Stiga MCS 470 Li 60 Series Operator's Manual page 113

1. Remove the guard once or twice a year
(Fig.16.A) by loosening the screws (Fig.16.B).
2. Then clean carefully using a brush or compressed
air, removing the grass and dirt from the area
around the transmission and belt (if foreseen).
Always reassemble the guard (Fig.16.A).
3.
7.6 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.
Blow a jet of compressed air through the grid
2.
openings to remove dust and debris (Fig.17).
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).
• Remove the battery.
• 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. Remove the battery.
4. Clean (par. 7.3).
5. 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.
6. 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 kept in a cool,
shaded place without humidity.
NOTE If unused for any length of time, recharge the
battery every two months to prolong its working life.
10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION
Whenever the machine is to be handled,
raised, transported or tilted you must:
– Stop the machine (par. 6.5).
– Remove the safety key.
– Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
– Wear heavy work gloves.
– Hold the machine in the points offering a safe grip,
taking into account the weight and its division.
– Use an appropriate number of people for the weight
of the machine and the characteristics of the vehicle
or the place where it must be placed or collected.
– Make sure that machine movements do
not cause damage or injuries.
When transporting the machine on
a vehicle or trailer, always:
– Use an access ramp of suitable
strength, width and length.
– Load the machine with the motor switched off and
pushed by an adequate number of people.
– Lower the cutting-means assembly.
– Position it so that it can not cause
a hazard for anybody.
– Fasten firmly to the means of transport using
ropes or chains to prevent it from tipping over.
11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS
This manual provides all
the necessary information
to run the machine and for
correct basic maintenance
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operations which can be
performed by the user.
Any regulations and
maintenance operations