STIGA PARK

COMFORT

R OY A L

P R E S T IG E

BRUKSANVISNING SV .... 7
KÄYTTÖOHJEET FI ... 17
BRUGSANVISNING DA ..27
BRUKSANVISNING NO .37
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG DE...46
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE EN...57
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1 GENERAL 2 DESCRIPTION
This symbol indicates WARNING. Seri-
ous personal injury and/or damage to 2.1 Drive
property may result if the instructions 2.1.1 Comfort, Royal
are not followed carefully. The machine is rear wheel drive.
You must read these instructions for use The rear axle is equipped with a hydrostatic trans-
and the accompanying pamphlet mission with infinitely variable forward and re-
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” careful- verse gear ratios.
ly, before starting up the machine. The rear axle is also equipped with a differential to
1.1 SYMBOLS facilitate turning.
The following symbols appear on the machine. Front mounted tools are driven by drive belts.
They are there to remind you of the care and atten- 2.1.2 Prestige
tion required during use and maintenance.
This is what the symbols mean: The machine has 4-wheel drive. The power from
the engine to the drive wheels is transferred hy-
Warning! draulically. The engine drives an oil pump, which
Read the instruction manual and the safety pumps oil through the rear and front axle drives.
manual before using the machine.
The front axle and rear axle are connected in se-
Warning! ries, which means that the front wheels and rear
Watch out for discarded objects. Keep on- wheels are forced to rotate at the same speed.
lookers away.
To make turning easier, both axles are equipped
Warning! with differential.
Always wear hearing protectors.
Front-mounted implements are powered via drive
belts.
Warning!
This machine is not designed to be driven 2.2 Steering
on public roads. The machine is articulated. This means that the
Warning! chassis is divided into a front and a rear section,
The machine, equipped with original ac- which can be turned in relation to each other.
cessories, must not be driven in any direc- The articulated steering means that the machine
tion on slopes with a gradient greater than can turn around trees and other obstacles with an
10º. extremely small turning radius.
Warning!
Risk of crushing injuries. Keep hands and 2.3 Safety system
feet well away from the articulated steer- The machine is equipped with an electrical safety
ing joint. system. The safety system interrupts certain activ-
Warning! ities that can entail a danger of incorrect manoeu-
Risk of burn injuries. Do not touch the si- vres. For example, the engine cannot be started if
lencer/catalytic converter. the clutch-parking brake pedal is depressed.
1.2 References The operation of the safety system must
always be checked every time before
1.2.1 Figures use.
The figures in these instructions for use are num-
bered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures are marked A, B, 2.4 Controls
C, etc.
A reference to component C in figure 2 is written 2.4.1 Implement lifter, mechanical (3:C)
“2:C”. To switch between working position and transport
1.2.2 Headings position:
The headings in these instructions for use are num- 1. Depress the pedal fully.
bered in accordance with the following example: 2. Release the pedal slowly.
“1.3.1 General safety check” is a subheading to
“1.3 Safety checks” and is included under this
heading.
When referring to headings, only the number of the
heading is normally specified. E.g. “See 1.3.1”.

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2.4.2 Clutch-parking brake (3:B) 2.4.5 Steering wheel (3:D)

