ST 515 E, Operator'S Manual

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11. MAINTENANCE TABLE
Intervention
Frequency
Paragraph
Safety checks/check controls Before each use 6.2
Always check the electric devices are intact and working properly Before each use 6.2
Check the auger rotates freely Before each use 6.2.1
Apply silicone spray on the auger, to avoid ice formation Before each use 6.3
Check all the screw connections are tight. Tighten, if necessary. Before and after each use 4
Check the starter lever is only activated on
release of the disengaged starter lever
Before each use 5.2
General cleaning and inspection At the end of each operation 7.2
12. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
1. No start The electric cable is not connected Connect the snow thrower plug
and the extension to the mains
The electric cable is destroyed/faulty Replace the electric cable
Overload protection activated Wait a few seconds for automatic reset.
The auger is on and the
motor cannot start.
Immediately release the start
control and remove the obstacle.
Try and switch on again.
2. The motor barely rotates Auger or discharge chute obstructed,
blocked by obstacles or damaged.
Clean the auger and chute. Remove any
dirt or foreign bodies. Replace if damaged.
The capacitor is faulty. Call assistance or the dealer.
3. The motor stops
suddenly
Differential switch activated Possible damage to the power cable.
Check the cable, call assistance
or the dealer if necessary.
Damage to motor.
Call assistance or the dealer.
Overload protection activated Wait 10 minutes and try again.
4. Excessive vibrations Loose parts or auger or rotor damaged. Tighten all the fastening devices.
Replace the damaged parts
in the authorised assistance centre.
Handle not correctly positioned. Ensure the handle
is fastened in its position.
5. Loss or slowing of
thrown snow
Blocked discharge chute. Clean the discharge chute.
Auger blocked. Remove any dirt
or foreign bodies from the auger.
6. The snow thrower
leaves a light layer of
snow on the ground
Auger blade worn Contact the authorised assistance centre.
If problems persist after having performed the above operations, contact your dealer.