Stiga Cultivator 8214-2213-80 Silex 82R2-H Instructions Manual

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1 SYMBOLS
The following symbols can be found on the rotary 
cultivator/in these instructions. These will provide 
a reminder of the care and attention that is required 
during operation. If any symbol is missing, has 
been damaged or is illegible, it must immediately 
be replaced with a new one.
This is what the symbols mean:
Warning! Read the owner’s manual before 
operating the machine.
Warning! Rotating blade.
Warning! This symbol highlights impor-
tant text in these instructions. Risk of seri-
ous personal injury or damage to the 
machine if the instructions are not fol-
lowed.
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 GENERAL• Read through this instruction book carefully 
and make sure you understand the contents be-
fore using the tiller.
• The tiller must only be used for gardening pur-
poses. 
• Keep children away from the tiller. 
• Do not allow children or persons who have not 
read the instructions to handle the tiller.
• The tiller is manufactured in accordance with 
current standards, and must not be modified or 
rebuilt.
• All the symbols on the tiller should be kept in-
tact. 
• The user is liable for damages incurred by a 
third party.
WARNING for petrol. Petrol is highly inflam-
mable: Petrol must be stored in the requisite 
containers. 
• Always fill-up outdoors and with the engine 
switched off. 
• Do not smoke when filling-up. 
• There must be no naked flames or other sources 
of heat in the vicinity of the petrol.
• Do not start the engine if petrol has spilled out. 
Move the machine and allow the petrol to evap-
orate before starting the machine.
• Screw on the filler cap correctly after filling up. • Set the throttle control in the Stop position, 
and close the petrol cock when the machine has 
been stopped.
• Switch off the engine before transporting the 
machine. Never lift the machine by yourself. 
The machine is lifted by two persons, one on 
each side holding the steering and the rotor ax-
le. Wear protective gloves and hold the machine 
upright when lifting.
• When the machine is loaded on a trailer or tail-
board it should be run up on a ramp by using its 
wheel.
2.2 PREPARATIONS• Before starting work, remove all foreign objects 
such as stones, glass, cables, metal objects and 
other loose objects.
• Toys, hoses and other objects can be damaged. 
• Check that the tiller is in good condition before 
using it.
• Check that all nuts and bolts are tightened.
2.3 OPERATING• Always operate the machine at low speed when 
working on stony ground. 
• Do not change the engines speed setting. The 
engine must not be overspeeded.
• The work area should be well illuminated dur-
ing the work. 
• The tiller must not be used when other persons, 
especially children, are in the vicinity.
• The tiller must not be used without the splash-
guards or protective cover.
• The tiller must not be used if the operator is ill, 
has taken medicine, or is under the influence of 
other substances which reduce ones reactions. 
• The tiller must not be used on terrain which 
slopes more than 20°. 
• The user is responsible to ensure that all risks in 
the terrain are taken into consideration, and that 
procedures are taken to prevent accidents. This 
particularly applies to sloping, slippery or loose 
terrain.
• Start the engine carefully, according to the in-
structions in this manual. No parts of the body 
must come in contact with the rotors.
• The engine must never be started in an enclosed 
area.
• The carbon monoxide in the engines exhaust 
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• Wear tightly fitting clothes and heavy-duty 
shoes which completely cover the feet.
• The tank should only be half full when operat-
ing on slopes. Petrol can leak out.
• The engine must be stopped in the following 
circumstances: 
• When the machine is left unattended 
• Before the machine is filled up with petrol 
• Always make sure you have a good footing, es-
pecially on slopes. 
• Check that no one is in front of you or beside 
you when starting the blades. Keep a steady 
grip on the steering. The machine will lift when 
the rotors are started. Use extra caution when 
backing.
• Always keep at a safe distance to the rotors 
when working.
•  Holding the steering correctly ensures a safe 
distance. 
• No person must come closer than 20 m to the 
machine when working on slopes. The user 
must hold the steering firmly with both hands 
all the time.
• Working on stony or hard ground demands ex-
tra attention from the operator. The machine be-
comes more unstable. 
• Never touch the engine when operating the ma-
chine, or just afterwards. Risk for burn injuries.
2.4 AFTER OPERATING• Allow the engine to cool before putting the ma-
chine in a storeroom. Fire risk! 
• Remove dirt and foreign material before putting 
the machine in a storeroom. The area round the 
petrol tank and muffler must be kept clean from 
leaves, oil, petrol or other foreign materials. 
Fire risk!
• If the petrol tank is to be emptied, do this out-
doors and when the engine is cold. Fire risk!
• The machine should be stored in a dry place. 
The machine must not stored with fuel in the 
tank in rooms where there are naked flames, 
sparks or other strong sources of heat.
