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Stiga Park 120 Service

What’s involved in a Stiga Park 120 service? Read on to find out.

The Stiga Park 120 is a ride on lawn mower with great manoeuvrability thanks to being articulated in the middle. The cutting deck mulches the cut grass and leaves it on the lawn.

I’m going to take you through the service I did on one of these machines. I also recorded a video of me doing the service – there’s a link at the bottom of the page.

Test drive (cut?)

The first thing I like to do is the test drive, and of course for a grass cutting machine this should include a test cut. What sort of things to look for?

Engine

• Is there a smell of petrol? There shouldn’t be!
• Does the engine start easily (on the choke if cold)?
• Does the engine idle smoothly?
• Any rattles or unusually loud noises coming from the engine or exhaust?

Drivetrain

• Does the parking brake hold the mower on a hill?
• Are there any abnormal noises or movement when engaging forward or reverse drive? Is there a smooth transition from slow to fast speeds?

Cutting the grass

• Does the cutting deck raising and lowering mechanism work properly?
• Does the blade drive engage and disengage correctly.
• Is there any abnormal vibration when the blades are engaged (indicating worn bearings, unbalanced blades etc)?
• Is it cutting the grass cleanly and evenly?

Safety checks

Your Stiga Park 120 service should include checking that all the built in safety mechanisms are working:

• You shouldn’t be able to start the engine if the seat is unoccupied, and if the engine is running, it should stop if you stand up off the seat.
• The engine shouldn’t start if the parking brake is off.
• The blades should not engage if the cutting deck is in the raised position or in the maintenance position.

On to the service!

Tools I used for this Stiga Park 120 service

• Multimeter.
• 8 mm spanners.
• T30 Torx bit and Bosch IXO electric screwdriver.
• 10 mm spark plug socket, ratchet and extension (I used 1/2″ but 3/8″ would be fine).
• Spark plug gap tool or feeler gauges.
• 13mm socket and ratchet.
• Tyre pressure gauge.
• Copper grease.
• Flat blade screwdriver / pry tool.
• Pliers.
• Compressed air and blow gun.

Removing the engine cover

With the test drive completed, you may now have a list of issues to address in the service. In my case, the mower was quite new so there wasn’t anything on my list, other than the standard items which follow below.

Before you get stuck into any of the servicing items, you’ll need to remove the engine cover. This involves undoing the 4 x T20 Torx bolts. You’ll also need to remove the petrol filler cap.

Oil Change

If you do nothing else in your Stiga Park 120 service, please change the oil! The service I did on this mower was its first service and it had been left far longer than it should have been (not down to me I hasten to add). The engine is a Global Garden Products WM series, TRE 0702. There is no oil filter.

The manufacturer advises the first oil change is done after 5 hours of running, then every 50 hours after that (or 25 hours if operating in hot conditions or under heavy loads).

Draining the oil is simple and just requires removal of the bung from the drain tube. You’ll need a shallow drain container. The oil I drained out looked horrible and well overdue for a change, so stick to that 5 hours running time for the first oil change.

The recommended oil is 10W30, conforming to API SF or SG requirements. The capacity is listed as 1.2 litres and this one took just under that. I used Mannol Special Plus 10w30, which is a semi synthetic oil. This is a few iterations on from API SF/SG in that it conforms to API SL. As I understand it there is backward compatibility in these standards.

When checking the oil level, the dipstick needs to be screwed all the way in and then removed again to check. This is different to many motorcycles, where the dipstick is removed and placed back in just to where the threads start, to check the level.

Air filter

The air filter is a familiar paper element type. There is also a sponge pre-filter, which in this engine was dry rather than oiled.

The filter was really clean. The pre-filter had some grass and dust on so I gave it a clean before drying it and refitting. It isn’t the type of filter that needs oiling.

Spark plug

This is a Champion RC12YC. The old one didn’t look too worn but I had already bought a new one ready for the service, so I replaced it.

The spark plug gap is 0.6 – 0.8 mm. The plug I’d bought was already bang in the middle at 0.7 mm.

I always lubricate the threads of a new spark plug with a small amount of engine oil before installation. Make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions for tightening the plug and don’t overdo it!

