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2.2 PREPARATIONS
1 SYMBOLS • Check the area to be cleared and remove any loose or
foreign objects.
The following symbols appear on the machine. They are
there to remind you of the care and attention required in use. • Disengage all controls before starting the engine.
This is what the symbols mean: • Never use the snow thrower unless properly dressed.
Warning. Wear footwear that improves your grip on a slippery
surface.
Read the owner’s manual before operating the • Warning – Petrol is highly inflammable.
machine.
a. Always store petrol in containers that are made
Danger - rotating auger. especially for this purpose.
b. Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never
Danger - rotating fan. smoke when filling or topping up.
c. Fill with petrol before starting the engine. Never
Keep hands out of discharge chute. remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine
is running or still warm.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. d. Screw the filler cap on tightly and wipe up any spilt
petrol.
Keep bystanders at a safe distance from the machine. • Adjust the height of the auger housing to ensure it stays
above gravel paths.
Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders.
• Never, under any circumstances, make adjustments while
the engine is running (unless otherwise specified in the
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable instructions).
before cleaning, maintenance and servicing.
Risk of burns. • Allow the snow thrower to adjust to the outdoor
temperature before using it.
Use hearing protection. • Always use protective goggles or a visor during use,
maintenance and service.

2.3 OPERATION
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Always
avoid the discharge chute opening.
2.1 GENERAL • Be careful when driving on or crossing gravel paths,
• Please read through these instructions carefully. Learn all pavements and roads. Be aware of hidden dangers and
the controls and the correct use of the machine. traffic.
• Never allow children or anyone who is not familiar with • Never direct the discharge chute towards a public road or
these instructions to use the snow thrower. Local traffic.
regulations may impose restrictions as regards the age of • If the snow thrower hits a foreign object, stop the engine,
the driver. disconnect the spark plug cable and carefully inspect the
• Never use the machine if others, particularly children or machine for damage. Repair the damage before using the
animals, are in the vicinity. machine again.
• Remember that the driver is responsible for accidents that • If the machine starts vibrating abnormally, stop the
happen to other people or their property. engine and look for the cause. Vibration is normally a
• Be careful not to trip or fall, especially when reversing sign of something wrong.
the machine.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable:
• Never use the snow thrower under the influence of a. If the machine steers away from the driving position.
alcohol or medication and if you are tired or ill. b. If the auger housing or discharge chute is blocked and
must be cleaned.
c. Before beginning repairs or adjustments.
• Always make sure the rotating parts have stopped and all
the controls are disengaged before cleaning, repairing or
inspection.
• Before leaving the machine unattended, disengage all the
controls, put it into neutral gear, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key.
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out of its place of storage. In this case ensure the door to

