Operation; Operating Tips - Stiga SILEX 40-G Instructions For Use Manual

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5 OPERATION

5.1 Fuel
Read and understand all safety instruc-
tions.
No fires or smoking near to petrol.
Use 92-95 octane lead free petrol.
Oil-mixed petrol designed for 2-stroke engines
must never be used.
Filling
Read and understand all safety instruc-
tions.
If the engine has been running, wait a
few minutes until it has cooled before
filling up.
Fill carefully to prevent the spillage of
fuel.
Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me-
tres from the filling site before starting.
Fill as follows:
1. Clean around the fuel cap.
2. Unscrew the filler cap.
3. Fill using a funnel or use a filler can with spout
to prevent spillage.
4. Tighten the filler cap.
5. Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 metres
from the place of filling before starting.
Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me-
tres from the filling site before starting.
5.2 Engine Oil
Always check the oil level before start-
ing. Otherwise there is a risk of serious
engine damage.
Also see "4.10". Check the oil level as follows:
1. Position the machine so that the engine is hori-
zontal.
2. Unscrew the oil filler and check that the oil lev-
el is at the upper mark on the dipstick. See the
accompanying engine manual.
3. Top up the oil if necessary. Use normal engine
oil SAE 10W-30.
4. Reassemble the oil filler cap.
Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me-
tres from the filling site before starting.
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5.2.1 Starting the engine from cold
1. If the engine has a choke, set the choke to
"CHOKE" (forward).
If the engine has a primer, press the bulb in 3-5
times. See "4.15".
3. Set the throttle (1:C) in the "START" position.
4. Hold the handle with one hand and slowly pull
the starter handle with the other hand. See
"4.16". When the starter mechanism engages,
quickly and forcefully pull the starter handle
until the engine starts.
NOTE! Do not pull the cord hard to its stop po-
sition and do not release it in the pulled out po-
sition. This damages the starter mechanism.
5. Reset the choke after 3-5 seconds.
5.2.2 Starting a warm engine
Start a hot engine according to points 3 and 4
above. The choke/primer must not be used.
5.3 Operating
1. Tip the rotary cultivator back slightly so that the
rotor is above ground.
2. Activate the drive control (1:B).
3. Tilt the cultivator forward so that it works its
way into the soil.
4. If the machine has a reverse control, activate it
(1:A).
5.4 Stop
Stop the rotary cultivator by setting the throttle and
stop control (1:C) to "STOP".

5.5 Operating tips

The rotors propel the machine forward. The speed
of the rotors is controlled by the throttle (1:A).
Keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts (1:N).
The optimum working depth varies with soil con-
ditions. The working depth is determined by how
hard the depth skid is pushed down during propul-
sion. Operate and test.
Drive 2-3 times in different directions for best re-
sults.
Never operate the machine in wet soil. Clumps of
earth are created that are then difficult to break-up.
Hard and dry soil requires an extra run, at right an-
gles to the first.
WARNING! Never overload a new ma-
chine. Drive carefully for the first 5
hours.