Battery and charging system

This Stiga is kept on a battery conditioner / charger when not in use, so I wasn’t expecting any problems. Important to check all the same…and my checks involved the following:

• Check the battery terminal connections are secure. Check the battery is mounted securely.
• Measure the battery voltage using a multimeter. You’d expect a healthy fully charged battery to be at least 12.6 v. In this case the voltage was 12.7 v.
• Leaving the multimeter in place, crank the engine and measure the voltage drop across the battery. The voltage shouldn’t go below 10 v when doing this test and if it does, it may be time for a new battery. The reading was 10.7 v in this case, so all is well with the battery.
• Check the voltage across the battery with the engine running, to make sure it is being charged. You’re looking for an absolute minimum of 13.5 volts for this test, and if you get a reading above 15 v, you may have a fault with the charging circuit.

Fuel tank and lines

Check the fuel tank and fuel hoses for leaks. Also check for any leaks from the carburettor.

There is an inline fuel filter to check as well. In my case it looked clean so I didn’t feel the need to change it.

Exhaust system

Have a look over the exhaust pipe and silencer (muffler) for rust and leaks. While you’re there, check the bolts are tight.

Wheels Tyres

Check the wheels for dents and trueness.

Check the tyres for cuts, bulges and punctures.

Stiga recommend a pressure of 15 psi or 1 bar (I know that’s not an exact conversion but close enough).

Belts

There are 2 belts taking the drive from the engine to the cutting deck. They both run round a pulley mounted at the central pivot point of the mower. There are also 2 belts on the cutting deck (under the grey cover).

Check the belts are in good condition. To me, this means no fragments missing or bits hanging off. It also means checking the drive surfaces of the belt aren’t so shiny that they can’t grip the pulleys properly.

Finally, check the belt tension. You’ll see me do this in the video by just grabbing the belt and pulling it from side to side. I’ve always done it this way so unfortunately I don’t have a more scientific option for you. There are various methods of measuring belt deflection under a given load, but I’ve never really found the need for them.

Lubrication

Lubricate the control lines, steering chain and steering cable pulleys. The manual just advises using ‘oil’ and I can’t get too excited about using a particular type of oil. I usually fill my oil can with the bits of engine oil left over after servicing. Gear oil would also be fine.

You could also lubricate the front wheel axles if you wish. I didn’t do them on this mower because there was still plenty of grease on them.

Cutting deck

Lift up the cutting deck and remove as much of the caked on grass as you can. Inspect the cutting deck for damage and rust. Repair or replace if necessary.

Blades

Wear gloves! Turn the blades by hand: whilst doing this listen for bearing noise and feel for any crunching or grinding, indicating abnormal bearing wear. Check the blade driveshafts aren’t bent. Holding each blade around its central point, check for play in the bearings by trying to move the blade from side to side.

Check the cutting edges of the blades: if really blunt you may wish to sharpen them and if there are any large bits missing (what have you been mowing?!) it may be time for a new blade or rebalancing at the very least.

You’re done with your Stiga Park 120 Service!

That’s it, you’ve completed your service. All you need to do now is put the engine cover back on. Happy mowing, and please let me know in the Комментарии и мнения владельцев if you think I’ve missed anything or if you have any hints and tips for servicing this type of mower.

Here is a video of me servicing a Stiga Park 120

Claus

Hi Andrew What battery charger do you use – is there an original charger?

Andrew

Hi Claus As far as I know there isn’t an original charger. The one used on this Stiga isn’t anything special – an unbranded battery trickle charger / maintainer. However if I was buying one from scratch I’d get a CTek MXS 5.0. I own one of these as well and use it for cars, motorcycles etc. It’s a really good charger/maintainer and has modes for AGM batteries as well as for reconditioning batteries. Andrew

Tom Lazenby

Hi Andrew, you might know how long the life of the batteries for a park 120 should last? We have already replaced the batteries once and the mower is barely three years old. The people who sold it to us just want to sell us new batteries. they just don’t keep their charge. Any ideas? Manythanks, Tom

Andrew

Hi Tom It will really depend on how often it is used and the quality of the batteries being fitted. I’d expect at least 2 years. A few things come to mind to check / consider. Firstly are the battery terminal connections tight? Has the charging system been checked to make sure it is working properly? Does it have the correct size battery fitted? Has it been checked for a parasitic drain – something slowly draining the battery when switched off? They aren’t very complicated electronics-wise but it would be worth checking, although I’d expect the battery to drain even more quickly than you’re experiencing. Finally, you could consider using a battery conditioner / maintainer. The Park 120 featured in this article is connected to a battery maintainer all the time when not in use and it has had the same battery on for at least 4 years. Cheers Andrew

