Stiga Lawn Tractor 8211 0210 07 Villa President Senator 2000 Classic Operators Manual

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Fill or top up with petrol only outdoors,
and never smoke when filling or top-
ping up. Fill with petrol before starting
the motor. Never remove the filler cap
or fill with petrol while the motor is
running or still warm.
CHECK 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.
Remove the dipstick and then wipe it off.
Push down the dipstick fully and screw it
in.
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 11).
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION
OIL LEVEL (President)
On delivery the transmission is filled with SAE
20W-50 oil.
Check that the oil level is correct each time the
machine is used. The machine must be standing
level.
Read off the oil level on the reservoir. The level
must be at the same height as the level indicator
(fig 12). Top up the oil if necessary. Use oil of type
SAE 20W-50 (service class SE, SF or SG).
Cleanliness is essential when handling
transmission oil. Dirt particles must be
kept out of the system. Dirt can destroy
the transmission.
The reservoir has an integrated oil filter which re-
moves larger particles from the oil. The filter does
not need replacing.
SAFETY SYSTEM
This machine is equipped with a safety system that
consists of:
- a switch on the gear box (Classic - 2000 -
Senator)
- a switch on the transmission tension arm
(President)
- a switch in the seat mounting
- a switch near the power take-off engagement
lever (only US and Canada)- a replaceable, electronic safety module that
controls the system.
In order to start the machine the following are nec-
essary:
- gear lever in neutral (Classic - 2000 - Senator)
- freewheel clutch pedal fully depressed (Pre-
sident)
- 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 (Classic - 2000 - Senator)
- start the engine, sit on the seat, lift your weight
off the seat - the engine must stop (President).
- start the engine again, sit on the seat, engage
the power take-off, lift your weight off the
seat - the power take-off must be disengaged.
- start the engine, sit on the seat, depress the foot
pedal, activate the parking brake and dismount
from the machine - the engine shouldnotstop
(President).
Do not use the machine if the safety sys-
tem does not work! Take the machine to
a service agent for inspection.
STARTING ENGINE
1. Open the fuel shut-off valve (fig 13).
2. Make sure that the sparking plug cable is prop-
erly in place.
3. Check to make sure the power take-off is en-
gaged.
4a. Classic - 2000 - Senator:
Put the gear lever in neutral.
4b. President:
Put the drive lever into neutral.
5. Starting cold engine - put the throttle control in
the choke position. Starting warm engine - put the
throttle control at full throttle (1 - 1.5 cm above the
choke position).
6. Depress the pedal fully.
7. Turn the starter key and start the engine.
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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 some minutes first. This will allow the
oil to warm up.
STOPPING
Disengage the power take-off and apply the park-
ing brake. Allow the engine to idle for 1 - 2 min-
utes.
Stop the engine by switching off the ignition key.
Close the fuel shut-off valve. This is particularly
important if the machine is to be transported on a
trailer, for example.
If the machine is left unattended to, re-
move the lead from the spark plug. Also
remove the starter key.
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges as it
can cause burns and injury.
OPERATING
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 and
down, and from down to the top.
When travelling down hill on slopes
greater than 20°, the back wheels can
lift from the ground. The machine is,
however, prevented from tipping over
forwards by the mower deck.
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.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving at full speed and full
throttle. The machine may turn over.Keep hands and feet well away from the
chain and seat bracket to avoid having
them squeezed. Never operate the ma-
chine without the engine casing.
When in operation always run the engine at full
throttle.
MAINTENANCE
No service should be carried out on the
machine unless:
-theenginehasbeenstopped
-the ignition key has been removed
-the spark plug cable has been removed
from the sparking plug
-the parking brake is applied
-the power take-off is disengaged
CLEANING
To reduce the risk of fire:
- keep the engine, muffler, battery and
fuel tank free from grass, leaves and oil.
- regularly check the machine for oil
and/or fuel leakage.
NOTE! If a jet-wash cleaner is used, do not point
it directly at the transmission.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Change the oil for the first time after 5 hours run-
ning and then at every 50 hours running, or at least
once a season. Change oil when the engine is
warm.
Always use a good grade of oil (service grade SE,
SF or SG).
The motor oil may be very warm if it is
drained off directly after the motor is
shut off. Therefore, allow the motor to
cool a few minutes before draining the
oil.
1. Tilt the machine to the left.
2. Screw out the oil drain plug F (fig 14). This is
situated on the left side of the engine (viewed from
rear). Let the oil run out into a collection vessel.
Do not allow oil to get on the v-belts.
3. Screw in the plug again.
4. Remove the dipstick and fill up with new oil.
Oil capacity:
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Senator, 2000, President - 1,4 Litres.
Oil type summer: SAE-30
(SAE 10W-30 can also be used. However, oil con-
sumption can increase somewhat if 10W-30 is
used. Therefore check the oil level more regularly
if you use this type of oil).
