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6 MAINTENANCE

The electrical connection must be disconnected before carrying out maintenance work.

6.1BEFORE USE

•Every time the snow thrower is to be used, check that the electrical equipment is intact and free of faults. The snow thrower must not be used if there are any faults or if any- thing is missing.

•Check that the auger rotates easily.

•Check that all screw joints are tightened. Tighten if nec- essary.

•Apply silicon spray to the auger. This prevents icing.

•Check that the starting handle cannot be activated with- out the ignition lock being moved to the left.

6.2FAULT-TRACING

The faults described below can usually be rectified directly by the user. If there is any doubt, contact an authorised STI- GA agent.

The motor does not start:

•The electric cable is not connected or is defective.

•The fuse has blown. If a higher amp fuse needs to be in- stalled, contact an authorised electrician.

The motor hums, but does not start:

•Auger or discharge chute blocked.

•The capacitor is defective. Contact your STIGA agent. The motor stops suddenly:

•Loose plugs.

•The overload protection has been tripped. Wait for 10 minutes, then attempt to start again.

The snow thrower vibrates:

•Loose parts.

•Defective auger.

•The motor is loose.

The snow thrower does not clear any snow:

•Auger or discharge chute blocked. The drive belt is loose or defective.

7 STORAGE

When the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended peri- od, such as during that part of the year when snow clearance does not need to be carried out, the following measures must be taken.

1.Clean the whole snow thrower thoroughly.

2.Inspect the snow thrower for damage. Repair if neces- sary.

3.Touch up any paint damage.

4.Rust-proof unpainted metal surfaces.

5.Store the snow thrower in a clean, dry place.

8 PURCHASE TERMS

A full warranty is issued against manufacturing and material defects. The user must carefully follow the instructions given in the enclosed documentation.

The warranty does not cover damage due to:

-Neglect by users to acquaint themselves with accompanying documentation

-Carelessness

-Incorrect and non-permitted use or assembly

-The use of non-genuine spare parts

-The use of accessories not supplied or approved by Stiga Neither does the warranty cover:

-Wear parts such as drive belts, augers, wheels

-Normal wear

-Engines. These are covered by the engine manufacturer’s warranties, with separate terms and conditions.

The purchaser is covered by the national laws of each country. The rights to which the purchaser is entitled with the support of these laws are not restricted by this warranty.

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