the storage place is open. Exhaust fumes are toxic. 3 ASSEMBLY
• Never drive across a slope. Move from the top down, and Note: Instructions to the left and right sides start from the
from the bottom to the top. Be careful when changing driving position behind the snow thrower.
direction on a slope. Avoid steep slopes.
• Never operate the machine with insufficient protection or 3.1 CONTENTS - OUTER PACKING
without the safety devices in place. The packing contains:
- One snow thrower
• Existing safety devices must not be disconnected or - One adjustment lever
disengaged. - One discharge chute (some models only)
• Do not alter the engine’s regulator setting and do not race - One set of instructions
the engine. The possibility of personal injury increases - One assembly kit
when the engine is run at high revs. 3.2 UNPACKING
• Never use the snow thrower near enclosures, cars, 1. Remove all loose items from the carton.
windowpanes, slopes etc. without properly setting the 2. Cut the four corners of the carton and let the sides fall
discharge chute deflector. down.
• Always keep children away from areas to be cleared. Get 3. Unscrew the screws (B) that fasten the shoes to the
another adult to keep the children under supervision. bedding. See fig. 1. (some models only)
• Do not overload the machine by driving it too fast. 4. Roll the snow thrower from the carton.
• Take care when reversing. Look behind you before and 5. Cut the plastic tape holding the control wires on the
during reversing to check for any obstacles. underside of the handle.
• Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders. Do 3.3 HANDLE
not allow anyone to stand in front of the machine. 1. Loosen the longer screws in the lower part of the handle.
• Disengage the auger when the snow thrower is to be 2. Fold up the upper part of the handle. NOTE! Make sure
transported or is not in use Do not drive too fast on the control wires do not jam.
slippery surfaces when transporting. 3. Place a screw (A) and a flat washer (B) in the lower, right
• Only use accessories that are approved by the machine’s hand hole.
manufacturer. 4. Lock with a locking washer (C) and a nut (D).
• Never drive the snow thrower in bad visibility or without 5. Remove the locking nut and washer from the eyebolt
satisfactory lighting. sitting on the adjustment lever.
• Always ensure you have a good balance and a tight grip 6. Place the eyebolt in the left upper hole.
on the handle. 7. Replace the washer and nut on the eyebolt.
• Never use the snow thrower on a roof. 8. Tighten all the nuts when the adjustment lever has been
assembled (see below).
• Do not touch engine components because they are warm
during use. Risk of burn injuries. 3.4 ADJUSTMENT LEVER, SEE FIG. 4
1. Remove the locking pin (12).
2.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
2. Place the shaft (15) in the sleeve (16) in the toggle joint.
• Tighten all nuts and screws so that the machine is in safe
working condition. Check the shear bolts regularly. 3. Lock the joint with the locking pin (12).
• Always use genuine spare parts. Non-genuine spare parts 4. Check the discharge chute by turning it fully in both
directions. The chute should rotate freely.
can entail a risk of injury, even if they fit the machine.
• Never store the machine with petrol in the tank in
buildings where the fumes can come into contact with 3.5 SNOW DISCHARGE CHUTE, SEE FIG. 3
open flames or sparks. 1. Turn the adjustment lever anti-clockwise until it resists.
• Allow the engine to cool before putting the machine in 2. Place the discharge chute (2) on the flange until the holes
store. meet.
• Before a long storage, check the instructions for 3. Mount the three carriage bolts (1) from the inside.
recommendations. 4. Mount the washers (5) and locking nuts (6) on the outside
• Replace damaged warning and instruction stickers. of the flange.
• Let the engine run a couple of minutes with the auger 5. Tighten properly.
connected after use. This prevents the auger from
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3.6 CONTROL KNOB - GEAR LEVER, FIG. 5 4.10 ELECTRIC CABLE – ELECTRICAL START
1. Screw the nut (J) onto the gear lever. (10)
2. Mount the control knob (K) onto the gear lever. Supplies power to the starting motor. Connect the cable to a
3. Tighten the nut on the underside of the control knob. 220/230 volt earthed socket via an earthed extension lead. It
is wise to use an earth fault breaker.
3.7 CHECKING THE CONTROL WIRES
The control wires might need adjusting before using the 4.11 GEAR LEVER (11)
snow thrower for the first time. The machine has 6 forward gears and 2 reverse to regulate
See ADJUSTING THE CONTROL WIRES below. the speed.
The gear stick must not be moved if the driving clutch
3.8 TYRE PRESSURE lever is depressed.
Check the air pressure in the tyres. Correct air pressure: 1.0
– 1.2 bar. 4.12 CLUTCH LEVER- DRIVING (12)
Engages the wheels when put into gear and the lever
is pushed towards the handle.
4 CONTROLS Situated on the left side of the handle.
See figures 7-9. 4.13 CLUTCH LEVER- AUGER (13)
4.1 STOP SWITCH (1) Connects the auger and fan when the lever is pushed
To start the engine, the stop switch shall be set in position down towards the handle.
“ON”. Situated on the right side of the handle.
The engine will stop when the switch is set in position
“OFF”. 4.14 CHUTE DEFLECTOR (14)
Loosen the wing nut and set the height of the deflector (fig 9).
4.2 CHOKE (2) Lowered – shorter throwing distance.
Used when starting a cold engine: The choke has two Raised – longer throwing distance.
positions:
1. The choke is open 4.15 ADJUSTMENT LEVER (15)
Changes the direction of the discharged snow.
2. The choke is closed (for cold starting) 1. Turn the lever clockwise – the discharge turns to
the right.

