Drive Belt Stiga Multiclip

Occassionally you may find that the self propel function on your lawnmower fails to engage. This can happen due to several reasons but the most common are;

• The clutch cable has lost tension through either stretching or loss of adjustment

• The clutch cable has become broken or detached• The drive belt has come off the drive pulleys• The drive belt is stretched or broken• Tension on the tranmission unit is incorrect

Please ensure that the lawnmower is only tipped backwards when following these instructions. This is a generic guide which gives basic instructions for replacing the drive belt.

N.B. images are for illustration purposes only.If after reading this guide, you feel either unsure of

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Step 1

Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug. This is a simple push fit and can be easily pulled off by hand.

If you are unsure how to remove the cover please search for Spark Plug Guide and follow these steps.

Step 2

N.B. It is advised to drain the machine of fuel and oil prior to this step

Lift the machine high enough to be able to access the underside. Raise the deflector at the rear and stand the machine on its rear end allowing the handles to rest on the floor. For stability place a bag of sand or similar on the handles to help support the machine.

Instructions may be applicable to similar models

Step 3

Undo the blade bolt from underneath the lawnmower and completely remove it. This is a single bolt and will require a torque wrench to undo.

N.B. Images are for illustration only, it is recommended to always wear gloves when handling the blade.fig 1

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Please ensure you have the following tools to hand;Gloves, Spanner, Screwdriver, Torque Wrench, Replacement belt (if necessary)

Step 4

Remove the belt protection guard, which has 3 screws.This will allow you to see the belt located on the pulley.

Step 5

Place the lawnmower flat on the workbench and prepare to remove the housing next to the front wheels.

Step 6

Unscrew the two screws on top of the housing.

Step 7

There are two small screws located in front of the two wheels which will also need removing.

Once all four of these screws have been removed the cover should lift off.

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Step 8

Check the drive belt is located on both pulleys (next to the blade and under the front cover)

If the belt has come off, stretch it back over both pulleys.

If the belt is damaged it will need replacing.

Step 9

Replace both covers by following the above instructions.

The front cover requires 4 x screws.

The belt guard requires 3 x screws.

Step 10

Replace the blade using the torque wrench to ensure it is tightened to the correct nM rating.

Replace the spark plug lead once all steps are complete and test the lawnmower on a small patch of lawn.

NOTE: If the belt repeatedly comes adrift, this is normally a sign the belt is worn or damaged and should be replaced. Whenever ordering spares always

quote the model number and year of manufacture to your dealer