Never press the pedal while driving. The height of the steering wheel is infinitely ad-
There is a risk of overheating in the justable. Undo the adjustment knob (3:E) on the
power transmission. steering column and raise or lower the steering
The pedal (3:B) has the follow- wheel to the desired position. Tighten.
ing three positions: Do not adjust the steering wheel during
operation.
Never turn the steering wheel when the
machine is stationary with a lowered
• Released. The clutch is not activated. The park- implement. There is a risk of abnormal
ing brake is not activated. loads on the servo and steering mecha-
• Depressed halfway. Forward drive disengaged. nisms.
The parking brake is not activated.
• Fully depressed. Forward drive disengaged.
The parking brake is fully activated but not 2.4.6 Throttle and choke control (4:G)
locked. This position is also used as emergency (Comfort)
brake. A control for setting the engine speed and to choke
the engine when starting from cold.
2.4.3 Inhibitor, parking brake (3:A) If the engine runs unevenly there is a
The inhibitor locks the “clutch-brake” risk that the control is too far forward
pedal in the depressed position. This func- so that the choke is activated. This dam-
tion is used to lock the machine on slopes, ages the engine, increases fuel con-
during transport, etc., when the engine is sumption and is harmful to the
not running. environment.
Locking: 1. Choke – for starting a cold engine. The
1. Depress the pedal (3:B) fully. choke position is located at the front of the
2. Move the inhibitor (3:A) to the right. groove.
3. Release the pedal (3:B). Do not operate in this position when the
engine is warm.
4. Release the inhibitor (3:A).
2. Full throttle – when the machine is in
Unlocking: operation, full throttle should always be
Press and release the pedal (3:B). used.
The full throttle position is approximately
2.4.4 Driving-service brake (3:F) 2 cm behind the choke position.
If the machine does not brake as expect- 3. Idling.
ed when the pedal is released, the left
pedal (1:B) should be used as an emer-
gency brake.
The pedal (3:F) determines the gearing ratio be- 2.4.7 Throttle control (5:G)
tween the engine and the drive wheels (= the (Royal, Prestige)
speed). When the pedal is released, the service
brake is activated. Control for setting the engine’s revs.
1. Press the pedal forward – 1. Full throttle – when the machine is in
the machine moves forward. operation, full throttle should always be
used.
2. No load on the pedal – the ma-
chine is stationary.
3. Press the pedal backward – 2. Idling.
the machine reverses.
4. Reduce the pressure on the
pedal – the machine brakes.
There is an adjustment plate on the upper section
of the pedal. The adjustment plate can be adjusted
to three (3) positions to suit the driver’s foot.

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2.4.8 Choke control (5:H) 2.4.12 Cutting height adjustment (4, 5:J)
(Royal, Prestige) The machine is equipped with a control for using
A pull-type control to choke the engine when start- the cutting deck with electrical cutting height ad-
ing from cold. justment.
1. Control fully pulled out – choke valve The switch is used to adjust the cutting
in carburettor closed. For starting cold en- height in continuously variable positions.
gine.
2. Control pushed in – choke valve open. The cutting deck is connected to the contact (2:Q).
For starting warm engine and when oper-
ating the machine. 2.4.13Clutch release lever
Never operate the machine with the choke A lever for disengaging the variable transmission.
pulled out when the engine is warm.
2WD is equipped with a lever, connected to the
2.4.9 Ignition lock/headlight (4, 5:I) rear axle. See (6:R).
The ignition lock is used for starting and stopping 4WD is equipped with two levers, connected to the
the engine. The ignition lock is also the switch for rear axle (7:A) and the front axle (7:B).
the headlight. The disengagement lever must never be
Do not leave the machine with the key between the outer and inner positions.
in position 2 or 3. There is a fire risk, This overheats and damages the trans-
fuel can run into the engine through the mission.
carburettor, and there is a risk of the The levers enable the machine to be moved by
battery being discharged and damaged. hand without the help of the engine. Two positions:
Four positions: 1. Lever in the inner position –
1. Stop position – the engine is short-cir- transmission engaged for normal
cuited. The key can be removed. operation.
2. Lever in the outer position –
2. Operating position – headlight activat- transmission disengaged. The
ed. machine can be moved by hand.
The machine may not be towed over long distances
3. Operating position – headlight not acti- or at high speeds. The transmission could be dam-
vated. aged.
The machine must not be operated with
the forward most lever in the outer po-
4. Start position – the electric start motor sition. Risk of damage and oil leakage in
is activated when the key is turned to the the front axle.
spring-loaded start position. Once the en-
gine has started, let the key return to oper-
ating position 3. 2.4.14 Seat (1:T)
Turn the key to position 2 to light the The seat can be folded and adjusted front-
headlight. rear. The seat can be adjusted as follows:
1. Move the control lever (1:S) upwards.
2.4.10 Power take-off (4,5:K) 2. Set the seat to the desired position.
A lever for engaging and disengaging the power 3. Release the control lever (1:S) to lock
take-off for operating front-mounted accessories. the seat.
Two positions: The seat is equipped with a safety switch that is
1. Lever in forward position – power take- connected to the machine’s safety system. This
off disengaged. means that certain dangerous activities are not pos-
sible when there is nobody sitting on the seat. Also
2. Lever in backward position - power see 4.4.2.
take-off engaged.

