Stiga ST 266 HW, Operator'S Manual

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7.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Familiarise yourself with the contents before
proceeding. Moreover, perform the following
safety checks and check that the results
correspond to those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety checks
before use .
7.2.1 General check
Object Result
Fuel lines and
connections.
No leaks.
Electrical cables. All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
Oil lines No leaks.
No damage.
Test driving No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
7.2.2 Traction and auger operation test
Action Result
Start the machine
(section 7.3 );
The wheels and the auger
must remain stationary.
Traction operation test
Press the forward
co ntrol (fig. 6.D) .
The wheels and
the
track
move the
snowplough forward.
Release the forward
control (fig. 6.D) .
The wheels and
the
track
stop.
Auger operation test
Press the auger
control (fig. 6.C)
The auger starts rotating.
Release the auger control. The auger stops
Wheel and auger operation test
Keeping the forward
control pressed
(fig. 6.D), press the
auger control (fig. 6.C) .
The wheels move the
snowplough forward and
the auger starts rotating.
Release the auger
cont rol (fig. 6.C) .
The wheels rotate and
auger continues to rotate.
Release the forward
contro l (fig. 6.D) .
The wheels will lock
and the auger stops.
If any of the results fail to match the
indications provided in the tables
below, it is not possible to use
the machine! Take it to a service
centre to be checked and repaired if
necessary .
7.3 STARTING / OPERATION
1. Open the fuel tap (fig. 5.B).
2. Insert the starter/safety key (fig. 5.A).
7.3.1 Cold start
1. Move the throttle control to full capacity
(fig. 5.C).
2. Engage the choke (fig. 5.D).
3. Press the primer control (fig. 5.H) two or three
times. Make sure the hole is covered by your
finger when you press the command.
4. Start with the electrical (par. 7.3.4) or manual
control (par. 7.3.3).
5. Disengage the choke (fig. 5.D).
IMPORTANT Before operating the machine,
wait for a few minutes for the oil to warm up.
7.3.2 Warm start
1. Move the throttle control to full capacity
(fig. 5.C).
2. Check that the choke is disengaged (fig. 5.D).
3. Start with the electrical or manual control (see
below).
IMPORTANT Do not press the primer for warm
start.
7.3.3 Manual starting
To manually start the engine, slowly pull the grip
(fig. 5.F) outward, until a certain resistance is felt.
At that point, pull forcefully and accompany the
grip upon release.
Repeat the operation until the engine starts.
NOTE Do not try more than 3/4 times,
otherwise the engine may be flooded. Check the
potential causes of failure to start in the "Problems
identification table".
7.3.4 Electrical starts
Make sure that the power supply
system is equipped with grounding
and protection system. .
1. Insert the plug of the power supply cable
(fig. 5.H) in a 230 V power socket.
2. Press the start button to start the engine (fig.
5.G).
3. Once the engine starts, remove the plug from
the power supply.