and over the handle s screws 2 Hook the cable in the reverse control 1 A and insert the cable in the gap in the cable housing s mounting on the left handle 3 Adjust the cable sleeve if necessary 3 6 Drive cable 1 Pull the cable up under the cover 1 G and over the handle s screws 2 Hook the cable in the drive control 1 B and in sert the cable in the gap in the cable housing s mounting on the left handle 3 Adjust the cable sleeve if necessary 3 7 Splash guards Install the splash guards on the right and left sides Use the screws nuts and washers supplied 3 8 Rotor Install the outer rotors and cutting discs 1 0 Use the screws nuts locking pins and washers sup plied See fig 8 4 DESCRIPTION The rotary cultivator is driven by a four stroke en gine and is intended for soil cultivation in private gardens The most important parts and controls of the rotary cultivator are
5. STIGA Silex 75 G Silex 75R B Silex 75R H Silex 75R HX BRUKSANVISNING SV 4 K YTT OHJEET FI 12 BRUGSANVISNING DAx19 BRUKSANVISNING NO 26 GEBRAUCHSAN WEISUNG DE 33 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE EN 4l MODE D EMPLOI FR 48 GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING NL 56 ISTRUZIONI PER L USO IT 64 INSTRUCCIONES DE USO ES 72 INSTRU ES DE UTILIZA O PT 80 INSTRUKCJA O BS UGI PL 88 RU 96 N VOD K POU TI CZ 105 HASZN LATI UTAS T S HU112 NAVODILA ZA UPORABO SLx120 8214 2212 80 ENGLISH 1 SYMBOLS The following symbols can be found on the rotary cultivator in these instructions These will provide a reminder of the care and attention that is required during operation If any symbol is missing has been damaged or is illegible 1t must immediately be replaced with a new one This is what the symbols mean Warning Read the owner s manual before LU operating the machine Warning Rotating blade Warning This symbol highlights impor tant text in these instructions Risk of seri ous personal injury or damage to the machine if the instructions are not fol lowed 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 GENERAL Read through this instruction book carefully and make sure you understand the contents be fore using the tiller e The tiller must only be used for gardening pur poses e Keep children away from the tiller e Do not allow children or person
6. and subsequently every 25 hours of opera tion or at least once a season Change oil when the engine is warm The engine oil may be very hot if it is drained off directly after the engine is shut off So allow the engine to cool a few minutes before draining the oil 1 Lean the machine slightly so that the oil drain ing plug is the lowest point of the engine Unscrew the oil draining plug See 4 10 Let the oil run out into a container Screw back the oil draining plug 5 Fill with new oil See 5 2 7 5 Side adjustment If the handle s side adjustment 1 P does not lock the handle satisfactorily it can be adjusted as fol lows 1 Remove the handle s support by carrying out the procedure in 3 2 reverse order 2 Adjust the lock on the nut in fig 7 Tightening secures the lock better Slackening off makes the lock less secure 3 Reinstall the handle according to the procedure in 3 3 7 6 Cleaning Never use high pressure washing equip ment when cleaning This can cause wa ter to penetrate between the seals and cause machine damage First brush off all dirt Then wipe down the rotary cultivator using a damp cloth The underside can be washed with water 7 7 Fault tracing Fault Difficult to start Cause The fuel is too old Action Drain the tank and fill with fresh petrol Cause Sparkplug fault Action Replace spark plug Fault Engine runs unevenly Cause Contaminated
7. at risk causing personal injury if touched 4 7 Cover 1 G The cover protects cables and the handle adjust ment 4 8 Adjusting handle 1 H Slacken off the screws and set the handle to a com fortable working position Then retighten the screws again 4 9 Oil filling Always check the oil level before start ing the engine Plug for oil filler and checking the oil level The plug is shown according to the table below Figure Position 2 RE 75R H 3 J RAR 43 ENGLISH 4 100il draining The screw is removed when used engine oil is to be drained The screw is shown according to the table below Figure Position K 7 TRB SCH RAX 4 11 Auxiliary wheel 1 L The auxiliary wheel is intended to assist transport of the machine and has two positions er The auxiliary wheel must be folded up dur ing operation Installed in the front hole The auxiliary wheel must be down for gl transport Installed in the rear hole The auxiliary wheel is folded up and down as fol lows 1 Pull out the locking pin 6 T 2 Pull out the auxiliary wheel and stay and rein stall in the desired position 3 Reinstall the locking pin 4 12 Gearbox 1 M The gearbox becomes extremely hot J during operation Risk of burn injuries 4 13 Rotors 1 N Nobody must be close to the dangerous rotors during operation The rotors are made of special steel and work the soil at the same tim
