Lawn Tractor 8211 0288 04 Stiga Villa Royal President Senator Master Operators Manual

							STIGA VILLA
ROYAL
PRESIDENT
SENATOR
MASTER
8211-0288-04 
						

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GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. Per-
sonal injury and/or damage to property
may result if the instructions are not
followed carefully.
You must read these instructions for
use and the accompanying pamphlet
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” careful-
ly, before starting up the machine.
SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the machine.
They are there to remind you of the care and atten-
tion required in use.
This is what the symbols mean:
Wa r n i n g !
Read the instruction manual and the safety
manual before using the machine.
Wa r n i n g !
Watch out for discarded objects. Keep on-
lookers away.
Wa r n i n g !
Always wear hearing protectors.
Wa r n i n g !
This machine is not designed to be driven
on public roads.
The machine, equipped with original ac-
cessories, may not be driven on slopes
greater than 10º in any direction.
Wa r n i n g !
Risk of burn injuries. Do not touch the si-
lencer.
CONTROLS AND
INSTRUMENTS
Items 1 - 13, see figures 1 - 3.
1. IMPLEMENT LIFTER
A pedal for raising front-mounted implement to
the transport position.
To lift up the implement, press the pedal down as
far as it will go. Then release the pedal, the imple-
ment lifter is now locked in the raised position.
To lower the implement, press the pedal down so
that the lock is released. Lower the implement lift-
er to the working position by slowly lifting your
foot from the pedal.
2A. SERVICE BRAKE/CLUTCH
(Master - Senator)
A pedal that combines both service brake and
clutch. There are 3 positions:
1. Pedal released – forward drive
engaged. The machine will
move if a gear is engaged. Serv-
ice brake not activated.
2. Pedal depressed halfway –
forward drive disengaged, gear
shifting can be performed. Serv-
ice brake not activated.
3. Pedal fully depressed – for-
ward drive disengaged. Service
brake fully activated.
NOTE! You must never regulate the operating
speed by slipping the clutch. Use a suitable gear in-
stead, so that the right speed is obtained.
2B. SERVICE BRAKE
(President - Royal)
A pedal that acts on the machine’s braking system.
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1. Pedal released – service brake
not activated.
2. Pedal depressed halfway –
forward drive disengaged. Serv-
ice brake not activated.
3. Pedal fully depressed – for-
ward drive disengaged. Service
brake fully activated.
3. PARKING BRAKE
An inhibitor that can lock the brake pedal in the de-
pressed position.
Depress the brake pedal fully. Move the
inhibitor to the right and then release the
brake pedal.
The parking brake is released by pressing the brake
pedal. The spring-loaded inhibitor slides to one
side.
Make sure that the parking brake is released when
operating the machine.
4. DRIVE PEDAL (President - Royal)
A pedal that activates the variable transmission.
1. Depress the pedal with the
ball of your foot – the machine
moves forwards.
2. No load on the pedal – the ma-
chine is stationary.
3. Depress the pedal with your
heel – the machine reverses.
The drive pedal regulates the speed. The more
pressure applied, the faster the machine will move.
5. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL
A control for setting the engine speed and to choke
the engine when starting from cold. The latter does
not apply to Royal.
1. Choke – for starting a cold engine. The
choke is located at the very front of groove
(does not apply to Royal). Avoid operat-
ing the machine in this position, taking
care to move the control to full throttle
(see below) when the engine is warm.
2. Full throttle – when the machine is in
operation, full throttle should always be
used.3. Idling.
6. CHOKE CONTROL (Royal)
A pull-type control to choke the engine when start-
ing from cold.
1. Control fully pulled out – choke valve
in carburettor closed. For starting cold en-
gine.
2. Control pushed in – choke valve open.
For starting warm engine and when oper-
ating the machine.
Never operate the machine with the choke
pulled out when the engine is warm.
7. IGNITION LOCK
Ignition lock used for starting/stopping the engine.
Four positions:
1. Stop position – the engine is short-
circuited. The key can be removed.
2/3. Operating position.
