Stiga SNOW BREEZE manual Fuel General, 3Filling, Starting the engine, Starting a warm engine, Stop

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Do not start the engine until filled with oil. The engine can be seriously damaged without oil.

1.Place the machine on a level floor.

2.Undo the oil filler cap (5, 9:U) and pull up the dipstick. Read off the oil level from the dipstick. Fill up the oil up to the “FULL” mark. See fig. 8.

3.Use oil according to the table below:

Use	Oil	Grade
Över -18° C	SAE 5W-30	Minst SH
Under -18° C	SAE 0W-30	Minst SH

Do not use SAE 10W40.

4.Always check the oil level in the engine before use. The snow thrower must stand on level ground when checking.

The oil level should be between “ADD” and “FULL”. See figure 8. If necessary, top up with more oil.

5.3Fuel

5.3.1General

NOTE! Ordinary lead-free petrol is a perishable. Do not buy more petrol than can be used within 30 days.

Acrylate petrol can be used. This type of petrol has a composition that is less harmful to people and animals.

Petrol is highly inflammable. Always store fuel in containers that are made especially for this purpose.

Store the petrol in a cool, well-ventilated place – not in the house. Store the petrol well out of the reach of children.

5.3.2Fuel

The snow thrower is fitted with a four-stroke engine. Always use lead-free petrol. Oil-mixed 2-stroke petrol must not be used.

Oil-mixed 2-stroke petrol must not be used.

5.3.3Filling

Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never smoke when filling or topping up. Fill up with fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine is running or still warm.

Do not fill the petrol tank right to the top. After filling, screw the filler cap on tightly and wipe up any spilt petrol.

5.4Starting the engine

The engine can be started manually or, on some snow throwers, with an electric starter. Both alternatives are described below:

The electric starter is fitted with a 220 V earthed cable. Connections may only be made to earthed sockets, as otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury or death.

When connecting, first connect to the snow thrower.

When disconnecting, first disconnect the cable from the property’s power socket.

5.4.1Starting the engine from cold, Snow Rex

1.Fill the fuel tank with petrol. See previous section.

2.Check that the auger drive lever (9:M) is disconnected.

3.Activate the choke (9:R).

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4.Set the stop control (9:N) in the ON position.

5.Press in the primer (6, 9:O) as follows: Above 10°C: Do not press.

Between -10 and +10°C: Press twice.

Below -10°C: Press 4 times.

Lift your finger from the primer between each press.

7.Manual starter: Pull sharply on the recoil starter cord’s handle (9:Q). Do not allow the recoil starter cord’s handle to snap back. Ease it back gently.

8.Reset the choke (9:R) when the engine is running smoothly.

NOTE: At temperatures below -15°C, allow the engine to warm up on idle for a few minutes before starting work.

WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odourless and deadly gas. Keep parts of your body and clothing away from moving parts. The silencer is very hot, beware of burn injuries.

5.4.2Starting the engine from cold, Snow Breeze

1.Fill the fuel tank with petrol. See previous section.

2.Check that the auger drive lever (5:M) is disconnected.

3.Activate the choke (5:R).

4.Set the stop control (5:N) in the ON position.

54.Electric starter: Connect the electric cable to the switch box on the engine and to the earthed power socket, 220 V.

6.Press in the primer (65:O) as follows: Above 10°C: Do not press.

Between -10 and +10°C: Press twice.

Below -10°C: Press 4 times.

Lift your finger from the primer between each press.

7.Electric starter: Press the electric starter button (6:P) until the engine starts. Release the button as soon as the engine starts. Do not run for more than 10 seconds. The electric starter has a thermal cut-out, which triggers on overheating. Restarting after overheating can take place after 5-10 minutes.

8.Reset the choke (5:R) when the engine is running smoothly.

9.Electric starter: First disconnect the electric cable from the property’s power socket and then from the snow thrower.

NOTE: At temperatures below -15°C, allow the engine to warm up on idle for a few minutes before starting work.

WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odourless and deadly gas. Keep parts of your body and clothing away from moving parts. The silencer is very hot, beware of burn injuries.

5.4.3Starting a warm engine

To start a warm engine, follow the same procedure as for a cold engine with the following exceptions:

•The choke (6, 9:R) must not be used.

•The primer (6, 9:O) must not be used.

5.5Stop

Before the engine is stopped, allow it to idle for a few minutes so that any snow melts away.

Stop the engine by setting the stop control (6, 9:N) in the OFF position.