13 warranties.......4 General This Workshop Manual is intended for Stiga Primo model 2008. This Manual do not cover repair instructions for the motor. Regarding the motor, see the motor manual. This Manual and its specifications are valid for machines in their original design. In case of modified or changed machine, i.e.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General 1.1 Introduction 1.1.1 Responsibility declaration In spite of the great care we have taken there may be errors in this publication. The author cannot be made liable for incorrect or missing information.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General 1.2.2 Symbols and general 1.2.6 Cleanliness warnings Clean the machine before starting repairs. Warning! Dirt that penetrates into sensitive components can seriously influence the This symbol indicates a risk of service life of the machine.
The rights to which the purchaser is entitled with the support of these laws are not restricted by this warranty. 1.3.3 Conditions for validity of the warranties The fully completed warranty card must be sent to Stiga´s subsidiary or distributor.
Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General 1.4 Unpacking and assembly Every Stiga machine has undergone an extensive control programme before delivery. The machines are delivered as completely assembled as possible. Thanks to this the assembly on delivery is rapid and easy.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General 1.4.2 Battery The battery is a valve regulated type. Valve regulated battery This battery needs limited maintenance. It has no electrolyte levels or plugs. Warning! Do not wear rings, metallic bracelet,...
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General 1.4.3 Assembly The assembly procedure shall take place in a clean, well illuminated and dry place. Assemble the machine as follows: Steering wheel Install the steering wheel as follows: 1.
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General Seat Adjust the seat backwards/forwards to a comfortable driving position. The seat can be folded and adjusted front-rear. To adjust the seat, slacken off the three screws (P), set the seat to the desired position and tighten the screws.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General 1.4.4 Final checks The final check consists of test driving and safety check as described below. Test driving Warning! Do not drive without the mover deck attached. Risk for turning over.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General 1.4.5 General tightening torque Unless otherwise stated, the following tightening torque are applicable for screws and nuts on the machine: Tightening torques Thread Torque 5 Nm 9 Nm 22 Nm 45 Nm 1.5 Instructions for use...
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General 1.6 Raising Jacks must only be placed in the designated area. Placing the jack in other locations will damage the machine. The machine must only be raised on hard, stable and horizontal surfaces.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General 1.7 Turning upsidedown Some service measures are facilitated by turning the machine upsidedown on a work bench. 1.7.1 Preparing Before the machine is turned, the following items must be disassembled: •...
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 1 General 1.7.4 Motor hood 1. Open the motor hood. 2. Person 1 holds the hood on one side and person 2 holds the other side and removes the screws (B).
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 2 Chassis and Body 2 Chassis and body Contents in this chapter 2.1 Repair of the chassis....2 2.3 Lubrication chassis ....4 2.1.1 Repair of cracks......2 2.3.1 Drive chain ....... 4 2.1.2 Repair of threads ......2...
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 2 Chassis and Body 2.1 Repair of the chassis There are two types of chassis repair: • Repair of cracks i.e. after interferences etc. • Repair of threads. 2.1.1 Repair of cracks Consult the dealer for detailed information.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 2 Chassis and Body 2.2 Wheel For certain maintenance work, it is necessary to remove a rear wheel. Dismantling: 1. Raise the machine according to chapter 1. 2. Remove the cover disc (A).
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 2 Chassis and Body 2.3 Adjustments 2.4 Brake - Clutch General Pedal has the following functions: • Clutch • Service brake • Parking brake The pedal has three positions: 1. Pedal released – forward drive engaged.
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 2 Chassis and Body Step 2 Adjust the brake to act according to the description under “General” at the previous page. The adjustment is performed at the center nut at the gearbox brake lever.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 2 Chassis and Body 2.5 Lubrication chassis All lubrication points according to the table below must be lubricated after every 25 operating hours as well as after each clean. Item Chapter / Section Drive chain 2.3.1...
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 2 Chassis and Body 2.5.3 Tensioning arms, movable joints Lubricate the bearing points using an oil can at the same time as activating the respective control. Preferably carried out by two people.
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 3 Steering 3 Steering Contents in this chapter 3.1 Steering wire ......2 3.1.1 Description ......2 3.1.2 Dismantling......2 3.1.3 Assembly........3 3.1.4 Steering pulleys......5 General The machine is equipped with a mechanical steering system, working with a wire.
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 3 Steering 3.1 Steering wire 3.1.1 Description The steering power from the steering wheel is transmitted to the rear wheels by a wire as follows: • The roller (A) is turned by the steering wheel and mowes the wire (B).
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 3 Steering 3.1.3 Assembly 1. Hook on the wire to the rear steering lever. 2. Mount the 2 pulleys (E) with the wire at the right side of the machine. Note! Locate the wire as observed during the dismantling.
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 3 Steering 6. Fit the threaded wire to the rear steering lever. Note! Locate the wire as observed during the dismantling. Check that the wire not interface with frame parts, rods, levers etc.
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 3 Steering 3.1.4 Steering pulleys Every singel steering pulley consists of the following parts: A.Screw B.Washer C.Bushing D.Steering pulley E.Part of the frame F.Nut Assembly instructions: • Check the wear, specially of the steering pul- ley, and replace defective parts.
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 4 Belts 4 Belts Contents in this chapter 4.1 Description......... 2 4.2 Belt theory........3 4.2.1 Why it is so important to use original belts from the retail dealer? ......3 4.3 Replacement of belts ....
