Stiga Villa 14 HST, Villa 16 HST Instructions Manual

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1 GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. Seri-
ous personal injury and/or damage to 
property may result if the instructions 
are not followed carefully.
You must read these instructions for use 
and the accompanying pamphlet 
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” careful-
ly, before starting up the machine.
1.1 SYMBOLSThe following symbols appear on the machine. 
They are there to remind you of the care and atten-
tion required during use and maintenance.
This is what the symbols mean:
Warning!
Read the...

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2.4.3 Inhibitor, parking brake (1:C)
The inhibitor locks the “clutch-brake” 
pedal in the depressed position. This func-
tion is used to lock the machine on slopes, 
during transport, etc., when the engine is 
not running.
The parking brake must always be re-
leased during operation.
Locking:
1. Depress the pedal (1:B) fully. 
2. Move the inhibitor (1:C) to the right.
3. Release the pedal.
4. Release the inhibitor.
Unlocking:
Press and release the pedal.
2.4.4 Driving-service brake (1:D) 
If...

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2.4.9 Cutting height adjustment (2:I) 
The machine is equipped with a control for using 
the cutting deck with electrical cutting height ad-
justment.
The switch is used to adjust the cutting 
height in continuously variable positions. 
The cutting deck is connected to the contact (2:Z).
2.4.10 Clutch release lever (5:K)
A lever for disengaging the variable transmission. 
Enables the machine to be moved by hand without 
the help of the engine. 
The disengagement lever must never be 
between...

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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 filler cap 
or fill with petrol while the engine is 
running or still warm.
Never completely fill the petrol tank. Leave an 
empty space (= at least the entire filler tube plus 1 
- 2 cm at the top of the tank) to allow the petrol to...

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4.5 Operating tipsAlways check that there is the correct volume of 
oil in the engine. This is particularly important 
when operating on slopes. See 4.2. 
Be careful when driving on slopes. No 
sudden starting or stopping when driv-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive 
across a slope. Move from the top down 
or from the bottom to the top. 
The machine may not be driven on 
slopes greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when 
making sharp turns in order to retain...

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Change the oil more often (after 25 hours of oper-
ation or at least once a season) if the engine has to 
operate under demanding conditions or if the am-
bient temperature is high.
Use oil according to the table below.
Use oil without any additives.
Do not fill with too much oil. This can cause the 
engine to overheat. 
Change oil when the engine is warm.
The engine oil may be very hot if it is 
drained off directly after the engine is 
shut off. Therefore allow the engine to 
cool a few...

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positive terminal (-).
• During installation. First connect the red cable 
to the battery’s positive terminal (+). Then con-
nect the black cable to the battery’s negative ter-
minal (-).
If the cables are disconnected/connect-
ed in the wrong order, there is a risk of 
a short-circuit and damage to the bat-
tery.
If the cables are interchanged, the gen-
erator and the battery will be damaged.
Tighten the cables securely. Loose ca-
bles can cause a fire.
The engine must never be driven with...

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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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2.4.3 Inhibiteur, frein de stationnement 
(1:C)
Linhibiteur bloque la pédale « embray-
age-frein » en position enfoncée. Cette 
fonction permet de circuler sur des ter-
rains en pente, de transporter la machine, 
etc. lorsque le moteur est à l’arrêt.
Le frein de stationnement doit toujours 
être relâché pendant lutilisation de 
lengin.
Verrouillage :
1. Enfoncer à fond la pédale (1:B). 
2. Déplacer l’inhibiteur (1:C) vers la droite.
3. Relâcher la pédale.
4. Relâcher linhibiteur....