4.3 PRIMER (3) 2. Turn the lever anti-clockwise – the discharge turns
Pressing the rubber prime-starter squirts fuel into the to the left.
carburettor intake pipe to make it easier to start a cold
engine.
4.16 SHOES (16)
4.4 IGNITION KEY (4)
Must be fully inserted or the engine will not start. Do not turn Used to set the height of the auger housing above the ground.
the key!
1. Key fully inserted – engine can start.
2. Key pulled out – engine cannot start.

4.5 STARTING HANDLE (5)

Manual cord start with rewinding

4.6 DIPSTICK (6)

For filling and checking the oil level in the engine.
The dipstick has two level marks:
FULL = maximum oil level
ADD = minimum oil level

4.7 FILLER CAP (7)

a. For filling with petrol.

4.8 OIL DRAINING PLUG (8)

For draining the old engine oil when changing the oil.

4.9 START BUTTON – ELECTRICAL START (9)

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4. Turn the choke to position . Note: A warm engine does

5 USING THE SNOW THROWER not need the choke (fig.
5. Press the rubber primer-start 2 or 3 times. Make sure the
5.1 GENERAL hole is covered when pressing the primer-start (fig 9).
Never start the engine until all the above measures under Note: Do not use this function when the engine is warm.
ASSEMBLY have been carried out. 6. Pull on the starter cord until you feel resistance. Start the
engine with a sharp pull.
Never use the snow thrower without first reading
and understanding the instructions and all the 7. When the engine starts, turn the choke anti-clockwise
warning and instruction stickers on the machine. until it is fully open.
Never run the machine indoors. The exhaust
Always use protective goggles or a visor during fumes contain carbon monoxide, a very toxic gas.
use, maintenance and service.
5.5 STARTING THE ENGINE (WITH ELECTRICAL
5.2 BEFORE STARTING START)
The snow thrower is delivered without oil in the engine. Fill 1. Attach the connecting cable to an earthed extension lead.
the engine with oil before using. The oil is supplied in a Then connect the extension lead to a 220/230 volt earthed
separate bottle with SNOW MASTER. socket.
Do not start the engine until filled with oil. The 2. Make sure the driving and auger clutch levers are
engine can be seriously damaged without oil. disengaged. See fig. 7/8.
3. Set the stop switch (1) to position “ON”.
1. Place the machine on a level floor. 4. Put in the ignition key. Ensure it clicks tight. Do not turn
2. Loosen the dipstick (6) and read the oil level. See fig. 11. the key!
3. The oil level shall be between the marks “ADD” and 5. Turn the choke to position . Note: A warm engine does
“FULL”. See fig. 11. not need the choke (fig.
4. If necessary fill with oil up to the FULL mark. See fig. 11. 6. Press the rubber primer-start 2 or 3 times. Make sure the
5. Use good quality oil marked A.P.I service SF, SG or SH. hole is covered when pressing the primer-start (fig 9).
Use SAE 5W30 oil. Use SAE OW30 oil for temperatures Note: Do not use this function when the engine is warm.
under -18° C. 7. Starting the engine:
Do not use SAE 10W40. a. Press the start button to activate the starting motor.
b. When the engine starts, release the start button and
5.3 FILL UP THE PETROL TANK open the choke by slowly turning the choke lever anti-
Always use lead-free petrol. Oil-mixed 2-stroke petrol must
not be used. clockwise to position .
NOTE! Bear in mind that ordinary lead-free petrol is c. If the engine stutters, close the choke immediately and
perishable; do not purchase more petrol than can be used gradually open it again.
within thirty days. d. First pull out the extension lead from the socket. Then
Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate petrol. This remove the extension lead from the engine.
type of petrol has a composition that is less harmful for Note: The electrical starting motor has overload
people and nature. protection. The motor stops automatically when
Petrol is highly inflammable. Always store fuel in overheated. It will not restart until it has cooled, which
containers that are made especially for this takes about 5 - 10 minutes.
purpose. 8. When the engine starts, turn the choke anti-clockwise
Store the petrol in a cool, well ventilated place – until it is fully open.
not in the house. Store the petrol well out of reach
for children. Never run the machine indoors. The exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a very toxic gas.
Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never
smoke when filling or topping up. Fill with fuel 5.6 STOPPING
before starting the engine. Never remove the filler 1. Release both clutch levers. Note. If the snow thrower