8. d feet away from rotating YN parts 1 N 45 ENGLISH The optimum working depth varies with soil con ditions The working depth is determined by how hard the depth skid is pushed down during propul sion Operate and test Drive 2 3 times in different directions for best re sults Never operate the machine in wet soil Clumps of earth are created that are then difficult to break up Hard and dry soil requires an extra run at right an gles to the first WARNING Never overload a new ma chine Drive carefully for the first 5 hours 6 STORAGE Store the rotary cultivator in a dry place Also see section Safety instructions After draining the petrol start the engine and allow it to run until it runs out of petrol 7 MAINTENANCE WARNING Repairs must be carried out YN by the dealer Otherwise the guarantee becomes invalid WARNING Before carrying out repairs and maintenance the spark plug con nection must be disconnected 7 1 Periodic maintenance Before each operation e Check for fuel leaks e Check that all screws are tightened After each operation e Clean the rotary cultivator e Check for fuel leaks Every 25 operating hours and every 3 months e Check clean or replace the air filter e Check that all screws and nuts are tightened 7 2 Air filter The air filter is shown according to the table be low Figure Position BRE 75R H 3 B TRH 46 cleaning 1 Seri
9. described below 4 1 Reverse control 1 A Only applies to 75R The control is used to start the rotor for reverse when the engine is running The reverse control and drive control 1 B must never be activated at the same time Pr Control in idle mode forward No drive Control moved backwards The machine reverses 4 2 Drive control 1 B The control is used to start the rotor for forward motion when the engine is running The reverse control 1 A and drive control must never be activated at the same time Control in idle mode down No drive Pe Control pulled in Forward operation 4 3 and stop 1 C The control determines the engine s rpm and has start and stop positions The throttle control determines the speed and is used to stop the engine Stop Control in the rear position Idle Control 1 cm in front of rear position Full throttle and start Control in the front position 4 4 Handle 1 D The handle has two handgrips that are used to op erate the machine over the area to be cultivated 4 5 Fuel cap Unscrew the fuel cap to fill with petrol The fuel cap must always be closed during operation The fuel cap is shown according to the table below Machine zE E 75R H 3 E TRA 4 6 Protective grille 1 F The protective grille must always be installed dur ing operation There are surfaces that become ex tremely hot under the protective grille th
10. e as the machine is propelled forwards The machine can be operated with one two or three rotors on each side Removal and in stallation of the rotors is by removing the locking pins and screws See fig 8 4 14Cutting disc 1 0 Nobody must be close to the dangerous cutting discs during operation The cutting discs are on respective rotor axles and are designed to border the working area and facilitate control of the machine 4 15 Choke The choke must never be activated dur ing operation This will damage the en gine The choke must be activated at cold starts The choke is shown according to the table below 4 P 4 16Fuel cock The fuel cock should be open during operation and closed when the machine is not used The fuel cock is shown according to the table be low TRA 4 17 Starting handle Handle for starting the engine The starting handle is shown according to the table below Figure Position ER 1 R 4 18Depth skid 1 S The task of the depth skid is to keep the machine stable so that the soil can be cultivated The depth skid has three positions Shifting takes place as follows 1 Pull out the locking pin 6 T 2 Pull out the depth skid and reinstall in the de sired position 3 Reinstall the locking pin 44 LSS ENGLISH The different operating properties are shown ac cording to the table below Left The machine works itself for ward angled to the l
11. ear The purchaser is covered the national laws of each country The rights to which the purchaser is enti tled with the support of these laws are not restrict ed by this warranty GGP reserves the right to make alterations to the product without prior notification 47
12. eft Middle The machine works itself for ward without being angled to either side Right The machine works itself for ward angled to the right 5 OPERATION 5 1 Fuel Read and understand all safety instruc tions No fires or smoking near to petrol Use 92 95 octane lead free petrol Oil mixed petrol designed for 2 stroke engines must never be used Filling Read and understand all safety instruc tions If the engine has been running wait a few minutes until it has cooled before filling up Fill carefully to prevent the spillage of fuel Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me tres from the filling site before starting Fill as follows 1 Clean around the fuel cap 2 Unscrew the filler cap 3 Fill using a funnel or use a filler can with spout to prevent spillage Tighten the filler cap Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 metres from the place of filling before starting 1 Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me Qu tres from the filling site before starting 5 2 Engine Oil Always check the oil level before start ing Otherwise there is a risk of serious engine damage Also see 4 9 and 4 10 Check the oil level as follows 1 Position the machine so that the engine is hori zontal 2 Unscrew the oil filler and check that the oil lev el is level with the lower part of the hole s thread 3 Top up the oil if necessary Use normal engine oil SAE 10W
