Stiga MULTICLIP 46 S 46 SE 46 S EURO Instruction Manual

							STIGA 
MULTICLIP
46 S
46 SE
46 S EURO
8211-0203-11 
						

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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 Book and
Safety Manual before using the machine.
Warning! Keep onlookers away. Beware
of objects being flung out.
Warning! Do not insert your hands or feet
under the deck when the machine is in op-
eration.
Warning! Before starting any repair work,
remove the spark plug cable from the
spark plug.
IMPORTANT
Certain models do not have throttle control. The
engine’s speed is set for optimal function and min-
imal exhaust emissions.
ASSEMBLY
HANDLE
Fold up the lower part of the handle.
Then attach the upper part of the handle. This is at-
tached with screws, washers and locking wheels
(fig. 1).
The handle has four different positions. Release
the catch with your foot and set the handle in de-
sired position (fig. 2).
1. For normal mowing.
2. For mowing under trees, bushes, etc.
3. Parking position.
4. Delivery and storage position. The handle takes
up less space if the knobs are released and the
handle folded up.NOTE! Check that the wires are not caught or bro-
ken when the handle is unfolded or folded.
CONTROLS
Install the wires and electric cable (Multiclip 46
SE) in the cable holdersE(fig. 3). Secure the start-
er handle in lugFon the right hand side of the han-
dle.
BATTERY (Multiclip 46 SE)
The electrolyte in the battery is toxic
and corrosive. It can cause serious cor-
rosion damage etc. Avoid all contact
with skin, eyes and clothing.
Before starting for the first time the battery should
be charged for 24 hours, see further information
under the heading MAINTENANCE, BATTERY.
USING THE MOWER
BEFORE STARTING
FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL
The lawnmower is delivered without
any oil in the engine crankcase. The
crankcase must be filled with oil before
the engine is started for the first time.
1. Remove the oil dipstick (fig. 5, 6, 7).
2. Fill the engine’s crankcase with 0.55 litres of
good quality oil (service class SE, SF or SG).
Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 oil.
3. Slowly fill to ‘FULL/MAX’. Do not overfill.
CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
Check before using the machine that the oil level is
between ‘FULL/MAX’ and ‘ADD/MIN’ on the
dipstick. The mower should stand level.
Remove and wipe off the dipstick (fig. 5, 6, 7).
Slide it down completely and tighten it. Unscrew
and pull it up again. Read off the oil level. If the oil
level is low, fill with oil up to the ‘FULL/MAX’
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FILL UP THE PETROL TANK
Never remove the filler cap or fill with
petrol while the engine is running or still
warm.
Never completely fill the petrol tank. Al-
low a little room for the petrol to expand
if necessary.
Preferably use an environmentally friendly petrol,
i.e. alkylate petrol. This type of petrol has a com-
position that is less harmful to people and nature.
It has e.g. no lead additives, no oxygenators (alco-
hols and ethers), no alkenes and no benzene.
NOTE! If you change to environmental-
ly friendly petrol in an engine previously
run on ordinary lead-free petrol (95),
the petrol manufacturer’s recommen-
dations must be followed carefully.
Ordinary lead-free 95 octane petrol can also be
used. You must never use 2-stroke petrol mixed
with oil. NOTE! Bear in mind that ordinary lead-
free petrol is a perishable; do not purchase more
petrol than can be used within thirty days.
STARTING THE ENGINE
(Briggs & Stratton)
1. Place the lawnmower on flat, firm ground. Do
not start in long grass.
2. Make sure the spark plug cable is connected to
the spark plug.
3. If the lawnmower is equipped with throttle con-
trol, set the throttle controlNto full throttle
(fig. 8, 9).
4. When starting a cold engine: Press down the
primer fully 6 times (fig. 10, 11).
When starting a warm engine the primer does
not need to be used. If the engine stops due to a
lack of fuel, refill and press down the primer 3
times.
5. Press the Start/Stop loopGtowards the handle.
NOTE! The Start/Stop loopGmust be kept
pressed in to prevent the engine stopping (fig.
8, 9).
6. For ease of starting, press down the handle so
that the front wheels lift slightly from the
ground. Do not start in thick grass.
Multiclip 46 SGrasp the starter handle and start
the engine by pulling briskly on the starter cord.Multiclip 46 SE:Start the engine by turning the
ignition key clockwise. Release the key as soon
as the engine starts. Always make short at-
tempts at starting in order to prevent the battery
running down.
7. For the best mowing results, the engine should
always be driven at full throttle.
Keep hands and feet away from the ro-
tating blade. Never put your hand or
foot under the blade casing or in the
grass ejector while the engine is run-
ning.
STARTING THE ENGINE (Honda)
1. Place the lawnmower on flat, firm ground. Do
not start in long grass.
2. Make sure the spark plug cable is connected to
the spark plug.
3. Open the fuel tap (fig. 12).
4. Move the throttle controlNto the choke posi-
tion . NOTE! It is not necessary to use the
choke position when the engine is warm (fig.
8).
