Stiga Lawn Mower Ready, Ready HST Instructions Manual

							
STIGA
READY
READY HST
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GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. Per-
sonal injury and/or damage to property 
may result if the instructions are not 
followed carefully.
You must read these instructions for 
use and the accompanying pamphlet 
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” careful-
ly, before starting up the machine.
SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the machine. 
They are there to remind you of the care and atten-
tion required in use.
This is what the symbols mean:Warning!
Read the instruction manual and the safety 
manual before using the machine.
Warning!
Watch out for discarded objects. Keep on-
lookers away.
Warning!
Always wear h earing protectors.
Warning!
This machine is not designed to be driven 
on public roads.
Warning!
The machine, equipped with original ac-
cessories, may not be driven on slopes 
greater than 10º in any direction.
Warning!
Risk of burn injuries. Do not touch the si-
lencer. 
GENERAL
This machine is available in two versions.
• Ready, manual transmission, designated  Ready .
• Ready, hydrostatic transmission, designated  Ready HST .
CONTROLS AND 
INSTRUMENTS
Items 1 - 9, see figures 1 - 3.
1. IMPLEMENT LIFTER
A pedal for raising a fr ont-mounted implement to 
the transport position. 
To lift up the implement,  press the pedal down as 
far as it will go. Then re lease the pedal, the imple-
ment lifter is now locked in the raised position.
To lower the implement, press the pedal down so 
that the lock is released. Lower the implement lift-
er to the working positi on by slowly lifting your 
foot from the pedal.
2A. SERVICE BRAKE/CLUTCH 
(Ready)
A pedal that combines both service brake and 
clutch. There are 3 positions:
1. Pedal released – forward drive 
engaged. The machine will 
move if a gear is engaged. Serv-
ice brake not activated.
2. Pedal depressed halfway – 
forward drive disengaged, gear 
shifting can be performed. Serv-
ice brake not activated.
3. Pedal fully depressed – for-
ward drive disengaged. Service 
brake fully activated.
NOTE! You must never regulate the operating 
speed by slipping the clutch. Use a suitable gear in-
stead, so that the right speed is obtained.
2B. SERVICE BRAKE (Ready HST)
A pedal that acts on the machine’s braking system. 
There are 3 positions: 1. Pedal released – service brake 
not activated.
2. Pedal depressed halfway – 
forward drive disengaged. Serv-
ice brake not activated.
3. Pedal fully depressed – for-
ward drive disengaged. Service 
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3. PARKING BRAKE
An inhibitor that can lock the brake pedal in the de-
pressed position. Depress the brake pedal fully. Raise the 
inhibitor and then release the brake pedal.
The parking brake is released by pressing 
the brake pedal. The spring-loaded inhibitor slides 
to one side. 
Make sure that the parking brake is released when 
operating the machine. 
4. DRIVE PEDAL (Ready HST)
A pedal that activates th e variable transmission.
1. Depress the pedal with the 
ball of your foot – the machine 
moves forwards.
2. No load on the pedal – the ma-
chine is stationary.
3. Depress the pedal with your 
heel – the machine reverses.
The drive pedal regulates the speed. The more 
pressure applied, the fast er the machine will move.
5. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL
A control for setting the engine speed and to choke 
the engine when starting from cold.
1. Choke – for starting a cold engine. The 
choke is located in the top of the groove. 
Avoid operating the machine in this posi-
tion, taking care to move the control to full 
throttle (see below) when the engine is 
warm.
2. Full throttle – when the machine is in 
operation, full throttle should always be 
used.
3. Idling.
6. IGNITION LOCK
Ignition lock used for starting/stopping the engine. 
Four positions:1. Stop position – the engine is short-
circuited. The key can be removed. 2/3. Operating position. 
4. Start position – the electric start motor 
is activated when the key is turned to the 
spring-loaded start position. Once the en-
gine has started, let the key return to oper-
ating position 2/3.
7. GEAR LEVER (Ready)
A lever for selecting one of
 the five forward gears 
in the gearbox (1-2-3-4-5), neutral (N) or reverse 
(R).
The clutch pedal must be kept pressed in when 
changing gear.
NOTE! You must make sure the machine is quite 
stationary before changing from reverse to forward 
gear or vice versa. If a gear does not engage imme-
diately, release the clutch pedal and then press it in 
once again. Engage the gear once again. Never 
force a gear in. 
8. POWER TAKE-OFF
A lever for engaging and disengaging the power 
take-off for operating the cutting deck. Two posi-
tions:
1.Forward position – power take-off dis-
engaged.