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Husqvarna Aspire LC34-P4A

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

• Quiet
• Cuts even long grass with ease
• Battery level visible while mowing
• Small and compact for easy storage
• Part of the POWER FOR ALL cordless range

Part of the new Husqvarna Aspire cordless range, which includes a hedge trimmer, pruner and leaf blower, this 34cm mower is powered by an 18V POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE battery and charger. These are interchangeable with tools in other leading brands such as Flymo, Gardena and Bosch so if you also invest in tools in these ranges, you’ll only need to buy the bare tool and won’t have different batteries and chargers taking up space in the shed.Great for small gardens the mower comes ready to go, there’s no assembly or handles to attach, and it folds down to a compact size when you’re finished, with a telescopic handle that folds completely flat over the body of the mower. It can then be stood up against a wall or hung up, and even comes with a handy hook. The 30l grass bag also flattens down to take up very little room and can be hung on the mower. The Aspire is light, with a carry handle so that lifting it up steps or into other areas is easy and it has an adjustable handle to suit different height users. It’s comfortable and easy to manoeuvre around the garden and has just four cutting heights to choose from, ranging from 25-65mm and changed easily with a single lever on the body of the mower. It cuts grass quietly and smoothly and has an automatic boost that increases blade speed when you’re mowing in tougher, longer areas that works well. You can hear it kick in when you push the mower into longer grass and unlike other cordless mowers that can cut out, just carries on cutting the grass. While you mow the battery charge level is always clearly visible so you know how much battery you have left and when it needs charging. It comes with a two year warranty and we awarded it a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy in 2023 for ease of use.

Specs: Battery: charge time. 95 mins; run time. 500sqm. Cutting: width. 34cm; height. 25-65mm. Grass box. 30 litre.

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Greenworks GDG24LM33

Our rating: 4.5 out of 5

• Easy to assemble and use
• Comfortable padded handle
• Choice of mulching or collecting clippings
• Interchangeable battery with Greenworks 24V family

Ideal for smaller gardens this sturdy, great value cordless mower is easy to put together, well thought out and simple to use. Thanks to a padded handle it’s comfortable to push, although it did feel a little short for our taller tester, and it’s light and easy to manoeuvre around trees and beds and borders. There are five cutting heights to choose from, adjusted with the simple lift of a lever and it offers the choice of collecting clippings in the 30 litre fabric grass bag or inserting the mulching plug and leaving them on the lawn to break down and feed the grass. It mows well but doesn’t like very long grass, with the battery cutting out occasionally but its long lasting brushless motor offers a a decent run time of 46 minutes and it charges in two hours. Plus, as part of the Greenworks 24V family, both the battery and charger are interchangeable with all the other tools in the range, saving you money if you invest in more in the future. We awarded it a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy for the best budget cordless mower in 2023.

Specs: Battery: charge time. 120 mins; run time. 46mins. Cutting: width. 33cm; height. 25-70mm. Grass box. 30 litre.

Yard Force LMG37A 40v 37cm

Our rating: 4.8 out of 5

• Rear roller
• Double folding handle for easy storage
• Quickest charge time
• Part of the Yardforce GR40 cordless range

This sturdy mower has a 37cm cutting width and useful features including a rear roller for those much desired stripes. Awarded a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy in 2022 for small to medium lawns, clippings are collected in the large 40 litre fabric grass bag. It offers a wide choice of seven cutting heights, from 25-75mm, and is easy to fold away at the end of the day. The 40V battery is quick to charge, taking just 50 minutes and when full it has the capacity to cut a 400m2 lawn.

Specs: Battery: charge time. 50 mins; run time. 400sqm. Cutting: width. 37cm; height. 25-75mm. Grass box. 40 litre.

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The Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower: self-propelled mowing just got easier

This is an impressive petrol mower that will make light work of medium to large lawns, especially if they are not millpond flat. The generous 280mm diameter wheels made the Stiga Combi 748 S really easy to manoeuvre over our rather lumpy lawns and, together with the self-propelling system, mowing was (almost) a pleasure. It also sports some pretty cool features and ALL the options when it comes to grass discharging. A real crowd-pleaser that’s built to last.