Oil type winter: SAE 5W-30
(SAE 10W-30 can also be used).
Use oil without any additives.
Do not fill too much oil as this can result in over-
heating of the engine.
Check the oil every time when topping up. The
level should come up to the “FULL” mark.
CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION
OIL (President)
The transmission oil does not normally require
changing.
AIR BLEEDING (President)
When the machine is new, there may be air pockets
in the transmission oil. The oil looks as if it con-
tains “foam”.
This normally causes the machine to run slowly
and lack power.
1. Push the disengagement lever to the forward po-
sition.
2. With the engine running and the freewheel
clutch pedal released, move the drive lever for-
ward and hold it in the forward position for 5 sec.
3. Then move the drive lever to the reverse posi-
tion and hold it there for 5 sec.
4. Repeat the procedure 4 - 5 times.
LUBRICATION
The machine has three grease nipples G on the rear
axle which are lubricated with universal grease
every 25 hours running (fig 15 - 16).
All plastic bearings (rear wheel, steering turntable,
pedal and steering column bearings, as well as ca-
ble rollers) are lubricated with universal grease
twice per season.
The power take-off and clutch tensioning arm
joints are lubricated with universal grease twice
per season.
Grease the steering cable regularly. This is essen-tial to the service life of the cable.
The drive chain H and other mechanically actuated
joints are lubricated with oil twice per season (fig
21).
The gearbox (Classic, 2000, Senator) and differen-
tial are filled with grease at the factory. If they are
not opened (which must only be done by a special-
ist), no filling with grease should normally be
done.
BATTERY
Check the acid level regularly.
The acid level should be between “UPPER” and
“LOWER” on the battery. When adjusting the lev-
el only use distilled water (battery water).
The battery acid is extremely corrosive
and can cause burns and injury to skin
and clothing. Always use rubber gloves,
and glasses (goggles) to protect the eyes.
Avoid inhaling any acid vapour.
Do not incline the battery too much so
that the battery acid can run out on to
hands or clothing. If this should hap-
pen, flush with lots of water.
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide they
should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with
a wire brush and grease them.
AIR FILTER
Important! Never operate the engine without the
air cleaner being fitted.
Clean the foam pre-filter I every 3 months or after
every 25 hours of operation, whichever comes first
(fig 17).
Clean the paper filter insert J once a year or after
every 100 hours of operation, whichever comes
first (fig 17).
NOTE! The filter should be cleaned more often if
the machine operates on dusty ground.
1. Remove the protective cover of the air filter and
the foam plastic filter.
2. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and wa-
ter. Squeeze dry. Pour a little oil on the filter and
squeeze in the oil.
3. Loosen and remove the nut which hold the paper
filter. Lift our the paper filter and thoroughly clean
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the carburettor.
4. Clean the paper filter as follows: Knock it light-
ly against a flat surface. If the filter is very dirty,
change it.
5. Assemble in the reverse order.
Petroleum-based solvents such as kerosene must
not be used for cleaning the paper filter as these
can destroy the filter.
Do not use compressed air for cleaning the paper
filter. The paper filter must not be oiled.
COOLING AIR INTAKE
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 run-
ning.
Remove the fan casing. Clean the cooling fins on
the cylinder, the fan and the rotating protective
grille (fig 18). Glean more frequently if mowing
dry grass.
SPARKING PLUG
An oily and sooty sparking plug with burnt elec-
trodes makes the engine difficult to start.
Clean the plug with a wire brush (do not sand-
blast) and reset the spark gap to 0.75 mm.
Replace the sparking plug if the electrodes are bad-
ly burnt. For replacing a sparking plug, a sparking
plug sleeve AC and torsion pin AD are provided in
the plastic bag containing accessories.
The engine manufacturer recommends: Champion
J19LM.
CARBURETTOR
The carburettor is positioned at the factory and ad-
justment should not be necessary.
If the carburettor after all has to be adjusted, con-
tact a service station.
ADJUSTING POWER TAKE - OFF
If the v-belt on the double belt pulley slips when
the power take-off is engaged it can be tensioned
by screwing in the nut K on the power take-off rod
(fig 19).
CHANGING DRIVE BELTS
Always use genuine belts. They fit exactly and last
longest.When changing a v-belt, lift up one side of the ma-
chine (with carburettor upwards) and place a crate
or similar under the front wheel. Do not forget to
block the other front wheel so that the machine
cannot roll. Turn the rear wheels to the slewed po-
sition.
N.B. If the machine has to be tilted more than 45°
the battery must be removed.
DRIVE BELT ENGINE - DOUBLE BELT
PULLEY
1. Loosen the belt yoke L on the engine belt pulley
and turn it aside (fig 20).
2. Loosen and remove the belt guide M on the dou-
ble belt pulley.
3. Loosen and remove the belt guide N on the pow-
er take-off tensioning roller.
4. Remove the v-belt.
5. Place on the new v-belt and assemble in the re-
verse order.
