Filling Fuel Tank - Stiga ZERO TURN MOWER Serie Uso Y Mantenimiento

FILLING FUEL TANK

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL!
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to
prevent dust, dirt, and debris from
entering fuel tank.
2. Remove fuel cap.
IMPORTANT: Use lead-free petrol only. DO
NOT mix petrol with oil. Petrol is perishable
and should not remain in the tank for more
than 30 days. The use of ecological fuels, i.e.
alkylate petrol, is possible and the
composition of this petrol is less harmful to
people and the environment. No negative
effects linked to the use of this petrol have
been reported, but always consult the
instructions and data provided by the
producer of the alkylate-based petrol. Empty
the fuel tank completely before storing
machine for a prolonged period (e.g. over the
winter).
3. Fill fuel tank to the bottom of filler neck.
See Specifications on page 32 for fuel
tank capacity.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This
equipment and/or its engine may include
evaporative emissions control system
components that will only function properly
when the fuel tank has been filled to the
recommended level. Overfilling may cause
permanent damage to evaporative emissions
control system components. Filling to the
recommended level ensures a vapor gap
required to allow for fuel expansion. Pay
close attention while filling the fuel tank to
ensure that the recommended fuel level
inside the tank is not exceeded. Use a
portable gasoline container with an
appropriately sized dispensing spout when
filling the tank. Do not use a funnel or other
device that obstructs the view of the tank
filling process.
4. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
5. ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
WARNING: Operating unit on
slopes may lead to loss of
steering control. When operating
on slopes be prepared to react to
an emergency situation.
1. Return steering levers to neutral position.
2. Immediately set parking brake.
3. Turn off PTO and engine.
NOTE: This unit is equipped with the return to
neutral function. The control arms will
automatically return gradually to neutral when
released from the forward position.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE
Starting the Engine
NOTICE: Disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and place the steering levers
in neutral prior to starting the engine.
1. If the engine is cold, apply choke. If the
engine is warm or hot, do not use choke.
See on page 14.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for
more than 10 seconds per minute as damage
can occur.
2. Turn ignition key to start position and
release once the engine has started.
3. Let the engine warm up several seconds
to several minutes depending on outside
temperature.
Stopping the Engine
1. Stop unit.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Set throttle lever to slow.
4. Turn ignition switch to off position and
remove key.
5. Set parking brake.
OPERATING MOWER
1. Start engine.
2. Set throttle lever to fast.
IMPORTANT: Never engage PTO if mower is
plugged with grass or other material.
3. Engage PTO to start mower blades. It
will take 2 – 3 seconds for the blades to
engage.
NOTE: The parking brake must be
disengaged prior to moving the steering
levers from the neutral lockout position.
4. Release parking brake.
5. Use steering levers to move the unit.
6. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.
TRANSPORTING UNIT
ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake,
remove key, and properly remove fuel when
transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit
down securely. Do not tie down by linkages,
guards, cables or other parts that may be
damaged.
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