Lubrication - Chassis; Steering Cable - Stiga READY User Manual

Correct spark gap: 0.7 - 0.8 mm (fig. 10).
COOLING AIR INTAKE - ENGINE
The engine is air-cooled. A blocked cooling sys-
tem can damage the engine. The engine should be
cleaned at least once a year or every 100 hours of
operation.
Remove the fan casing. Clean the cooling fins on
the cylinder, the fan and the rotating protective
grille. Clean more frequently if mowing dry grass.
BATTERY
The battery is a valve-regulated battery with 12 V
nominal voltage. The battery is completely main-
tenance free. You don't have to check or top up the
electrolyte level (fig. 11).
On delivery, the battery is in the accessories box.
The battery must be fully charged be-
fore being used for the first time. The
battery should always be stored fully
charged. If the battery is stored while
totally flat it could sustain permanent
damage.
If the machine is not going to be used for an ex-
tended period (more than 1 month), the battery
should be charged, disconnected and then stored in
a cool, safe place. Charge the battery completely
before reinstalling.
The battery can be charged in two ways:
1. Via a battery charger (recommended). This must
be a charger with constant voltage. The battery
can be damaged if a standard type battery
charger (for acid batteries) is used.
Stiga recommends a battery charger with item
no. 1136-0602-01 which may be ordered from
an authorised dealer.
2. You can also allow the engine to charge the bat-
tery. In this case it is very important, above all
when starting the machine for the first time and
when it has not been used for a long time, to al-
low the engine to run continuously for at least
45 minutes.
Do not short circuit the battery's termi-
nals. Sparks occur which can result in
fire. Do not wear metal jewellery which
can come into contact with the battery
terminals.
In the event of damage to the battery casing,
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cover, terminals or interference to the strip cov-
ering the valves, the battery should be replaced.
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide, they
should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with
a wire brush and grease them.

LUBRICATION - CHASSIS

The machine has three grease nipples on the rear
axle which are lubricated with universal grease
every 25 hours of operation
(fig. 12).
Apply universal grease to all the plastic bearings a
couple of times per season.
Apply universal grease to the control arm joints a
couple of times each season.
Apply a coating of engine oil to the tension arm
joints a couple of times each season.
Apply a few drops of engine oil to both ends of the
throttle control cables a couple of times a season.
Ready HST:
The hydrostatic transmission is filled with oil
(10W-40) on delivery from the factory. Unless it is
opened (only to be performed by a specialist), and
provided no leakage occurs, no topping up with oil
should normally be carried out. Transmission oil
does not normally need to be changed.

STEERING CABLE

The steering cables should be adjusted for the first
time after the machine has been in operation for 2
- 3 hours, and then after every 25 hours of opera-
tion.
Tension the steering cables by tightening up the
nut (fig. 13). Important! The screws in the ends of
the cable should be held firmly during adjustment
so that the cable is not twisted. Using an adjustable
wrench or similar, grasp the key handle on the
screws in the ends of the cable.
Adjust the steering cables until all play is removed.
Do not tension the steering cables too hard. Other-
wise the steering will be heavy and wear and tear
on the cables will increase.
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