Stiga Villa 12, Villa 12HST Instruction Manual

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1 GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. 
Serious personal 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” 
carefully, before starting up the 
machine.
1.1 SYMBOLSThe following symbols appear on the machine. 
They are there to remind you of the care and 
attention required during use and maintenance.
This is what the symbols mean:
Wa r n i n g !
Read...

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2.4.3 Clutch-parking brake (1:B) (HST)Never press the pedal while driving. 
There is a risk of overheating in the 
power transmission. The pedal has the following 
three positions:
Released . The clutch is not 
activated. The parking brake is 
not activated.
 Depressed halfway . Forward 
drive disengaged. The parking 
brake is not activated.
 Fully depressed . Forward 
drive disengaged. The parking 
brake is fully activated but not 
locked. This position is also 
used as emergency brake....

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2.4.9 Driving-service brake (3:J) (HST)If the machine does not brake as 
expected when the pedal is released, the 
left pedal (1:B) should be used as an 
emergency brake.
The pedal determines the gearing ratio between the 
engine and the drive wheels (= the speed). When 
the pedal is released, the service brake is activated. 1. Press the pedal forward  – 
the machine moves forward.
2. No load on the pedal  – the 
machine is stationary.
3. Press the pedal backward  – 
the machine reverses.
4....

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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 to 
expand when it warms up without overflowing. 
See fig. 6.
4.2 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE 10W-
30 oil.
See fig. 7.
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. 
Unscrew and pull...

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The machine may not be driven on 
slopes greater than 10º in any direction.
Reduce the speed on slopes and when 
making sharp turns in order to retain 
control and reduce the risk of tipping 
over.
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 
articulated steering joint and seat 
bracket. Risk of crushing injuries. 
Never drive with the engine casing 
open.
Never drive...

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Use oil according to the table below.
Use oil without any additives.
Do not fill with too much oil. This can cause the 
engine to overheat. 
Change oil when the engine is warm.The engine oil may be very hot 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. Unscrew the oil drain plug (fig. 9).
2. Collect the oil in a collection vessel. Then take  the oil to a recycling station. Do not spill any oil 
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If the cables are disconnected/
connected in the wrong order, there is a 
risk of a short-circuit and damage to the 
battery.
If the cables are interchanged, the 
generator and the battery will be 
damaged.
Tighten the cables securely. Loose 
cables can cause a fire.
The engine must never be driven with 
the battery disconnected. There is a risk 
of serious damage to the generator and 
the electrical system.
5.8.4 Cleaning
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide, they 
should be...

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1 GÉNÉRALITÉS
Ce symbole est un AVERTISSEMENT. 
Risque de blessure ou de dégât matériel 
en cas de non-respect des instructions.
Avant de démarrer la machine, lire 
attentivement les instructions ainsi que 
les consignes contenues dans le fascicule 
« RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ » ci-joint.
1.1 SYMBOLESLes symboles suivants figurent sur la machine. Ils 
attirent votre attention sur les dangers et les 
mesures à respecter lors de l’utilisation et de la 
maintenance.
Explication des symboles...

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2.4.3 Embrayage - frein de stationnement 
(1:B) (HST)
Ne jamais enfoncer cette pédale 
pendant les déplacements pour éviter 
toute surchauffe des organes de 
transmission.
La pédale se règle sur trois positions: 1. Relâchée - Lembrayage nest 
pas activé. Le frein de 
stationnement nest pas activé.
2. Enfoncée à moitié -  La 
marche avant est désactivée. Le 
frein de stationnement nest pas 
activé.
3. Totalement enfoncé -  La marche avant est 
désactivée. Le frein de stationnement est tout à...

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2.4.8 Prise de force (2, 3:D)La prise de force ne peut jamais être 
engagée lorsque l’accessoire monté à 
l’avant est en position de transport. 
Cela aurait pour effet d’endommager la 
transmission par courroie.
Levier permettant d’enclencher et de débloquer la 
prise de force actionnant les plateaux de coupe et 
les accessoires montés à l’avant. Deux positions 
sont possibles : 1.Levier vers l’avant – prise de force 
désengagée.
2. Position arrière – prise de force 
branchée.
2.4.9...