Maintenance And Storage - Stiga SBL 260 H Operator's Manual

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8. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Correct maintenance is essential to maintain the
original efficiency and safety of the machine over
time.
WARNING!
rations:
– Remove the spark plug cap.
– Wait until the engine is sufficiently cold.
– Do not work on the machine if not in pos-
session of the necessary skills and tools.
– Never dispose of oils, fuel or other polluting
materials in unauthorised places.
CYLINDER AND SILENCER
To reduce fire risks, periodically clean the cylin-
der fins with compressed air and clear the silen-
cer area from dust, leaves or other debris.
STARTING SYSTEM
To avoid overheating and damage to the engine,
always keep the cooling air vents clean and free
of sawdust and debris.
The starter rope must be replaced as soon as it
shows signs of wear.
NUTS AND SCREWS
Periodically check that all the nuts and screws
are securely tightened and the handgrips are
tightly fastened.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER (Fig. 7)
IMPORTANT
sential to guarantee the efficiency and duration
of the machine. Do not work with a damaged fil-
ter or without a filter, as this could permanently
damage the engine.
It must be cleaned after every 8-10 working
hours. Clean the filter as follows:
– Loosen the knob (1), remove the cover (2) and
the filter element (3).
– Wash the filter element (3) with soap and wa-
ter. Do not use petrol or other solvents.
– Leave the filter to dry in the open air.
– Replace the filter element (3) and the cover (2)
and tighten the knob (1).
During maintenance ope-
Cleaning the air filter is es-
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
FUEL FILTER
Inside the fuel tank there is a filter which pre-
vents impurities from entering the engine.
The filter should be replaced once a year by your
Retailer.
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 8)
Periodically remove and clean the spark plug u-
sing a metal brush to get rid of any deposits.
Check and reset the correct distance between
the electrodes.
Replace the spark plug and fasten it firmly using
the supplied wrench.
The spark plug must be replaced with one with
the same characteristics whenever the electro-
des have burnt or the insulation has worn, and in
any case every 50 working hours.
TUNING IDLE SPEED (Fig. 9)
IMPORTANT
when the engine tends to turn off or no signifi-
cant speed differences are noted when using the
throttle.
Adjustment is performed after starting the engi-
ne and letting it run idle for several minutes, u-
sing the screw (1):
– turn clockwise to increase engine rpm;
– turn counter-clockwise to decrease engine
rpm.
After adjusting, the engine should idle without ir-
regularities or pauses.
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
All maintenance operations not foreseen in this
manual must be performed exclusively by your
dealer.
All and any operations performed in unautho-
rised centres or by unqualified persons will total-
ly invalidate the warranty.
STORAGE
After every working session, clean the machine
Idling must be adjusted