Before Starting; Filling The Fuel Tank; Check The Engine Oil Level; Safety System - Stiga VILLA Instructions For Use Manual

recommended.
4. Grass clipping and leaf collection
Using towed collector 13-1978 (30") or 13-
1950 (42").
5. Grass and leaf transport
Using load trailer 13-1979, 13-1992.
The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch
must not exceed 100 N.
The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch
from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N.

BEFORE STARTING

You must read these instructions for
use and the accompanying pamphlet
"SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" careful-
ly before starting up the machine.

FILLING THE FUEL TANK

Always use lead-free petrol. Never use
oil-mixed 2-stroke petrol.
NOTE! Bear in mind that petrol is a perishable, do
not purchase more petrol than can be used within
30 days.
Petrol is highly inflammable. Always
store petrol in containers that are made
specially for this purpose.
Fill or top up with petrol only outdoors,
and never smoke when filling or top-
ping up. Fill with petrol before starting
the motor. Never remove the filler cap
or fill with petrol while the motor is
running or still warm.

CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

On delivery the crankcase is filled with SAE 30
oil.
Check the oil level every time before using to
ensure it is correct. The machine should be
standing on level ground.
Remove the dipstick and then wipe it off.
Push down the dipstick fully and screw it
in.
Then unscrew it and pull it up again. Read off the
oil level. Top up with oil to the "FULL" mark if the
level comes below it (fig 11).
ENGLISH

SAFETY SYSTEM

This machine is equipped with a safety system that
consists of:
- a switch on the gear box
- a switch in the seat mounting
- a replaceable, electronic safety module that
controls the system.
In order to start the machine the following are nec-
essary:
- gear lever in neutral
- driver sitting on seat
- power take-off engagement lever at lowest
setting (i.e. power take-off disengaged)
Always check the operation of the safe-
ty system before using the machine!
Check in the following way:
- start the engine, sit on the seat, select a gear,
lift your weight off the seat - the engine must
stop
- start the engine again, sit on the seat, engage
the power take-off, lift your weight off the
seat - the power take-off must be disengaged.
Do not use the machine if the safety sys-
tem does not work! Take the machine to
a service agent for inspection.
STARTING ENGINE
1. Open the fuel shut-off valve (fig 10).
2. Make sure that the sparking plug cable is prop-
erly in place.
3. Check to make sure the power take-off is en-
gaged.
4. Put the gear lever in neutral.
5. Starting cold engine - put the throttle control in
the choke position. Starting warm engine - put the
throttle control at full throttle (1 - 1.5 cm above the
choke position).
6. Depress the pedal fully.
7. Turn the starter key and start the engine.
8. Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle if the choke has
been used.
9. When starting from cold do not make the ma-
chine work under load immediately, but let the en-
gine run for some minutes first. This will allow the
oil to warm up.
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