Lawn Mower 8211 0225 06 Stiga Tornado Operators Manual

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8211-0225-06
Tornado 
						

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7.8.
2.
4. XTE 50
6. XTE 50
3. LS 45
5. LS 45
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0,15 l.
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10.9.
11 .12. LS 45
13. XTE 5014.
0,75 mm
15.16.
40 Nm 
						

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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are displayed on the ma-
chine in order to remind you about the safety pre-
cautions and attention necessary when using the
machine. The symbols mean:
Warning! Read the Instruction Book and
Safety Manual before using the machine.
Warning! Keep spectators away. Beware
of objects being flung out.
Warning! Do not put hands or feet under
the cover of the machine when it is run-
ning.
Warning! Before starting any repair work,
remove the spark plug cable from the
spark plugs.
IMPORTANT
Certain models do not have a throttle. The motor
speed is set for optimal function and minimal ex-
haust emissions.
ASSEMBLING
EJECTION SHIELD
Under no condition must the machine be
started without the ejection shield being
fitted on the machine. If it is not fitted,
stones and other flying objects may eas-
ily be ejected by the rotating blade.
Fit the ejection shield in the holes on the chassis
with the help of two nuts. Tighten the nuts fully
(fig. 1).
HANDLEBAR
Move the upper part of the steering handle up-
wards and tighten the locking knobs (fig. 2). The
height of the handle can be adjusted in three differ-
ent positions.
USING THE MOWER
BEFORE STARTING
FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL
The lawn mower is delivered without any
oil in the motor crankcase. The crank-
case must, therefore, be filled with oil be-
fore the motor is started the first time.
Remove the oil dipstick (fig. 3,4). Fill the engines
crankcase with 0.6 litres of good quality oil (serv-
ice class SE, SF or SG) Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W-
30 oil.
Fill until the oil reaches the “FULL/MAX” mark
on the dip stick. Do not fill with too much oil.
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
Check before using the machine that the oil level is
between “FULL/MAX” and “ADD/MIN” on the
dipstick.
Remove and dry the dipstick (fig. 3,4). Slide it
down completely and tighten it. Unscrew and pull
it up again. Read-off. 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 mo-
tor. Never remove the filler cap or fill
with petrol while the motor is running
or still warm.
Never fill the fuel tank completely full but allow a
little room for the petrol to expand.
Always use pure unleaded petrol. You must never
use 2-stroke petrol mixed with oil.
Note that you should always remember that petrol
is a perishable commodity. Never buy more petrol
than what you can use up in 30 days.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Keep hands and feet well away from the
rotating blade(s). Never put your hand
or foot under the blade casing or in the
grass evacuation unit while the motor is
running.
1. Place the lawn mower on flat, firm ground. Do
not start in high grass.
2. Make sure the spark plug lead is connected to
the spark plug. 
						