2.4.11 Hour meter (2:P)

Indicates the number of working hours. Only
works when the engine is running.

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2.4.15 Engine casing (8:U)

In order to access the fuel cock, battery 4 STARTING AND OPERATION
and engine, the machine has an engine The machine may not be operated un-
casing that can be opened. The engine cas- less the engine casing is closed and
ing is locked with a rubber strap. locked. Risk of burns and crushing in-
The engine casing is opened as follows: juries.
1. Undo the rubber strap (8:V) at the front edge of
the casing. 4.1 Filling with petrol
2. Carefully lift the engine casing back. Always use lead-free petrol. You must never use 2-
Close in the reverse order. stroke petrol mixed with oil.
The machine may not be operated un- The tank holds 12 litres. The level can easily be
less the engine casing is closed and read through the transparent tank.
locked. Risk of burns and crushing in- NOTE! Ordinary lead-free petrol is a perishable
juries. and must not be stored for more than 30 days.
Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate
petrol. This type of petrol has a composition that is
3 AREAS OF USE less harmful for people and nature.
The machine may only be used for the following Petrol is highly inflammable. Always
tasks using the genuine STIGA accessories stated. store fuel in containers that are made
especially for this purpose.
Work Accessories, STIGA genuine
Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors,
Mowing Using mowing decks: and never smoke when filling or top-
95 C, 95 C El, 105 C, 105 C El, ping up. Fill up with fuel before starting
121 M, 121 M El, 110 Combi the engine. Never remove the filler cap
Pro, 110 Combi Pro El and with or fill with petrol while the engine is
flail mower. running or still warm.
Sweeping Using brush unit or collector Never completely fill the petrol tank. Leave an
brush unit. The use of a dust empty space (= at least the entire filler tube plus 1
guard is recommended with the - 2 cm at the top of the tank) to allow the petrol to
first option. expand when it warms up without overflowing.
Snow clearance Using snow blade or snow See fig. 9.
thrower Snow chains and frame
weights are recommended. 4.2 Checking the engine oil level
Grass clipping and Using towed collector 30" or On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE 10W-
leaf collection 42". Pro Cart. 40 oil.
Grass and leaf Using dump cart Standard, Maxi Check the oil level every time before using to
transport or Combi. ensure it is correct. The machine should be
Sand spreading Using sand spreader. Can also standing on level ground.
be used for spreading salt. Snow Wipe around the dipstick. Unscrew and
chains and frame weights are pull it up. Wipe the dipstick.
recommended. Comfort, Prestige:
Weeding on gravel Using front-mounted hoe. Push the dipstick down completely and screw into
paths place.
Lawn edge trim- Using edge trimmer. Unscrew and pull the dipstick up again. Read off
ming the oil level.
Moss scarification Using moss scarifier. Royal:
Push the dipstick down completely without screw-
The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch ing it into place. Pull it up again and read off the oil
must not exceed 100 N. level.
The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch Top up with oil to the “FULL” mark if the oil level
from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N. is below this mark. See fig. 10-12.
NOTE! Before using a trailer – contact your insur- The oil level must never exceed the “FULL” mark.
ance company. This results in the engine overheating. If the oil
NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven level exceeds the “FULL” mark, the oil must be
on public roads. drained until the correct level is achieved.

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4.3 Level check, transmission oil 4.5 Start

