Stiga SNOW CUBE, Instructions For Use Manual

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Translation of the original instructions
7.1 TROUBLE SHOOTING
7.2 ADJUSTING THE SCRAPER BLADE AND
SHOES
The scraper blade (1:V) and shoes (1:H) gets worn after a
long term of use.
Adjust the scraper blade (always together with the shoes)
until desired distance to the ground.
The scraper blade and the shoes are reversible and can be
used on both sides.
See ”“STARTING” på sidan 48”.
7.3 GENERAL ABOUT DRIVE BELTS
The drive belts should be checked and adjusted once per
season and replaced when needed. This should all be done at
an authorised service station.
7.4 ADJUSTING THE CONTROL WIRES
When the belts are replaced, the control wires must also be
adjusted (see below).
1. Remove the spark plug protection.
2. Press down the lever (1:O or 1:N). The lever should
provide some resistance when pressed, and spring back in
place when let go.
3. Adjust as described below:
Untighten the locking nut
Screw the adjustment rod into desired position with use
of the fingers.
Secure the adjustment rod by tightening the locking nut.
4. Recheck the adjustment according to position 2 above
and, if nessecary, make new adjustments.
7.5 REPLACING THE SHEAR BOLTS (1:W)
The auger is fastened to the shaft by special bolts that are
designed to break if something gets stuck in the auger
housing.
Always use genuine spare parts. Other types of
bolts could cause serious damage to the machine.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the ignition cable from the spark plug.
3. Ensure all the rotating parts have stopped.
4. Remove the object that has fastened in the auger.
5. Align the holes in the shaft and auger.
6. Remove the broken bolt parts.
7. Assemble a new original shear bolt.
8 STORAGE
Never store the snow thrower with petrol in the
tank in a confined area with bad ventilation. Petrol
fumes could reach open flames, sparks, cigarettes
etc.
If the snow thrower is to be stored for a longer period than 30
days, the following measures are recommended:
1. Empty the petrol tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run until it stops due to lack of
fuel.
3. Change the engine oil if it has not been done for 3
months.
4. Remove the spark plug and empty a little engine oil
(about 30ml) in the hole. Crank the engine a couple of
times. Screw back the spark plug.
5. Clean the whole snow thrower thoroughly.
6. Lubricate all the parts as shown in ”“LUBRICATION” på
sidan 49” above.
7. Inspect the snow thrower for damage. Repair if necessary.
8. Touch up any paint damage.
9. Rust protect the metal surfaces.
10. Store the snow thrower indoors if possible.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Engine fails
to start. Engine flooded. Repeated start attempts
with full throttle choke
OFF
Water in fuel or old
fuel. Drain tank and refill
with fresh fuel.
Other. Check carefylly the
start procedure accord-
ing to this manual.
Engine starts
hard or runs
poorly. Spark plug faulty. Replace the spark plug.
Fuel cap ventilation
is blocked. Clear the ventilation.
Auger does
not rotate. Foreign matter
blocking. Clean.
Shear pin broken. Replace the broken pin.
Auger drive belt
slipping. Adjust the belt and
wire.
Auger drive belt
broken. Replace the belt.
Auger does
not stop when
the lever is
released. Auger drive belt is
out of adjustment. Adjust the belt.
Auger drive guide
is out of adjust-
ment. Adjust the guide.
Snowthrower
veers to one
side. Tire pressure not
equal. Adjust the tire pressure
Only one wheel
drives. Check the wheel locks.
Shoes uneven
adjusted. Adjust scraper blade
and shoes.
Scraper blade une-
ven adjusted. Adjust scraper blade
and shoes.