Lawn Tractor 8211 0276 03 Stiga Park Pro20 Pro16 Royal President Senator Operators Manual

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START AND OPERATING
ENGINE CASING
To inspect and maintain the engine and battery, re-
move the engine casing. Dismantling:
1. Unscrew the fuel cap/fuel gauge.
2. Pull up the rubber strap at the front edge of the
casing (fig. 10).
3. Carefully lift off the engine casing (fig. 11).
Assembly:
1. Place the casing over the lip on each side.
2. Make sure that the pins on the rear edge of the
casing go down into the respective holes (fig.
12).
3. Secure the front edge of the casing with the rub-...

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engine must stop (applies to Senator).
- press the drive pedal so that the machine starts
to move, release the drive pedal – the machine
must stop (applies to President, Royal, Pro16,
Pro20).
- press the drive pedal so that the machine starts
to move, engage the cruise control, lift your
weight off the seat – the machine must stop (ap-
plies to Royal, Pro16, Pro20).
- press the drive pedal so that the machine starts
to move, engage the cruise control, press the
brake pedal – the machine must...

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- the machine should always be moving when the
steering
is used. Avoid turning the steering wheel when
the machine is standing completely still and the
accessory is in the lowered working position.
The steering is adapted in order to produce better
results at a normal working speed. This produces
major benefits.
Even when the engine is not running, the steering
works. However, it is harder to turn in this case, if
the machine is to be manoeuvred manually.
MOWING TIPS
Make sure that there is...

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The engine oil may be very warm if it is
drained off directly after the engine is
shut off. Therefore, allow the engine to
cool a few minutes before draining the
oil.
1. Oil drain pipe (metal):
Unscrew the oil drain plug at the end of the pipe.
Let the oil run out into a collection vessel. Then
take the oil to a recycling station. Do not allow
oil to get on the V-belts.
2. Screw in the oil drain plug. Make sure that the
fibre gasket and the O-ring inside the plug are not
damaged and that...

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All models:
Note! The filters should be cleaned more often if
the machine operates on dusty ground.
1. Loosen the wing nut under the fuel tank and
move it backwards (fig. 16). Also loosen the bat-
tery to make it easier to get at the air filter (applies
to Pro16-Pro20).
2. Remove the air filter’s protective cover (fig. 19
- 21).
3. Dismantle the paper filter insert and the foam
pre-filter. Make sure that no dirt gets into the car-
burettor. Clean the air filter housing.
4. Wash the...

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Do not short circuit the battery’s termi-
nals. Sparks occur which can result in
fire. Do not wear metal jewellery which
can come into contact with the battery
terminals.
In the event of damage to the battery
casing, cover, terminals or interference
to the strip covering the valves, the bat-
tery should be replaced.
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide, they
should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with
a wire brush and grease them.
LUBRICATION - CHASSIS
The machine’s...