Snow Blower Stiga DUO LINE DUO LINE+ SNOW STORM SNOW BLIZZARD SNOW FLAKE SNOW POWER 8218 2221 70 Instructions Manual

							STIGA 
DUO LINE
 DUO LINE+
SNOW STORM
SNOW BLIZZARD
SNOW FLAKE
SNOW POWER
8218-2221-70
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1 SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the machine. They are 
there to remind you of the care and attention required in use. 
This is what the symbols mean:
Warning.
Read the owner’s manual before operating the 
machine.
Danger - rotating auger.
Danger - rotating fan.
Keep hands out of discharge chute.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Keep bystanders at a safe distance from the machine.
Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable 
before cleaning, maintenance and servicing.
Risk of burns.
Use hearing protection. 
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 GENERAL
• Please read through these instructions carefully. Learn all 
the controls and the correct use of the machine.
• Never allow children or anyone who is not familiar with 
these instructions to use the snow thrower. Local 
regulations may impose restrictions as regards the age of 
the driver.
• Never use the machine if others, particularly children or 
animals, are in the vicinity. 
• Remember that the driver is responsible for accidents that 
happen to other people or their property.
• Be careful not to trip or fall, especially when reversing 
the machine.
• Never use the snow thrower under the influence of 
alcohol or medication and if you are tired or ill.2.2 PREPARATIONS
• Check the area to be cleared and remove any loose or 
foreign objects.
• Disengage all controls before starting the engine.
• Never use the snow thrower unless properly dressed. 
Wear footwear that improves your grip on a slippery 
surface.
• Warning – Petrol is highly inflammable. 
a. Always store petrol in containers that are made 
especially for this purpose.
b. Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never 
smoke when filling or topping up.
c. Fill with petrol before starting the engine. Never 
remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine 
is running or still warm.
d. Screw the filler cap on tightly and wipe up any spilt 
petrol.
• Adjust the height of the auger housing to ensure it stays 
above gravel paths.
• Never, under any circumstances, make adjustments while 
the engine is running (unless otherwise specified in the 
instructions).
• Allow the snow thrower to adjust to the outdoor 
temperature before using it.
• Always use protective goggles or a visor during use, 
maintenance and service. 
2.3 OPERATION
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Always 
avoid the discharge chute opening.
• Be careful when driving on or crossing gravel paths, 
pavements and roads. Be aware of hidden dangers and 
traffic.
• Never direct the discharge chute towards a public road or 
traffic.
• If the snow thrower hits a foreign object, stop the engine, 
disconnect the spark plug cable and carefully inspect the 
machine for damage. Repair the damage before using the 
machine again.
• If the machine starts vibrating abnormally, stop the 
engine and look for the cause. Vibration is normally a 
sign of something wrong.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable: 
a. If the machine steers away from the driving position. 
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. 
• Never run the engine indoors except when taking it in and  
						

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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. 
• Never drive across a slope. Move from the top down, and 
from the bottom to the top. Be careful when changing 
direction on a slope. Avoid steep slopes.
• Never operate the machine with insufficient protection or 
without the safety devices in place.
• Existing safety devices must not be disconnected or 
disengaged.
• Do not alter the engine’s regulator setting and do not race 
the engine. The possibility of personal injury increases 
when the engine is run at high revs.
• Never use the snow thrower near enclosures, cars, 
windowpanes, slopes etc. without properly setting the 
discharge chute deflector. 
• Always keep children away from areas to be cleared. Get 
another adult to keep the children under supervision.
• Do not overload the machine by driving it too fast.
• Take care when reversing. Look behind you before and 
during reversing to check for any obstacles.
• Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders. Do 
not allow anyone to stand in front of the machine. 
• Disengage the auger when the snow thrower is to be 
transported or is not in use Do not drive too fast on 
slippery surfaces when transporting.
• Only use accessories that are approved by the machine’s 
manufacturer.
• Never drive the snow thrower in bad visibility or without 
satisfactory lighting.
• Always ensure you have a good balance and a tight grip 
on the handle. 
• Never use the snow thrower on a roof.