See 5.6.1. 1. Open the fuel cock. See 14.
2. Check that the spark plug cable(s) is/are in-
4.4 Safety checks stalled on the spark plug(s).
Check that the results of the safety checks below 3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is
are achieved when testing the machine in question. disengaged.
The safety checks must always be car- 4. Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.
ried out every time before use. 5. Comfort:
Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
If any of the results below is not the choke position.
achieved, the machine must not be Starting warm engine – put the throttle control
used! Take the machine to a service at full throttle (approx. 2 cm behind the choke
workshop for repair. position).
4.4.1 General safety check Royal, Prestige:
Put the throttle control at full throttle.
Starting cold engine – pull the choke control out
Object Result fully.
Fuel lines and con- No leaks. Starting warm engine – the choke control
nections. should be pressed in.
Electrical cables. All insulation intact. 6. Depress the clutch-brake pedal fully.
No mechanical damage. 7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
Exhaust system. No leaks at connections. 8 Comfort:
All screws tightened. Once the engine has started, move the throttle
Oil lines No leaks. No damage. control gradually to full throttle (approx. 2 cm
behind the choke position) if the choke has been
Drive the machine The machine will stop. used.
forwards/back- Royal, Prestige:
wards and release Once the engine has started, push the choke
the driving-service control in gradually if it has been used.
brake pedal.
9. When starting from cold, do not make the ma-
Test driving No abnormal vibrations. chine work under load immediately, but let the
No abnormal sound. engine run for a few minutes first. This will al-
low the oil to warm up.
4.4.2 Electrical safety check When the machine is in operation, full throttle
The operation of the safety system should always be used.
should always be checked every time 4.6 Operating tips
before use. Always check that there is the correct volume of
oil in the engine. This is particularly important
Status Action Result when operating on slopes. See 4.2.
The clutch-brake Try to start. The engine Be careful when driving on slopes. No
pedal is not will not start. sudden starting or stopping when driv-
depressed. ing up or down a slope. Never drive
The power take-off across a slope. Move from the top down
is not activated. or from the bottom to the top.
The clutch-brake The driver gets up The engine The machine may not be driven on
pedal is depressed. from the seat. will not start. slopes greater than 10º in any direction.
The power take-off Reduce the speed on slopes and when
is activated. making sharp turns in order to retain
Engine running. The driver gets up The engine control and reduce the risk of tipping
The power take-off from the seat. will stop. over.
is activated. Do not turn the steering wheel to full
Engine running. Remove fuse 10 The engine lock when driving in top gear and at full
A. will stop. throttle. The machine can easily topple
See fig. 13. over.
Keep hands and fingers well away from
articulated steering joint and seat
bracket. Risk of crushing injuries. Nev-
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4.7 Stop Servicing carried out at an authorised workshop

Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking guarantees professional work using genuine spare
brake. parts.
Allow the engine to idle 1-2 mins. Stop the engine At each basic service and intermediate service car-
by turning off the ignition key. ried out at an authorised workshop, the service log
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly impor- is stamped. A service log presenting these services
tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer is a valuable document that improves the ma-
for example. chine’s second-hand value.
If the machine is left unattended, re- 5.2 Preparation
move the spark plug cable(s) and re- All service and all maintenance must be carried out
move the ignition key. on a stationary machine with the engine switched
The engine may be very warm immedi- off.
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the Prevent the machine from rolling by al-
silencer, cylinder or cooling fins. This ways applying the parking brake.
can cause burn injuries.
4.8 Cleaning Stop the engine.
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the en-
gine, silencer, battery and fuel tank free Prevent unintentional starting of the
from grass, leaves and oil. engine by disconnecting the spark plug
To reduce the risk of fire, regularly cable(s) from the spark plug(s) and re-
check the machine for oil and/or fuel moving the ignition key.
leakage.
Clean the machine after each use. The following 5.3 Tyre pressure
instructions apply for cleaning: Adjust the air pressure in the tyres as follows:
• When washing the machine with water under Front: 0.6 bar (9 psi).
Rear: 0.4 bar (6 psi).
high pressure, do not point the jet directly at
axle seals, electrical components or hydraulic 5.4 Changing engine oil
valves. This section contains tables covering the different
• Do not spray water directly at the engine. engines that are included in STIGA’s range. To fa-
• Clean the engine with a brush and/or com- cilitate reading, mark the data that applies to the
pressed air. relevant machine/engine.
• Clean the engine’s cooling air intake (10, 11, 5.4.1 Change intervals
12:W). The table below states hours of operation and cal-
endar months. Carry out the relevant action at
whichever occurs first.
5 MAINTENANCE 1st time Then at
Machine
intervals of
5.1 Service programme Comfort (B&S) Hours of operation/Cal-
In order to keep the machine in good condition as endar months
regards reliability and operational safety as well as
from an environmental perspective, STIGA’s Ser- Changing the oil 50 hours/
5 hours
vice programme should be followed. 12 months
The contents of this programme can be found in Prestige (Kohler) Hours of operation/Cal-
the attached service log. endar months
Basic service must always be carried out by an au- Changing the oil - 100 hours
thorised workshop. Royal (Honda) Hours of operation/Cal-
First service and intermediate service should be endar months
carried out by an authorised workshop, but can Changing the oil 20 hours/ 100 hours/
also be carried out by the user. The content of this 1 month 6 months
can be found in the service log and the actions are
described under “4 STARTING AND OPERA- Change the oil more frequently if the engine has to
TION” as well as below. operate in demanding conditions or if the ambient
temperature is high.