cap or fill with petrol while the engine is running continues rotating - see ADJUSTING THE CONTROL
or still warm. WIRES below.
Do not fill the petrol tank right to the top. d. After filling,
screw the filler cap on tightly and wipe up any spilt petrol. 2. Push the throttle to idling position . Let the engine run
on idle a few minutes to melt the snow.
5.4 STARTING THE ENGINE (WITHOUT 3. Remove the ignition key. Do not turn the key!
ELECTRICAL START) If the machine is left unattended, stop the engine
1. Make sure the driving and auger clutch levers are and remove the ignition key.
disengaged. See fig. 7/8.
2. Push the throttle to position . 5.7 STARTING
3. Put in the ignition key. Ensure it clicks tight. Do not turn 1. Start the engine as above. Let the engine run a few
the key! minutes to warm before use.
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3. Turn the adjustment lever and set the deflector to throw
the snow in the direction of the wind. 6 MAINTENANCE
4. Set the gear lever to a suitable position.
The gear stick must not be moved if the driving 6.1 OIL CHANGE
clutch lever is depressed.
Change the oil the first time after 2 hours of operation, and
subsequently every 25 hours of operation or once a season.
5. Press down the auger clutch lever (13 in fig. 7/8) to Change oil when the engine is warm.
activate the auger and discharge fan. The engine oil may be very warm if it is drained off
Watch out for rotating auger. Keep hands, feet, directly after the engine is shut off. So allow the
hair and loose clothing away from any moving engine to cool a few minutes before draining the
parts on the machine. oil.
6. Press down the auger clutch lever (12 in fig. 7/8). The 1. Lean the snow thrower slightly to the right so that the oil
snow thrower now moves forward or backwards draining plug is the lowest point of the engine.
depending on the gear you have chosen.
2. Unscrew the oil draining plug.
3. Let the oil run out into a container.
4. Screw back the oil draining plug.
5.8 DRIVING TIPS 5. Fill with new oil: See BEFORE STARTING above for
1. Always run the engine on full throttle or next best. type.
The silencer and surrounding parts become very Oil amount in the crankcase:
hot when the engine is running. Risk of burns. SNOW STORM - 0.6 litre
2. Always adapt the speed to the snowy conditions. SNOW BLIZZARD - 0.8 litre
Regulate the speed with the gear stick not the throttle. SNOW FLAKE - 0.8 litre
SNOW POWER - 0.8 litre
3. Snow is more effectively removed directly after falling.
4. Always throw the snow in the direction of the wind if 6.2 SPARK PLUG
possible. Check the spark plug once a year or every hundred hours of
5. Adjust the shoes with the screws (A in fig. 15) to suit the use.
ground conditions: Clean or change the plug if the electrodes are burnt. The
- On flat ground, e.g. asphalt, the shoes should be about engine manufacturer recommends: Champion RC12YC.
3mm under the scraping blade. Correct spark gap: 0.7/-0.8 mm
- On uneven ground, e.g. gravel paths, the shoes should
be about 30mm under the scraping blade. 6.3 CARBURETTOR
Always adjust the shoes so that gravel and stones The carburettor is factory set. If adjustment is required,
are not fed into the snow thrower. There is a risk contact an authorised service station.
for personal injury if these are thrown out at high
speed.
Ensure the shoes are adjusted the same on both sides. 7 LUBRICATION
6. Adapt the speed so that the snow is thrown in an even
stream. No service must be carried out before:
If snow fastens in the chute do not try to remove it The engine has stopped.
before: The ignition key has been removed.
- Releasing both clutch levers. Stopping the engine. - The starting cable has been disconnected from
Removing the ignition key. the spark plug.
- Disconnecting the starting cable from the spark If the instructions say that the machine is to be lifted at the
plug. front and rested on the auger housing then the petrol tank
- Do not put your hand inside the chute or auger. must be emptied.
Use a wooden stick. Empty the petrol tank outdoors when the engine is
cold. Do not smoke. Empty into a container
5.9 AFTER USE designed for petrol.
1. Check for loose or damaged parts. If required, change
damaged parts. 7.1 DISCHARGER
2. Tighten loose screws and nuts. Lubricate the discharger flange and the adjustment lever
3. Brush all the snow from the machine. worm gear every 5th hour of use and before long time
4. Move all the controls backwards and forwards a few storage.
times.
7.2 THE AUGER SHAFT
5. Put the choke in position Lubricate the auger shaft lubricating nipples with a grease
6. - Disconnecting the starting cable from the spark plug. gun every 10th hour of use (fig 13). Always lubricate the
