Stiga Tornado Questions & Answers

Assuming you've asked your supplier. Is it still under warranty? After no knowledgeable help from my supplier I called Stiga head office in my state and spoke to head mechanic. Very helpful!

C. three years ago when I bought my 5108w, the 5108 had a single cylinder 462cc engine whereas the 5108w had a twin cylinder of c. 560cc.. This was in the Australia. It needs noting that model designations and specifications might change by marketplace and with time. Also, when I bought mine, the principal reason i paid extra for the 5108w was the twin cylinder engine had full pressure oil lubrication with filter as opposed to splash lubrication on the single cylinder. Additional features on the 5108w included extra strengthening bars on the mowing deck, extra anti scalp wheel and larger wheels. I seem to remember I paid around $4500 for the 5108w as opposed to $3000 for the entry model. In any event, my 5108w apart from a few deck belt replacements over the years has performed flawlessly. It mows an acre in Queensland, often times twice a week.

Thanks so much...brilliant breakdown on specs...5108w it is!!!

Same happened to mine. At my insistence Company replaced the Solonoid, at their expense, and so far it works fine.

Several seem to have this problem. I have answered previously. Usual answer is the selenoid is burnt and will no longerb pass the required starting current. This can be checked by tracing the cable back from the starter. It will be bolted to a round device approx 35x50mm. This is the selenoid. Immediately alongside the starter connection will a cable connection from the battery. Usually it will be a simple matter to pull bask the connection covers where the cables bolt to the selenoid. If shorting these terminals together with a screwdriver spins your strter motor, the the selenoid is crook and needs replacement.

I have had so many problems with this rideon, that if one more issue occurs I am demanding my money back !! The cutting belt usually just falls off for no reason although, so far, I haven't had that problem. X fingers. Your supplier should help you! Good luck !!

Have you checked the drive engage/disengage lever above the towbar? Can the mower be pushed? If so this would indicate the drive lever is in freewheel.

Several seem to have this problem. Usual answer is the selenoid is burnt and will no longerb pass the required starting current. This can be checked by tracing the cable back from the starter. It will be bolted to a round device approx 35x50mm. This is the selenoid. Immediately alongside the starter connection will a cable connection from the battery. Usually it will be a simple matter to pull bask the connection covers where the cables bolt to the selenoid. If shorting these terminals together with a screwdriver spins your strter motor, the the selenoid is crook and needs replacement.

I have the twin cylinder version of this mower. I find it to be excellent. Common features to your model include the push button engagement of their mowing deck drive. This puts the Stiga above the competition as the belt maintains constant tension. Most mowers at this level have a lever engagement system that allows the belt to slip when in neutral. Engagement is heavy as is belt wear. I have never thrown a belt despite hard use. I replaced the mower belt at 100 hours when I noticed some fraying. That's maintenance.

I need to replace the belt on my Tornado 4108 42" twin cylinder which snapped after 1 and a half hours and can't find any manuals or instructional videos online, do you have any suggestions?

Did you get your Belt sorted or do you still need some help.

I have the two cylinder version of this ride on - It is an excellent piece of equipment. In 100hrs it has only needed a single cutting deck belt replacement. This was not done as a result of belt slippage or breakage but simply as preventative maintenance. I did notice slight fraying of the belt. Unlike most competitors it has an electromagnet clutch to engage the cutting deck, far lighter to operate than the heavy lever of others and the belt tension is maintained at all times. I feel this maintenance of belt tension is the reason my machine has never slipped a belt despite hard use. Starts first go every time. I enjoy using the machine. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

In my case the machine failed during the first hour of use and after the replacement of two electronic components and then many weeks of waiting for other replacement parts I had a full refund and purchased a more proven machine. Sorry but that was what happened for me.

In my case a 2 cylinder Stiga purchased a year ago - there is no need to. The cutting deck belt has an idler pulley that keeps constant tension. I replaced the cutting deck belt at c. 100 hrs as I noticed some slight fraying. Simple 10 minute job, undo tensioner, replace belt re-install tensioner. As I was not near the dealer I bought a generic belt from the local BSC. I then bought 2 "brand" belts online to keep as backups. Continental $20 each. BTW I did start out washing the deck after use but was advised that cold water and hot bearings do not mix. The cold water is sucked into the hot bearing then sits creating rust and destroys the bearings. Stopped washing the deck and at 1 year and a hundred hours the bearings are still silent. Too, the drive belt shows no signs of wear, has never slipped or come off. Looks to have the same idler pulley as the deck belt. I cannot talk of other models - earlier? - but in my case the purchase and use of my Stiga has been a happy experience. Other heavy (very heavy?) users seem to share my enthusiasm.

You seem from previous posts to have a 2 speed mower of which I have no experience. As to my model a 2021 4108 twin cylinder Stiga there is no need to tension the mower deck belt as it has a spring loaded tensioner that automatically adjusts tension. With regard the drive belt that provides motion I cannot comment as I have never needed to replace in 100hrs, nor has this belt ever slipped or displayed any belt wear. The tension appears to have been maintained so I presume it too has an automatic tensioner.

Probably because it is not fit for purpose, I returned the machine and got a refund. The best of luck with yours.

You could try fitting a smaller belt, but while it will help fix one problem it will wear out the bearing. My advice is to get rid of it ASAP.

Get in touch with the agent who sold it to you! this would be my first move rather than ask around for what might be guesswork and incorrect answers.

At a guess I'd say the belt's come off. They're prone to that. The motor will run but there's no drive to the blades. Mine used to do it all the time. You may need to fit a smaller belt.

not sure but does it matter ? we have lifestyle block with about 1 acre of lawns with a few undulations and have different ride ons . usually wear out after a couple of years of weekly mow . this is by far the best one we have had

China with a Stiga engine that is made by Loncin in China transmission is assembled in the USA probably from Mexico parts

Italy?

yes