• Self-propelled
• Rotating handle
• Multiple discharge options
• Solidly built

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Founded in Sweden in 1934, the Stiga brand has its UK headquarters in Plymouth, Devon, alongside sister-brand Mountfield. Of the two garden tool specialists, Stiga is considered the higher end, almost professional-grade option. Mountfield also has a good reputation but is pitched more towards the cost-conscious buyer.

We live on a remote hill in mid Devon, with a garden that stretches around 1,200 sqaure metres in various parts around the house. It was once nearly an acre but since we don’t have sheep, or want to spend our lives mowing grass, we sold a plot off. We’re still left with quite a crop to manage, especially when the growing season gets going.

For this review, I tackled as much of the lawn as possible for six weeks in late June/early July. I may have occasionally succumbed to the ride-on, when time was against me, but most Sunday mornings would see me zooming up and down the lawn with the Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower. Our neighbours were, no doubt, delighted.

The overall terrain is mainly flat in terms of gradient (albeit lumpy), with a slope at one end. In the front garden I needed to mow as close as possible to a drystone wall, raised flower bed and a cobbled garden path.

Read all about the highs and lows of my time with the Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower below, before checking out the rest of our best lawn mower line-up.

Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower product specs:

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• Deck cutting width: 46cm
• Engine power: 139cc 4-Stroke
• Power source: Petrol
• Cutting height range: 22mm-80mm
• Fuel tank capacity: 0.75 litre
• Engine oil Capacity: 0.5 litre
• Grass box capacity: 60 litre
• Weight: 32kg
• Dimensions: H120cm x W53cm x D151cm
• Lawn size suitability: 1,200sqm
• Warranty: Five years

Unboxing the Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower

Arriving in a substantial cardboard box weighing 36.1kg, it required two people to carry into the garden for assembly. Upon opening, I dug out the Quick Start leaflet for a read and hit Gold – a.k.a. a QR code linking to this video guide. I am a visual learner, so video instructions are always preferable to manuals in my world.

The greatest benefit of watching the video is it demonstrates how to use the box to support the handle while you attach it, and then where to cut the box so it can be wheeled out. In the past I have always tried to lift a mower out of the box, but as this machine is 32kg I’d have needed extra muscle. Following the video made it very easy to attach the handle and get the mower out without any help at all. Recommend.

The grass box needed barely any attention, just the sides clipping to the frame, which was a relief as constructing grass boxes generally involves losing at least one fingernail. Then all I needed to do was hook the pull cord onto the keeper, pop in some oil (4 stroke SAE 30) and unleaded petrol, and it was time to start her up.

What is the Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower like to use?

Starting The choke is automatic so there’s no need to fiddle with any buttons or levers, just pull the cord and the Stiga Combi 748 S fires into life. Sometimes I had to pull the cord two or three times but that could be down to my weak arms more than engine issues.

Cutting Once it was going, there really was no stopping this lawn mower, especially in self-propelling mode, which motors along at a brisk but manageable top speed of 3.7km/h. Having tested a few person-propelled mowers recently, the self-propelling feature was extremely welcome and genuinely made light work of cutting our 1,200 square metre lawn.

The cutting-height adjustment, in six levels ranging from 22mm–80mm, was similarly easy to manage and lifts at all four corners using one lightweight lever. I tended to stick to a safe mid-height setting, as I’m not keen on scalped grass and the results were impressively neat and even.

The 46cm cutting width is decent enough but could have been wider to make shorter work of mowing our largest stretch of lawn, which took at least an hour, depending on growth. Ideally, you’d want a 51cm or wider for large lawns (or a ride on/robot), as those few extra centimetres can make all the difference over a bigger area.

One of my favourite features on the Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower was the very clever Fulcrum handle, which I have never seen before. Essentially it involves a lift-up catch in the centre of the handle that enables the handle to twist 25 degrees to the left, allowing you to easily mow against garden walls and hedges.

As we have lots of hedges, walls and raised garden beds, the ability to get tight against our lawn edging without receiving a face full of foliage was brilliant. I also think the funky handle is a great design feature; if lawn mowers could be decreed sexy, then the Stiga Combi 748 S would be a strong contender!

Emptying The ability to discharge grass in four different ways is one of the Stiga Combi 748 S’s most heavily promoted USPs. Choose from collecting in the generous 60 litre grass box, discharging out the side, or mulching the grass back into the lawn. Stiga has also got ‘cut’ on their list, which presumably just discharges out of the back using the pin supplied to hold the back flap up, but I am not sure why you’d do that when you have the other three options to hand.