Do not cover the machine while the engine and shaft when changing the shear bolts.
silencer are still warm. Dismantle the bolts for long time storage. Lubricate with the
grease gun and then rotate the auger freely on the shaft before
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Note: The SNOW MASTER does not have lubricating 4. Check the belt tension by pressing down the auger clutch
nipples on the auger. Lubricate by removing the bolts. lever. With a finger, you should be able to push the belt
about 12 - 13mm without any great power (fig 18).
7.3 WORM GEAR 5. Repeat the above procedure if further adjustment is
The worm gear if filled with special lubricant at the factory. required.
Refilling is not normally required. 6. Reassemble the belt protection. See fig 16.
Loosen the plug once a year and check if the worm gear
contains lubricant (fig 14). 8.3 REPLACING BELTS
If it is leaking or has been repaired it must be refilled with The belts are specially designed for this machine. They must
lubricant. The worm gear holds 92 grams of lubricant at the be replaced by new genuine belts provided by your retailer or
most. authorised service station.
Use Shell Darina 1, Texaco Thermatex EP1, Mobiltem 78, When the belts are adjusted or replaced, the control wires
Benalene #372 Grease or similar. must also be adjusted (see below).
8.3.1 THE AUGER BELT
7.4 HEXAGONAL SHAFT
The hexagonal shaft, chain sprocket and chains are not to be 1. Remove the spark plug protection.
lubricated. All bearings and bushings are permanently 2. Loosen the screws (3) and dismantle the bottom plate (2).
lubricated and require no maintenance. See fig 19.
Lubricating these parts will only result in the grease getting 3. Remove the belt protective cover (1) by loosening the
on to the friction wheel and disc drive plate, which could screws (2). See fig. 16.
damage the rubber clad friction wheel. 4. Loosen the belt guide (D) at the engine belt disc. See fig.
For long time storage the above-mentioned parts should be 15.
lightly wiped with an oily rag to prevent rust.
5. Remove the tension pulley (C) from the belt. See fig. 15.
6. Replace the belt (E in fig. 15). NOTE! Only genuine
STIGA belts are to be used.
8 SERVICE AND REPAIRS
7. Adjust the belt tension according to the above
No service must be carried out before: instructions.
The engine has stopped. 8. Assemble the belt guide (D) in fig 15.
The ignition key has been removed. 9. Adjust the belt tension according to the above
- The starting cable has been disconnected from instructions.
the spark plug.
If the instructions say that the machine is to be lifted at the 10. Reassemble the belt protection.
front and rested on the auger housing then the petrol tank 11. Adjust the control wire according to the below
must be emptied. instructions.
Empty the petrol tank outdoors when the engine is 8.3.2 THE DRIVING BELT
cold. Do not smoke. Empty into a container
designed for petrol. 1. Carry out items 1-5 above.
2. Remove the locking ring (17) from the swing plate shaft
8.1 ADJUSTING THE SCRAPER BLADE (18). See fig 22. Pull out the shaft so that the swing plate
The scraper blade gets worn after a lot of use. (20) can tip forward. See fig 22.
Adjust the scraper blade (always together with the shoes) 3. Remove the spring (16 in fig 22).
The scraper blade is reversible so can be used on both sides. 4. Replace the belt (13 in fig. 22). NOTE! Only genuine
STIGA belts are to be used.
8.2 ADJUSTING THE DRIVE BELTS 5. Check that the tension pulley (12) is in line with the belt
The drive belts should be checked (and adjusted if required) (13). See fig 22.
for the first time after 2 – 4 hours use and then the middle of 6. Reassemble the spring (16), shaft (18) and locking ring
each season. They should thereafter be checked twice a year. (17).
When the belts are adjusted or changed, the control wires 7. Check that the underside of the disc drive plate (20) is
must also be adjusted (see below). situated between the marks (19). See fig 20.
8.2.1 THE DRIVE BELT FOR DRIVING (A in Fig. 15) NOTE! If the machine still does not drive properly,
The belt has a spring-loaded tension pulley. Adjustment is recheck the location of the disc drive plate (20).
not required. If the belt slips, change it. 8. Adjust the belt tension according to the above
instructions.
8.2.2 THE AUGER DRIVE BELT (B in Fig. 15) 9. Assemble the belt guide (D) in fig 15.
1. Remove the belt protective cover (1) by loosening the 10. Adjust the belt tension according to the above
screws (2). See fig. 16. instructions.
2. Loosen the tension-pulley (C) and move it about 3mm 11. Reassemble the belt protection. See fig 16.