• Do not touch engine components because they are warm 
during use. Risk of burn injuries.
2.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Tighten all nuts and screws so that the machine is in safe 
working condition. Check the shear bolts regularly.
• Always use genuine spare parts. Non-genuine spare parts 
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 
open flames or sparks.
• Allow the engine to cool before putting the machine in 
store.
• Before a long storage, check the instructions for 
recommendations.
• Replace damaged warning and instruction stickers.
• Let the engine run a couple of minutes with the auger 
connected after use. This prevents the auger from 
freezing solid.
3 ASSEMBLY
Note: Instructions to the left and right sides start from the 
driving position behind the snow thrower.
3.1 CONTENTS - OUTER PACKING
The packing contains:
- One snow thrower
- One adjustment lever
- One discharge chute (some models only)
- One set of instructions
- One assembly kit
3.2 UNPACKING
1.  Remove all loose items from the carton.
2.  Cut the four corners of the carton and let the sides fall 
down.
3. Unscrew the screws (B) that fasten the shoes to the 
bedding. See fig. 1. (some models only)
4.  Roll the snow thrower from the carton.
5.  Cut the plastic tape holding the control wires on the 
underside of the handle.
3.3 HANDLE
1.  Loosen the longer screws in the lower part of the handle.
2.  Fold up the upper part of the handle. NOTE! Make sure 
the control wires do not jam.
3.  Place a screw (A) and a flat washer (B) in the lower, right 
hand hole.
4.  Lock with a locking washer (C) and a nut (D).
5.  Remove the locking nut and washer from the eyebolt 
sitting on the adjustment lever.
6.  Place the eyebolt in the left upper hole.
7.  Replace the washer and nut on the eyebolt.
8.  Tighten all the nuts when the adjustment lever has been 
assembled (see below).
3.4 ADJUSTMENT LEVER, SEE FIG. 4
1.  Remove the locking pin (12).
2.  Place the shaft (15) in the sleeve (16) in the toggle joint.
3.  Lock the joint with the locking pin (12).
4.  Check the discharge chute by turning it fully in both 
directions. The chute should rotate freely.
3.5 SNOW DISCHARGE CHUTE, SEE FIG. 3
1.  Turn the adjustment lever anti-clockwise until it resists.
2.  Place the discharge chute (2) on the flange until the holes 
meet.
3.  Mount the three carriage bolts (1) from the inside.
4.  Mount the washers (5) and locking nuts (6) on the outside 
of the flange.
5. Tighten properly.  
						

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3.6 CONTROL KNOB - GEAR LEVER, FIG. 5
1.  Screw the nut (J) onto the gear lever.
2.  Mount the control knob (K) onto the gear lever.
3.  Tighten the nut on the underside of the control knob.
3.7 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.
3.8 TYRE PRESSURE
Check the air pressure in the tyres. Correct air pressure: 1.0 
– 1.2 bar.
4 CONTROLS
See figures 7-9.
4.1 STOP SWITCH (1)
To start the engine, the stop switch shall be set in position 
“ON”.
The engine will stop when the switch is set in position 
“OFF”.
4.2 CHOKE (2)
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 (3)
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 (4)
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 (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)
Activates the electric starting motor.4.10 ELECTRIC CABLE – ELECTRICAL START 
(10)
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 GEAR LEVER (11)
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.
4.12 CLUTCH LEVER- DRIVING (12)
Engages the wheels when put into gear and the lever 
is pushed towards the handle.
Situated on the left side of the handle.
4.13 CLUTCH LEVER- AUGER (13)
Connects the auger and fan when the lever is pushed 
down towards the handle. 
Situated on the right side of the handle.
4.14 CHUTE DEFLECTOR (14)
Loosen the wing nut and set the height of the deflector (fig 9).
Lowered – shorter throwing distance. 
Raised – longer throwing distance.
4.15 ADJUSTMENT LEVER (15)
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. 
4.16 SHOES (16)
Used to set the height of the auger housing above the ground. 
