Battery; Charging By The Engine; Charging With A Battery Charger; Disassembly/Assembly - Stiga Villa 2WD Serie Uso Y Mantenimiento

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Do not over-tension the steering cable
This would make the steering too stiff
and increase wear on the cable
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BATTERY

For the type of battery installed on the machine,
please refer to "0 TECHNICAL DATA TABLE"
CAUTION! Battery acid is corrosive and
contact with it is harmful
Handle the battery with care taking care not to
let acid leak out
Acid can cause serious injuries if it co-
mes into contact with eyes or skin If
any part of the body comes into contact
with acid, rinse immediately with co-
pious amounts of water and seek medi-
cal attention immediately
The battery fluid does not need checking or
topping up.
The only maintenance operation required is char-
ging, for example after extended storage.
The battery can be charged:
• - by the engine,
• by a battery charger.

9 9 1 Charging by the engine

This method is only an option if there is still
enough charge in the battery to be able to start the
engine.
• If the battery is new, connect the relative leads.
• Take the machine outside.
• Start the engine by following the instructions
provided in this manual.
• Leave the engine running continuously for 45
minutes (the time needed to fully charge the
battery).
• Stop the engine.

9 9 2 Charging with a battery charger

Use a constant voltage battery charger
Use of a standard charger may damage
the battery
For further information, please contact
your dealer
Before connecting the battery charger,
disconnect the battery from the electri-
cal system
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(Translation of the Original Instructions)

9 9 3 Disassembly/assembly

The battery is housed under the bonnet.
During removal/installation of the battery, connect
and disconnect the leads as follows:
1 During removal. First disconnect the black
lead from the battery's negative terminal (-).
Then disconnect the red lead from the batte-
ry's positive terminal (+).
2 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 leads are disconnected/con-
nected in the wrong order, there is a
risk of a short-circuit and damage to the
battery
Inverting the cable connections will da-
mage the alternator and the battery
Tighten the cables securely Loose ca-
bles can cause a fire.
The engine must never be driven with
the battery disconnected There is a
risk of serious damage to the alternator
and the electrical system

9 9 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.

9 10 AIR FILTER, ENGINE

For the frequency of this intervention
see chapter 13
For this maintenance operation, see
also the manual for the engine supplied
with the machine
NOTE! The filters should be cleaned/re-
placed more often if the machine opera-
tes on very dusty ground
9 10 1 Cleaning / Replacement - mod :
[B&S] (19)
Remove/install the air filters as follows:
1 Clean carefully around the air filter housing
(19:A).
2 Remove the air filter cover by unscrewing the
two screws.