Stiga 8211-0288-01 User Manual

STIGA VILLA

ROYAL

PRESIDENT

SENATOR

COMFORT

MASTER

8211-0288-01

VILLA

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GENERAL

This symbol means WARNING. Per­sonalinjuryand/ordamage toproperty
can occur if the instructions are not fol­lowed carefully.

You must read these operating instruc­tions and the enclosed pamphlet
“SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS”carefully
before starting the machine.

SYMBOLS

The following symbols are displayed on the ma­chine to remind you of the care and attention re­quired when using the machine.

The symbols mean:

Warning!
Read the instruction book and safety man­ual before using the machine.

Warning!
Beware of objects being flung out. Keep
spectators away.

Warning!
Always u se hearing protectors.

To liftup the accessory, pressdown the pedalas far
as it goes. Release the pedal and the accessory lift­er will now be locked in the lift position.

To lower the accessory, press the pedal to release
the lock. Lower the accessorylifter to wo rking po­sition by slowly lifting your foot from the pedal.

2A. SERVICE BRAKE/CLUTCH
(Master - Senator - Comfort)

Pedal which combines both the service brake and
clutch. Three positions:

1.Pedal released– forwarddrive
engaged. The machine starts to
move if a gear is engaged. The
service brake is not activated.

2.Pedal pressedhalfwaydown–
front drive disengaged, it is not
possible to change gear . The
service brake is not activated.

3. Pedal pressed fully down –
front drive disengagedThe serv­ice brake is fully activated.

NOTE! Do not regulate the speed by slipping the
clutch. Use a suitable gear instead to obtain the
right speed.

Warning!
This machine is not intended to be driven
on public roads.

Warning!
The machine, equipped with original ac­cessories, must not be driven in any direc­tion onslopeswith a gradient ofmore than
10°.

Warning!
Risk for burn injuries. Do not touchthe si­lencer.

CONTROLS AND

INSTRUMENTS

Items 1 - 9, see figures 1 - 3.

1. ACCESSORY LIFTER

Pedal for lifting front-mounted accessories to
transport position.

2B. SERVICE BRAKE
(President - Royal)

Pedal which activates the machine’s brake system.
Three positions:

1.Pedal released– forwarddrive
not engaged.

2. Pedal pressed halfway– front
drive disengaged The service
brake is not activated.

3. Pedal pressed fully down –
front drive disengagedThe serv­ice brake is fully activated.

3. PARKING BRAKE

Inhibitor to lock the brake pedal in depressed posi­tion.

Press down 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 inhibitorslides to oneside.

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Make sure that the parking brake is released when
driving.

4. DRIVE PEDAL (President - Royal)

Pedal which activates the variable transmission.

1. Press down the pedal with the
ball of your foot – the machine
moves forwards.

2. No pressure on pedal – the
machine is stationary.

3.Press downthe pedalwithyour
heel – the machine reverses.

The speed is regulated with the drive pedal. The
more pressure applied on the pedal, th e faster the
machine goes.

5. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

Control for setting the engine speed and to choke
the engine for cold start.

1. Choke – for starting a cold engine. The
choke is located in the top of the groove.

2. Full throttle – when the machine is in
operation, full throttle should always be
used.

3. Idling.

6. IGNITION LOCK

The clutch pedal must be depressed when chang­ing gear.

NOTE! Make sure that the machine is standing
completely still before changing from reverse to
forward gear, or vice versa. If a gear does not en­gageimmediately,releasethe clutchand thenpress
it in again. Engage the gear again. Never force a
gear in!

8. POWER TAKE-OFF

Switch for engaging and disengaging the electro­magneticpower take-offfordrivingfront-mounted
accessories. Two positions:

1.Press inthe rightside of the switch –the
power take-off engages. The symbol
lights up.

2. Press in the left part of the switch – the
power take-off disengages.

9. DISENGAGING LEVER
(President - Royal)

Lever for disengaging the variable transmission.
Enablesthemachinetobemovedbyhandwithout
using the engine. Two positions:

1. Lever pressed in – the trans­mission is engaged for normal
use.

2. Lever pulled out – the trans­mission is disengaged. The ma­chine can be moved by hand.

Ignitionlock used tostart andstop the engine.Four
positions:

1. Stop position – the engine is short­circuited. The key can be removed.

2/3. Operating position.

4. Start position – the electric start motor
is activated when the key is turned to the
spring-loaded start position. Once the en­gine has started, let the key return to oper­ating position 2/3.

7. GEAR LEVER (Master - Senator ­Comfort)

Leverfor selectingone of fiveforwardgears in the
gearbox (1-2-3-4-5), neutral (N), or reverse (R).