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5.4.2 Engine Oil Check for fuel leaks once the new filter has been
Use oil according to the table below. installed.
Machine Oil
5.6 Transmission, oil (Prestige)
Comfort (B&S) Grade Service The oil in the hydraulic power transmission must
class be checked/adjusted and changed at the intervals
All temperatures SAE 10W-40 SF given in the table below.
Below -18° C SAE 5W-30 or higher
1st time Then at
Above 0° C SAE30 intervals
Action of
Prestige (Kohler) Grade Service
class Hours of operation
Above 0° C SAE 10W-40 SG Checking – adjusting level. - 50
Below 0° C SAE 5W-20/30 or higher Changing the oil. 5 200
Royal (Honda) Grade Service
class Type of oil: Synthetic oil 5W-50.
All temperatures SAE 10W-40 SJ Oil quantity when changing: approximately 3.5 li-
Below 0° C SAE 5W-30 or higher tres.
Above 10° C SAE30 5.6.1 Check – adjustment
1. Place the machine on a flat surface.
Use oil without any additives. 2. Read off the oil level in the reservoir. See fig.
Do not fill with too much oil. This can cause the 18. The level should be level with the line.
engine to overheat. 3. If necessary, top up with more oil.
Change oil when the engine is warm.
5.6.2 Draining
The engine oil may be very hot if it is
drained off directly after the engine is 1. Run the machine at variable speeds for 10-20
shut off. Therefore allow the engine to minutes to heat up the transmission oil.
cool a few minutes before draining the 2. Position the machine completely horizontally.
oil. 3. Pull out both disengagement levers according to
1. Attach the clamp on the oil drainage hose. Use fig. 7:A, B.
a polygrip or similar. See fig. 15-17:Y. 4. Place one container under the rear axle and one
2. Move the clamp up 3-4 cm on the oil drainage under the front axle.
hose and pull out the plug. 5. Open the oil reservoir by removing the cover.
3. Collect the oil in a collection vessel. Only a 3/8” square drive may be used
NOTE! Do not spill any oil on the drive belts. for the oil plug. Other tools will damage
4. Hand in the oil for disposal in accordance with the plug.
local provisions. 6. Remove the oil plug from the rear axle. Clean
5. Install the oil drainage plug and move the clamp the hole and use a 3/8” square drive. See figure
back so that it clamps above the plug. 19.
6. Remove the dipstick and fill with new oil. 7. Remove 2 drain plugs from the front axle. Use
Oil quantity: a 12 mm socket. Allow the oil in the front axle
Comfort: 1,6 l and pipes to run out. See fig. 20.
Prestige: 1,9 l 8. Check that the gaskets on the drain plugs of the
Royal: 0,9 l front axle are intact. See fig. 20. Reinstall the
7. After filling up the oil, start the engine and idle plugs. Tightening torque: 15-17 Nm.
for 30 seconds. The oil plug will be damaged if it is
8. Check to see if there is any oil leakage. tightened more to than 5 Nm.
9. Stop the engine. Wait for 30 seconds and then
check the oil level in accordance with 4.2. 9. Check that the gasket on the oil plug of the rear
5.5 Fuel filter axle is intact. See fig. 19:V. Reinstall in the rear
axle. Tighten the oil plug to 5 Nm.
Comfort (Briggs & Stratton)
10.Draw out the oil from the deeper section of the
Replace the fuel filter every season. reservoir using an oil extractor. See fig. 21.
Prestige (Kohler), Royal (Honda) 11.Dispose of the oil according to local regula-
Replace the fuel filter after 1,500 hours of opera- tions.
tion.