13. nance regularly All nuts and bolts should always be tight e Only use genuine spare parts which are in good condition Spare parts must not be repaired They must be replaced if they are defective Poor quality spare parts can lead to personal in 42 jury If the muffler is damaged it must be re placed e The engine must be stopped and the spark plug lead disconnected in the following circumstanc es When adjusting the rotors When the machine is to be cleaned or repaired When checking after a collision with a solid hard object Carry out the necessary repairs be fore continuing to work If the machine begins to vibrate abnormally Carry out the necessary repairs before continu ing to work e Wear protective gloves when working with the rotors 3 ASSEMBLY 3 1 Handle Hold the handle in position over the machine s mounting beam and install as follows 1 Install screw M8x65 5 T with washer and nut in the upper hole 2 Install a M8 screw 6 Z on the left side through the cover 6 V the handle s circular slit and screw it into the mounting beam 3 Install an M8 screw with wire mounting 6 Y on the right side through the cover 5 V the handle s circular slit and screw it into the mounting beam 4 Set the handle to a comfortable working posi tion and tighten the screws 5 Install the screw 5 U in the cover s front sec tion 3 2 Auxiliary wheel Install the auxiliary wheel 7 L in the
14. ous engine damage can be caused if N Do not use flammable liquids when the machine is operated with a defective or blocked filter The paper filter must never be cleaning with liquid The machine is equipped with a pre filter foam rubber and a main filter paper Clean replace the air filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours During operation in dry and dusty conditions the air filter must be cleaned re placed every day Clean replace the air filter as follows 1 Undo the screws or locking tabs and the filter housing 2 Grasp the main filter paper and shake it a few times against a hard surface or blow clean with compressed air from the inside out 3 Wash the pre filter foam rubber in liquid de tergent and water Then carefully twist the filter out and allow to dry 4 When the pre filter is dry reinstall the filter in reverse order The filters must be replaced if very dirty or defec tive 7 3 Spark plug The spark plug is shown according to the table be low Figure Position Machine 2 75R B 9 A 75R H 3 A TRC The sparkplug must be replaced in the following cases e When the electrodes are burnt e Ifthe porcelain insulator indicates damage e Ifthe rotary cultivator is difficult to start The electrode gap should be 0 7 0 8 mm Use sparkplug Champion QC12YC or similar ENGLISH 7 4 Changing the oil Change the oil the first time after 2 hours of oper ation
15. s in good condition before using it e Check that all nuts and bolts are tightened 2 3 OPERATING e Always operate the machine at low speed when working on stony ground e Do not change the engine s speed setting The engine must not be overspeeded e The work area should be well illuminated dur ing the work e The tiller must not be used when other persons especially children are in the vicinity e The tiller must not be used without the splash guards or protective cover e The tiller must not be used if the operator is ill has taken medicine or is under the influence of other substances which reduce one s reactions e The tiller must not be used on terrain which slopes more than 20 e The user is responsible to ensure that all risks in the terrain are taken into consideration and that procedures are taken to prevent accidents This particularly applies to sloping slippery or loose terrain e Start the engine carefully according to the in structions in this manual No parts of the body must come in contact with the rotors e The engine must never be started in an enclosed area e The carbon monoxide in the engine s exhaust fumes is poisonous and can cause death 41 ENGLISH e Wear tightly fitting clothes and heavy duty shoes which completely cover the feet e The tank should only be half full when operat ing on slopes Petrol can leak out e The engine must be stopped in the following circumstances
16. s who have not read the instructions to handle the tiller e The tiller is manufactured in accordance with current standards and must not be modified or rebuilt e All the symbols on the tiller should be kept in tact e The user is liable for damages incurred by a third party WARNING for petrol Petrol is highly inflam mable Petrol must be stored in the requisite containers e Always fill up outdoors and with the engine switched off e Do not smoke when filling up e There must no naked flames or other sources of heat in the vicinity of the petrol e Do not start the engine if petrol has spilled out Move the machine and allow the petrol to evap orate before starting the machine e Screw on the filler cap correctly after filling up e Set the throttle control in the Stop position and close the petrol cock when the machine has been stopped e Switch off the engine before transporting the machine Never lift the machine by yourself The machine is lifted by two persons one on each side holding the steering and the rotor ax le Wear protective gloves and hold the machine upright when lifting e When the machine is loaded on a trailer or tail board it should be run up on a ramp by using its wheel 2 2 PREPARATIONS Before starting work remove all foreign objects such as stones glass cables metal objects and other loose objects e Toys hoses and other objects can be damaged e Check that the tiller i
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