The machine must not be towed long distances or
at high speed. This can damage the transmission.

AREAS OF USE

The machine must only be used for the following
tasks with the indicated STIGA original accessories:

1. Mowing

With mower deck 13-2929 (92M) or 13-2930
(107M).

2. Grass clippings and leaves collection

With towed collector 13-1978 (30") or 13-1950
(42").

3. Grass and leaves transport

With dump cart 13-1979 (Standard), 13-1988
(Maxi) or 13-1992 (Combi).

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The towing unit must only be loaded with a verti­cal force of max. 100 N.

The pulling force on the tow unit from towed ac­cessories must be max. 500 N.

NOTE! Before using a trailer – contact your insur­ance company.

NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven
on public roads.

STARTING AND OPERATING

ENGINE CASING

The engine casing must be removed to inspect and
maintain the engine and battery. Removing:

1. Lift up the two catches on the rear edge (fig. 4).

2. First pull the engine casing backwards slightly.
Then lift it off.

Fitting:

1. Tilt the seat forward.

2. Align th e casing’s top front pegs to the recesses
in the front of the engine casing (fig. 5). Do not
push the pegs in yet (see item 4 below).

3. Place the casing’s bottom pegs in the groove in
the shock absorber.

4. Guide in the two side pegs in the groove in the
front engine casing. Now pressforward the
complete casing.

5. Finally, push down the two catches.

Themachinemust notused without the
engine casing fitted. Risk for burn inju­ries and pinch injuries.

FILLING THE FUEL TANK

Always use clean unleaded petrol. Never use oil­mixed 2-stroke petrol (fig. 6).

NOTE! Bear inmind that standard unleaded petrol
is perishable.Never purchase more than what you
can use within 30 days.

Environmentally-friendly petrol is a good choice
ofpetrol. This typeof petrolhasa composition that
is less hazardous for people and nature.

Petrol is highly inflammable. Store pet­rol in specially made containers for this
purpose.

Only fill up with petrol outdoors, and
never smoke when filling. Fill up with
petrolbefore startingthe engine.Never
remove the filler cap or fill up with pet­rol when the engine is running or still
warm.

Never completelyfill the fuel tank. Leave anemp­ty 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.

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
(Master - Senator - Comfort - Presi­dent)

On delivery ,the crankcase is filled with SAE 30 oil.

Check the oil level every time before using to
ensure that it is correct.Themachine should be
standing on level ground.

Wipeclean round the oil dipstick. Release
it and pull out. Wipe,push down fully and

screw it back in.

Unscrew it and pull out again. Check the oil level.
Top up with oil to the “FULL” mark if the oil level
is below this (fig. 7).

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL (Royal)

On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE oil
10W-40.

Check the oil level every time before using to
ensure that it is correct.Themachine should be
standing on level ground.

Wipeclean round the oil dipstick. Release
it and pull out. Wipe,push down fully

without screwing it back in.

Pull out again and check the oil level. Top up with
oil tothe “FULL” mark iftheoil level is below this
(fig. 8).

SAFETY SYSTEM

This machine is equipped with a safety system that
consists of:

- a switch at the gear lever (only Master, Senator,
Comfort).

- a switch at the brake pedal (only President,
Royal).

- a switch in the seat mounting (all).

In orderto start the machine, the following are nec­essary:

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- gear lever in neutral (only Master, Senator,
Comfort).

- brake pedal pressed down.

- driver sitting on the seat.

Always check the operation of the safe­ty system before using the machine!

With the engine running and the driver sitting on
the seat, check as follows:

- select a gear, and lift your weight off the seat –
the engine should stop (only Master, Senator,
Comfort).

- press the drive pedal so that themachinestarts to
move, and then 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 disengage

The machine must not be used if the
safety system does not work! Take the
machine to a service agent for inspec­tion.

STARTING

1. Open the fuel cock (fig. 9).

2. Check that the spark plug cable is in place.

STOPPING

Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking
brake.

Allow the engine to idle for 1 - 2 minutes. Stop the
engine by turning off the starter key.

Shut off the fuel cock. This is p articularly impor­tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer
for example.

If the machine is left unattended, re­move the leadfrom the spark plug. Re­move also the starter key.

The enginecanbevery hot immediately
aftertheengine isstopped.Do not touch
the silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges
to avoid burn injuries.

OPERATING TIPS

Make sure that there isthecorrect quantity ofoilin the
engine when driving on slopes (oil level at “FULL ”).

Be careful when driving on slopes. No
sudden starting or stopping when mov­ing up or down a slope. Never drive
across a slope. Drive from the top and
down, or from the bottom and up.

