Mowing Tips - Stiga Senator Instruction Manual

- the machine should always be moving when the
steering
is used. Avoid turning the steering wheel when
the machine is standing completely still and the
accessory is in the lowered working position.
The steering is adapted in order to produce better
results at a normal working speed. This produces
major benefits.
Even when the engine is not running, the steering
works. However, it is harder to turn in this case, if
the machine is to be manoeuvred manually.

MOWING TIPS

Make sure that there is the correct quantity of oil in
the engine when driving on slopes (oil level on
"FULL").
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when mov-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Move from the top down,
and from the bottom to the top.
The machine, equipped with original
accessories, must not be driven on
slopes greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns to prevent the ma-
chine from tipping over and to prevent
you losing control of the machine.
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 operate the machine without the en-
gine casing.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PROGRAM
In order to keep the machine in good condition as
regards reliability and operational safety as well as
from an environmental perspective, STIGA's serv-
ice program should be followed.
The contents of this program can be found in the
attached service log.
ENGLISH
We recommend that an authorised workshop car-
ries out every service. This guarantees that the
work is performed by trained personnel and with
original spare parts.
At every service, the service log should be
stamped. A "fully stamped" service log is a valua-
ble document that improves the machine's second-
hand value.
PREPARATIONS
Unless otherwise stated, all service and mainte-
nance must be carried out on a stationary machine
when the engine is not running.
Prevent the machine from rolling by al-
ways applying the parking brake.
Prevent unintentional starting of the
engine by always stopping the engine,
disconnecting the spark plug cable
from the spark plug and earthing it.
Disconnect the negative cable from the
battery.
CLEANING
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the en-
gine, silencer/catalytic converter, bat-
tery and fuel tank free from grass,
leaves and oil.
To reduce the risk of fire, regularly
check the machine for oil and/or fuel
leakage.
When washing the machine with water under high
pressure, do not point the jet directly at the trans-
mission.
Do not point jets of water directly at the engine.
Use a brush or compressed air in order to clean it.
ENGINE OIL (President - Royal -
Pro16 - Pro20)
Change the oil for the first time after 8 hours run-
ning (Senator and President after 5 hours), and
then after every 50 hours running or once a year.
Change oil when the engine is warm.
Always use a good grade of oil (service grade SF,
SG or SH).
Change the oil more often (after 25 hours of run-
ning or at least once a season) if the engine has to
operate under demanding conditions or if the am-
bient temperature is high.
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