The following symbols are displayed on the machine in order to remind you about the safety precautions and attention necessary when using the
machine. The symbols mean:
Warning! Read the Instruction Book and
Safety Manual before using the machine.
Warning! Keep spectators away. Beware
of objects being flung out.
Warning! Do not put hands or feet under
the cover of the machine when it is running.
Warning! Before starting any repair work,
remove the spark plug cable from the
spark plugs.
IMPORTANT
Certain models do not have a throttle. The motor
speed is set for optimal function and minimal exhaust emissions.
ASSEMBLING
EJECTION SHIELD
Undernocondit ion mustthemachinebe
startedwithouttheejectionshieldbeing
fitted on the machine. If it is not fitted,
stones and other flying objects may easily be ejected by the rotating blade.
USING THE MOWER
BEFORE STARTING
FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL
The lawn mowerisdeliveredwithoutany
oil in the motor crankcase. The crankcase must, therefore, be filled with oil before the motor is started the first time.
Remove the oil dipstick (fig. 3,4). Fill the engine's
crankcase with 0.6 litres of good quality oil (service class SE, SF or SG ) Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W30 oil.
Fill until the oil reaches the “FULL/MAX” mark
on the dip stick. Do not fill with too much oil.
CHECKING T HE OIL LEVEL
Check before using the machine that the oil levelis
between “FULL/MAX” and “ADD/MIN” on the
dipstick.
Remove and dry the dipstick (fig. 3,4). Slide it
down completely and tighten it. Unscrew and pull
itup again.Read-off. If the oil level is low,fillwith
oil up to the “FULL/MAX” mark.
FILL UP THE PETROL TANK
Fill with petrol before starting the motor. Never remove the filler cap or fill
with petrol whi le the motor is running
or still warm.
Never fill the fuel tank completely full but allow a
little room for the petrol to expand.
Always use pure unleaded petrol. You must never
use 2-stroke petrol mixed with oil.
Note that you should always remember that petrol
is a perishable commodity. Never buy more petrol
than what you can use up in 30 days.
Fit the ejection shield in the holes on the chassis
with the help of two nuts. Tighten the nuts fully
(fig. 1).
HANDLEBAR
Move the upper part of the steering handle upwards and tighten the locking knobs (fig. 2). The
height of the handle can be adjusted in three different positions.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Keephands and feet well away from the
rotating blade(s). Never put your hand
or foot under the blade casing or in the
grass evacuation unit while the motor is
running.
1. Place the lawn mower on flat, firm ground. Do
not start in high grass.
2. Make sure the spark plug lead is connected to
the spark plug.
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3. If the lawnmower is equipped with a throttle le-
ver, set throttle lever N in full throttle position
(fig. 7).
4. When starting a cold engine: Press down the
primer fully three times (fig. 5,6).
When starting a warm engine the primer does
not need to be used. If the engine stops due toa
lack of petrol, refill and press down the primer
3 times.
5. Press in the Start/Stop-loop H against the steering. Note that the Start/Stop loop H must be
kept pressed-in to prevent the engine from stopping (fig. 7).
6a Manual starting: Gra sp the starter handle and
start the engine by pulling briskly on the starter
handle.
6b Electric starting facility (*): Start theengine by
turning the starter key clock-wise. Release the
key as soon as the engine s tarts. Always make
short attempts atstarting to prevent discharging
the battery.
7. To achieve the best cutting results, you should
always run the engine at full-speed.
IN/ OUT COUPLING OF THE DRIVE
Engage the drive by pressing coupling clamp I
against the steeringhandle.Disengage the driveby
releasing coupling clamp I (fig. 7).
By pressing down the handlebar so thatthe driving
wheels release their grip on the ground, turning, reversing, moving round trees etc. can be done without having to disengage the drive system.
If the start/stop loop no longer works,
stop the engine by removing the lead
from the s park plug. Immediately take
the lawn mower to an authorised workshop for repairs.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Shut off the motor before adjusting the
cutting height.
Do not set the c utting he ig ht so low that
the blade/blades can hit uneven ground.
Avoid mowing when the grass is wet. The grass
then stic ks to the underside of the casing, giving
poor mowing results.
Themowerisfittedwithasinglelevercontrolfor
adjusting the cutting height. Pull the lever outwards and adjust the cutting height on one of the 8
positions to be most suitable for your lawn (fig. 8).
MAINTENANCE
Noserviceistobemadeonthemotoror
grass cutter unit without first switching
off the motor and removing the spark
plug cable from the spark plug.
Stop the motor and remove the spark
plug cable if the mower is to be lifted,
e.g. with transportation.
Ifthemachine is tobetilted the fueltank
must be emptied and the sparking plug
of the engine kept upwards.
CLEANING
STOP OF ENGINE
Themotormaybeverywarmimmediately after it is shut off.Do not touch t h e
silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges as it
can cause burns and injury.
1. Release Start/Stop-loop H to stop the engine
(fig. 7). This loop must not be disengaged (e.g.
through fixing it in the depressed position
against the steering), as the engine cannot be
stopped.
2. If the lawn mower is left unattended to, remove
the lead from the spark plug.
Tornado51SE:Remove the starter key.
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After each time it is used the mower should be
cleaned. This is particularly important on the underside of the mower casing. Wash out with the
garden hose. The mower will then last longer and
function better.
Note! High pressure washing units should not be
used. If grass has dried on to the c utterhead casing
it can be removed by scraping. If necessary, give
the underside a touch of paint to pre vent rusting.
