Stiga PARK COMPACT Instructions For Use Manual page 9

5.8 BATTERY
The battery is a valve-regulated battery with 12 V
nominal voltage. The battery is completely
maintenance free. You don't have to check or top
up the electrolyte level (fig. 12).
On delivery, the battery is in the accessories box.
The battery must be fully charged
before being used for the first time. The
battery should always be stored fully
charged. If the battery is stored while
totally flat it could sustain permanent
damage.
If the machine is not going to be used for an
extended period (more than 1 month), the battery
should be charged, disconnected and then stored in
a cool, safe place. Charge the battery completely
before reinstalling.
The battery can be charged in two ways:
1. Via a battery charger (recommended). This must
be a charger with constant voltage. The battery
can be damaged if a standard type battery
charger (for acid batteries) is used.
Stiga recommends battery charger with item no.
1136-0602-01 which may be ordered by an
authorised dealer.
2. You can also allow the engine to charge the
battery. In this case it is very important, above
all when starting the machine for the first time
and when it has not been used for a long time,
to allow the engine to run continuously for at
least 45 minutes.
Do not short circuit the battery's
terminals. 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 battery 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.
5.9 LUBRICATION
The machine's articulated steering joint has four
grease nipples that should be lubricated with
universal grease after every 25 hours of operation
(fig. 13).
Note: The fourth grease nipple is not shown on the
picture. It is located on the underside, on the
flexible axle's front bearing.
Lubricate the steering chain with chain spray a
couple of times each season.
The front wheel hub has grease nipples that should
be lubricated after every 50 hours of operation.
ENGLISH
Apply universal grease to all the plastic bearings a
couple of times per season.
Apply a coating of engine oil to the tension arm
joints a couple of times each season.
Apply a few drops of engine oil to both ends of the
throttle control cables a couple of times a season.
Compact HST:
The hydrostatic transmission is filled with oil
(10W-40) on delivery from the factory. Unless it is
opened (only to be performed by a specialist), and
provided no leakage occurs, no topping up with oil
should normally be carried out. Transmission oil
does not normally need to be changed.
5.10STEERING CABLES
The steering cables should be adjusted for the first
time after the machine has been in operation for 2
- 3 hours, and then after every 25 hours of
operation.
Put the machine in the straight-ahead position.
Tension the steering cables by tightening the nuts
that are located on the underside of the articulated
steering joint (fig. 14). The screws in the ends of
the cables should be held firmly during adjustment
so that the cables are not twisted. Use an adjustable
wrench or similar for this purpose, inserting it in
the key handles in the ends of the screws. Tension
until all play is removed.
Adjust both the nuts the same amount to ensure
that the alignment of the steering wheel is not
changed.
Once the adjustment is complete, turn the steering
wheel as far as it will go in either direction. Check
that the chain does not come into contact with the
pulley, and that the cables do not become
entangled with the steering pinions.
Do not tension the steering cables too hard.
Otherwise the steering will be heavy and wear and
tear on the cables will increase.
6 PATENT - DESIGN
REGISTRATION
This machine or parts thereof is covered by the
following patent and design registration:
9901091-0 (SE), 9901730-3 (SE)
00921248.1 (EPC), 00931809.8 (EPC)
GGP reserves the right to make alterations to the
product without prior notification.
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