Operating Tips - Stiga Villa 12 Instructions For Use Manual

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4.3.2 Electrical safety check
The operation of the safety system
should always be checked every time
before use.
Status Action
The clutch-brake Try to start.
pedal is not
depressed.
The power take-off
is not activated.
The clutch-brake Try to start.
pedal is depressed.
The power take-off
is activated.
Engine running. The driver gets up
The power take-off from the seat.
is activated.
Engine running. Remove fuse
20A.
4.4 START
1. See fig. 8. Open the fuel cock located inside the
cover on the rear left-hand side.
2. Check that the spark plug cable(s) is/are in-
stalled on the spark plug(s).
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is
disengaged.
4. Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
the choke position.
Starting warm engine – put the throttle control
at full throttle (approx. 2 cm behind the choke
position).
6. Depress the clutch-brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8. Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle (approx. 2 cm
behind the choke position) if the choke has been
used.
9. When starting from cold, do not make the ma-
chine work under load immediately, but let the
engine run for a few minutes first. This will al-
low the oil to warm up.
When the machine is in operation, full throttle
should always be used.
4.5

OPERATING TIPS

Always check that there is the correct volume of
oil in the engine. This is particularly important
when operating on slopes. See 4.2.
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when driv-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Move from the top down
or from the bottom to the top.
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Result
The engine
will not
start.
The engine
will not
start.
The engine
will stop.
The engine
will stop.
4.6
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
Allow the engine to idle 1-2 mins. Stop the engine
by turning off the ignition key.
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly impor-
tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer
for example.
4.7
Clean the machine after each use. The following
instructions apply for cleaning:
• When washing the machine with water under
high pressure, do not point the jet directly at
axle seals, electrical components or hydraulic
valves.
• Do not spray water directly at the engine.
• Clean the engine with a brush and/or com-
pressed air.
• Clean the engine's cooling air intake
The machine may not be driven on
slopes greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns in order to retain
control and reduce the risk of tipping
over.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and at full
throttle. The machine can easily topple
over.
Keep hands and fingers well away from
articulated steering joint and seat
bracket. Risk of crushing injuries. Nev-
er drive with the engine casing open.
Never drive with the deck connected in
the transport position. This will damage
the deck's drive belt.
Never drive with the deck connected in
the transport position. This will damage
the deck's drive belt.
STOP
If the machine is left unattended, re-
move the spark plug cable(s) from the
spark plug(s). Also remove the starter
key
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling fins. This
can cause burn injuries.
CLEANING
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the en-
gine, silencer, battery and fuel tank free
from grass, leaves and oil.
To reduce the risk of fire, regularly
check the machine for oil and/or fuel
leakage.