Occasional Maintenance; Storing The Machine - Stiga Cruiser 430 Li 80 series Operator's Manual

7.3.2 Cleaning the cutting-means assembly
Remove grass debris and mud accumulated in
the chassis to prevent it from drying and causing
problems the next time the lawnmower is used.
Tilt the machine laterally and make sure that
it is stable before starting any work.
For side discharge: remove the side
discharge chute (if fitted - par. 6.1.2d.).
Paint on internal chassis parts may come off over
time due to the abrasive action of cut grass; if this
happens, promptly touch-up paint with rust-proof paint
to prevent rusting that could corrode the metal.
7.3.3 Cleaning the grass catcher
1. Empty the grass catcher.
2. Shake it to remove grass cuttings and soil residue.
Wash and rinse it, then place it whe-
3.
re it can dry quickly.
7.4 NUTS AND BOLTS
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
7.5 CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
The filtering element must always be kept perfectly
clean and must be replaced if it is broken or damaged.
Proceed as follows:
1. Clean around the air filter grid.
2. Unscrew the screw (Fig.32.A) to
remove the grid (Fig.32.B).
3. Remove the filtering element (Fig.33.A).
4. Blow on the filter to remove dust and debris. If
the filter is still dirty, clean the filtering element
(Fig.33.A) with water and dry it with a clean cloth.
IMPORTANT Do not use petrol, detergents or
any other products to clean the filtering element.
5. Clean the outside of the filter housing
eliminating dust, debris or dirt.
6. Refit the filtering element (Fig.33.A) in its
housing (making sure it is perfectly dry).
Refit the grid (Fig.31.A) and tighten in
7.
place with the screw (Fig.32.B).
7.6 DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS (FOR CR/CS
SERIES WITH TYPE "I" HANDLE ONLY)
The proper belt tension is obtained by adjusting the nut
(Fig.34.A) to get the indicated measurement (6 mm).
8.

OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE

Before conducting any inspections, cleaning or
maintenance/adjustment interventions on the machine:
• Stop the machine.
• Remove the safety key, (never leave
the key in the ignition or within reach of
children or unauthorised persons).
• Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
• Allow the motor to cool before storing
in an enclosed space.
• Read the relevant instructions.
• Use suitable clothing, protective gloves and goggles.
8.1 CUTTING MEANS
A badly sharpened cutting means pulls at the
grass and causes the lawn to turn yellow.
Do not touch the cutting means until the key has
been removed and the cutting means is completely sta-
tionary.
All work on the cutting means (disassembly, shar-
pening, balancing, repairing, reassembly and/or repla-
cing) are demanding jobs that require special skills as
well as special tools; for safety reasons, these jobs are
best carried out at a Specialised Centre.
Make sure damaged, misshapen or worn cutting-
means are replaced, together with its own screws in
place to preserve balance.
IMPORTANT Always use original cutting means
bearing the code indicated in the "Technical Data".
Given product evolution, the cutting means
listed in the "Technical Data" table may be
replaced in time with others having similar
interchangeable and operating safety features.
9. STORAGE
9.1

STORING THE MACHINE

When the machine is to be stored away:
1. Wait for the motor to cool.
2. Remove the safety key.
3. Clean (par. 7.3).
4. Check there are no loose or damaged compo-
nents. If necessary, replace the damaged com-
ponents and tighten any screws and loose bolts
or contact the authorised service centre.
5. Store the machine:
• In a dry place.
• Protected from inclement weather.
• Covered with a sheet where possible.
• In a place where children cannot get to it.
• Making sure that keys or tools used for
maintenance are removed.
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