Stiga AM 98 Li 48 V1 Manuel D'utilisation page 143

8.4.2 Cleaning the cutting-means
assembly
Clean the cutting-means assembly thoroughly to
remove any grass remains or debris.
CAUTION
Keep people or animals away from the
surrounding area when cleaning the cutting-
means assembly .
a. Cleaning the interiors
WARNING
When washing the inside of the cutting-means
assembly and the discharge chute, the side
discharge chute or mulching cap must be
assembled.
1. Position the machine on a flat and stable
surface;
2. Connect a water hose to one of the two
fittings (fig. 20.A) and open the water supply;
3. Sit in the operator's seat, leave the
transmission manipulator in the "neutral"
position and start the machine.
4. Lower the cutting-means assembly
completely and engage the cutting means
5. Allow water to flow for a few minutes and then
stop the machine
6. Close the water supply and disconnect the
pipe from the fitting
7. Repeat the procedure on the other hose
fitting.
b. Cleaning the exterior
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
It is important to ensure that no debris and dried
grass residues accumulate in the upper part of
the cutting-means assembly to maintain the best
level of efficiency and safety of the machine.
To clean the upper part of the cutting-means
assembly:
• lower the cutting-means assembly completely
(position «1»);
• blow with a jet of compressed air (fig. 21).
8.5 LUBRICATION
Object
Cutting-means
assembly
Rear wheel axles
8.6 NUTS AND BOLTS
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
9. OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE
9.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
You must go to a specialized Service Centre
or contact your Dealer if the following are
malfunctioning:- the neutral position of the drive
manipulator (service brake);
- the engagement and disengagement of the
cutting means;
- the drive engagement in forward gear, reverse
gear or when changing direction.
9.2 CUTTING-MEANS ASSEMBLY /
CUTTING MEANS
9.2.1 Aligning the cutting-means assembly
The cutting-means assembly should be properly
adjusted to obtain an evenly mown lawn (fig. 15).
If mowing is uneven, check the tyre pressure
(par. 7.1.3).
If this is not sufficient to achieve an even
cut, please contact your Dealer to adjust the
alignment of the cutting-means assembly.
9.2.2 Cutting means
A badly sharpened cutting means pulls at the
grass and causes the lawn to turn yellow.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always have damaged, bent or worn cutting
means, along with their own screws, replaced in
pairs to maintain balance.
EN - 20
Action
Lubricate the lifting points with oil
(fig. 22.A).
Remove the wheels. Lubricate
the axles with grease (par. 9.3.4)
(fig. 22.B).