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5.6.3 Filling 4. Test drive the machine straight forwards and

The engine must never be run when the check that the steering wheel is not off centre.
rear clutch release lever is pushed in 5. If the steering wheel is off centre, undo one nut
and the front clutch release lever is and tighten the other.
pulled out. Do not over-tighten the steering chains. This will
This will damage the front axle seals. cause the steering to become heavy and will in-
crease wear on the steering chains.
1.Fill the oil reservoir with the new oil.
If the engine is run indoors, exhaust ex- 5.9 Battery
traction equipment must be connected If acid comes into contact with the eyes
to the engine’s exhaust pipe. or skin, this can cause serious injuries.
2. Check that the rear axle’s clutch release lever is If any part of the body has come into
pulled out. contact with acid, rinse immediately
3. Start the engine. When the engine is started, the with copious amounts of water and seek
front axle’s clutch release lever slides inwards medical assistance as soon as possible.
automatically. The battery is a valve-regulated battery with 12 V
4. Pull out the front axle’s clutch release lever. nominal voltage. The battery fluid does not need to
NOTE! The oil is drawn into the system very and cannot be checked or topped up. The only
quickly. The reservoir must always be maintenance that is required is charging, for exam-
topped up. Air must never be drawn in. ple after extended storage.
5. Set the accelerator pedal to the forward position The battery must be fully charged be-
by blocking it using a wooden wedge. See fig. fore being used for the first time. The
22. Fill the oil reservoir by hand using new oil. battery must always be stored fully
6. Run in the forward position for one minute. charged. If the battery is stored while
7. Move the wooden wedge and set the accelerator discharged, serious damage will occur.
pedal to the reverse position. Continue filling 5.9.1 Charging with the engine
with oil.
The battery can be charged using the engine’s gen-
8. Run in reverse mode for one minute. erator as follows:
9. Change driving direction once every minute as 1. Install the battery in the machine as shown be-
above and continue filling with oil until the low.
bubbling in the reservoir stops.
2. Place the machine outdoors or install an extrac-
10.Switch off the engine, install the oil reservoir tion device for the exhaust fumes.
cover and close the engine cover.
3. Start the engine according to the instructions in
11.Test drive for several minutes and adjust the oil the user guide.
level in the reservoir.
4. Allow the engine to run continuously for 45
5.7 Belt transmissions minutes.
After 5 hours of operation, check that all the belts 5. Stop the engine. The battery will now be fully
are intact and undamaged. charged.
5.9.2 Charging using battery charger
5.8 Steering
When charging using a battery charger, a battery
The steering must be checked/adjusted after 5 charger with constant voltage must be used.
hours of operation and thereafter after 100 hours of
operation. Contact your dealer to purchase a battery charger
with constant voltage.
5.8.1 Checks The battery can be damaged if a standard type
Briefly turn the steering wheel back and forth. battery charger is used.
There must be no mechanical clearance in the
steering chains. 5.9.3 Removal/Installation
The battery is placed under the engine casing. Dur-
5.8.2 Adjustment ing removal/installation, the following applies re-
Adjust the steering chains if required as follows: garding connection of the cables:
1. Put the machine in the straight-ahead position. • During removal. First disconnect the black ca-
2. Adjust the steering chains with the two nuts, lo- ble from the battery’s negative terminal (-).
cated under the central point. See fig. 26. Then disconnect the red cable from the battery’s
3. Adjust both nuts by the same amount until there positive terminal (-).
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to the battery’s positive terminal (+). Then con- NOTE! The filters should be cleaned/replaced
nect the black cable to the battery’s negative ter- more often if the machine operates on dusty
minal (-). ground.
If the cables are disconnected/connect- Remove/install the air filters as follows.
ed in the wrong order, there is a risk of 1. Dismantle the right rear wheel.
a short-circuit and damage to the bat- 2. Clean carefully around the air filter cover.
tery. 3. Dismantle the air filter cover (25:A) by undoing
If the cables are interchanged, the gen- its screw (25:B).
erator and the battery will be damaged. 4. Dismantle the filters. The pre-filter (25:C) is
placed over the air filter (25:D). Make sure that
Tighten the cables securely. Loose ca- no dirt gets into the carburettor. Clean the air fil-
bles can cause a fire. ter housing.
The engine must never be driven with 5. Wash the pre-filter (25:C) in liquid detergent
the battery disconnected. There is a risk and water. Squeeze dry. Pour a little oil on the
of serious damage to the generator and filter and squeeze in the oil.
the electrical system. 6. Assemble in the reverse order. Check that the
5.9.4 Cleaning rubber seal (25:E) is undamaged. Replace the
seal if necessary.
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide, they
should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with 5.10.3Air filter (Royal)
a wire brush and lubricate them with terminal Clean the air filter every 3 months or after every 50
grease. hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Clean the paper filter insert once a year or after
5.10 Air filter, engine every 200 hours of operation, whichever comes
5.10.1 Air filter (Comfort) first.
The pre-filter (foam filter) must be cleaned/re- Note! Both filters should be cleaned more often if
placed after 25 hours of operation. the machine operates on dusty ground.
The air filter (paper filter) must be cleaned/re- 1. Remove the protective cover of the air filter
placed after 100 hours of operation. (fig. 24).
NOTE! The filters should be cleaned/replaced 2. Dismantle the paper filter insert and the foam
more often if the machine operates on dusty pre-filter. Make sure that no dirt gets into the
ground. carburettor. Clean the air filter housing.
Remove/install the air filters as follows. 3. Wash the pre-filter in liquid detergent and
water. Squeeze dry. Pour a little oil on the filter
1. Clean carefully around the air filter cover.
and squeeze in the oil.
2. Dismantle the air filter cover (23:A) by remov-
4. Clean the paper filter insert as follows: Knock it
ing the two clamps. lightly against a flat surface. If the filter is very
3. Dismantle the filter assembly (23:B). The pre- dirty, change it.
filter is placed over the air filter. Make sure that 5. Assemble in the reverse order.
no dirt gets into the carburettor. Clean the air fil-
ter housing. Petroleum-based solvents such as kerosene may
4. Clean the paper filter by tapping it gently not be used for cleaning the paper filter insert.
These solvents can destroy the filter.
against a flat surface. If the filter is very dirty,
replace it. Do not use compressed air for cleaning the
5. Clean the pre-filter. If the filter is very dirty, re- paper filter insert. The paper filter insert must
not be oiled.
place it.
6. Assemble in the reverse order.
Compressed air or petroleum-based solvents such
as kerosene may not be used for cleaning the paper 5.11 Spark plug
filter insert. This will damage the filter.
The spark plug(s) must be replaced every 200
5.10.2 Air filter (Prestige) hours of operation (=at every other basic service).
The pre-filter (foam filter) must be cleaned after 25 Before disconnecting the spark plug, clean around
hours of operation. its mounting.
The air filter (paper filter) must be replaced after Spark plug: Champion RC12YC or equivalent.
100 hours of operation. Electrode distance: 0.75 mm.

