Spark Plug; Winter Storage - Stiga Multiclip Quick Manual

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Honda: Remove the cover and take out the filter.
(fig. 13). Carefully check the filter for holes or oth-
er damage. A broken or damaged filter must be re-
placed.
To remove dirt, carefully knock the filter several
times against a hard surface or use compressed air
from the back of the filter to blow-clean. Do not try
to brush the filter clean as this forces dirt down into
the fibres. A very dirty filter should be replaced.
Clean the air filter after every 25 hours of use or
once a season. More frequently if the engine is
used on dusty ground.

SPARK PLUG

Never remove the spark plug or spark
plug cable when checking to see if there
is a spark. Always use an approved test
instrument.
Clean the spark plug regularly (every 100 hours of
operation). Use a wire brush for cleaning. Set the
correct spark gap (fig. 14).
Change the spark plug if the electrodes are exces-
sively burnt or if the plug is damaged. The engine
manufacturers' recommendations are as follows:
Briggs & Stratton: Champion J19LM (RJ19LM),
spark gap 0.76 mm.
Honda: BPR6ES (NGK).
Spark gap 0.7-0.8 mm.
CHANGING BLADES
Use protective gloves when changing
blades to avoid cutting yourself.
Blunt and damaged blades tear up the grass
and make the lawn unsightly after mowing. New
well-sharpened blades cut off the grass. This gives
a green and fresh appearance after mowing.
Always check the blades after a collision. First dis-
connect the spark plug cable. If the blade system
has been damaged, defective parts should be re-
placed. Always use genuine spare parts.
To replace the blade, slacken the screw. Fit the
new blade so that the stamped STIGA logo is
turned up facing the blade holder (not facing the
grass). Refit the washer and screw. Tighten the
screw properly. Tightening torque 40 Nm (fig. 15).
When replacing the blade, the blade screw should
also be replaced.
ENGLISH
The guarantee does not cover damage to the blade,
blade holder or engine caused by running into ob-
stacles.
When replacing the blade, blade holder and blade
screw, always use genuine spare parts. Non-genu-
ine spare parts can entail a risk of injury or dam-
age, even if they fit the machine.
SHARPENING OF THE BLADES
Sharpening of the blades must be done by wet
method grinding, using a whetstone or a grind-
stone.
For safety reasons, the blades should not be sharp-
ened on an emery wheel. Too high temperature
could cause the blade to become brittle.
Once the blade has been sharpened, it
must then be balanced to avoid vibra-
tion damage.

WINTER STORAGE

Empty the fuel tank. Start the engine and let it run
until it stops. The same petrol must not remain in
the tank for more than one month.
Tip up the mower and unscrew the spark plug.
Pour a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug
hole. Pull out the starter handle slowly so that the
oil is distributed in the cylinder. Screw in the spark
plug.
Thoroughly clean the mower and store it indoors in
a dry place.
Genuine spare parts are supplied by service work-
shops and by many dealers.
A list of these can be found on STIGA's Internet
website at: www.stiga.com.
STORAGE
SERVICING