Lawn Tractor 8211 0211 06 Stiga Park Pro18 Pro16 President Classic Operators Manual

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6. DISENGAGING LEVER (President - 
Pro16 - Pro18)
A lever for disengaging the variable transmission. 
Enables the machine to be moved by hand without 
the help of the engine. (Note that, on the Pro16-
Pro18, the lever is on the left-hand side.) There are 
two positions:
1. Lever moved back - transmis-
sion engaged for normal opera-
tion. 
2. Lever moved forward - trans-
mission disengaged. The ma-
chine can be moved by hand. 
To avoid damage to the transmission, do not tow the 
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2. Drive position (without symbol). 
3. Start position - the electric starter motor 
is activated when the key is turned to the 
spring-loaded start position. Once the en-
gine has started, allow the key to return to 
the drive position. 
A spare key is enclosed in the plastic bag that also 
includes this instructions for use. Keep this key 
in a safe place.
14. CRUISE CONTROL (Pro16 - 
Pro18)
A switch for activating the cruise control. The 
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5. Grass and leaf transport
Using dump cart 13-1979 (Standard) or
13-1988 (Maxi).
6. Fertiliser spreading
Using fertiliser spreader 13-1987. Can also be
used for spreading grass seed.
7. Sand spreading
Using sand spreader 13-1975. Can also be used
for spreading salt. Snow chains 13-1956 and
wheel weights 13-1982 are recommended.
8. Weeding on gravel paths
Using front mounted hoe 13-1944 and rear
mounted rake 13-1969.
9. Lawn edge trimming
Using edge trimmer 13-1972.
10.Moss scarification...

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lever (only US and Canada)
In order to start the machine the following are nec-
essary:
- gear lever in neutral (only Classic)
- brake pedal depressed
- driver sitting on seat
- power take-off engagement lever at lowest
setting (i.e. power take-off disengaged)
Always check the operation of the safe-
ty system before using the machine!
Check in the following way:
- start the engine, sit on the seat, select a gear,
lift your weight off the seat - the engine must
stop (applies to Classic)
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“FULL”). 
Be careful when driving on slopes. No 
sudden starting or stopping when mov-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive 
across a slope. Move from the top and 
down, and from down to the top. 
The machine, equipped with original 
accessories, must not be driven on 
slopes greater than 10° in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when 
moving the machine in sharp bend-like 
patterns to prevent the machine from 
turning over or you losing control over 
the machine.
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Check the oil every time when topping up. The 
level should come up to the “FULL” mark. 
CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION 
OIL (President - Pro16 - Pro18) 
Change the oil the first time after 50 hours of oper-
ation, and then after every 250 hours or operation 
or once a season.
Use a good grade of SAE 20W-50 oil (service 
grade SE, SF or SG).
Total amount of oil:
President - 1.6 litres
Pro16, Pro18 - 3.3 litres
NOTE that the design of the transmission per-
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25 hours running (fig 17 - 18). 
All plastic bearings should be lubricated twice 
each season. 
Apply universal grease to the steering chain a cou-
ple of times each season. If the steering chain is re-
ally dirty, dismantle it, wash it, and then grease it 
once more.
Apply a coating of engine oil to the tension arm 
joints twice each season.
Apply a few drops of engine oil on both ends of the 
throttle control cable a couple of times a season.
Classic:
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ADJUSTING POWER TAKE - OFF 
CABLE (not Pro18)
If the v-belt between the engine belt pulley and 
centre belt pulley slips when the power take-off is 
engaged, the power take-off cable can be tensioned 
by means of the two cable adjusters K (fig 23). 
REPLACING THE V - BELTS
You can replace the v-belts while the machine is 
standing on its wheels.
Remark: To illustrate how to replace v-belts the 
machines are shown here from below and on there 
sides (figs 24 - 26).
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er side.
5. Tighten the pedal stop locking nut.
The forward movement of the drive 
pedal must not be restricted by the end 
position of the transmission, otherwise 
serious damage may arise.
6. Then adjust the pedal stop under the rear part of 
the drive pedal. The backward movement of the 
drive pedal should be about half the forward move-
ment.
STEERING CABLES (Classic - 
President)
After the machine has been in operation for a few 
hours the steering cables should be adjusted.
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EC - DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
Model: Park
Type: P401
Art. no.: 13-1258, 13-1358, 13-1458, 13-1818,
13-1442, 13-1443, 13-1446, 13-1448
Serial no.: See machine
Manufact.: STIGA AB, P.O. Box 1006,
S-573 28 Tranås, Sweden
Product: Lawn mower with combustion engine
This product complies with the following:
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC
- Machine Directives 89/392/EEC, 91/386/EEC and 
93/44/EEC with particular reference to Annex 1 in
the Directive concerning essential...