Stiga SILEX 500-G - Manual (Page 7)

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4.11Cutting disc (1:K)
Nobody must be close to the dangerous
cutting discs during operation.
The cutting discs are on respective rotor
axles and are designed to border the working area
and facilitate control of the machine.
4.12 Choke
The choke must never be activated dur-
ing operation. This will damage the en-
gine.
See the accompanying engine manual.
The choke must be activated at cold starts.
4.13 Starting handle
See the accompanying engine manual.
Handle for starting the engine.
4.14Depth skid (1:G)
The task of the depth skid is to keep the machine
stable so that the soil can be cultivated.
The depth skid has three positions. Shifting takes
place as follows:
1. Pull out the locking pin (3:B).
2. Pull out the depth skid and reinstall in the de-
sired position.
3. Reinstall the locking pin.
The different operating properties are shown ac-
cording to the table below:
5 OPERATION
5.1 Fuel
Read and understand all safety instruc-
tions.
No fires or smoking near to petrol.
Use 92-95 octane lead free petrol.
Oil-mixed petrol designed for 2-stroke engines
must never be used.
Filling
Read and understand all safety instruc-
tions.
If the engine has been running, wait a
few minutes until it has cooled before
filling up.
Fill carefully to prevent the spillage of
fuel.
Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me-
tres from the filling site before starting.
Fill as follows:
1. Clean around the fuel cap.
2. Unscrew the filler cap.
3. Fill using a funnel or use a filler can with spout
to prevent spillage.
4. Tighten the filler cap.
5. Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 metres
from the place of filling before starting.
Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me-
tres from the filling site before starting.
5.2 Engine Oil
Always check the oil level before start-
ing. Otherwise there is a risk of serious
engine damage.
Also see “4.8”. Check the oil level as follows:
1. Position the machine so that the engine is hori-
zontal.
2. Unscrew the oil filler and check that the oil lev-
el is at the upper mark on the dipstick. See the
accompanying engine manual.
3. Top up the oil if necessary. Use normal engine
oil SAE 10W-30.
4. Reassemble the oil filler cap.
Move the rotary cultivator at least 3 me-
tres from the filling site before starting.
Holes Properties
Left The machine works itself for-
ward , angled to the left.
Middle The machine works itself for-
ward without being angled to
either side.
Right The machine works itself for-
ward, angled to the right.