5. Press the Start/Stop loopGtowards the handle.
NOTE! The Start/Stop loopGmust be kept
pressedintopreventtheenginestopping(fig.
8).
6. Grasp the starter handle and start the engine by
pulling briskly on the starter cord.
7. When the engine starts, move the throttle con-
trol backwards until max. revs are obtained.
NOTE! The engine should always be run at
maximum revs to avoid abnormal machine vi-
brations.
Keep hands and feet away from the ro-
tating blade. Never put your hand or
foot under the blade casing while the en-
gine is running.
ENGAGING/DISENGAGING THE
DRIVE
Engaging the drive is facilitated by pressing
down the handlebar so that the driving wheels
are raised slightly from the ground.
Engage the drive by pressing the clutch loopIto-
wards the handle. Disengage the drive by releasing
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By allowing the driving wheels to be raised slight-
ly from the ground, turning, reversing, moving
round trees, etc., can be performed without having
to disengage the drive system.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
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.
1. Release Start/Stop loopGto stop the engine
(fig. 8, 9). This loop must not be disengaged
(e.g. by setting it in the depressed position
against the handle), as it will not be possible to
stop the engine.
Honda:Close the fuel tap.
2. If the lawnmower is left unattended, remove the
sparkplugcablefromthesparkplug.
Multiclip 46 SE:Also remove the starter key.
If the start/stop loop ceases to work, stop
the engine by removing the spark plug
cable from the spark plug. Immediately
take the lawnmower to an authorised
workshop for repair.
DRIVING TIPS
Before mowing the lawn, take care to remove any
stones, toys and other hard objects.
A machine with the MULTICLIP system cuts the
grass, chops it finely and then blows it down into the
lawn. The grass clippings need not be collected.
The following rules should be observed to give the
best MULTICLIP effect:
1. Use a high engine speed (full throttle).
2. Do not cut the grass too short. Not more than 1/
3rd of the length should be cut off.
3. Ensure that the area under the mower casing is
always kept clean.
4. Always use a well-sharpened blade.
5. Avoid mowing when the grass is wet. The grass
sticks more easily to the underside of the cas-
ing, giving poorer mowing results.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Shut off the engine before adjusting the
cutting height.
Do not set the cutting height so low that
the blades come into contact with une-
ven ground.
The lawnmower has rapid setting with 4 cutting
heights on the front wheels.
It is possible to vary the rear cutting height by
moving the wheel axle through four positions (fig.
13).
Make sure that you have the same cutting height
set on all wheels.
MAINTENANCE
No servicing is to be carried out on the
engine or mower unit without first
switching off the engine and removing
the spark plug cable from the spark
plug.
Multiclip 46 SE: No servicing may be
carried out on the engine or mower unit
without disconnecting the battery termi-
nal from the terminal on the motor (fig.
4).
Stoptheengineandremovethespark
plug cable if the mower is to be lifted,
e.g. during transportation.
If the machine needs to be tilted, the fuel
tank must be emptied and the engine’s
spark plug kept upright.
CLEANING
After use, the mower should be cleaned. This is
particularly important on the underside of the
mower casing. Rinse clean with the garden hose.
The mower will then last longer and work better.
NOTE! High-pressure washers should not be used.
If grass has dried on to the mower casing, it can be
scraped clean. If necessary, touch up the underside
with paint to prevent rust damage.
Clean the silencer and the surrounding
area regularly to remove grass, dirt and
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NOTE! Clean under the transmission casing once
or twice a year. Set the lowest cutting height. Undo
the screws and remove the transmission casing
(fig. 14). Clean with brush or compressed air.
Once every season, the drive wheels should be
cleaned internally. Remove the wheel cap, screw,
washer and wheel. Clean the gear wheel and the
wheel’s gear rim of grass and dirt using a brush or
compressed air (fig. 15). Replace the wheel.
COOLING SYSTEM
Before each use, the engine’s cooling system must
be cleaned. Clean the cylinder’s cooling flanges
and air intake of grass remains, dirt, etc.
LUBRICATION
Set the lowest cutting height. Remove the screws
and dismantle the transmission casing. Lubricate
the drive shaft at the glide bearings with oil/oil
spray at least once per season (fig. 16).
OIL CHANGE
Change the oil when the engine is warm
and the fuel tank is empty. In order to
prevent burns, take care while draining
as the oil is hot.
Change the oil the first time after 5 hours of oper-
ation, and subsequently every 50 hours of opera-
tion or once a season. Remove the dipstick, tilt the
mower and let the oil run out into a container. Be
careful not to let any oil run on to the grass.
Fill with new oil: Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 oil.
The crankcase holds approx. 0.55 litres. Fill until
the oil reaches the “FULL/MAX” mark on the dip-
stick. Do not overfill.
AIR FILTER
A dirty and blocked air filter reduces the engine
output and increases engine wear.
Briggs & Stratton LS 45:Carefully remove the
air cleaner so that no dirt falls down into the carbu-
rettor (fig. 17). Remove the foam filter and wash it
in liquid detergent and water. Dry the filter. Pour a
little oil on the filter and squeeze it in. Reassemble
the air cleaner.