						

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5 USING THE SNOW THROWER
5.1 GENERAL
Never start the engine until all the above measures under 
ASSEMBLY have been carried out. 
Never use the snow thrower without first reading 
and understanding the instructions and all the 
warning and instruction stickers on the machine. 
Always use protective goggles or a visor during 
use, maintenance and service.
5.2 BEFORE STARTING
The snow thrower is delivered without oil in the engine. Fill 
the engine with oil before using. The oil is supplied in a 
separate bottle with SNOW MASTER.
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.  Loosen the dipstick (6) and read the oil level. See fig. 11.
3. The oil level shall be between the marks “ADD” and 
“FULL”. See fig. 11.
4. If necessary fill with oil up to the FULL mark. See fig. 11.
5.  Use good quality oil marked A.P.I service SF, SG or SH. 
Use SAE 5W30 oil. Use SAE OW30 oil for temperatures 
under -18° C. 
Do not use SAE 10W40. 
5.3 FILL UP THE PETROL TANK
Always use lead-free petrol. Oil-mixed 2-stroke petrol must 
not be used.
NOTE! Bear in mind that ordinary lead-free petrol is 
perishable; do not purchase more petrol than can be used 
within thirty days.
Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate petrol. This 
type of petrol has a composition that is less harmful for 
people and nature.
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 reach 
for children.
Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never 
smoke when filling or topping up. Fill 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. d. After filling, 
screw the filler cap on tightly and wipe up any spilt petrol. 
5.4 STARTING THE ENGINE (WITHOUT 
ELECTRICAL START)
1.  Make sure the driving and auger clutch levers are 
disengaged. See fig. 7/8.
2.  Push the throttle to position  .
3.  Put in the ignition key. Ensure it clicks tight. Do not turn 
the key!4.  Turn the choke to position  . Note: A warm engine does 
not need the choke (fig. 
5.  Press the rubber primer-start 2 or 3 times. Make sure the 
hole is covered when pressing the primer-start (fig 9). 
Note: Do not use this function when the engine is warm.
6.  Pull on the starter cord until you feel resistance. Start the 
engine with a sharp pull.
7.  When the engine starts, turn the choke anti-clockwise 
until it is fully open.
Never run the machine indoors. The exhaust 
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a very toxic gas.
5.5 STARTING THE ENGINE (WITH ELECTRICAL 
START)
1.  Attach the connecting cable to an earthed extension lead. 
Then connect the extension lead to a 220/230 volt earthed 
socket.
2.  Make sure the driving and auger clutch levers are 
disengaged. See fig. 7/8.
3.  Set the stop switch (1) to position “ON”.
4.  Put in the ignition key. Ensure it clicks tight. Do not turn 
the key!
5.  Turn the choke to position  . Note: A warm engine does 
not need the choke (fig. 
6.  Press the rubber primer-start 2 or 3 times. Make sure the 
hole is covered when pressing the primer-start (fig 9). 
Note: Do not use this function when the engine is warm.
7.  Starting the engine:
a. Press the start button to activate the starting motor. 
b. When the engine starts, release the start button and 
open the choke by slowly turning the choke lever anti-
clockwise to position   .
c. If the engine stutters, close the choke immediately and 
gradually open it again.
d. First pull out the extension lead from the socket. Then 
remove the extension lead from the engine.
Note: The electrical starting motor has overload 
protection. The motor stops automatically when 
overheated. It will not restart until it has cooled, which 
takes about 5 - 10 minutes.
8.  When the engine starts, turn the choke anti-clockwise 
until it is fully open. 
Never run the machine indoors. The exhaust 
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a very toxic gas.
5.6 STOPPING
1.  Release both clutch levers. Note. If the snow thrower 
continues rotating - see ADJUSTING THE CONTROL 
WIRES below.
2.  Push the throttle to idling position  . Let the engine run 
on idle a few minutes to melt the snow.
3. Remove the ignition key. Do not turn the key!
If the machine is left unattended, stop the engine 
and remove the ignition key. 
5.7 STARTING
1.  Start the engine as above. Let the engine run a few 
minutes to warm before use.
2.  Set the chute deflector.