Stiga 966D, 1381 HST, 1171 HST Starting the Engine with Electrical Start, Stopping, Driving Tips

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5.5STARTING THE ENGINE (WITH ELECTRICAL START)

Do not touch engine components because they are warm during use. Risk of burn injuries.

Never run the machine indoors. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a very toxic gas.

1.Attach the connecting cable to an earthed extension lead. Then connect the extension lead to a 220/230 volt earthed socket.

2.Make sure the driving and auger clutch levers are disengaged (fig. 1).

3.Push the throttle to position .

4.Put in the ignition key. Ensure it clicks tight. Do not turn the key!

5.Turn the choke to position . Note: A warm engine does not need the choke.

6.Press the rubber primer-start 2 or 3 times. Make sure the hole is covered when pressing the primer-start (fig. 10). Note: Do not use this function when the engine is warm.

7.Starting the engine:

a.Press the start button to activate the starting motor.

b.When the engine starts, release the start button and open the choke by slowly turning the choke lever anti-

clockwise to position .

c. If the engine stutters, close the choke immediately and gradually open it again.

d. First pull out the extension lead from the socket. Then remove the extension lead from the engine.

Note: The electrical starting motor has overload protection. The motor stops automatically when overheated. It will not restart until it has cooled, which takes about 5 - 10 minutes.

5.6STOPPING

1.Release both clutch levers. Note. If the snow thrower continues rotating - see ADJUSTING THE CONTROL WIRES below.

2.Push the throttle to idling position . Let the engine run on idle a few minutes to melt the snow.

3a. Machines without an electric starter:

With the engine running, pull out the start handle a few times to prevent the starting apparatus from freezing. An unusual rattling noise occurs. This does not damage the engine.

3b. Machines with an electric starter:

With the engine running, keep the start button pressed in for a few seconds to prevent the starting motor freezing (see above for connecting electric cable). An unusual rattling noise occurs. This does not damage the engine.

4.Push the throttle to the bottom to position .

5.Remove the ignition key. Do not turn the key!

If the machine is left unattended, stop the engine and remove the ignition key.

5.7STARTING

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.

For manual models; The gear stick must not be moved if the driving clutch lever is depressed.

4.Set the gear/speed lever to a suitable position.

5.Press down the auger clutch lever (16 in fig. 1) 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 (20 in fig. 1). The snow thrower now moves forward or backwards depending on the gear you have chosen.

7.One-hand-control.

For manual models only; Never actuate the gear lever when the one-hand-control or the drive lever is actuated. This will serious damage the friction wheel.

The machine is equipped with one-hand-control. This means as follows:

1.Press down the left and the right lever.

2.Now, the right lever can be released to manoeuvre the snow throwing direction, snow throwing length and for the HST model, the speed.

3.When the left lever is released, the one-hand-control is deactivated and the right lever will also be released.

5.8DRIVING TIPS

1. Always run the engine on full throttle or next best.

The silencer and surrounding parts become very hot when the engine is running. Risk of burns.

2.Always adapt the speed to the snowy conditions. Regulate the speed with the gear stick not the throttle.

3.Snow is more effectively removed directly after falling.

4.Always throw the snow in the direction of the wind if possible.

5.Adjust the shoes with the screws (13 in fig. 1) to suit the ground conditions:

-On flat ground, e.g. asphalt, the shoes should be about

3 mm under the scraping blade.

-On uneven ground, e.g. gravel paths, the shoes should be about 30 mm 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.

6.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.

-Removing the ignition key.

-Disconnecting the cable from the spark plug.

-Do not put your hand inside the chute or auger. Use a wooden stick.

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