Stiga Lawn Tractor 8211 0003 91 Comfort Residence Prestige Ranger Svan Operators Manual

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2.4.8 Choke control (5:H) 
(Ranger, Prestige)
A pull-type control to choke the engine when start-
ing from cold.
1. Control fully pulled out – choke valve 
in carburettor closed. For starting cold en-
gine.
2. Control pushed in – choke valve open. 
For starting warm engine and when oper-
ating the machine. 
Never operate the machine with the choke 
pulled out when the engine is warm.
2.4.9 Ignition lock/headlight (4, 5:I)
The ignition lock is used for starting and stopping 
the engine. The...

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2.4.15 Engine casing (8:U)
In order to access the fuel cock, battery 
and engine, the machine has an engine 
casing that can be opened. The engine cas-
ing is locked with a rubber strap.
The engine casing is opened as follows:
1. Undo the rubber strap (8:V) at the front edge of 
the casing.
2. Carefully lift the engine casing back.
Close in the reverse order.
The machine may not be operated un-
less the engine casing is closed and 
locked. Risk of burns and crushing in-
juries....

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NOTE! Ordinary lead-free petrol is a perishable 
and must not be stored for more than 30 days.
Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate 
petrol. 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...

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Starting cold engine – pull the choke control out 
fully. 
Starting warm engine – the choke control 
should be pressed in.
6.  Depress the clutch-brake pedal fully.
7.  Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8 Comfort, Residence:
Once the engine has started, move the throttle 
control gradually to full throttle (approx. 2 cm 
behind the choke position) if the choke has been 
used. 
Ranger, Prestige:
Once the engine has started, push the choke 
control in gradually if it has been used....

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Prevent the machine from rolling by al-
ways applying the parking brake.
Stop the engine.
Prevent unintentional starting of the 
engine by disconnecting the spark plug 
cable(s) from the spark plug(s) and re-
moving the ignition key. 
5.3 Tyre pressureAdjust the air pressure in the tyres as follows:
Front: 0.6 bar (9 psi).
Rear: 0.4 bar (6 psi). 
5.4 Changing engine oilThis section contains tables covering the different 
engines that are included in STIGA’s range. To fa-
cilitate reading,...

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5.6.2 Draining
1. Run the machine at variable speeds for 10-20 
minutes to heat up the transmission oil.
2. Position the machine completely horizontally.
3. Pull out both disengagement levers according to 
fig. 7:A, B.
4. Place one container under the rear axle and one 
under the front axle.
5. Open the oil reservoir by removing the cover.
Only a 3/8” square drive may be used 
for the oil plug. Other tools will damage 
the plug.
6. Remove the oil plug from the rear axle. Clean 
the hole and...

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5.9.1 Charging with the engine
The battery can be charged using the engine’s gen-
erator as follows:
1. Install the battery in the machine as shown be-
low.
2. Place the machine outdoors or install an extrac-
tion device for the exhaust fumes.
3. Start the engine according to the instructions in 
the user guide.
4. Allow the engine to run continuously for 45 
minutes.
5. Stop the engine. The battery will now be fully 
charged.
5.9.2 Charging using battery charger
When charging using a...

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Clean the paper filter insert once a year or after 
every 200 hours of operation, whichever comes 
first.
Note! Both filters should be cleaned more often if 
the machine operates on dusty ground.
1.  Remove the protective cover of the air filter 
(fig. 24). 
2.  Dismantle the paper filter insert and the foam 
pre-filter. Make sure that no dirt gets into the 
carburettor. Clean the air filter housing.
3. Wash the pre-filter in liquid detergent and 
water. Squeeze dry. Pour a little oil on the...

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1 GÉNÉRALITÉS
Ce symbole est un AVERTISSEMENT. 
Risque de blessure ou de dégât matériel 
en cas de non-respect des instructions.
Avant de démarrer la machine, lire at-
tentivement les instructions ainsi que 
les consignes contenues dans le fascicule 
« RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ » ci-joint.
1.1 SymbolesLes symboles suivants figurent sur la machine. Ils 
attirent votre attention sur les dangers et les 
mesures à respecter lors de l’utilisation et de la 
maintenance.
Explication des symboles :...

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2.4.2 Embrayage - frein de stationnement 
(3:B)
Ne jamais enfoncer cette pédale pen-
dant les déplacements pour éviter toute 
surchauffe des organes de transmission.
La pédale (3:B) se règle sur trois 
positions :
•Relâchée. Lembrayage nest pas activé. Le 
frein de stationnement nest pas activé.
• Enfoncée à moitié. La marche avant est désac-
tivée. Le frein de stationnement nest pas activé.
•Totalement enfoncé. La marche avant est dés-
activée. Le frein de stationnement est tout à fait...