Stiga Cruiser CR 430 Li 80 Series Operator's Manual page 116

pressing down until you hear it click firmly into
position and check the electrical contact;
4. completely close the hatch (fig. 19.C) again.
7.3 CLEANING
Clean thoroughly following the instructions
below every time it is used.
7.3.1 Cleaning the machine
• Remove grass debris and mud accumulated in
the chassis to prevent it from drying and causing
problems the next time the lawnmower is used.
For side discharge: remove the side
discharge chute (if fitted - par. 6.1.2c.)
• 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.
• Always make sure the air intakes are free of debris.
• Do not spray water onto the motor and electrical
components and prevent them from getting wet (fig. 20).
• Do not use aggressive liquids to clean the chassis.
• To reduce fire hazards, keep the lawnmower
and in particular, the motor free of grass,
leaves or excessive grease.
7.3.2 Cleaning the grass-catcher
Empty the grass catcher;
1.
2. shake it to remove grass cuttings and soil residue;
3. wash and rinse it, then place it
where it can dry quickly.
7.3.3 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:
clean around the air filter grid;
1.
2. unscrew the screw (fig. 21.B) to
remove the grid (fig. 21.A);
3. remove the filtering element (fig. 22.C));
4. blow on the filter to remove dust and debris. If the
filter is still dirty, clean the filtering element with
water and dry it with a clean cloth (fig. 22.C);
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 in its housing
(making sure it is perfectly dry) (fig. 22.A);
refit the grid (fig. 21.A) and tighten in
7.
place with the screw (fig. 21.B).
7.4 NUTS AND BOLTS
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
8. OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE
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 stationary.
All work on the cutting means (disassembly,
sharpening, balancing, repairing, reassembly
and/or replacing) 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, mis-shapen 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.
8.2 DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS (FOR
CR/CS SERIES ONLY)
The proper belt tension is obtained by adjusting the nut
(fig. 23.A) to get the indicated measurement (6 mm).
9. STORING
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 the machine thoroughly.
4. Check the machine for any damage. If necessary,
contact the authorised assistance 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.
9.2 STORING THE BATTERY
The battery must be stored in places with
temperatures between +7°C and +40°C.
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