towards the belt (fig. 17).
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8.4 ADJUSTING THE BELT GUIDE 8.6.2 ADJUSTING THE FRICTION WHEEL
1. Remove the spark plug protection. Dismantle the parts and measure according to the
2. Remove the belt protective cover (1) by loosening the instructions in items 1-4 above.
screws (2). See fig. 16. 1. Loosen the screws and set the friction wheel until the
3. Activate the auger clutch lever (13 in fig 7/8). measurement in item 4 above is obtained.
4. Check the distance between the belt guide and the belt. 2. If the friction wheel is so worn that adjustments cannot be
The distance should be 3 mm. See fig 17. carried out satisfactorily, replace in accordance with the
5. If adjustment is required, loosen the screw to the belt following instructions.
guide and set the correct distance. 3. Otherwise reassemble in the reverse order after adjusting.
6. Tighten the screw properly. 8.6.3 REPLACING THE FRICTION WHEEL (Storm,
7. Reassemble the belt protection. Blizzard)
8. Reassemble the spark plug protection. 1. Dismantle the right wheel from the shaft.
2. Loosen the screws (3) and dismantle the bottom plate (2).
8.5 ADJUSTING THE CONTROL WIRES See fig 19.
When the belts are adjusted or replaced, the control wires 3. Remove the screw holding the chain sprocket (12) and
must also be adjusted (see below). pull out the shaft (11) and remove the chain sprocket (12).
1. Unhook the wire from the clutch lever (fig. 23). See fig 25.
2. Push the clutch lever forward as much as possible (until 4. Dismantle the two bearing mountings (16 in fig 20).
it touches the plastic protection on the handle). 5. Dismantle the shaft and bearing mountings. Note the
3. Hold the wire stretched and note the position of the wire’s location of the two washers (17 in fig 26).
Z-shaped end. 6. Replace the friction wheel on its hub (fig 27).
4. When the wire is correctly adjusted its end should be 7. Reassemble all the parts in the reverse order. Note the
situated in the middle of the hole in the clutch lever (fig. following when reassembling:
23). - Check that the washers (17 in fig 26) are correctly
If adjustment is required: placed.
5. Lift the snow thrower forward and rest in on the auger - Check that the washers (13 in fig 26) are correctly
housing. placed.
- Check that the shaft (8 in fig 26) rotates freely.
6. Push the wire through the spring so that the threaded part
is exposed (fig 21). - Check that the friction wheel and disc drive plate are
totally free from oil and grease.
7. Hold the threaded part and adjust the nut up or down until
the correct setting is obtained. 8.7 REPLACING THE DIFFERENTIAL (FLAKE,
8. Pull the wire through the spring again. Hook the wire into POWER)
the upper part of the clutch lever. See fig. 28.
9. Same adjustment for both sides. The differential (A) is replaced according to the following
10. Start the snow thrower and check that it does not rotate instructions:
when the clutch lever is up (= disengaged).If it does, 1. Lift the snow thrower forward and rest in on the auger
contact an authorised service station. housing.
2. Disassemble the wheels.
8.6 FRICTION WHEEL 3. Loosen the screws (3) and dismantle the bottom plate (2).
If the snow thrower does not move forward the problem See fig. 19.
could be the driving belt, driving control wire or friction 4. Disassemble the bearing housings (B) with bearings at
wheel. Check the friction wheel as follows. both sides.
8.6.1 CHECKING THE FRICTION WHEEL 5. Loosen the intermediate shaft (C) by disassembling the
bearing screws (D) at both sides.
1. Remove the spark plug protection. 6. Slacken the chain tension by loosening the support
2. Lift the snow thrower forward and rest in on the auger bearing attachment (E). The support bearing attachment
housing. is loosened by disassembling the two screws at the top.
3. Loosen the screws (3) and dismantle the bottom plate (2). 7. Remove the chain from the differential.
See fig 19. 8. Pull out the shafts from the differential and remove the
3. Put the gear stick in bottom forward gear (one). differential.
4. Measure the distance A between the friction wheel and 9. Check the chains. Replace if required. The chains shall
the outside of the side plate in fig. 24. The distance should not be lubricated. They are factory lubricated. Excessive
be 109.5 mm. grease can spoil the friction if it reach the friction wheel
5. Adjustments are carried out as follows. or the friction disc.
10. Check the bearings for dissonance and uneven friction at
6. Reassemble in the reverse order. rotation. Replace if required.
11. Reassemble all parts in the reverse order.

