Kärcher STH 953, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Manual – Snowthrower English
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Transportation
Driving
To manoeuvre or get across short
distances.
•
Start the machine.
•
Select a forwards or reverse gear.
•
Press coupling lever for driving
system/coupling bar and hold it
down.
•
Move the machine carefully.
Transporting the machine
without it operating from its
own power
Risk of injury
Before transportation
– Turn off the engine.
– Remove the ignition key and the
spark-plug connector.
– Wait until the engine has cooled
down.
•
Transport the machine on or in a
vehicle in a horizontal position.
•
Secure the machine against rolling
or slipping.
Maintenance
Maintenance schedule
Once in the season:
Have the machine checked over and
maintained in a specialist workshop.
Each time before using the
machine:
Check the oil level and top up as
necessary.
Check all screw fittings for firm
seating, tighten them if necessary.
Check the safety features.
!
Maintenance tasks
After use 10 h 25 h 50 h End of
season As
required
Clean throw-out chute, worm and worm casing •
Clean air filter •
Replace air filter
1
) •
Change oil
(STH 5.56, STH 8.66, STH
10.66 C)
3
)
•
4
)
Lubricate mobile and rotating parts •
Clean spark plugs
1
) •
Have spark plugs changed
2
) •
Check tyre pressure, increase as required •
Clean air cooling system and exhaust
1
) l •
Check coupling adjustment, readjust as
required
•
Have the carburettor setting checked
2
) •
Inspect the clearing plate, replace worn-out
clearing plate
•
Check skids, replace worn-out skids in pairs •
Check caterpillar track, readjust as required.
Replace defective caterpillar track
•
Replace fuel filler cap •
Have exhaust silencer replaced
2
) •
1
) See “Engine instructions”
2
) Have this work carried out only by a specialist workshop
3
) First oil change after 5 hours
4
) Oil change every 25 hours of heavy work