Lawn Mower 8211 0224 09 Stiga Multiclip 48 51S Pro48 Pro51s Operators Manual

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MULTICLIP
8211-0224-09
48
51 S
PRO 48
PRO 51 S 
						

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SVENSKAS
6. Briggs & Stratton LS 457. Honda
8. Briggs & Stratton XTE 60
ADD
FULL
FULL
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0,15 l.
ADD
FULL
9. Briggs & Stratton Intek
10. Briggs & Stratton LS 4511. Briggs & Stratton XTE 60
3x
12. Honda
STOP
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13. Multiclip 48/Pro 48, Briggs & Stratton
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SVENSKA S
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STOP
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18. Multiclip 51 S/PRO 51 S
17.16. Pro 51 S
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14. Multiclip 51 S, Briggs & Stratton15. Multiclip 48, Honda
21. Honda20. Briggs & Stratton XTE 60 / Intek
19. Briggs & Stratton LS 45 
						

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SVENSKAS
40 Nm
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23. Multiclip 51 S
25. Multiclip 51 S, PRO 51 S
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0,75 mmBriggs & Stratton : 0,76 mm
Honda: 0,7-0,8 mm
24. PRO 51S
27.26. PRO 48, PRO 51 S
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26. PRO 51 S
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SYMBOLS
The following symbols can be found on the ma-
chine to remind you of the care and attention that
are required during use.
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! Keep hands and feet clear of the
cutting deck when the machine is running.
Warning! Before starting any repair work,
remove the spark plug cable from the
spark plug.
IMPORTANT
Certain sections apply to only one or a few of the
models. Where this is the case, the name of the
model appears at the start of the section.
Certain models do not have throttle control. The
engine’s speed is set for optimal function and min-
imal exhaust emissions.
INSTALLATION
HANDLE/BUMPER
(PRO 51 S)
Press in the end plugs in the openings on the han-
dle. Place the handle on the cover so that the holes
in the handle are aligned with the holes in the cov-
er. Thread through the carriage bolts from under-
neath and secure with the locking nutsU.Presson
the nut capsV(fig 28).
HANDLE, LOWER PART
(PRO 48/PRO 51S)
Fold back and screw tight the lower part of the
handle using the screwsA(fig. 1).
HANDLE, UPPER PART
Fit the upper part of the handlebar (fig. 2). The
height of the handlebar above the ground can be
adjusted within certain limits since the lower part
is provided with slotted holes at the rear (fig. 3).
If necessary the upper part can be turned to one
side to facilitate mowing close up to walls (fig. 4).
CABLE HOLDERS
Secure the cables in the cable holders (fig. 5):
D: Start/Stop cable +Honda:Throttle cable
E:Multiclip 51S/PRO 51S:Clutch cable
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.
Remove the oil dipstick (fig. 6-9). Fill the engine’s
crankcase with 0.55 litres of good quality oil (serv-
iceclassSE,SForSG).UseSAE30orSAE10W-
30 oil.
Fill until the oil reaches the “FULL/MAX” mark
on the dipstick. 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. 6-9). 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’ mark.
FILL UP THE PETROL TANK
Fill with petrol before starting the en-
gine. 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
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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 recommenda-
tions 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 petrol is a perishable, do
not purchase more petrol than can be used within
30 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. 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.
3.PRO 51S:Set the clutch controlMto (fig.
16).
4. Press the Start/Stop loopGtowards the handle.
NOTE! The Start/Stop loopGmust be kept
pressed in to prevent the engine stopping
(fig. 13-16).
5 Grasp the starter handle and start the engine by
pulling briskly on the starter cord.
For ease of starting, press down
the handle so that the front wheels lift slightly
from the ground.
Keep hands and feet away from the ro-
tating blade(s). 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. 15).
5. Press the Start/Stop loopGtowards the handle.
NOTE! The Start/Stop loopGmust be kept
pressedintopreventtheenginestopping
(fig. 15).
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(s). Never put your hand or
foot under the blade casing or in the
grass ejector while the engine is run-
ning.
TRANSMISSION
(Multiclip 51S)
Engage the drive by pressing the clutch loopIto-
wards the handle. Disengage the drive by releasing
the clutch loopI(fig. 14).
By pressing down the handlebar so that the driving
wheels are raised slightly from the ground, turning,
reversing, moving round trees, etc., can be per-
formed without having to disengage the drive sys-
tem.
TRANSMISSION (PRO 51S)
Engage the drive by moving the clutch controlM
to (fig. 16). Make sure the clutch control is al-
ways moved fully either to one or the other posi-
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By pressing down the handlebar so that the driving