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3. If the lawnmower is equipped with a throttle le-
ver, set throttle leverNin full throttle position
(fig. 7).
4. When starting a cold engine: Press down the
primer fully three times (fig. 5,6).
When starting a warm engine the primer does
not need to be used. If the engine stops due toa
lack of petrol, refill and press down the primer
3 times.
5. Press in the Start/Stop-loop H against the steer-
ing. Note that the Start/Stop loop H must be
kept pressed-in to prevent the engine from stop-
ping (fig. 7).
6a Manual starting: Grasp the starter handle and
start the engine by pulling briskly on the starter
handle.
6b Electric starting facility (*): Start the engine by
turning the starter key clock-wise. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts. Always make
short attempts at starting to prevent discharging
the battery.
7. To achieve the best cutting results, you should
always run the engine at full-speed.
IN/ OUT COUPLING OF THE DRIVE
Engage the drive by pressing coupling clamp I
against the steering handle. Disengage the drive by
releasing coupling clamp I (fig. 7).
By pressing down the handlebar so that the driving
wheels release their grip on the ground, turning, re-
versing, moving round trees etc. can be done with-
out having to disengage the drive system.
STOP OF ENGINE
The motor may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges as it
can cause burns and injury.
1. Release Start/Stop-loop H to stop the engine
(fig. 7). This loop must not be disengaged (e.g.
through fixing it in the depressed position
against the steering), as the engine cannot be
stopped.
2. If the lawn mower is left unattended to, remove
the lead from the spark plug.
To r n a d o 5 1 S E :Remove the starter key.If the start/stop loop no longer works,
stop the engine by removing the lead
from the spark plug. Immediately take
the lawn mower to an authorised work-
shop for repairs.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Shut off the motor before adjusting the
cutting height.
Do not set the cutting height so low that
the blade/blades can hit uneven ground.
Avoid mowing when the grass is wet. The grass
then sticks to the underside of the casing, giving
poor mowing results.
The mower is fitted with a single lever control for
adjusting the cutting height. Pull the lever out-
wards and adjust the cutting height on one of the 8
positions to be most suitable for your lawn (fig. 8).
MAINTENANCE
Noserviceistobemadeonthemotoror
grass cutter unit without first switching
off the motor and removing the spark
plug cable from the spark plug.
Stop the motor and remove the spark
plug cable if the mower is to be lifted,
e.g. with transportation.
If the machine is to be tilted the fuel tank
must be emptied and the sparking plug
of the engine kept upwards.
CLEANING
After each time it is used the mower should be
cleaned. This is particularly important on the un-
derside of the mower casing. Wash out with the
garden hose. The mower will then last longer and
function better.
Note! High pressure washing units should not be
used. If grass has dried on to the cutterhead casing
it can be removed by scraping. If necessary, give
the underside a touch of paint to prevent rusting.
Clean the silencer and the surrounding
area regularly to remove grass, dirt and
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Note that you should clean the area under the tim-
ing gear casing once or twice a year. Set at the low-
est mowing height. Slacken the screws and remove
the timing gear casing (fig. 9). Clean with a brush
or compressed air.
The inside of the drive wheels should be cleaned
once a season. To clean a wheel, remove the hub
cap, screw, washer, and wheels. Brush or blow the
gear and the gear ring on the wheel to clean them
from grass and dirt (fig. 10). Remount the wheel.
BATTERY (Tornado 51 SE)
Electrolyte in the battery is toxic and
corrosive. It can cause serious corrosion
damage etc. Avoid all contact with skin,
eyes and clothing.
In normal use during the season, the battery is
charged by the engine. If the engine cannot be start-
ed with the starter key, it may be because the battery
is dead. Connect the battery charger to the terminal
on the battery and put on charge for 24 hours (fig.
17). On completion of charging, connect the battery
terminal to the terminal on the motor.
Note! The battery charger must not be connected to
the engine terminal. The engine cannot be started
by using the charger as a source of power supply,
and the charger will be damaged.
WINTER STORAGE
Store the lawn mower for the winter with the bat-
tery well-charged in a dry and cool place (between
0° C and +15° C). At least once during the winter
storage period the battery should be maintenance-
charged. Before the start of the season the battery
should be charged once again for 24 hours.
COOLING SYSTEM
Before use, the engines cooling system should be
cleaned. Clean the cylinders cooling fins and the
air intake, removing any grass cuttings, dirt and the
like.
LUBRICATION
Set at the lowest mowing height. Slacken the
screws and remove the transmission casing (fig. 9).
Lubricate the driveshaft by the plastic bushings/
slide bearings I with oil or oil spray at least once a
season (fig. 11).
CHANGING OIL
Replace the oil when the engine is warm
and the fuel tank is empty. Take care
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prevent burns.
Change the oil the first time after 5 hours of oper-
ation, and subsequently after every 50 hours of op-
eration or once a season. Remove the oil dipstick
and allow the oil to run out into a vessel. Be careful
not to let any oil run on to the grass.
Fill with new oil: use oil of SAE 30 or SAE 10W-
30 quality. The crankcase holds approx. 0.6 litre.
Fill until the oil reaches the “FULL/MAX” mark
on the dip stick.
AIR FILTER
A dirty and blocked air filter reduces the engine
output and increases engine wear.
Clean the filter every three months or after every
25 hours of use, which ever occurs first. More of-
ten if the lawn mower is used on dusty ground.
Briggs & Stratton LS45:Carefully remove the air
cleaner so that no dirt falls down into the carburet-
tor (fig. 12). Take out the foam plastic filter ele-
ment and wash it in liquid detergent and water. Dry
the filter element. Pour a little oil on the filter ele-
ment and squeeze it in. Refit the air cleaner.
Briggs & Stratton XTE50:Loosen the screw and
fold down the cover of the air cleaner. Carefully re-
move the filter cartridge (fig. 13). Knock it against
a flat surface. Replace the filter cartridge with a
new one if it is still dirty.
SPARKING PLUG
Never remove the spark plug or the igni-
tion lead when checking to see if there is
any spark, always use an approved test
instrument.
Clean the sparking plug regularly (every 100 hours
running). Use a wire brush for cleaning and adjust
the correct spark gap 0,75 mm (fig. 14).
Change the sparking plug if the electrodes are ex-
cessively burnt or if the plug is damaged. The rec-
ommendations of the engine manufacturers are as
follows:
Champion J19LM (RJ19LM) or another equiva-
lent spark plug ought to be used in Briggs & Strat-
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH WIRE
If the drive cannot be engaged or disengaged, it
may be that the clutch wire needs adjusting.
Adjust as follows:
1. Remove the transmission cover by unscrewing
the screws S (fig. 9).
2. When the clutch loop is released it should be
possible to pull the mower backwards without
any resistance. If this is not the case, loosen the
locking nut U and screw in the nipple T until the
mower can be moved backwards (fig. 15).
3. When the clutch loop is
pressed in approx. 2 cm (posi-
tion 1) there should be some
resistance when moving the
mower backwards. With the
clutch loop fully pressed in
(position 2) it should not be
possible to pull the mower
backwards. Loosen the lock-
ing nut U and screw out the
nipple T until this position is
achieved.
4. Finally tighten the locking nut U.
CHANGING BLADES
Use protective gloves to prevent cuts
when changing blades/knifeblades.
Blunt and damaged blades tear off the grass and
spoil the look of the lawn after mowing.New, well
sharpened blades cut the grass cleanly, so that the
lawn looks green and fresh even after mowing.
Always check the blade after an impact. First dis-
connect the ignition cable. If the blade system has
been damaged the defective parts must be
changed. Always use genuine spare parts.
To replace the blade, slacken the screw (fig. 16).
Fit the new blade so that the stamped STIGA log-
otype is turned facing the blade attachment (and
not facing the grass). Refit the washer and screw.
Tighten the screw fully to a torque of 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, the blade holder and
blade screw, always use original spare parts. Non-
authentic spare parts could lead to the risk of per-
sonal injury or damage, even if they fit the machine.
SHARPENING OF THE BLADES
Sharpening of the blades must be done by wet
method grinding, using a whetstone or a grind-
stone.
For the sake of safety, the blades should not be
sharpened on an emery wheel. A very high temper-
ature could cause the blade to become brittle.
Once the blade has been sharpened, it
must then be balanced so as to avoid vi-
bration 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 screw out the sparking plug.
Pour a teaspoon of engine oil in the sparking plug
hole. Pull out the starting handle slowly so that the
oil is distributed in the cylinder. Screw in the
sparking plug.
Thoroughly clean the mower and store it indoors in
a dry place.