Air Filter - Stiga VILLA SENATOR Manual

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Senator, 2000, President - 1,4 Litres.
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 regularly
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.
Do not fill too much oil as this can result in over-
heating of the engine.
Check the oil every time when topping up. The
level should come up to the "FULL" mark.
CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION
OIL (President)
The transmission oil does not normally require
changing.
AIR BLEEDING (President)
When the machine is new, there may be air pockets
in the transmission oil. The oil looks as if it con-
tains "foam".
This normally causes the machine to run slowly
and lack power.
1. Push the disengagement lever to the forward po-
sition.
2. With the engine running and the freewheel
clutch pedal released, move the drive lever for-
ward and hold it in the forward position for 5 sec.
3. Then move the drive lever to the reverse posi-
tion and hold it there for 5 sec.
4. Repeat the procedure 4 - 5 times.
LUBRICATION
The machine has three grease nipples G on the rear
axle which are lubricated with universal grease
every 25 hours running (fig 15 - 16).
All plastic bearings (rear wheel, steering turntable,
pedal and steering column bearings, as well as ca-
ble rollers) are lubricated with universal grease
twice per season.
The power take-off and clutch tensioning arm
joints are lubricated with universal grease twice
per season.
Grease the steering cable regularly. This is essen-
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tial to the service life of the cable.
The drive chain H and other mechanically actuated
joints are lubricated with oil twice per season (fig
21).
The gearbox (Classic, 2000, Senator) and differen-
tial are filled with grease at the factory. If they are
not opened (which must only be done by a special-
ist), no filling with grease should normally be
done.
BATTERY
Check the acid level regularly.
The acid level should be between "UPPER" and
"LOWER" on the battery. When adjusting the lev-
el only use distilled water (battery water).
The battery acid is extremely corrosive
and can cause burns and injury to skin
and clothing. Always use rubber gloves,
and glasses (goggles) to protect the eyes.
Avoid inhaling any acid vapour.
Do not incline the battery too much so
that the battery acid can run out on to
hands or clothing. If this should hap-
pen, flush with lots of water.
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide they
should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with
a wire brush and grease them.

AIR FILTER

Important! Never operate the engine without the
air cleaner being fitted.
Clean the foam pre-filter I every 3 months or after
every 25 hours of operation, whichever comes first
(fig 17).
Clean the paper filter insert J once a year or after
every 100 hours of operation, whichever comes
first (fig 17).
NOTE! The filter should be cleaned more often if
the machine operates on dusty ground.
1. Remove the protective cover of the air filter and
the foam plastic filter.
2. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and wa-
ter. Squeeze dry. Pour a little oil on the filter and
squeeze in the oil.
3. Loosen and remove the nut which hold the paper
filter. Lift our the paper filter and thoroughly clean
the air filter housing to prevent dirt from entering