wheels are raised slightly from the ground, turning,
reversing, moving round trees, etc., can be per-
formed without having to disengage the drive sys-
tem.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges.
This can cause burn injuries.
1.PRO 51S:Disengage the drive. Set the clutch
controlMto (fig. 16).
Honda:Close the fuel tap.
2. Release Start/Stop loopGto stop the engine
(fig. 13-16). 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.
3. If the lawnmower is left unattended, remove the
sparkplugcablefromthesparkplug.
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.
MOWING 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 do not need to be col-
lected.
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 blade(s) come into contact with une-
ven ground.
The mower has single-lever control for adjusting
the cutting height. Pull the lever outwards and then
set the mowing height to a position suitable for the
state of the lawn (fig. 17).
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.
Stoptheengineandremovethespark
plug cable if the mower is to be lifted,
e.g. during transportation.
If the lawnmower needs to be tilted, it
must be tilted so that the engine’s spark
plug faces upwards. Tilt the lawnmower
when the fuel tank is empty.
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.
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.
Clean the silencer and the surrounding
area regularly to remove grass, dirt and
flammable waste products.
Multiclip 51S/PRO 51S:NOTE! Once or twice
during the mowing season, cleaning should be car-
ried out under the transmission casing (fig. 18).
Remove the transmission casing and clean with a
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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 (fig. 19):Carefully re-
move the air cleaner so that no dirt falls down into
the carburettor. Remove the expanded plastic filter
and wash it in liquid detergent and water. Dry the
filter. Pour a little oil on the filter and squeeze it in.
Reinstall the air cleaner.
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.
Briggs & Stratton XTE 60, Intek (fig. 20):Undo
the screw and fold down the cover of the air clean-
er. Carefully remove the filter cartridge. 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 fre-
quently if the engine is working on dusty ground.
Honda (fig. 21):Remove the cover and take out the
filter. Carefully check the filter for holes or other
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.
Change the spark plug if the electrodes are exces-
sively burnt or if the plug is damaged. The engine
manufacturers give the following recommenda-
tions (fig. 22):
Briggs & Stratton:Champion J19LM (RJ19LM),
Spark gap 0.76 mm.
Honda GCV:BPR6ES (NGK).
Sparkgap0.7-0.8mm.
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE
(Multiclip 51S)
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 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. 23).
2. When the clutch loop is
pressedinapprox.2cm(posi-
tion 1), there should be some
resistance when pushing the
lawnmower. With the clutch
loop fully pressed in (position
2) it should not be possible to
push the mower. Unscrew the
nippleTuntil this position is
achieved.
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE
(PRO 51S)
Check the clutch function (fig. 24):
1. Push the mower forwards and backwards with
disengaged transmission.
2. Set the clutch control to the position and
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3. In this position, the springHshould be extend-
ed 6 mm from it’s unloaded position to provide
sufficient locking force in the transmission.
4. If the spring is not extended sufficiently, adjust
the wire nippleIat the handlebar.
5. First loosen the locking nut S and then adjust
the nippleI.
6. Set the clutch control to the position and
check that the transmission is disengaged by
rolling the mower forwards and backwards.
ADJUSTING DRIVE BELT
(Multiclip 51S, PRO 51S)
Check the belt tension regularly. The drive belt is
correctly adjusted when the shoulder boltKis cen-
tred in the front hole on the engine bracket
(fig. 25).
Incorrect belt tension can bring about abnormal vi-
brations in the handle (the belt is tensioned too
tightly) or the belt can start to slide (the belt is not
tensioned enough).
Adjust the drive belt like this: Stop the engine and
remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
Dismantle the transmission casing. Undo the
screwL. Pull the transmission forwards so that the
belt is tensioned and tighten the screwL. The drive
belt must be adjusted so that the shoulder boltKis
centred in the front hole on the engine bracket.
SHOCK-ABSORBER
(PRO 48, PRO 51S)
The forward shock-absorberP(fig. 26) takes up a
greater load. Check the shock-absorber twice per
season. If the shock-absorber shows signs of dam-
age or wear it should be replaced.
CHANGING BLADES
Wear protective gloves when changing
blade(s) 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, undo the screw (fig. 27). Fit
the new blade so that the stamped STIGA logo is
facing the blade holder (not facing the grass). Re-
install the washer and screw. Tighten the screw
properly. Tightening torque 40 Nm.
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.