Wash the filter every three months or after every
25 hours of use, whichever occurs first. More fre-
quently if the engine is working on dusty ground.Briggs & Stratton ES 45:Undo the screw and
fold down the cover of the air cleaner. Carefully
remove the filter cartridge (fig. 18). Knock it
against a flat surface. Replace the filter cartridge
withanewoneifitisstilldirty.
Clean the filter every three months or after every
25 hours of use, whichever occurs first. More often
if the lawnmower is used on dusty ground.
Honda:Remove the cover and take out the filter
(fig. 19). Carefully check the filter for holes or oth-
er damage. A broken or damaged filter must be re-
placed.
To remove dirt, carefully knock the filter several
times against a hard surface or use compressed air
from the back of the filter to blow-clean. Do not try
to brush the filter clean as this forces dirt down into
the fibres. A very dirty filter should be replaced.
Clean the air filter after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or once a season. More frequently if the en-
gine is working on dusty ground.
SPARK PLUG
Neverremovethesparkplugorspark
plug cable when checking to see if there
is a spark. Use an approved test instru-
ment.
Clean the spark plug regularly (every 100 hours of
operation). Use a wire brush for cleaning. Set the
correct spark gap (fig. 20).
Change the spark plug if the electrodes are exces-
sively burnt or if the plug is damaged. The engine
manufacturers’ recommendations are as follows:
Briggs & Stratton:Champion J19LM
(RJ19LM), Spark gap 0.75 mm.
Honda:BPR6ES (NGK),
Spark gap 0.7-0.8 mm.
BATTERY (Multiclip 46 SE)
The electrolyte in the battery is toxic
and corrosive. It can cause serious cor-
rosion damage etc. Avoid all contact
with skin, eyes and clothing.
In normal use during the season, the battery is
charged by the engine. If the engine cannot be
started with the ignition key, it may be because the
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terminal on the battery and charge for 24 hours
(fig. 4). On completion of charging, connect the
battery terminal to the terminal on the engine.
NOTE! The battery charger must not be connected
directly to the engine terminal. It is not possible to
start the engine with the charger as the power
source and the charger could be damaged.
WINTER STORAGE
Store the lawnmower for the winter with the bat-
tery well-charged in a dry and cool place (between
0°C and +15°C). The battery should be mainte-
nance-charged at least once during the winter stor-
age period. Before the start of the season, the
battery should be charged once again for 24 hours.
ADJUSTING CLUTCH CABLE
If the drive does not engage when the clutch loop
is pressed against the handle, or if the lawnmower
feels cumbersome or slow, this may be because the
clutch in the transmission is slipping. To rectify
this situation adjust the clutch cable.
Adjust as follows:
1. When the clutch loop is released, it should be
possible to push the mower without any resist-
ance. If this is not the case, screw in the nipple
Tuntil the mower can be pushed (fig. 21).
2. When the clutch loop is
pressed in approx. 2 cm (posi-
tion 1), there should be some
resistance when pushing the
lawnmower. With the clutch
loopfullypressedin(position
2) it should not be possible to
push the mower. Unscrew the
nippleTuntil this position is
achieved.
CHANGING BLADES
Use protective gloves when changing
blade to avoid cutting yourself.
Blunt and damaged blades tear up the grass and
make the lawn unsightly after mowing. New well-
sharpened blades cut off the grass. This gives a
green and fresh appearance after mowing.
Always check the blade after an impact. First dis-
connect the spark plug cable. If the blade system
has been damaged, defective parts should be re-
placed. Always use genuine spare parts.To replace the blade, slacken the screw. Fit the new
blade so that the stamped STIGA logo is facing the
blade holder (not facing the grass). Reinstall the
washer and screw. Tighten the screw properly.
Tightening torque 40 Nm (fig. 22).
When replacing the blade, the blade screw should
also be replaced.
The guarantee does not cover damage to the blade,
blade holder or engine caused by running into ob-
stacles.
When replacing the blade, blade holder and blade
screw, always use genuine spare parts. Non-genu-
ine spare parts can entail a risk of injury or dam-
age, even if they fit the machine.
SHARPENING THE BLADES
Sharpening of the blades must be performed by
wet grinding, using a whetstone or a grindstone.
For safety reasons, the blades should not be sharp-
ened on an emery wheel. Too high temperature
could cause the blade to become brittle.
Once the blade has been sharpened, it
must then be balanced to avoid vibra-
tion damage.
STORAGE
WINTER STORAGE
Empty the fuel tank. Start the engine and let it run
until it stops. The same petrol must not remain in
the tank for more than one month.
Tip up the mower and unscrew the spark plug.
Pour a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug
hole. Pull out the starter handle slowly so that the
oil is distributed in the cylinder. Screw in the spark
plug.
Thoroughly clean the mower and store it indoors in
a dry place.
SERVICING
Genuine spare parts are supplied by service work-
shops and by many dealers.
AlistofthesecanbefoundonSTIGA’sInternet
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