Stiga Lawn Tractor 8211 0292 01 Rider 600 Operators Manual

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1. Stop position - engine short circuited 
(only Scoop).
2. Idle.
3. Full throttle - when the machine is in 
operation, full throttle should always be 
used. Full throttle positioned 1 - 1.5 cm 
from the lower edge of the groove. 
4. Choke - for starting a cold engine. 
Choke positioned at the bottom of the 
groove. 
6. GEAR LEVER 
A lever for selecting one of the three forward gears 
in the gearbox (1 - 2 - 3), neutral (N), or reverse 
(R).
The clutch pedal must be kept depressed when...

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Always fill the petrol tank outdoors and 
do not smoke while filling. Fill the pet-
rol before starting the engine. Never re-
move the petrol cap or fill with petrol 
while the engine is running and or when 
it is still warm.
CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
The crankcase is filled with SAE 30 oil on deliv-
ery.
Always check the oil level before use. The ma-
chine should be on level ground.
Remove the dipstick B and then dry it. 
Place it fully into the hole again and tight-
en. 
Remove the dipstick once...

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MAINTENANCE
No service should be carried out on the 
engine or mower deck unless:
-the engine has been stopped.
-the ignition key has been removed.
-the spark plug cable has been 
removed from the spark plug.
-the parking brake has been engaged.
-the mower deck has been disengaged.
MAINTENANCE TIPS
The machine has been designed so that it can be 
placed on the bumper for maintenance work (fig 
13). 
If the machine is to be stood on its side, 
the petrol and engine oil must first be 
drained...

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damage the engine. 
The cylinder cooling flanges and air inlet should 
be cleared of grass and dirt every 5 hours or every 
day (fig 20 - 21). This is particularly important 
when mowing dry grass. 
The area around the silencer should be cleaned in 
order to prevent fire.
Use compressed air or a brush for cleaning. Do not 
clean the engine with water.
During prolonged mowing of dry grass, the inner 
cooling fins on the engine may require cleaning. 
Contact an authorised service centre.
SPARK...

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3. Tighten the screws and nuts. 
Replace the blade brake pad when it has be-come 
worn.
BLADE
Make sure the blade is always sharp. This gives the 
best mowing results.
SHARPENING 
For safety reasons the blade must not be sharpened 
on an emery wheel. Incorrect sharpening (= high 
temperature) can result in the blade becoming brit-
tle.
When the blade is due to be sharpened, the wet 
grinding method with a waterstone or grindstone is 
to be used.
Following sharpening, the blade must 
be...

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CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
STIGA Ltd offers a full guarantee of all its products against defects in material or workmanship. 
The user must respect the instructions in the present manual.
WARRANTY PERIOD: 2 YEARS
The warranty is limited to a two year period starting at the date of purchase.
Warranty will only be applicable provided the following prescriptions are respected.
1.  The warranty sheet is attached to the back of the present booklet and has to be completed by 
the sales agent the day of...

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INSTRUCCIONES DE
SEGURIDAD
GENERALIDADES
 Lea las instrucciones detenidamente. Aprenda a 
utilizar todos los mandos y el correcto uso de la 
máquina.
 Todos los operarios deben solicitar y obtener for-
mación práctica en el uso de la máquina antes de 
utilizarla. Remarque especialmente que: 
a. El uso de la cortadora de césped autopropulsa-
da requiere cuidado y concentración.
b. En las cuestas no se consigue, frenando, un 
control suficiente sobre una máquina que se des-
liza. Las causas...

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 Utilice la máquina solamente de día o con bue-
na iluminación.
 Utilice siempre protección auditiva.
 Tenga mucho cuidado al acercarse a obstáculos 
que le dificulten la visibilidad.
 Mantenga a los niños alejados de la zona de tra-
bajo de la máquina. Procure que otro adulto los 
controle.
 Sea cuidadoso al dar marcha atrás mirando an-
tes y durante la marcha. Controle eventuales 
obstáculos. Preste especial atención a los niños 
pequeños.
 Desacople el o las cuchillas y desembrague...

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b. Al realizar un control, limpieza o servicio de 
la máquina 
c. Para controlar si se ha producido algún daño 
y realizar reparaciones antes de arrancar la má-
quina nuevamente y hacerla funcionar luego de 
haber chocado contra algo .
d. Cuando hay que controlar la máquina debido 
a que empieza a vibrar anormalmente (controlar 
entonces inmediatamente).
 Desacoplar los accesorios al transportar la má-
quina o cuando ésta no se usa.
 Parar el motor y desacoplar los accesorios:
a. Antes de...

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correcta, la batería deberá volver a cargarse cada 4 
meses.
El electrolito es muy corrosivo y puede 
producir daños en la piel y ropa. Utilice 
guantes de goma y gafas protectoras de 
los ojos. Evite respirar los vapores que 
desprende el electrolito. 
No incline tanto la batería que pueda 
verterse el electrolito sobre las manos o 
la ropa. Si se produce este caso, limpiar 
con abundante agua.
SERVICIO
Las estaciones oficiales de servicio efectuarán las 
reparaciones y servicios de...