2. Backward position – power take-off en-
gaged.
9. CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER 
(Ready HST)
A lever for disengaging the variable transmission. 
Enables the machine to be moved by hand without 
the help of the engine. Two positions: 1. Lever pressed in – transmis-
sion engaged for normal opera-
tion.
2. Lever pulled out – transmis-
sion disengaged. The machine 
can be moved by hand.
The machine may not be towed over long distances 
or at high speeds. The transmission could be dam-
aged.  
						

							
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AREAS OF USE
The machine may only be used for the following 
tasks using the genuine STIGA accessories stated.
Mowing: 
With cutting deck 13-2940 (85M). 
The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch 
must not exceed 100 N.
The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch 
from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N.
NOTE! Before using a trailer – contact your insur-
ance company.
NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven 
on public roads.
STARTING AND OPERATION
ENGINE CASING
To fill with fuel and to inspect and maintain the en-
gine and battery, open the engine casing. The en-
gine must not be running when the casing is 
opened.  
Opening:
1. Ensure that the control arms are in their forward 
positions.
2. Raise the seat lock (fig. 2) and fold the seat for-
wards.
3. Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and 
fold up the casing (fig. 3).
Closing:
Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and fold 
down the casing (fig. 3). The machine may not be operated un-
less the engine casing is folded down. 
Risk of burns and crushing injuries.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Open the engine casing as above. Unscrew the fill-
er cap and fill with clean, lead-free petrol. You 
must never use 2-stroke pe trol mixed with oil (fig. 
6).
NOTE! Bear in mind that ordinary lead-free petrol 
is a perishable; do not purchase more petrol than 
can be used within thirty days. Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate pet-
rol. This type of petrol 
has a composition that is 
less harmful for people and nature.
Petrol is highly inflammable. Always 
store fuel in containers that are made 
especially for this purpose. 
Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, 
and never smoke when filling or top-
ping up. Fill up with fuel before starting 
the engine. Never remove the filler cap 
or fill with petrol while the engine is 
running or still warm.
Never completely fill the petrol tank. Leave an 
empty space (= at least 2-3 cm at the top of the 
tank) to allow the petrol to expand when it warms 
up without overflowing. 
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE 30 
oil.
Check the oil level every time before using to 
ensure it is correct. The machine should be 
standing on level ground. Wipe clean around the oil dipstick. Un-
screw and pull it up. Wipe off the dipstick. 
Slide it down completely  and tighten it. 
Then unscrew it and pull it  up again. Read off the 
oil level. Top up with oil to the “FULL” mark, if 
the level comes below it (fig. 7).
SAFETY SYSTEM
This machine is equipped with a safety system that 
consists of: 
- a switch on the gearbox (only  Ready).
- a switch on the break pedal (only  Ready HST). 
- a switch in the seat/seat bracket (all).
In order to start the machine, the following are nec-
essary: 
- gear lever in neutral (only  Ready).
- brake pedal pressed down. 
- driver sitting on seat. 
- power take-off disengaged.
Always check the operation of the safe-
ty system before using the machine!
With  the engine running  and the driver sitting  on 
the seat, check as follows: 
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engine must stop (only Ready). 
- press the drive pedal so that the machine starts  to move, release the drive pedal – the machine 
should stop (only  Ready HST). 
- engage the power take-off, lift your weight off 
the seat – the engine should stop. 
Do not use the machine if the safety sys-
tem is not working! Take the machine 
to a service workshop for inspection! 
STARTING ENGINE
1. Open the fuel cock (fig. 6).
2. Make sure that the spark plug cable is properly 
in place.
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is 
disengaged. 
4a. Ready : Put the gear lever in neutral. 
4b.  Ready HST : Do not keep your foot on the 
drive pedal. 
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in 
the choke position. Starting warm engine – put the 
throttle control at full th rottle (approx. 1 cm behind 
the choke position).
6. Depress the brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8. Once the engine has started, move the throttle 
control gradually to full throttle if the choke has 
been used. 
9. When starting from cold, do not make the ma-
chine work under load immediately, but let the en-
gine run for a few minutes fi rst. This will allow the 
oil to warm up. 
When in use, always operate the engine at full 
throttle.
STOPPING
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking 
brake. 
Allow the engine to idle 1 - 2 mins. Stop the engine 
by turning off the starter key.
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly impor-
tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer 
for example.
If the machine is left unattended, re-
move the ignition key. Also remove the 
spark plug cable from the spark plug. The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the 
silencer, cylinder or cooling fins. This 
can cause burn injuries.