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8.8 REPLACING THE SHEAR BOLTS

The auger is fastened to the shaft by special bolts that are 10 IF SOMETHING BREAKS
designed to break if something gets stuck in the auger
housing. Authorised service workshops carry out repairs and
Always use genuine spare parts. Other types of guarantee service. Always use genuine spare parts.
bolts could cause serious damage to the machine. Do you carry out simple repairs yourself? Always use
genuine spare parts. They fit perfectly and make the work
1. Stop the engine. much easier.
2. - Disconnect the starting cable from the spark plug. Spare parts are available at your retailer and service station.
3. Ensure all the rotating parts have stopped. When ordering spare parts: Specify the model, year of
purchase, the engine model and type number.
4. Remove the object that has fastened in the auger.
5. Lubricate the auger shaft (see above).
6. Assemble the new genuine bolt (N). Do not forget the 11 PURCHASE TERMS
distance (P). See fig 32.
A full warranty is issued against manufacturing and material
defects. The user must carefully follow the instructions given
9 STORAGE in the enclosed documentation.
Warranty period
Never store the snow thrower with petrol in the For consumer use: One year from date of purchase.
tank in a confined area with bad ventilation. Petrol For commercial use: Three months from the date of
fumes could reach open flames, sparks, cigarettes purchase.
etc. Exceptions
If the snow thrower is to be stored for a longer period than 30 The warranty does not cover damage due to:
days, the following measures are recommended:
- Neglect by the user to acquaint themselves with
1. Empty the petrol tank. accompanying documentation
2. Start the engine and let it run until it stops due to lack of - Carelessness
fuel.
- Incorrect and non-permitted use or assembly
Empty the petrol tank outdoors when the engine is
cold. Do not smoke. Empty into a container - The use of non-genuine spare parts
designed for petrol. - The use of accessories not supplied or approved by Stiga
3. Change the engine oil if it has not been done for 3 Neither does the guarantee cover:
months. -- Wear parts such as drive belts, augers, headlights, wheels,
4. Remove the spark plug and empty a little engine oil shear bolts and wires
(about 30ml) in the hole. Crank the engine a couple of - Normal wear
times. Screw back the spark plug. - Engines. These are covered by the engine manufacturer’s
5. Clean the whole snow thrower thoroughly. warranties, with separate terms and conditions.
6. Lubricate all the parts as shown in LUBRICATING The purchaser is covered the national laws of each by each
above. country. The rights to which the purchaser is entitled with the
7. Inspect the snow thrower for damage. Repair if support of these laws are not restricted by this warranty.
necessary.
8. Touch up any paint damage.
9. Rust protect the metal surfaces.
10. Store the snow thrower indoors if possible.

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