Controls | Stiga 1381 HST, 966D, 1171 HST manual

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3.7GEAR LEVER/SPEED LEVER

Manual, see fig. 6. HST, see fig. 7.

1.Set the lever in a suitable position to simply fit the angle link (L) into the hole in the gearbox lever (M).

2.Assemble the washer and the lock nut.

3.Tighten the nut.

3.8CHECKING THE CONTROL WIRES

The control wires might need adjusting before using the snow thrower for the first time.

See ADJUSTING THE CONTROL WIRES below.

3.9TYRE PRESSURE

Check the air pressure in the tyres. See”6.4”.

4 CONTROLS

The motor is equipped with a protection grid. The motor may never be started without the grid fitted or with a defect grid.

See fig. 1.

4.1THROTTLE (2)

Controls the engine’s revs. The throttle has three positions: 1. Full throttle

2. Idling.

3. Stop position – the engine is short-circuited.

4.2CHOKE (5)

Used when starting a cold engine: The choke has two positions:

1.The choke is open

2.The choke is closed (for cold starting)

4.3PRIMER (4)

Pressing the rubber prime-starter squirts fuel into the carburettor intake pipe to make it easier to start a cold engine.

4.4IGNITION KEY (3)

Must be fully inserted or the engine will not start. Do not turn the key!

1.Key fully inserted – engine can start.

2.Key pulled out – engine cannot start.

4.5STARTING HANDLE (1)

Manual cord start with rewinding.

4.6DIPSTICK (X)

For filling and checking the oil level in the engine. The dipstick has two level marks:

FULL = maximum oil level ADD = minimum oil level

4.7FILLER CAP/FUEL METER(8)

For filling with petrol. The filler cap is integrated with a fuel meter, wich displays the petrol amount in the tank.

4.8OIL DRAINING PLUG (7)

For draining the old engine oil when changing the oil.

4.9START BUTTON – ELECTRICAL START (14)

Not visible in the fig.ure. Activates the electric starting motor.

4.10ELECTRIC CABLE – ELECTRICAL START (11)

The cable supplies power to the starting motor. Connect the cable to a 220/230 volt earthed socket via an earthed extension lead. It is wise to use an earth fault breaker.

4.11 SPARK PLUG PROTECTION (21)

The protection is easily removable by hand. The spark plug is located under the protection.

4.12 GEAR LEVER, MAN (17)

The machine has 6 forward gears and 2 reverse to regulate the speed.

The gear stick must not be moved if the driving clutch lever is depressed.

4.13 SPEED LEVER, HST (17)

The machine is equipped with a stepless hydrostatic transmission. The speed is regulated stepless forwards and backwards with the speed lever.

4.14CLUTCH LEVER- DRIVING (16)

Engages the wheels when put into gear and the lever is pushed towards the handle.

Situated on the left side of the handle.

4.15CLUTCH LEVER- AUGER (20)

Connects the auger and fan when the lever is pushed down towards the handle.

Situated on the right side of the handle.

4.16LEVER, CHUTE DEFLECTOR (18)

Lever at the panel for adjustment of the chute deflector (X) 1. Lever forwards – longer throwing distance.

2. Lever backwards – shorter throwing distance.

4.17ADJUSTMENT LEVER (19)

Changes the direction of the discharged snow.

1.Turn the lever clockwise – the discharge turns to the right.

2.Turn the lever anti-clockwise – the discharge turns to the left.

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