Back to emptying; the handle on the grass box is comfortable to grip and the grass falls out freely without getting stuck in the opening (which I have experienced before and had to use a stick to lever it out). I stopped the mower and peeked inside the grass box several times during mowing to see how the grass was building up in there and am pleased to report it compacts well inside, using maximum capacity. Some less efficient mowers require emptying more frequently due to poor compaction so it’s worth checking these things.

Side discharge Side discharge mowing is favoured by those who like to leave a nice long gap between mowing. No Mow May supporters will do well to invest in a mower with side discharge for example. Extra-tall grass will fill the grass box too quickly and is prone to getting stuck in the chute anyways, whereas a side discharge system gets it away from the blade quickly, letting you crack on with mowing.

We don’t leave more than a week between cuts during prime mowing season so side discharge is less relevant to us. Plus, I hate raking up grass almost as much as I hate the kids dragging cut grass indoors. Still, I did have a go with the side discharge in place and can reveal it clips on very easily (no broken fingernails) and the grass absolutely flies out the side chute, into nice, neat, rake-able rows.

Mulching The mulching plug slots fairly easily into the grass chute under the guard at the back but I did find it slightly tricky to align the pins that hold it firmly in position. It took a little practice to get them into the holes.

The mulching, which I did on fairly short grass as recommended, was much more my style and meant I didn’t have a grass box to empty, nor was I wading through piles of cut grass. The Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower does an excellent job of cutting and recutting the grass and it basically disappears into the lawn, giving your lawn care a welcome essential boost. Nice.

Cleaning the Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower

Now, if you were impressed by the sound of the Fulcrum handle, the Stiga’s wash link feature is going to blow your mind! As you can’t tip any petrol engine onto its side (you’ll flood it), washing the undercarriage is always tricksy.

Stiga’s solution is simple but effective and I can’t help wondering why all petrol mowers don’t have them. Wash link is a small nozzle designed to connect to your garden hose, which once attached, swills water around the undercarriage of the mower, swishing away all the freshly cut grass. I couldn’t love it more.

Storage and maintenance

The handle folds down really neatly by releasing the Fulcrum handle and twisting until it sits over the lawn mower engine. You can then rest the grassbox on top with the mulching and side chute inside. This is a medium sized mower so you’ll need a reasonable amount of space in your garage or your shed storage to keep it inside it off-season.

Before storing for the winter, the instruction manual recommends you should start the engine in the open air and run it idle until it comes to a halt, so that it uses up any fuel left in the carburettor. I’m flagging this up as it’s not something I have done, or heard about, but it makes good sense.

I didn’t need to do any maintenance during the test duration, but I can confirm that the oil levels are easy to check and the fuel levels easy to see.

How does the Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower rate online?

There are not many online customer reviews of the Stiga Combi 748 S, at least not in English. Of the few I found, the majority were very complimentary and especially appreciated the auto choke and self-propelling features.

Complaints were few and mostly revolved around the brevity of the printed instructions, which, admittedly, are pretty hard to comprehend (illustrations-wise) without the back-up of the online videos.

How does the Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower compare to other petrol mowers?

The Stiga Combi 748 S costs just shy of £400, which isn’t cheap but certainly isn’t expensive given the solid construction and quality build. A similar model would be the Hyundai HYM460SP 4-in-1 Self-Propelled Petrol Lawnmower, which has the same configuration of grass discharging, auto choke and engine size. It has a slightly bigger grass box and fuel tank capacity, but is only aimed at 1000sq m lawns and is slightly heavier at 39kg. The Stiga beats the Hyundai on warranty ­– five years compared to three – and it also has a better range of cutting heights.

Should you buy the Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower?

Yes, if you are looking for a petrol mower with self-propelling ease, this is a very, very impressive machine. There are plenty of fine petrol mowers out there at around the £400 price point, but, for me, the Fulcrum handle and washing connector widget ensures the Stiga Combi 748 S stands out from the crowds. I loved how easy it was to mow against walls and hedges just by simply rotating the handle a few degrees. And plugging the garden hose into the cutting deck to wash it down is, frankly, genius.

I honestly can’t think of anything bad or even mildly negative to say about the Stiga Combi 748 S lawn mower, except perhaps that it’s not battery-powered, which is my preferred fuel method because we have solar panels! If you prefer petrol over the best cordless lawn mowers though, get this one on your list.