Stiga 966D Snow Blower User Manual


 
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3.7 GEAR 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.
3.8 CHECKING THE CONTROL WIRES
The control wires might need adjusting before using the
snow thrower for the first time.
See ADJUSTING THE CONTROL WIRES below.
3.9 TYRE 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.
4.1 THROTTLE (2)
Controls the engine’s revs. The throttle has three positions:
1. Full throttle
2. Idling.
3. Stop position – the engine is short-circuited.
4.2 CHOKE (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)
4.3 PRIMER (4)
Pressing the rubber prime-starter squirts fuel into the
carburettor intake pipe to make it easier to start a cold
engine.
4.4 IGNITION 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.
4.5 STARTING HANDLE (1)
Manual cord start with rewinding.
4.6 DIPSTICK (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
4.7 FILLER 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.
4.8 OIL DRAINING PLUG (7)
For draining the old engine oil when changing the oil.
4.9 START BUTTON – ELECTRICAL START (14)
Not visible in the fig.ure. Activates the electric starting
motor.
4.10 ELECTRIC 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.
4.14 CLUTCH 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.
4.15 CLUTCH 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.
4.16 LEVER, 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.
4.17 ADJUSTMENT 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.