2.5 MAINTENANCE• Carry out maintenance regularly. All nuts and 
bolts should always be tight.
• Only use genuine spare parts which are in good 
condition. Spare parts must not be repaired. 
They must be replaced if they are defective. 
Poor quality spare parts can lead to personal in-jury. If the muffler is damaged it must be re-
placed.
• The engine must be stopped and the spark plug 
lead disconnected in the following circumstanc-
es: 
When adjusting the rotors.
When the machine is to be cleaned or repaired. 
When checking after a collision with a solid 
hard object. Carry out the necessary repairs be-
fore continuing to work.
 If the machine begins to vibrate abnormally. 
Carry out the necessary repairs before continu-
ing to work.
• Wear protective gloves when working with the 
rotors.
3 ASSEMBLY
3.1 Depth skid1. Install the depth skid mounting arm (4:B) in the 
machine and lock using the pin (4:A) and lock-
ing pin (4:D).
2. Install the depth skid (4:V) in the mounting arm 
(4:B) and lock at the desired height using lock-
ing screw (4:C). Also see “4.18”.
3.2 Handle’s supportInstall the handle’s support (5:E) on the machine. 
Use the 4 screws, nuts and washers as illustrated in 
fig. 5.
3.3 Handle1. Slide up the reinforcement plate (6:F) from un-
derneath in the handle’s stay so that the holes 
correspond.
2. Install the handle with the through screw (7:H) 
with two washers and nuts as well as the knob 
(7:1) with 4 washers and screw (7:J). The wave 
shaped washers (7:K) must be turned with the 
wave shape facing inwards. Check that the 
screws also go through the reinforcement plate 
(6:F).
3. Install the handle’s cross member (8:L) with the 
supplied screws and nuts.
4. Install the cover (1:I) with 4 screws from under-
neath.
3.4 Cover Install the cover (1:I) with the supplied screws 
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3.5 Throttle cable1. Install the throttle cable on the engine if not al-
ready installed. See the engine supplier’s man-
ual.
2. Pull up the cable under the support’s (5:E) up-
per section and over the screws in fig. 7.
3. Install the cable in the throttle. See fig. 11.
3.6 CablesPull up the cables under the cover under the sup-
port’s (5:E) upper section and over the screws in 
fig. 7. Then install the ends into the relevant con-
trol as follows:
1. Install the cable ends into the relevant control. 
The cable marked (R) must be installed into the 
reverse control. See fig. 9.
2. Install the cable’s adjuster sleeves into the slots 
in the handle. See fig. 10.
3. Slide the electric cable on the stop control’s flat 
pin. See fig. 11.
3.7 Gear leverInstall the gear lever (1:U) as follows:
1. Insert the gear lever (12:U) through the oval 
hole in the machine.
2. Install the washer (13:J) on the gear lever screw.
3. Press the gear lever’s ball into the lever socket.
4. Install the lock the (13:K) so that the gear lever 
locks into the lever.
5. Install the washer and nut (13:L) and tighten.
3.8 RotorInstall the outer rotors (14:N) and cutting discs 
(14:O). 
Note that the holes in shafts and sleeves must cor-
respond before the screws are installed.
Install the screws with the stated lengths according 
to fig. 14.
3.9 Splash guardsInstall the outer splash guards (15:M) with screws, 
nuts and washers according to fig. 15.
4 DESCRIPTION
The rotary cultivator is driven by a four-stroke en-
gine and is intended for soil cultivation in private 
gardens. The most important parts and controls of 
the rotary cultivator are described below.
4.1 Reverse control (1:A)The control is used to start the rotor for reverse 
when the engine is running.
Control in idle mode (released)
: No drive.
Control depressed: The machine reverses.
4.2 Drive control (1:B)The control consists of a loop, positioned between 
the left and right handle.
The control is used to start the rotor for forward 
motion when the engine is running.
Control in idle mode (downward)
: No drive.
Control pressed up: Forward drive.
4.3 Stop (1:C)The stop control is located in the middle of the 
throttle and has two positions as follows:
ON
: The engine can be started and operated.
OFF: The engine stops and cannot be started.
4.4 Throttle (1:D)The throttle controls the engine’s revs.
Idle: Control in the rear position.
Full throttle and start: Control in the front position.
4.5 Handle (1:E)The handle has two handgrips that are used to op-
erate the machine over the area to be cultivated.
The handle can be adjusted as follows:
• Laterally (angle) by releasing the lever (1:J).
• Vertically by releasing the knobs (1:S).
4.6 Fuel cap (1:F)Unscrew the fuel cap to fill with petrol. The fuel 
cap must always be closed during operation.