3. Check that the power take-off is disengaged.

4a. Master - Senator - Comfort:
Put the gear lever in neutral.

4b. President - Royal:
Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.

5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in

the choke position. Starting warm engine – put the
throttlecontrolatfull throttle(approx.1cm behind
the choke position).

6. Press down the brake pedal fully.

7. Turn the starter key and start the engine.

8. Once the engine has started, move the throttle

control gradually to full throttle if the choke has
been used.

9. When starting a cold engine let the engine run

for a few minutes before using the machine. This
allows the oil to warm up.

When in use, always run the engine at full throttle.

When going down slopes greater than
20º the rear wheels can lift from the
ground. However, the mower deck pre­vents the machine from tipping over
forwards.

The machine, equipped with original
accessories, must not be driven in any
direction on slopes with a gradient of
more than 10°.

Reduce speed on slopes and when mak­ing sharp turns to prevent the machine
fromtippingover, andtomake sureyou
do not loose control of the machine.

Do not turn the steering wh eel to full
lockwhendrivingin topgearand at full
throttle. The machine can tip over.

Keep hands and fingersaway from the
seat mounting. Risk of pinch injuries.
Never operate the machine without the
engine casing.

Never drive with the mower deck en­gaged and lifted up. This will damage
the drive belt to the unit.

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

SERVICE PROGRAMME

STIGA’s Service P rogramme should be followed
to keep the machine in good condition in terms of
reliability and operational safety, and from an en­vironmental perspective.

The contents of this programme can be found in
the attached service log.

We recommend that an authorised workshop car­ries out every service. This guarantees that the
work is carried out by trained personnel and with
original spare parts.

The service log should be stamped at every serv­ice. A “fully stam ped” service log is a valuable
document that improves the machine’s second­hand value.

PREPARATIONS

CHANGING THE OIL
(Master - Senator - Comfort - Presi­dent)

Change the engine oil for the first time after 5
hoursof operation,and thenafter every 50 hours of
operation or once per season.

Change the oil more often, every 25 hours of oper­ation or at least once per season, if the engine has
to operate under very demanding conditions or if
the ambient temperature is high.

Change the oil when the engine is warm. Use a
good grade of oil (service grade SF, S G or SH).

The engine oil may be very hot if it is
drained off directly after switching off
the engine. Forthis reason allow the en­gine to cool for a few minutes before
draining the oil.

Unscrew the oil drain plug (fig. 10). It is located on
the left side of the engine (machine seen from rear).

Unless oth e rwise stated, all service and mainte­nance should be performed when the machine is
stationary and with the engine switched off.

Alwaysapply the parking brake to pre­vent the machine from rolling.

To prevent starting the engine involun­tarily, always release the spark plug
lead from the spark plug and earth it.
Remove the minus lead from the bat­tery.

CLEANING

To reduce the risk of fire, keep the en­gine, silencer/catalytic converter, bat­tery and fuel tank, free fromgrass,
leaves and oil.

To reduce the risk of fire, regularly
check the machine for oil and/or fuel
leakage.

When washing the machine with water underhigh
pressure, do not point the jet directly at the trans­mission.

Do not point the jet at the engine. Use a brush or
compressed air to clean it.

Let theoil run out into a collectionvessel. Then
take the oil to a recycling station. Avoid spilling
oil on the V-belts.

Screw tight the oil drain plug.
Take out theoil dipstick and fill up with new oil to

the “FULL” mark.
Oil capacity:

Master – 1.1 litre
Senator. Comfort, President – 1.4 litre

Oil type, summertime (> 4° C): SAE -30
(SAE 10W-30 can also be used. The oil consump­tion may increase somewhat if 10W-30 is used.
Check the oillevel more regularly ifthis type of oil
is used.

Oil type, winter (< 4° C): SAE 5W-30
(if this oil is not available, use SAE 10W-30)

Do not use any additives with the oil.

Do not overfill. This can result in the engine over­heating.

CHANGING THE OIL (Royal)

Change the engine oil for the first time after 20
hours of operation (or during the first month), and
then after every 100 hours of operation or every 6
months.

Change the oil when the engine is warm. Use a
good grade of oil (service grade SF, S G or SH).

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Theengineoilmaybeveryhotifitis
drained off directly after switching off
the engine. For this reason allow the en­gine to cool for a few minutes before
draining the oil.

Unscrew the oil drain plug in the end of the tube
(fig. 11).

Let the oil run outinto a collection vessel. Then
take the oil to a recycling station. Avoid spilling
oil on the V-belts.