DRIVING TIPS
Make sure that there is the correct quantity of oil in 
the engine when driving on slopes (oil level on 
“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 down, 
and from the bottom to the top. 
The machine, equipped with original 
accessories, may not be driven on slopes 
greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when 
making sharp turns to prevent the ma-
chine from tipping over or you losing 
control of the machine.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full 
lock when driving in top gear and at full 
throttle. The machine can easily topple 
over.
Keep hands and fingers well away from 
the seat bracket. Risk of crushing inju-
ries. Never drive with the engine casing 
open.
Never drive with the cutting deck in the 
raised position. This damages the deck 
drive belt. 
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PROGRAM
In order to keep the machine in good condition, as 
regards reliability and operational safety as well as 
from an environmental perspective, STIGA’s serv-
ice program should be followed.
We recommend that all service work is carried out 
by an authorised workshop. This guarantees that 
the work is performed by trained personnel and 
with genuine spare parts.
PREPARATIONS
Unless otherwise stated, all service and mainte-
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when the engine is not running.Prevent the machine from rolling by al-
ways applying the parking brake.
Prevent unintentional starting of the 
motor by disengaging the drive, shut-
ting off the engine and disconnecting 
the spark plug cable or removing the 
starter key. 
CLEANING
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the en-
gine, silencer, battery and fuel tank free 
from grass, leaves and oil.
To reduce the risk of fire, regularly 
check the machine for oil and/or fuel 
leakage. 
When washing the machine with water under high 
pressure, do not point the jet directly at the trans-
mission.
Do not point jets of wate r directly at the engine. 
Use a brush or compressed air in order to clean it.
ENGINE OIL
Change engine oil the first time after 5 hours of op-
eration, and subsequently after every 50 hours of 
operation or once a season. 
Change the oil more often (after 25 hours of oper-
ation or at least once a season) if the engine has to 
operate under demanding conditions or if the am-
bient temperature is high.
Change oil when the engine is warm. Always use 
a good grade of oil (service grade SF, SG or SH). 
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.
Unscrew the oil drain plug (fig. 8). It is situated on 
the left of the engine (machine viewed from the 
rear).
Collect the oil in a collection vessel. Then take 
the oil to a recycling station. Do not allow oil to 
get on the V-belts.
Screw in the oil drain plug. 
Remove the dipstick and fill up with new oil to the 
“FULL” mark. Oil capacity: 1.4 litres
Oil type, summer (> 4ºC): SAE-30
(SAE 10W-30 can also be used. However, oil con-
sumption may increase somewhat if 10W-30 is 
used. Therefore, check the oil level more regularly 
if you use this type of oil).
Oil type, winter (<
 4ºC): SAE 5W-30 
(if this oil is not avai lable, use SAE 10W-30).
Use oil without any additives.
Do not fill with too much oil. This can cause the 
engine to overheat. 
AIR FILTER - ENGINE
Change the pre-filter once a year or every 25 hours 
of operation.
Clean the paper filter insert once a year or after 
every 100 hours of operation, whichever comes 
first.
NOTE! Both filters should be replaced/cleaned 
more often if the machine operates on dusty 
ground.
1. Remove the protective cover on the air filter 
(fig. 9). 
2. Dismantle the paper filter insert and the foam 
pre-filter. Make sure that no dirt gets into the car-
burettor. Clean the air filter housing.
3. Replace the pre-filter.
4. Clean the paper filter in sert as follows: Knock it 
lightly against a flat surface. If the filter is very 
dirty, change it.
5. Assemble in the reverse order.
Petroleum-based solvents such as kerosene may 
not be used for cleaning the paper filter insert. 
These solvents can destroy the filter.
Do not use compressed air for cleaning the paper 
filter insert. The paper f ilter insert must not be 
oiled. 
SPARK PLUG
Clean the spark plug after every 100 hours of oper-
ation or once a season. For replacing a spark plug, 
a spark plug sleeve A and a torsion pin B are pro-
vided in the accessories bag.
The engine manufacturer recommends:
Champion RC12YC . 
						

							
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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. Cl ean 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,  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 th
e 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 transmissi on 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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PATENT - DESIGN 
REGISTRATION
This machine or parts thereof is covered by the fol-
lowing patent and design registration:
9901091-0 (SE), 9901730-3 (SE)
00921248.1 (EPC), 00931809.8 (EPC)
GGP reserves the right to make alterations to the product 
without prior notification.