4.7 Protective grille (1:H)The protective grille must always be installed dur-
ing operation. There are surfaces that become ex-
tremely hot under the protective grille that risk 
causing personal injury if touched.
4.8 Cover (1:I)The cover protects cables and the handle adjust-
ment.
4.9 Oil filling (K)Always check the oil level before start-
ing the engine.
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4.10 Oil draining (1:L)The screw is removed when used engine oil is to be 
drained.
4.11 Auxiliary wheel (1:M)The auxiliary wheel is intended to assist transport 
of the machine and has two positions.
The auxiliary wheel must be folded up 
when carrying out work.
The auxiliary wheel must be down when 
transporting.
The auxiliary wheel is folded up and down as fol-
lows:
1. Pull out the auxiliary wheel stay to the left in the 
driving direction of the machine. See fig. 2.
2. Raise the auxiliary wheel so that its locking 
mechanism is under the member in the ma-
chine.
3. Release the auxiliary wheel stay so that the 
locking mechanism locks under the member in 
the machine.
4. Lower in reverse order.
4.12 Rotors (1:N)Nobody must be close to the dangerous 
rotors during operation.
The rotors are made of special steel and work the 
soil at the same time as the machine is propelled 
forwards. 
4.13 Cutting disc (1:O).Nobody must be close to the dangerous 
cutting discs during operation.
The cutting discs are on respective rotor 
axles and are designed to border the working area 
and facilitate control of the machine.
4.14 Choke (1:P)The choke must never be activated dur-
ing operation. This will damage the en-
gine.
The choke must be activated at cold starts.
The fuel cock has the following positions:
Forwards:
 Open. Used for hot starts and operating 
.
Back
:  Closed. Always for cold starts.
4.15 Fuel cock (1:Q)The fuel cock should be open during operation and 
closed when the machine is not used.
The fuel cock has the following positions:
Forwards:
Open
Back: Closed
4.16 Starter handle (1:R)
Handle for starting the engine.
4.17 Gear control (1:U)
Select between two gears and neutral with the gear 
control as follows:
Position 1:The rotor rotates slower and with more 
power. Use this position when the ground 
is hard.
Position 2:The rotor rotates at normal speed.
Position N:No drive.
4.18 Depth skid (1:S)The task of the depth skid is to keep the machine 
stable so that the soil can be cultivated.
The depth skid can be set and locked laterally us-
ing a screw (3:W) on each side.
The different operating properties are shown ac-
cording to the table below:
Set the depth skid vertically and turn by slackening 
off the screw (3:X), set the depth skid in the de-
sired position and then tighten the screw.
Remove the depth skid with mounting arm by pull-
ing the pin (1:T) upwards. The pin is locked by a 
locking pin underneath.
5 OPERATION
5.1 Fuel
Read and understand all safety instruc-
tions.
No fires or smoking near to petrol.
Use 92-95 octane lead free petrol. 
Direction Properties
Left The machine works itself for-
ward , angled to the left.
Middle The machine works itself for-
ward without being angled to 
either side.
Right The machine works itself for-
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Oil-mixed petrol designed for 2-stroke engines 
must never be used.
Filling
Read and understand all safety instruc-
tions.
If the engine has been running, wait a 
few minutes until it has cooled before 
filling up.
Fill carefully to prevent the spillage of 
fuel.
Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me-
tres from the filling site before starting.
Fill as follows:
1. Clean around the fuel cap.
2. Unscrew the filler cap.
3. Fill using a funnel or use a filler can with spout 
to prevent spillage.
4. Tighten the filler cap.
5. Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 metres 
from the place of filling before starting.
Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me-
tres from the filling site before starting.
5.2 Engine Oil
Always check the oil level before start-
ing. Otherwise there is a risk of serious 
engine damage.
Also see “4.9” and “4.10”. Check the oil level as 
follows:
1. Position the machine so that the engine is hori-
zontal.
2. Unscrew the oil filler and check that the oil lev-
el is level with the lower part of the hole’s 
thread.
3. Top up the oil if necessary. Use normal engine 
oil SAE 10W-30.
4. Reassemble the oil filler cap.
Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me-
tres from the filling site before starting.
5.2.1 Starting the engine from cold
1. Open the fuel cock. See “4.15”.
2. Put the choke in position “CHOKE”. See 
“4.14”.
3. Set the throttle (1:D) in the “START” position.4. Hold the handle with one hand and slowly pull 
the starter handle with the other hand. See 
“4.16”. When the starter mechanism engages, 
quickly and forcefully pull the starter handle 
until the engine starts.
NOTE! Do not pull the cord hard to its stop po-
sition and do not release it in the pulled out po-
sition. This damages the starter mechanism.
