Stiga MP 84 Series Operator's Manual page 237

7.2.1 Refuelling
To refuel:
1. Unscrew the tank closure cap
and remove it (fig. 25).
2. Insert the funnel (fig. 25).
3. Refuel being careful not to
completely fill the tank.
4. Remove the funnel.
5. Close the fuel cap securely after
refuelling and clean away any spills.
IMPORTANT Do not drip petrol onto
the plastic parts to avoid ruining them.
In the event of accidental leaks, rinse
immediately with water. The warranty does
not cover for damage to plastic parts of the
bodywork or the engine caused by petrol.
7.2.2 Emptying the fuel tank
NOTE Fuel is perishable and should
not remain in the tank for more than 30
days. Empty the fuel tank before storing the
machine for long periods of time (chap. 9).
Allow the engine to cool
before emptying the fuel tank.
1. Place the machine on a flat
surface, in the open air.
2. Place a suitable container under
the drain tube (fig. 27.A).
3. Disconnect the tube (fig. 27.A) installed
on the fuel filter inlet (fig. 27.B).
4. Open the fuel tap (if provided)
5. Collect the fuel in a suitable container.
6. Reconnect the tube (fig. 27.A) making sure
you position the clamp properly (fig. 27.C).
7. Close the fuel tap (if provided).
The next time the machine is used,
check that there are no fuel leaks from
the tubes, fuel stopcock or carburettor.
7.3 CHECK, TOP UP, DRAINING
OF ENGINE OIL
NOTE The type of oil to use is
given in the engine manual.
IMPORTANT The machine is delivered
to the client without engine oil.
IMPORTANT Follow all the
instructions in the engine manual.
7.3.1 Check/top-up
Always check the oil level before use.
• Check the oil level: according to the
instructions in the engine manual, this
must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick (fig. 26).
Do not overfill as this could cause
the engine to overheat. If the oil level
exceeds the "MAX" mark, drain until
the correct level is achieved.
7.3.2 Draining
The oil may be very hot if removed
just after the engine has been switched
off. Consequently allow the engine to
cool down for a few minutes before
proceeding to drain off the oil.
Replace the engine oil according to the frequency
indicated in the engine instruction manual.
Proceed as follows:
• Type "I":
1. Place the machine on a flat surface.
2. Place a suitable container under
the extension tube (fig. 28.A).
3. Hold the extension tube (fig. 28.A) firmly in
place and unscrew the drain plug (fig. 28.B).
4. Collect the oil in a suitable vessel.
5. Replace the drain plug (fig. 28.B)
making sure that the gasket is in
the right position (fig. 28.C).
6. Fully tighten holding the extension
tube firmly in place (fig. 28.A).
7. Clean up any spills.
• Type "II":
1. Unscrew the topping up cap (fig. 28.A).
2. Fit the tube (fig. 28.B) onto the
syringe (fig. 28.C) and insert it as
far as possible into the hole.
3. Using the syringe (fig. 28.C), suck up
all the engine oil, bearing in mind that
you need to repeat this operation a few
times before all the oil is removed.
• Type "III":
1. Place the machine on a flat surface.
2. Place a suitable container under
the extension tube (fig. 28.A).
3. Press the cotter (fig. 28.B)
4. Release the extension tube from the
support by moving it downwards;
5. Bend the extension tube and drain
the oil into a suitable container.
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