Stopping The Engine During Operation; Stopping The Engine At The End Of Operation; Cleaning And Storage; Prolonged Downtime - Stiga TRE224 Manuel D'utilisation

IMPORTANT Do not work on slopes
exceeding 20° to avoid jeopardising
correct engine operation.
5.5 STOPPING THE ENGINE
DURING OPERATION
1. Place the throttle on «SLOW».
2. Let the engine run at minimum
for at least 15-20 seconds.
3. Stop the engine following the
instructions contained in the
machine's Instructions Manual.
5.6 STOPPING THE ENGINE AT
THE END OF OPERATION
1. Place the throttle on «SLOW».
2. Let the engine run at minimum
for at least 15-20 seconds.
3. Stop the engine following the
instructions contained in the
machine's Instructions Manual.
4. With a cold engine, take the cap off
the spark plug (fig. 4.A) and take out
the starter key (if applicable).
5. Remove any debris from the engine
and especially around the exhaust
silencer to reduce the risk of fire.

5.7 CLEANING AND STORAGE

• Do not spray with water or use pressure washer
wands to clean the exterior of the engine.
• Preferably use a compressed air gun
(max. 6 bars), thus preventing debris
and dust from penetrating inside.
• Store the lawnmower (and the engine)
in a dry place, sheltered from the
elements and sufficiently ventilated.

5.8 PROLONGED DOWNTIME

If the engine is not going to be used for more than
30 days (for example, at the end of the season),
it will be necessary to take a few precautions
so that it will start back up again accordingly.
• Empty the fuel tank, to avoid deposits from
forming inside, by unscrewing the cap
(fig. 5.A) of the fuel tank and collecting
all of the fuel in a suitable container. At
the end of this operation, remember to
screw the cap back on (fig. 5.A) tightly.
• Remove the spark plug and pour about 3 cl
of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole,
then, having blocked the hole with a rag, run
the starter motor briefly to turn the engine for
a few revs and distribute the oil over the inner
surface of the cylinder. Finally, replace the
spark plug without connecting the cable cap.

6. MAINTENANCE

Any attempt to tamper with the
emission control system may increase
emission levels above legal limits.
This definition includes the removal or
alteration of parts such as the intake system,
the fuel system and the exhaust system.

6.1 GENERAL

The safety regulations that must
be followed during maintenance
are described in par. 2.4.
All controls and maintenance
operations must be carried out with
the machine off and the engine off.
Disconnect the spark plug and read the
relative instructions before starting any
cleaning or maintenance procedure. Wear
suitable clothing, gloves and glasses
before performing any maintenance.
• The frequency and type of procedures
are outlined in the "Maintenance table".
• The use of non-original parts and accessories
could have negative effects on machine
operation and safety. The manufacturer
declines any responsibility for damage
or injury caused by said products.
• Original parts are supplied by assistance
shops and authorised dealers.
IMPORTANT All maintenance and
adjustment operations that are not described
in this manual must be carried out by your
Dealer or by a Specialised Centre.

6.2 MAINTENANCE TABLE

IMPORTANT It is the responsibility of the
owner to perform the machine maintenance
operations described in the table below.
IMPORTANT Clean more frequently when
operating in particularly demanding conditions or
when there is debris in the air.
NOTE Filters should be cleaned / replaced
more often if the machine is used on very dusty
ground.
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