Air Filter; Spark Plug - Stiga VILLA 12 Mode D'emploi

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The battery must be fully charged
before being used for the first time. The
battery must always be stored fully
charged. If the battery is stored while
discharged, serious damage will occur.
5.8.1 Charging with the engine
The battery can be charged using the engine's
generator as follows:
1. Install the battery in the machine as shown
below.
2. Place the machine outdoors or install an
extraction device for the exhaust fumes.
3. Start the engine according to the instructions in
the user guide.
4. Allow the engine to run continuously for 45
minutes.
5. Stop the engine. The battery will now be fully
charged.
5.8.2 Charging using battery charger
When charging using a battery charger, a battery
charger with constant voltage must be used.
Contact your dealer to purchase a battery charger
with constant voltage.
The battery can be damaged if a standard type
battery charger is used.
5.8.3 Removal/Installation
The battery is placed under the engine casing. See
fig. 13. During removal/installation of the battery,
the following applies regarding connection of the
cables:
• During removal. First disconnect the black
cable from the battery's negative terminal (-).
Then disconnect the red cable from the battery's
positive terminal (-).
• During installation. First connect the red cable
to the battery's positive terminal (+). Then
connect the black cable to the battery's negative
terminal (-).
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.
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5.8.4 Cleaning
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide, they
should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with
a wire brush and lubricate them with terminal
grease.

5.9 AIR FILTER

The pre-filter (foam filter) must be cleaned/
replaced after 25 hours of operation.
The air filter (paper filter) must be cleaned/
replaced after 100 hours of operation.
NOTE! The filters should be cleaned/replaced
more often if the machine operates on dusty
ground.
Remove/install the air filters as follows.
12, 12 HST, 14 HST:
1. Remove the protective cover of the air filter
(14:R).
2. Dismantle the paper filter insert (14:S) and the
foam pre-filter (14:R). Make sure that no dirt
gets into the carburettor. Clean the air filter
housing.
3. Clean the paper filter by tapping it gently
against a flat surface. If the filter is very dirty,
replace it.
4. Clean the pre-filter. If the filter is very dirty,
replace it.
5. Assemble in the reverse order.
Silent:
1. Dismantle the air filter cover (9:R) by undoing
its screw.
2. Dismantle the filters. The pre-filter (9:B) is
placed over the air filter (9:A). Make sure that
no dirt gets into the carburettor. Clean the air fil-
ter housing.
3. Wash the pre-filter in liquid detergent and wa-
ter. Squeeze dry. Pour a little oil on the filter and
squeeze in the oil.
5. Assemble in the reverse order.
Compressed air or petroleum-based solvents such
as kerosene may not be used for cleaning the paper
filter insert. This will damage the filter.
Do not use compressed air for cleaning the paper
filter insert. The paper filter insert must not be
oiled.

5.10 SPARK PLUG

The spark plug(s) must be replaced every 200
hours of operation (=at every other basic service).
Use the spark plug key supplied.
Before disconnecting the spark plug, clean around
its mounting.
Spark plug: Champion RC12YC or equivalent..
Electrode distance: 0.75 mm.