Stiga PARK SILENT Instructions Manual

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a. Always store petrol in containers that are 
made especially for this purpose.
b. Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and 
never smoke when filling or topping up.
c. Fill with petrol before starting the motor. 
Never remove the filler cap or fill with petrol 
while the engine is running or still warm.
d. If petrol is spilt, do not try to start the engine 
but instead move the machine away from the 
place where the spillage occurred and avoid any 
possible causes of sparks until the...

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b. Putting the gear in neutral and activating the 
parking brake.
c. Stopping the engine and removing the key.
• Only use accessories that are approved by the 
machine’s manufacturer.
• The machine may not be used without 
accessories/tools being installed in the 
machine’s tool mounts. Driving without 
accessories can have a negative effect on the 
stability of the machine.
• Take care when using grass collectors and other 
accessories. These can alter the machine’s 
stability. Particularly...

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covering the valves, the battery should be 
replaced.
3 STORAGE
Empty the petrol tank. Start the engine and let it 
run until it stops.
Replace the oil while the engine is still warm. 
Unscrew the spark plug and pour a tablespoonful 
of oil into the cylinder. Rotate the engine a few 
turns to that the oil is distributed in the cylinder. 
Install the spark plug. 
Clean the entire machine. It is particularly 
important to clean under the cutting deck. Touch 
up paint damage to prevent rust....

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Use these identification terms during all contact 
with service workshops and when purchasing 
spare parts.
As soon as possible after acquiring the machine, 
the above number should be written in on the last 
page of this publication. 
7 ENVIRONMENT
For environmental reasons, we recommend that 
particular attention is given to the following 
points:
• Always use Alkylate petrol (“Environmental 
petrol“).
• Always use a funnel and/or a petrol can with 
overfill protection to avoid spillage...

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10.2 Engine casing (2: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 (2: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.
10.3 Battery...

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11.3 Safety systemThe machine is equipped with an electrical safety 
system. The safety system interrupts certain activ-
ities that can entail a danger of incorrect manoeu-
vres. For example, the engine cannot be started if 
the clutch-parking brake pedal is depressed.
The operation of the safety system must 
always be checked every time before 
use.
11.4 Controls
11.4.1Implement lifter, mechanical (10:C)
To switch between working position and transport 
position:
1. Depress the pedal fully....

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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 3.
11.4.8 Power take-off (4,5:K)
The power take-off must never be 
engaged when the front-mounted 
implement is in transport position. This 
will destroy the belt transmission.
A lever for engaging and disengaging the power 
take-off for operating front-mounted accessories. 
Two positions:
1. Lever in...

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NOTE! Before using a trailer – contact your insur-
ance company.
NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven 
on public roads.
13 STARTING AND OPERATION
The machine may not be operated un-
less the engine casing is closed and 
locked. Risk of burns and crushing in-
juries.
13.1 Filling with petrolAlways use lead-free petrol. You must never use 2-
stroke petrol mixed with oil.
The tank holds 12 litres. The level can easily be 
read through the transparent tank.
NOTE! Ordinary lead-free...

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13.5 Start1.  Open the fuel cock. See 16.
2.  Check that the spark plug cable(s) is/are in-
stalled on the spark plug(s).
3.  Check to make sure that the power take-off is 
disengaged. 
4.  Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal. 
5. Put the throttle control at full throttle. 
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.
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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. 
14.3 Tyre pressureAdjust the air pressure in the tyres as follows:
Front: 0.6 bar (9 psi).
Rear: 0.4 bar (6 psi). 
14.4 Changing engine oilThis section contains tables covering the different 
engines that are included in STIGA’s range. To fa-
cilitate reading, mark the data that applies to the 
relevant machine/engine.
14.4.1Change...