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5.12 Air intake

See 10, 11, 12:W. The engine is air-cooled. A 6 PATENT - DESIGN REGISTRA-
blocked cooling system can damage the engine. TION
Clean the engine’s air intake after 50 hours of op- This machine or parts thereof is covered by the fol-
eration. More meticulous cleaning of the cooling lowing patent and design registration:
system is carried out during each basic service.
SE9901091-0, SE9901730-3, SE9401745-6,
US595 7497, FR772384, DE69520215.4,
GB772384, SE0301072-5, SE04/000239 (PCT),
5.13 Lubrication SE0401554-1, SE0501599-5.
All lubrication points in accordance with the table
below must be lubricated every 50 hours of opera-
tion as well as after every wash.
Object Action Fig-

ure
Wheel bear- 2 grease nipples. 27
ing Use a grease gun filled with
universal grease. Pump until
the grease emerges.
Centre point 4 grease nipples. 28
Use a grease gun filled with
universal grease. Pump until
the grease emerges.
Steering Brush the chains clean with a -
chains wire brush.
Lubricate with universal
chain spray.
Tensioning Lubricate the bearing points 29
arms with an oil can when each
control is activated.
Ideally carried out by two
people.
Control Lubricate the cable ends with 30
cables an oil can when each control
is activated.
Must be carried out by two
people.

5.14 Fuses
If any of the faults listed below occurs, replace the
relevant fuse. See fig. 13.
Fault Fuse
The engine does not start or starts and 10 A
stops immediately. The battery is
charged.
Electrical cutting height adjustment 20 A
do not work.
All electrical functions are out of 30 A
operation. The battery is charged.

GGP reserves the right to make alterations to the

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