Changing Engine Oil; Air Filter - Stiga garden scoop Instructions For Use Manual

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placed on the bumper for maintenance work (fig
13).
If the machine is to be stood on its side,
the petrol and engine oil must first be
drained off. In addition, the battery
must be removed from Garden models.
CLEANING
Rinse off the underside of the mower deck using a
garden hose.
NOTE! Do not aim the jet of water directly at the
transmission or air filter.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Change the oil for the first time after 5 hours run-
ning and then at every 50 hours running, or at least
once a season. Change oil when the engine is
warm.
Always use a good grade of oil (service grade SF,
SG or SH).
The engine oil may be very warm if it is
drained off directly after the engine is
shut off. Therefore, allow the engine to
cool a few minutes before draining the
oil.
1a. Scoop - Scoop ES:
Tilt the machine to the right (viewed from rear).
Remove the oil dip-stick. Insert the enclosed pump
into the oil-filler tube and suck the oil out into a
container (fig 14).
1b. Garden:
Tilt the machine to the left (viewed from rear).
Screw out the oil drain plug J (fig 15). Let the oil
run out into a collection vessel. Do not allow oil to
get on the v-belts. Screw in the plug again.
2. Remove the dipstick and fill up with new oil.
Oil quantity:
Scoop, Scopp ES - 0.65 litre.
Garden - 1.4 litre.
Oil type summer: SAE-30
(SAE 10W-30 can also be used. However, oil con-
sumption can increase somewhat if 10W-30 is
used. Therefore check the oil level more re-gularly
if you use this type of oil).
Oil type winter: SAE 5W-30
(SAE 10W-30 can also be used).
Use oil without any additives.
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ENGLISH
Do not overfill with oil as this can result in the en-
gine overheating.
Check the oil after refilling, the level should be on
"FULL".
LUBRICATION
The front axle has four lubrication points K (fig
16). Fill with grease (use a grease gun) once per
season.
Grease the steering gears L a couple of times each
season (fig 17).
Also grease other moving parts on the machine a
couple of times per season.
BATTERY (Garden).
Check the acid level regularly.
The acid level should be between the "UPPER"
and "LOWER" on the battery. When adjusting the
level only use distilled water (battery water).
Battery acid is corrosive and can cause
injury to your skin and damage your
clothes. Use rubber gloves and protec-
tive glasses. Avoid inhaling the acid
fumes.
Do not tip the battery so that battery
acid can run on to your hands or
clothes. If this should occur rinse thor-
oughly with water.
If the battery terminals are oxidized these should
be cleaned using a wire brush and then greased.

AIR FILTER

Important! Never run the engine without the air fil-
ter fitted.
Foam filter (pre-cleaner): Clean every 3 months or
after 25 running hours.
Paper filter: Change annually or after 100 running
hours. More frequently if the machine is used in
extremely dusty conditions.
1. Remove the protective cover of the air filter and
the foam filter (fig 18 - 19).
2a. Scoop:
Wash the pre-cleaner M in liquid detergent and wa-
ter. Squeeze dry.
2b. Garden:
Wash the pre-cleaner M in liquid detergent and wa-
ter. Squeeze dry. Pour a little oil on the filter and