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 4 Belts 4.1 Description Belt A Belt A belongs to the work equipment and is connected to the machine pulley (double) (3). The belt is tensioned by the tension pulley (2) which is mounted on a spring loaded lever.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 4 Belts 4.2 Belt theory 4.2.1 Why it is so important to use original belts from the retail dealer? The table below shows the demands on normal commercial grade belts compared to demands on original spare parts belts from the retail dealer.
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 4 Belts Case Commercial Original spare Remarks grade belts parts belts Floating pulley at Designed to The original PTO The implement follows the implement. transmit power belt is designed to the ground which...
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 4 Belts 4.3 Replacement of belts This section describes the belt changing of belt C. For changing other belts, see actual parts of the belt C description. 4.3.1 Disassembly of belt C The belt C is the uppermost belt and is intended to conduct the engine power to the gearbox.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 4 Belts 5. Unhook all springs and note where the respective spring is attached. 6. Remove the split pin and unhook the rod (R) at the front. 7. Remove the pulley (5). Use a 15 mm and a 17 mm wrench.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 4 Belts 4.3.3 Assembly of belt C Assemble all part in the reverse order. After the assembly, adjust the PTO brake. See below. 4.3.4 Adjustmen of PTO brake Warning! It is important that the movement of...
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Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 4 Belts 3. When 1/4 of the diameters overlap, fit the nipple in the hole and assemble the nut as follows: A. Screw on and tighten the nut moder- ately. B. Loosen the nut 1/2 turn.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-17 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 5 Electrical System 5 Electrical System Contents in this chapter 5.1 Description........2 5.2.6 The motor can be started with a 5.2 Trouble Shooting......3 gear activated ......6 5.2.1 The starter does not rotate..4 5.2.7 The motor does not stop when the...
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-17 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 5 Electrical System 5.1 Description The electrical components are connected with cables, integrated in a complete insulated harness. Thus the cables are protected against wear, contaminations and other stresses. The cables are connected to the actual components with tab or screw connectors and in some cases with multi-contact connectors.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-17 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 5 Electrical System 5.2 Trouble Shooting Warning! Do not wear rings, metallic bracelet, chain round the neck or similar metal objects when working with the electrical system. It can cause short-circuit, burns and fire.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-17 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 5 Electrical System 5.2.2 The starter rotate, but the motor does not start 5.2.3 The battery runs repeatedly empty...
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-17 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 5 Electrical System 5.2.4 The motor does not stop 5.2.5 The motor can be started with the mover deck activated 5.2.6 The motor can be started with a gear activated...
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-17 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 5 Electrical System 5.2.7 The motor does not stop when the operator leaves the seat and the mover deck is activated...
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-17 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 5 Electrical System 5.3 Repair and replace- ments Warning Do not wear rings, metallic bracelet, chain round the neck or similar met- al objects when working with the electrical system. It can cause short-circuit, burns and fire.
Edition Manual Chapter Page 2008-03-17 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 5 Electrical System Screw connectors When cables shall be connected into screw connectors, the cable shall be stripped off 5 mm only. No metallic conductor is allowed to be exposed outside the terminal.
Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks 6.1 General The decks are equipped with two synchronised rotating blades. The tracks of adjacent blades are overlapping each other, which means that the synchronization is vital. All shafts/ pulleys are pivoted in sealed and permanent lubricated bearing boxes.
Edition Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks 6.1 Cutting theory 6.1.1 Cutting height The best cutting results are achieved when the when the top third of the grass is cut off. I.e. 2/3 of the length of the grass remains.
Edition Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks 6.2 Original blades 6.2.1 Why it is so important to use original blades and blade tips from the retail dealer? The table below shows the demands on original blades and blade tips, delivered from the retail dealer.
Edition Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks 6.3 Disassembly and assem- Certain maintenance works are simplified if the cutting deck is removed from the machine. 6.3.1 Disassembly Disassemble the cutting deck as follows: 1. Set the highest cutting height.
Edition Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks 6. Hook off the deck from the front axes and take it out in the forward direction. See the figure. 6.3.2 Assembly Install the cutting deck as follows: L x2 1.
Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks 5. Install the belt (J) onto the pulley. 6. Pull out the belt idler (H) and place it on the outside of the belt so that the belt tensions.
Edition Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks 6.3.4 Synchronising blades The deck has synchronised blades. If one of the blades has struck a solid object (e.g. a stone), the synchronisation may be altered. This entails a risk of the blades colliding with each other.
Edition Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks 6.3.6 Replacing driving belt To replace the drive belt, it is not necessary to disassemble the deck from the machine. Replace the driv belt as follows: 1. Remove the deck cover by unscrewing the 3 fastening screws.
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Edition Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks 5. Slacken the belt by loosen the four bearing box screws a few turns. 6. Work off the timing belt from the pulleys and fit the new one.
Edition Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks 8. Check the belt tension. When pulling out the belt 10 mm, the force 10 mm 30-40 N required shall be 30-40 N. See the figure. 9. Loosen the four screws and adjust again if necessary.
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Edition Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks Checks When all parts are disassembled, check the following items. All defective parts shall be replaced Item Check instruction Bearing Rotate the shafts in the bearing noise boxes and listen for abnormal noise and feel if any uneven resistance exists.
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Edition Manual Product Page 2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo 6 Mower Decks Assembly All parts shall be assembled in the reverse order. • Note the following during the assembly: • Lubricate all links. • The blades shall be orrectly synchronised.