Stiga ST 266 HW, Operator'S Manual

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7.3.5 Operation
To use the machine proceed as follows:
1. Using the specific control (par. 6.2.5), guide
the chute and the deflector.
• To increase the length of the snow jet, guide
the deflector upward.
• To decrease the length of the snow jet, guide
the deflector downward.
2. Set the machine running (fig. 6.A) according
to the pathway and snow quantity.
3. Press the auger control (fig. 6.C) to activate
the forward rotation of the auger.
4. Press the forward control (fig. 6.D) to engage
the traction.
NOTE Always use the engine at full capacity
while using the machine.
7.3.6 Steering
Press the right or left hand steering levers (fig.
6.H, fig 6.I) to turn to the right or to the left.
7.3.7 Gear shift
The gears must be shifted with the machine
running.
To shift the gears:
• move the gear lever to the desired position (fig.
6.A).
IMPORTANT Shifting the gears with the
machine at a standstill may be more difficult.
7.4 STOP
To stop the machine:
• release the auger control (fig. 6.C)
• release the forward control (fig. 6.D).
To switch off the machine, proceed in one of the
following ways:
• Remove the safety key (fig. 5.A).
• Move the throttle control (fig.5.C) to stop
position.
The fuel tap must be closed whenever
the machine is not operating.
The engine may be very warm
immediately after it is shut off. Do
not touch the exhaust or adjacent
parts. This can cause burn injuries.
IMPORTANT If you must move away from the
machine, always remove the safety key (fig. 5.A).
7.5 OPERATING SUGGESTIONS
• Snow removal is more efficient when it is still
fresh. Go again through the cleared areas to
remove snow residues
• If possible, eject the snow in the wind direction.
Check the distance and the direction of the jet
of ejected snow.
• In case of strong winds, lower the deflector so
as to guide the discharged snow on the ground,
reducing thus the possibility of the snow being
carried away in improper areas.
• Upon finishing the work, leave the machine
running for a few minutes, to avoid the
formation of ice in the ejection outlet.
• Always maintain a speed adequate to the snow
conditions and adjust it so that the snow is
ejected at a constant flow.
• Reduce the engine rotations before stopping it.
7.6 AFTER USE
• Clean (par. 8.4).
• Move all controls forward and backward
several times.
• Check that the choke is engaged.
• Make sure there are no loose or damaged
components. If necessary, replace the
damaged components and tighten any loose
screws and bolts.
IMPORTANT Any time the machine is inactive
or unattended:
Remove the security key (Fig.5.A.).
Do not cover the machine until the
engine and the muffler are cold.
8. MAINTENANCE
8.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT The safety regulations that must
be followed during maintenance operations are
described in par. 2.4.
Before commencing any inspections,
cleaning or maintenance/
adjustments on the machine:
• Stop the machine.
• Make sure the auger group is completely
on the ground (par. 6.2.8).
• Make sure that any moving component has
stopped.
• Wait until the engine cools down.