Screw tight the oil drain plug. Make sure that the
fibre gasket and O-ring inside the plug are undam­aged and in the correct position.

Take out the oil dipstick and fill up with new oil to
the “FULL” mark.

Oil capacity:
Royal – 0.9 litre (= when changing; total engine
capacity is 1.15 litr e).

Oil type for all seasons: SAE 10W-40.
Fir very low temperatures (< -20° C), u se SAE
5W-30.

Do not use any additives with the oil.

Do not overfill. This can result in the engine over­heating.

AIR FILTER - ENGINE

Master-Senator-Comfort-President:
Clean the pre-filter every year or after every 25 op­erating hours, whichever comes first.

Clean the paper filter every year or every 100 op­erating hours, whichever comes first.

Royal:
Clean the airfilter (per-filterand paperfilter) every
3 months or afterevery 50 operating hours, which­evercomes first. Changethe paper filter every year
or every 200 operating hours.

All models:
NOTE! Clean both filters more often if the ma­chine is used in dusty conditions.

1. Remove the air filter cover (fig. 12 - 13).

2. Dismantle the paper filter and pre-filter (= foam

plastic filter). Make sure that no dirt gets into the
carburettor. Clean the air filter housing.

4. Clean the paper filter as follows: Tap it lightly
against a flat surface. If the filter is very dirty, r e­place it.

5. Assemble in the reverse order.
Petroleum-based solvents such as kerosene must

notbe used to clean thepaper filter.These solvents
will damage the filter.

Do not use compressed air to clean the paper fi lter.
The paper filter must not be oiled.

SPARK PLUG

Changethe spark plug after every100 hours of op­eration or every season. In the accessory bag th ere
is a spark plug sleeve A and torsion pin B to
change the spark plug.

The engine manufacturer recommends:
Master - Senator - Comfort - President: Champion

J19LM.
Royal: NGK BPR5ES or DENSO W16EPR-U.

Correct electrode gap: 0.75 mm (fig. 14).

COOLING AIR INTAKE - ENGINE
(Master - Senator - Comfort - Presi­dent)

The engine is air-cooled. A blocked cooling sys­tem can damage the engine. The engine should be
cleaned every 100 hours of operation or at least
once a year.

Remove the fan casing. Clean the cooling fins on
the cylinder, the fan and the rotating protective
grille (fig. 15). Clean more frequently if moving
dry grass.

BATTERY

Check the acid level regularly.
The acid level should lie between the “UPPER”

and “LOWER” markings on the battery (fig. 16).
When adjusting the acid level, only use distilled
water.

The battery acid is extremely corrosive
and can cause burns on the skin and
clothing. Use rubber gloves and protect
youreyes with protective glasses.Avoid
inhaling the acid fumes.

3. Wash the pre-filter inliquiddetergent and water.

Squeeze dry. Pour a little on the filter and squeeze
in the oil.

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Do not tip the battery enough for bat­tery acid to run out onto your hands
and clothing. If this should happen,
flush with lots of water.

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PATENT – PROTECTION OF

DESIGNS

If the battery terminals are coatedwith oxide, they
shouldbe cleaned. Clean the batteryterminals with
a wire brush and grease them.

LUBRICATION - CHASSIS

The machine has three grease nipples on the rear
axle, which should be lubricated with universal
grease after every 25 operating hours (fig. 17).

Lubricate the steeringcables with universal grease
a couple of times per season.

Lubricate the plastic bearings with universal
grease a couple of times per season.

Lubricatethe tension arms joints with engine oil a
couple of times per season.

Drop a little engine oil in both ends of the throttle
control cable a couple of times per season.

Master-Senator-Comfort:
The transmission is filled with oil (SAE 80W-90)
on delivery from the factory. If it is not opened
(which must only be done by aspecialist) it should
not normally need topping up with oil.

This machine, or parts thereof, is protected by the
following patents and protection of designs:

9901091-0 (SE), 9901730-3 (SE), SE00/00577
(PCT), SE00/00895 (PCT), 4.537.581 (US).

00 1080 (SE).

STEERING CABLES

Adjust the steering cables for the first time after 2
– 3 hours of operation, and then after every 25
hours of operation.

Tension the steering cables by tightening up the
nuts (fig. 18). Important! The “screw ends” of the
steering cables should be held firmly during the
adjustment so that the cables are not twisted. Use
an adjustable wrench or the like, inserting it in the
key handles in the ends of the screws.

Tension the cables until they are no longer slack.
Do not tension the cables too hard. This can cause

unnecessary wear on the steering cables a nd pul­leys etc.

STIGA reserves the right to modify the product without
giving any prior notice.

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