Snow Blower Stiga ROYAL LINE 966 D 1171 HST 1381 HST 8218 2222 70 Instructions 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...

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4.18 SHOES (13)
Used to set the height of the auger housing above the ground.
4.19 WHEEL LOCK
4.19.1 HST
See fig. 8. Machines with hydrostat are equipped with easily 
disengaged wheel locks. This is essential when mowing the 
machine without the motor running. 
Disengage/engage the wheel locks according to the 
following:
1. Pull out the knob (1).
2. Turn the knob 90° (1/4 of a turn) and release it.
4.19.2 Man
Manual models are equipped with differential and have no 
wheel locks. The wheels...

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5.5 STARTING THE ENGINE (WITH ELECTRICAL 
START)
Do not touch engine components because they are 
warm during use. Risk of burn injuries.
Never run the machine indoors. The exhaust 
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a very toxic gas.
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 (fig. 1).
3.  Push the throttle to position  .
4.  Put in the...

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5.9 AFTER USE
1.  Check for loose or damaged parts. If required, change 
damaged parts.
2.  Tighten loose screws and nuts.
3.  Brush all the snow from the machine.
4.  Move all the controls backwards and forwards a few 
times.
5.  Put the choke in position   
6.  Disconnecting the starting cable from the spark plug.
Do not cover the machine while the engine and 
silencer are still warm.
6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
6.2 OIL CHANGE
Change the oil the first time after 2 hours of...

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6.6.4 Chute worm gear
See fig. 13.
If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the 
pinion gear (B) and ring gear (A). If it is still difficult to 
operate, adjust as follows:
1. Loosen the nut (C), which holds the pinion gear bracket 
in the slotted hole.
2. If the pinion gear is too tight against the ring gear, move 
it away slightly and then retighten the nut.
3. Check the operation again.
Note! If the discharge chute will not stay in position, 
adjust the pinion gear...

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7.4 THE AUGER BELT
7.4.1 Replacing the auger belt
Man, see fig. 18, 19.
HST, see fig. 20, 21.
1.  Remove the ignition key.
2.  Loosen the screws (3) and dismantle the bottom plate (2). 
See fig. 16.
3.  Remove the belt protective cover (1) by loosening the 
screws (2). See fig. 16.
4.  Loosen the belt guide (E) at the engine belt disc.
5.  Remove the tension pulley (B) from the belt.
6.  Replace the belt (G). NOTE! Only genuine STIGA belts 
are to be used.
7.  Adjust the belt tension...

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7.7 ADJUSTING THE CONTROL WIRES
When the belts are adjusted or replaced, the control wires 
must also be checked/adjusted (see below).
7.7.1 Adjusting auger wire
1.  Remove the ignition key.
2. Dismantle the belt cover (1) by loosing the screw (2). See 
fig. 16.
3. Actuate the auger drive lever and observe the tension 
pulley. When the auger lever is in its half way of 
movement against the handle, the pulley movement shall 
stop against the belt (the pulley is allowed to move a few 
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7.11 HEADLAMP BULB
Only 27 W original spare part bulb is allowed to be 
used. Bulbs with higher power will damage the 
headlamp.
The headlamp bulb is fitted to the headlamp by a bayonet 
socket. See fig. 17. To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
1. Turn the bulb about 30° CCW and pull it out.
2. Release the plastic locks at each side of the bulb and pull 
off the cable connection from the bulb.
3. Fit the new bulb in the reverse order.
8 STORAGE
Never store the snow thrower with petrol in...

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1  SYMBOLES
Les symboles suivants figurent sur la machine. Ils attirent 
votre attention sur les dangers d’utilisation et les mesures à 
respecter. 
Explication des symboles :
Avertissement.
Veuillez lire attentivement le mode d’em-
ploi avant d’utiliser l’équipement.
Retirer la clé de contact, débrancher le câ-
ble de bougie et consulter la documenta-
tion technique avant toute intervention de 
réparation ou de maintenance.
 Danger – ventilateur en rotation.
Danger – fraise en rotation....

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• Ne jamais circuler perpendiculairement à une pente. Se 
déplacer de haut en bas, et de bas en haut. Redoubler de 
prudence lors des changements de direction sur les 
terrains en pente. Éviter les pentes escarpées.
• Ne jamais utiliser la machine si les protections et 
dispositifs de sécurité sont insuffisants.
• Il est interdit de déconnecter les dispositifs de sécurité ou 
d’en empêcher le fonctionnement.
• Ne pas modifier le réglage du moteur. Ne pas pousser le 
moteur à plein régime....