Power Steering; Stopping; Cleaning; Cutting Height - Stiga 520 DP Instruction Manual

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7 8 3 Power steering

The steering wheel is fitted with a mechanism
connected to the machine's hydraulic circuit for
easier steering.
When the engine is running at minimum speed,
use of the steering wheel may become stiffer as
the pressure in the hydraulic circuit drops.
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STOPPING

To stop the machine:
• Disengage the PTO (13:D, 14:D).
• Engage the parking brake (12:B).
• Turn off the engine by turning the ignition key.
If you have to leave the machine unat-
tended remove the key from the igni-
tion
The engine may be very hot just after it
has been switched off. Do not touch the
silencer, the engine or the cooling fins.
Burns hazard

7 10 CLEANING

To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engi-
ne, silencer, battery and fuel tank free
from grass, leaves and oil
To reduce the risk of fire, regularly
check the machine for oil and/or fuel
leaks
Never use high-pressure water jets
This can damage shaft seals, electrical
components or hydraulic valves
Always clean the machine after use. To clean the
machine adhere to the instructions provi-
ded below:
• Do not spray water directly onto the engine.
• Clean the engine with a brush and/or compres-
sed air.
• Clean the motor cooling air intake.
• After cleaning using water, start the machine
and any cutting means assembly to remove
any water which may otherwise end up in the
bearings and cause damage.
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ENGLISH (Translation of the Original Instructions)
8 USING THE ATTACHMENT
Make sure the grass to be cut is com-
pletely free of foreign objects such as
stones etc
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CUTTING HEIGHT

For best results, cut off the top third of the grass.
See fig. 22.
If the grass is long and needs cutting back signifi-
cantly, cut twice using two different cutting heights.
Do not use the lowest cutting heights if the lawn
surface is uneven.
This would entail a risk of the cutting devices being
damaged against the surface and the lawn's top
layer of soil being removed.
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MOWING TIPS

To get the best mowing results, follow the tips
given below.
• Cut grass frequently.
• Run the machine at full revs.
• Grass should not be wet.
• Use sharp cutting means.
• Keep the bottom side of the cutting device
clean.

9 MAINTENANCE

9 1

ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

To keep the machine in good working order in
terms of reliability, safety and environmental pro-
tection, always adhere to the STIGA SpA servicing
programme.
The points of intervention for this programme are il-
lustrated in the attached STIGA SpA maintenance
manual.
The Basic Service must always be carried out by an
authorized service workshop.
The First Service and Intermediate Service should
be carried out by an authorized service workshop,
but can also be carried out by the user. The procedu-
res are indicated in the handbook and are described
in the chapter "7 START-UP AND OPERATION" as
well as here below.
The checks carried out by an authorized service
workshop guarantee professional workmanship and
the use of genuine spare parts.
The handbook is stamped every time a Basic Ser-
vice is performed and each time an Intermediate
Service is carried out by an authorized service wor-
kshop. A handbook with these stamps increases the
second-hand value of the machine.