Clean the silencer and the surrounding
area regularly to remove grass, dirt and
flammable waste products.
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Note that you should clean the area under the timing gear casing onceor twice a year.Setat the lowestmowingheight.Slackenthe screwsandremove
the timing gear casing (fig. 9). Clean with a brush
or compressed air.
The inside of the drive wheels should be cleaned
once a season. To clean a wheel, remove the hub
cap, screw, washer, and wheels. Brush or blow the
gear and the gear ring on the wheel to clean them
from grass and dirt (fig. 10). Remount the wheel.
BATTERY (Tornado 51 SE)
Electrolyte in the battery is toxic and
corrosive. It cancauseseriouscorrosion
damage etc. Avoid all contact with skin,
eyes and clothing.
In normal use during the season, the battery is
chargedby the engine. If the engine cannot be started with the starter key,it may be because the battery
is 'dead'. Connectthe battery chargerto the terminal
on the battery and put on charge for 24 hours (fig.
17). On completion of charging,connect the battery
terminal to the terminal on the motor.
Note! The battery charger must not be connected
to the engine terminal. The engine cannot be started by using the charger as a source of power supply, and the charger will be damaged.
WINTER STORAGE
Store the lawn mower for the winter with the batterywell-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 maintenancecharged. Before the start of the season the battery
should be charged once again for 24 hours.
CHANGING OIL
Replace the oil when the engine is warm
and the fuel tank is empty. Take care
whiledrainingastheoilishot,thisisto
preventburns.
Change the oil the first time after 5 hours of operation, and subsequently after every 50 hours of operation or once a season. Remove the oil dipstick
andallowtheoilto run out into a vessel.Becareful
nottoletanyoilrunontothegrass.
Fill with new oil: use o il o f SAE 30 or SA E 10W30 quality. The crankcase holds approx. 0.6 litre.
Fill until the oil reaches the “FULL/MAX” mark
on the dip stick.
AIR FILTER
A dirty and blocked air filter reduces the engine
output and increases engine wear.
Clean the filter every three months or after every
25 hours of use, which ever occurs first. More often if the lawn mower is used on dusty ground.
Briggs & Stratton LS45:Carefully removethe air
cleaner so that no dirt falls down into the carburettor (fig. 12). Take out the foam plastic filter element and wash it in liquid detergent and water.Dry
the filter element. Pour a little oil on the filter element and squeeze it in. Refit the air cleaner.
Briggs & StrattonXTE 60: Loosen the screw and
fold down the cover of the air cleaner. Carefully
remove the filter cartridge (fig. 13). Knock it
against a flat surface. Replace the filter cartridge
withanewoneifitisstilldirty.
SPARKING PLUG
COOLING SYSTEM
Before use, the engine's cooling system shou ld be
cleaned. Clean the cylinder's cooling fins and the
airintake,removinganygrasscuttings,dirtand the
like.
LUBRICATION
Set at the lowest mowing height. Slacken the
screws and removethe transmission casing(fig.9).
Lubricate the driveshaft by the plastic bushings/
slide bearings I with oil or oil spray at least once a
season (fig. 11).
Neverremovethesparkplugortheignition lead when checking to see if there is
any spark, always use an approved test
instrument.
Clean the sparking plugregularly (every 100hours
running). Use a wire brush for cleaning and adjust
the correct spark gap 0,75 mm (fig. 14).
Change the sparking plug if the electrodes are excessively burnt or if the plug is damaged. The recommendations of the engine manufacturers are as
follows:
Champion J19LM (RJ19LM) or another equivalent spark plug ought to be used in Briggs & Stratton engines.
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH WIRE
If the drive cannot be engaged or disengaged, it
may be that the clutch wire needs adjusting.
Adjust as follows:
1. Remove the transmission cover by unscrewing
the screws S (fig. 9).
2. When the clutch loop is released it should be
possible to pull the mower backwards without
any resistance. If this is not the case, loosen the
locking nut U and screw in the nipple T until the
mower can be m oved backwards (fig. 15).
3. When the clutch loop is
pressed in approx. 2 cm (position 1) there should be some
resistance when moving the
mower backwards. With the
clutch loop fully pressed in
(position 2) it should not be
possible to pull the mower
backwards. Loosen the locking nut U and screw out the
nipple T until this position is
achieved.
4. Finally tighten the locking nut U.
CHANGING BLADES
Useprotectiveglovestopreventcuts
when changing blades/knifeblades.
Blunt and damaged blades tear off the grass and
spoil the look of the lawn after mowing.New, well
sharpened blades cut the grass cleanly, so that the
lawn looks green and fresh even after mowing.
When replacing the blade, the blade holder and
blade screw, always use original spare parts. Nonauthentic spare parts could lead to the risk of personal 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 grindstone.
For the sake of safety, the blades should not be
sharpenedonanemerywheel.Averyhightemperature could cause the blade to become brittle.
Once the blade has been sharpened , it
must then be balanced so as to avoid vibration damage.
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
sparking plug.
Thoroughly clean the mower and store it indoors in
a dry place.
Always check the blade 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 replace the blade, slacken the screw (fig. 16).
Fit the new blade so tha t the stamped STIGA logotype is turned facing the blade attachment (and
not facing the grass). Refit the washer and screw.
Tighten the screw fully to a torque of 40 Nm.
When replacing the blade, the blade screw should
also be replaced.
The guarantee does not cover damage to the blade,
blade holder or engine caused by running into obstacles.
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