5. Reset the choke after 3-5 seconds.
5.2.2 Starting a warm engine
Start a hot engine according to points 1, 3 and 4 
above. The choke must not be used.
5.3 Operating
1. Tip the rotary cultivator back slightly so that the 
rotor is above ground.
2. Activate the drive control (1:B).
3. Tilt the cultivator forward so that it works its 
way into the soil.
4. To reverse, activate reverse control (1:A).
5.4 Stop1. Stop the rotary cultivator by setting the throttle 
and stop control (1:C) to “OFF”.
2. Shut off the fuel cock. See “4.15”.
5.5 Operating tipsThe rotors propel the machine forward. The speed 
of the rotors is controlled by the throttle (1:D).
Keep hands and feet away from rotating 
parts (1:N).
The optimum working depth varies with soil con-
ditions. The working depth is determined by how 
hard the depth skid is pushed down during propul-
sion. Operate and test.
Drive 2-3 times in different directions for best re-
sults.
Never operate the machine in wet soil. Clumps of 
earth are created that are then difficult to break-up. 
Hard and dry soil requires an extra run, at right an-
gles to the first.
WARNING! Never overload a new ma-
chine. Drive carefully for the first 5 
hours.
6 STORAGE
Store the rotary cultivator in a dry place. Also see 
section “Safety instructions”. 
After draining the petrol, start the engine and allow 
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7 MAINTENANCE
WARNING!Repairs must be carried out 
by the dealer. Otherwise the guarantee 
becomes invalid.
WARNING!Before carrying out repairs 
and maintenance, the spark plug con-
nection must be disconnected.
7.1 Periodic maintenanceBefore each operation
• Check for fuel leaks.
• Check that all screws are tightened.
After each operation
• Clean the rotary cultivator.
• Check for fuel leaks.
Every 25 operating hours and every 3 months
• Check, clean or replace the air filter.
• Check that all screws and nuts are tightened.
7.2 Air filter (1:G)
Do not use flammable liquids when 
cleaning.
Serious engine damage can be caused if 
the machine is operated with a defective 
or blocked filter.
The paper filter must never be cleaning 
with liquid.
The machine is equipped with a pre-filter (foam 
rubber) and a main filter (paper).
Clean/replace the air filter every 3 months or every 
25 operating hours. During operation in dry and 
dusty conditions, the air filter must be cleaned/re-
placed every day.
Clean/replace the air filter as follows:
1. Undo the screws or locking tabs and the filter 
housing.
2. Grasp the main filter (paper) and shake it a few 
times against a hard surface or blow clean with 
compressed air from the inside out.
3. Wash the pre-filter (foam rubber) in liquid de-
tergent and water. Then carefully twist the filter 
out and allow to dry.
4. When the pre-filter is dry, reinstall the filter in 
reverse order.
The filters must be replaced if very dirty or defec-
tive.
7.3 Spark plug (1:Y)The sparkplug must be replaced in the following 
cases. 
• When the electrodes are burnt.
• If the porcelain insulator indicates damage.
• If the rotary cultivator is difficult to start.
The electrode gap should be 0.7-0.8 mm.
Use sparkplug Champion QC12YC or similar.
7.4 Changing the oilChange the oil the first time after 2 hours of oper-
ation, and subsequently every 25 hours of opera-
tion or at least once a season. Change oil when the 
engine is warm.
The engine oil may be very hot if it is 
drained off directly after the engine is 
shut off. So allow the engine to cool a few 
minutes before draining the oil.
1.  Lean the machine slightly so that the oil drain-
ing plug is the lowest point of the engine.
2.  Unscrew the oil draining plug. See “4.10”.
3.  Let the oil run out into a container.
4.  Screw back the oil draining plug.
5.  Fill with new oil: See “5.2”.
7.5 Cleaning
Never use high-pressure washing equip-
ment when cleaning. This can cause wa-
ter to penetrate between the seals and 
cause machine damage.
First brush off all dirt. Then wipe down the rotary 
cultivator using a damp cloth. The underside can 
be washed with water.
7.6 Fault-tracingFault: Difficult to start
Cause: The fuel is too old.
Action: Drain the tank and fill with fresh petrol.
Cause: Sparkplug fault.
Action: Replace spark plug.
Fault: Engine runs unevenly
Cause: Contaminated fuel.
Action: Clean the petrol tank and carburettor.
Cause: Sparkplug fault.
Action: Replace spark plug.
Fault: Weak engine, does not run at full throttle
Cause: Blocked air filter
Corrective action: Clean or replace the air filter.
Fault: Stops during operation
Cause: No fuel.
Action: Fill with petrol