Lawn Mower Stiga 40, 45, 45 Combi 45S, 45S Combi, 45SE Combi Instructions Manual

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Champion J19LM (RJ19LM) or another equivalent
spark plug ought to be used in Briggs & Stratton
engines.
BATTERY (*)
Electrolyte in the battery is toxic and
corrosive. It can cause serious corro-
sion 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
started with the starter key, it may be because the
battery is “dead”.
Before starting the mower the first time, you should
charge the battery for 24 hours.
Connect the battery charger to the terminal on the
battery and put on charge for 24 hours (fig. 22). On
completion of charging, connect the battery termi-
nal to the terminal on the motor (fig. 23).
Note! The battery charger must not be connected
to the engine terminal. The engine cannot be start-
ed by using the charger as a source of power sup-
ply, 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.
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE (*)
Engage the drive by pressing coupling clamp I
against the steering handle. Should the machine
not start mowing after having operated the clutch
bracket, the cable needs adjusting. For cable
adjustment, see fig. 24.
CHANGING BLADES
Use protective gloves to prevent cuts
when changing blades/knifeblades.
Check the blade system regularly. Pay
special attention to the curved area
behind the blade edge for signs of wear
and tear (fig. 25). If the blade shows
signs of damage, it should be replaced.
A worn down blade creates imbalance
and can damage the mower.
Always check the blade(s) after an impact. First
disconnect the ignition cable. If the blade system
has been damaged the defective parts must be
changed. Always use genuine spare parts.
To change blades, loosen the blade bolt. Mount the
new blade so that it sits in the same way as the oldone and tighten the blade bolt (fig. 26). Tightening
torque: 45 Nm.
When replacing the blade, the blade bolt should
also be replaced.
The guarantee does not cover damage to the
blade, blade holder or engine caused by running
into obstacles.
When replacing the blade, the blade holder and
blade bolt, 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
vibration damage (fig. 27).
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 spark-
ing plug.
Thoroughly clean the mower and store it indoors in
a dry place.
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