6. The belt yoke L on the engine belt pulley should
be 3 - 5 mm from the v-belt when the belt is ten-
sioned.
DRIVE BELT ENGINE - TRANSMISSION
1. Loosen the belt yoke L on the engine belt pulley
and turn it aside (fig 20).
2. Lift off the lower v-belt.
3. Loosen the tensioning roller O on the clutch
arm.
4. Remove the v-belt.
5. Place on the new v-belt and assemble it in the re-
verse order. Fitting is facilitated if the pedal is
pressed down.
6. Adjust the clutch rod (se “Adjusting clutch”).
7. The belt yoke L on the engine belt pulley should
be 3 - 5 mm from the v-belt (lower) when the belt
is tensioned.
ADJUSTING CHAIN
Classic - 2000 - Senator:
If the chain is too slack it can be tensioned by
screwing down the nut P on the turnbuckle. Do not
tension the chain too hard (fig 21A).
President:
If the chain is too slack, it can be tensioned by un-
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to tension the chain. The bolt should then be tight-
ened again securely. Do not over-tension the chain
(fig 21B).
ADJUSTING CLUTCH
The clutch rod should be adjusted so that the free
travel on the pedal is 5 - 10 mm.
The pedal clearance is adjusted with the nuts Q.
The free travel on the pedal is increased when the
nuts on the clutch rod are screwed in (fig 22).
ADJUSTING STEERING CABLE
After a few hours running the steering cable should
be adjusted
Tension the steering cable by screwing in nut R
(fig 23). IMPORTANT! The “end screw” of the
steering cable must be held firmly while adjusting.
Hold with an adjustable spanner or similar in the
flats on the “end screw”.
Adjust the steering cable until all slack is taken up.
CHANGING STEERING CABLE
The steering cable is a wearing part that must be
changed if necessary.
1. Remove the old steering cable.
2. Attach the “end nut” of the steering cable to
screw S. Do not tighten the screw fully (fig 23).
3. Place the steering cable in the groove on the
steering disc and on jockey rollers T and U.
4. Wind the steering cable 1 turns clockwise on the
inner half of the steering pulley (inside hole in the
steering pulley).
5. Press the riveted pawl into the hole in the steer-
ing pulley.
6. Wind the steering cable a further 1 turns clock-
wise on the outer half of the steering pulley (out-
side hole in the steering pulley).
7. Place the steering cable on jockey rollers V, and
X.
8. Place the steering cable in the groove on the
steering disc and insert the “end screw” of the ca-
ble through the hole in the welded lip on the steer-
ing disc.
9. Fit the spring on the “end screw” and attach it
with the washer and nut R.
10. Place the cable retainers as shown in the figureand tighten the screws.
11. Tighten screw S.
12. Tension the steering cable by screwing in nut
R. IMPORTANT! The “end screw” of the steering
cable must be held firmly while adjusting. Hold
with an adjustable spanner or similar in the flats on
the “end screw”. Adjust the steering cable until all
slack is taken up. Grease the steering cable.
13. Adjust the cable again after a few hours run-
ning.
14. Do not tension the steering cable too hard as
this can cause unnecessary wear on the cable, jock-
ey rollers etc.
ADJUSTING THE NEUTRAL POSI-
TION (President)
If the machine moves (creeps) when the drive lever
is in the marked neutral position, adjustment is re-
quired.
1. Start the engine and allow it to idle.
2. The freewheel clutch pedal must not be de-
pressed. (Someone must sit on the seat otherwise
the engine will stop).
3. Undo bolts Y slightly (fig 24).
4. With the drive lever in the neutral position, si-
multaneously move the locating plateanddrive le-
ver forward or backward carefully until the
machine stands completely still.
5. Tighten bolts Y.
On the rear bolt is an eccentric spacer. By turning
this spacer it is possible to set how far the drive le-
ver can be moved backward, i.e. set the maximum
reverse speed.
Reverse speed can be adjusted in the range 6 -10
kph.
Do not adjust the reverse speed so that
it is unnecessarily high. The machine
will be difficult to control.
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE LEVER
(President)
Drive lever inertia is adjusted by loosening or
tightening lock-nut Z (fig 25).
If the cruise control function is required, the nut
should be tightened. The drive lever will remain as
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move the lever.
If the nut is loosened, the lever will be easier to
move. This can, however, mean that it is necessary
to hold the lever continuously.
Adjust the inertia so that it suits your personal driv-
ing style and type of lawn.
ADJUSTING BRAKE (Classic - 2000 -
Senator)
The machine is provided with a disc brake on the
gearbox.
If insufficient braking action is obtained when the
pedal is pressed down, proceed as follows:
Screw in adjusting nut A (fig 26).
IMPORTANT! The brake must not make contact
when the pedal is fully released.
After adjustment, make sure the clutch is always
activated before the brake.
STIGA reserves the right to make changes in the product
without prior notice.