Stiga SNOW CRYSTAL, Instructions For Use Manual

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5.4 STARTING THE ENGINE, SEE FIG. 1
Do not touch engine components because they are
warm during use and up to 30 minutes after use.
Risk of burn injuries.
Never run the machine indoors. The exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a very toxic gas.
1. Make sure the driving (6) and auger (7) clutch levers are
disengaged.
2. Open the fuel cock (3).
3. Set the stop switch (13) in position “ON”.
4. Turn the choke (3) to position . Note: A warm engine
does not need the choke.
5. Pull on the starter cord until you feel resistance. Start the
engine with a sharp pull.
6. When the engine starts, reset the choke until it is fully
open.
5.5 STOPPING
1. Release both clutch levers. Note. If the snow thrower
continues rotating - see ADJUSTING THE CONTROL
WIRES below.
2. Close the fuel cock (3).
3. Set the stop switch (13) in position “OFF”.
5.6 STARTING
1. Start the engine as above. Let the engine run a few
minutes to warm before use.
2. Set the chute deflector.
3. Turn the adjustment lever and set the deflector to throw
the snow in the direction of the wind.
The gear stick must not be moved if the driving
clutch lever is depressed.
4. Set the gear lever to a suitable position.
5. Press down the auger clutch lever to activate the auger
and discharge fan.
Watch out for rotating auger. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing away from any moving
parts on the machine.
6. Press down the auger clutch lever. The snow thrower now
moves forward or backwards depending on the gear you
have chosen.
5.7 DRIVING TIPS
The silencer and surrounding parts become very
hot when the engine is running. Risk of burns.
1. Always adapt the speed to the snowy conditions.
Regulate the speed with the gear stick.
2. Snow is more effectively removed directly after falling.
3. Always throw the snow in the direction of the wind if
possible.
4. Adjust the shoes with the screws (11 in fig. 1) to suit the
ground conditions:
- On flat ground, e.g. asphalt, the shoes should be about
3mm under the scraping blade.
- On uneven ground, e.g. gravel paths, the shoes should
be about 30mm under the scraping blade.
Always adjust the shoes so that gravel and stones
are not fed into the snow thrower. There is a risk
for personal injury if these are thrown out at high
speed.
Ensure the shoes are adjusted the same on both sides.
5. Adapt the speed so that the snow is thrown in an even
stream.
If snow fastens in the chute do not try to remove it
before:
- Releasing both clutch levers.
- Stopping the engine.
- Disconnecting the cable from the spark plug.
- Do not put your hand inside the chute or auger.
Use the chute clearing tool supplied.
5.8 AFTER USE
1. Check for loose or damaged parts. If required, change
damaged parts.
2. Tighten loose screws and nuts.
3. Brush all the snow from the machine.
4. Move all the controls backwards and forwards a few
times.
5. Put the choke in position
6. Disconnect the starting cable from the spark plug.
Do not cover the machine while the engine and
silencer are still warm.
6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
6.2 OIL CHANGE
Change the oil the first time after 2 hours of operation, and
subsequently every 50 hours of operation or once a season.
Change oil when the engine is warm.
The engine oil may be very warm if it is drained off
directly after the engine is shut off. So allow the
engine to cool a few minutes before draining the
oil.
1. Lean the snow thrower slightly so that the oil draining
plug (14 in fig. 1) is the lowest point of the engine.
2. Unscrew the oil draining plug.
3. Let the oil run out into a container.
Service item Frequency Type
Motor oil change After 2 hours and
then every 50:th h
SAE 5W30 -
10W40
Drive belts, check After 2 hours and
then every year.
Linkages, lubricate 10 hour 10W oil
Tyre pressure,
check 50 hour
Spark plug check/
replace 100 hour NGK BP5ES,
Champ. N11YC,
Denso W14EXR-
U, LD F5TC