4. Start position – the electric start motor
isactivatedwhenthekeyisturnedtothe
spring-loaded start position. Once the en-
gine has started, let the key return to oper-
ating position 2/3.
8. GEAR STICK (Master - Senator)
A lever for selecting one of the five forward gears
in the gearbox (1-2-3-4-5), neutral (N) or reverse
(R).
The clutch pedal must be kept pressed in when
changing gear.
NOTE! You must make sure the machine is quite
stationary before changing from reverse to forward
gear or vice versa. If a gear does not engage imme-
diately, release the clutch pedal and then press it in
once again. Engage the gear once again. Never
force a gear in.
9. POWER TAKE-OFF
(Master - President)
A lever for engaging and disengaging the power
take-off for operating cutting decks and front-
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There are two positions:
1.Forward position – power take-off dis-
engaged.
2. Backward position – power take-off en-
gaged.
10. POWER TAKE-OFF
(Senator – Royal)
Switch for engaging/disengaging the electromag-
netic power take-off for operating cutting decks
and front-mounted accessories. Two positions:
1. Press the right part of the switch – the
power take-off is engaged. The symbol
will light up.
2. Press the left part of the switch – the
power take-off is disengaged.
11. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(Royal)
The machine is equipped with a control for using
the cutting deck with electrical cutting height ad-
justment (available as an accessory).
Theswitchisusedtoadjustthecutting
height in continuously variable positions.
The contact used for connecting the cutting deck is
mounted on the right side, in front of the front
wheel (fig. 18).
12. DISENGAGING LEVER
(President - Royal)
A lever for disengaging the variable transmission.
Enables the machine to be moved by hand without
the help of the engine. Two positions:
1. Lever pressed in – transmis-
sion engaged for normal opera-
tion.
2. Lever pulled out – transmis-
sion disengaged. The machine
canbemovedbyhand.
The machine may not be towed over long distances
or at high speeds. The transmission could be dam-
aged.
13. ADJUSTABLE STEERING
WHEEL (Only selected models)
The steering wheel can be adjusted vertically in 5
positions. Press in the inhibitor on the steering col-
umn and raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Do not adjust the steering wheel during opera-
tion.
AREAS OF USE
Themachinemayonlybeusedforthefollowing
tasks using the genuine STIGA accessories stated.
1. Mowing
With cutting deck 13-2940 (85M), 13-2929
(92M) or 13-2930 (107M), 13-2934 (107M El).
2. Grass clipping and leaf collection
Using towed collector 13-1978 (30) or 13-
1950 (42).
3. Grass and leaf transport
Using dump cart 13-1979 (Standard) or 13-
1992 (Combi).
4. Sweeping
With brush unit 13-0920 which can also be used
for easier snow clearing.
5. Snow clearance
With snow blade 13-0930. Snow chains 13-
0929 (16”) and frame weights 13-0921 recom-
mended.
The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch
must not exceed 100 N.
The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch
from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N.
NOTE! Before using a trailer – contact your insur-
ance company.
NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven
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STARTING AND OPERATION
ENGINE CASING
To inspect and maintain the engine and battery, re-
move the engine casing.Theenginemustnotbe
running when the casing is removed.
Dismantling:
1. Fold up both casing locks at the rear edge
(fig. 4).
2. Pull the engine casing back a little first. Then lift
it off.
Assembly:
1. Fold the seat forward.
2. Align the casing’s upper, front pins with the
slots in the front engine casing (fig. 5). Leave ap-
prox. 2 cm clearance.
3. Guide both conical side pins into the holes in the
front engine casing. Then press the entire casing
forwards.
5. Finally fold down both casing locks (fig. 4.)
The machine may not be operated un-
less the engine casing is mounted. Risk
of burns and crushing injuries.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Always use lead-free petrol. You must never use 2-
stroke petrol mixed with oil (fig. 6).
NOTE! Bear in mind that ordinary lead-free petrol
is a perishable; do not purchase more petrol than
canbeusedwithinthirtydays.
Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate pet-
rol. This type of petrol has a composition that is
less harmful for people and nature.
Petrol is highly inflammable. Always
store fuel in containers that are made
especially for this purpose.
Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors,
and never smoke when filling or top-
ping up. Fill with fuel before starting
theengine.Neverremovethefillercap
or fill with petrol while the engine is
running or still warm.
Never completely fill the petrol tank. Leave an
empty space (= at least the entire filler tube plus 1
- 2 cm at the top of the tank) to allow the petrol toexpand when it warms up without overflowing.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(Master – Senator – President)
On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE 30
oil.
Check the oil level every time before using to
ensure it is correct. The machine should be
standing on level ground.
Wipe clean around the oil dipstick. Un-
screw and pull it up. Wipe off the dipstick.
Slide it down completelyand tighten it.
Then unscrew it and pull it up again. Read off the
oil level. Top up with oil to the “FULL” mark, if
the level comes below it (fig. 7).
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(Royal)
On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE
10W-40 oil.
Check the oil level every time before using to
ensure it is correct. The machine should be
standing on level ground.
Wipe clean around the oil dipstick. Un-
screw and pull it up. Wipe off the dipstick.
Slide it down completelywithout tighten-
ing it.
Pull it up again and read off the oil level. Top up
with oil to the “UPPER” mark, if the oil level is be-
low it (fig. 8).
SAFETY SYSTEM
This machine is equipped with a safety system that
consists of:
- a switch on the gear lever (only Master, Sena-
tor).
- a switch on the brake pedal (only President,
Royal).
- a switch in the seat bracket (all).
In order to start the machine, the following are nec-
essary:
- gear lever in neutral (applies to Master, Sena-
tor).
- brake pedal pressed down.
- driver sitting on seat.
Always check the operation of the safe-
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Withthe engine runningandthe driver sittingon
the seat, check as follows:
- selectagear,liftyourweightofftheseat–the
engine should stop (applies to Master, Senator).
- press the drive pedal so that the machine starts
to move, release the drive pedal – the machine
should stop (applies to President, Royal).
- engage the power take-off, lift your weight off
the seat – the power take-off should be disen-
gaged.
Do not use the machine if the safety sys-
tem is not working! Take the machine
to a service workshop for inspection!
STARTING ENGINE
1. Open the fuel cock (fig. 6).
2. Make sure that the spark plug cable is properly
in place.
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is
disengaged.
4a. Master - Senator:
Put the gear lever in neutral.
4b. President - Royal:
Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.
5a. Master - Senator - President:
Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in the
choke position. Starting warm engine – put the
throttle control at full throttle (approx. 1 cm behind
the choke position).
5b. Royal:
Putthethrottlecontrolatfullthrottle.Startingcold
engine – pull the choke control out fully. Starting
warm engine – do not touch the choke control.
6. Depress the brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8a. Master - Senator - President:
Once the engine has started, move the throttle con-
trol gradually to full throttle if the choke has been
used.
8b. Royal:
Once the engine has started, push the choke control
in gradually if it has been used.
9. When starting from cold, do not make the ma-
chine work under load immediately, but let the en-
gine run for a few minutes first. This will allow the
oil to warm up.When in use, always operate the engine at full
throttle.
STOPPING
Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.
Allow the engine to idle 1 - 2 mins. Stop the engine
by turning off the starter key.
Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly impor-
tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer
for example.
If the machine is left unattended, re-
move the ignition key. Also remove the
spark plug cable from the spark plug.
The engine may be very warm immedi-
ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling fins. This
can cause burn injuries.
DRIVING TIPS
Make sure that there is the correct quantity of oil in
the engine when driving on slopes (oil level on
“FULL/UPPER”).
Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when mov-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Move from the top down,
and from the bottom to the top.
When driving down slopes of above 20º
therearwheelscanliftofftheground.
However, the cutting deck prevents the
machine from tipping over forwards.
The machine, equipped with original
accessories, may not be driven on slopes
greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when
making sharp turns to prevent the ma-
chine from tipping over or you losing
control of the machine.
Do not turn the steering wheel to full
lock when driving in top gear and at full
throttle. The machine can easily topple
over.
Keep hands and fingers well away from
the seat bracket. Risk of crushing inju-
ries. Never operate the machine without
the engine casing.