ENGLISH • Do not use the machine while under the influ- SAFETY REGULATIONS ence of alcohol, drugs or medicines, or when you are tired or unwell. SYMBOLS PREPARATIONS The following symbols can be found on the ma- • Always wear strong shoes and long trousers chine to remind you of the care and attention that when mowing.
ENGLISH • Great care is required when changing direction MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE on a slope. • Check that all nuts and bolts are tightened so • Do not use the machine on slopes of more than that the machine is in a safe operating condi- 15°.
ENGLISH • Always seek professional help when the carbu- 3. Then tighten the locking wheels onto the lower rettor requires adjustment. part of the handle. When these have been tight- ened, the height of the handle can be adjusted by •...
ENGLISH 2. Make sure the spark plug cable is connected to BEFORE STARTING the spark plug. FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL 3. When starting a cold engine: Press down the The lawnmower is delivered without primer fully 6 times (fig. 11). any oil in the engine crankcase.
ENGLISH Clean the silencer and the surrounding SPEED area regularly to remove grass, dirt and Do not touch the variator control when flammable waste products. the engine is not running. This can dam- Remove the transmission cover by removing the age the operation of the variator.
ENGLISH Clean the spark plug regularly (every 100 hours of CHANGING BLADES run time). Use a wire brush for cleaning. Wear protective gloves when changing Change the spark plug if the electrodes are exces- blades to avoid cutting yourself. sively burnt or if the plug is damaged. The engine Check the blade system regularly.
ENGLISH Tip up the mower and unscrew the spark plug. Use this identification whenever you contact a Pour a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug service workshop or buy replacement parts. hole. Pull out the starter handle slowly so that the As soon as possible after buying the machine, oil is distributed in the cylinder.
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EC conformity declaration 1.Category Lawnmower with petrol engine 8.Make Mountfield 2.Type E481, E531 9.Cutting width 48 cm 53 cm 3.Item no 1. 12-5786, 12-5798 2. 12-9786, 12-9798 4.Manufacturer STIGA Produktion AB 10.Serial number See label on chassis P.O. Box 1006 SE-573 28 Tranås...
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