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 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 level4.7 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 
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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 can rotate with different speeds 
simultaneously as the machine is driving.
4.20 CHUTE DEFLECTOR (18)
The chute deflector is adjusted with the lever (15) and 
determine the throwing distance.
4.21 HANDLE HEATING (6)
The machine is equipped with electrical handle heating. To 
activate the heating, set the switch in the desired position:
Forwards - Light heating
Middle - No heating
Backwards - Full heating
The heating can be activated when the motor is running only.
4.22 HEADLAMP (15)
The headlamp is always activated when the motor is running.
4.23 CLEANING STICK (10)
At the top of the auger housing, a cleaning stick is attached. 
Use the cleaning stick to remove stowed snow and other 
obstructions
Never clan the snow channel with hands. Risk for 
serious personal injury.
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
Some snow throwers are delivered without oil in the engine. 
Fill the engine with oil before using. The oil is supplied in a 
separate bottle.
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 and fill with oil up to the FULL mark 
(fig. 9).
3.  Use good quality oil marked A.P.I service SF, SG or SH. 
Use SAE 5W30 - 10W40 oil. 
4.  The crankcase holds: 0.8 litres.
Always check the oil level before using. The snow thrower 
must stand on level ground when checking.
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. After filling, screw 
the filler cap on tightly and wipe up any spilt petrol. 
5.4 STARTING THE ENGINE (WITHOUT 
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.  Make sure the driving and auger clutch levers are 
disengaged (fig. 1).
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.
5.  Press the rubber primer-start 2 or 3 times. Make sure the 
hole is covered when pressing the primer-start (fig. 8). 
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 
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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 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.
6.  Press the rubber primer-start 2 or 3 times. Make sure the 
hole is covered when pressing the primer-start (fig. 8). 
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.
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.
3a. Machines without an electric starter:
With the engine running, pull out the start handle a few 
times to prevent the starting apparatus from freezing. An 
unusual rattling noise occurs. This does not damage the 
engine.
3b. Machines with an electric starter:
With the engine running, keep the start button pressed in 
for a few seconds to prevent the starting motor freezing 
(see above for connecting electric cable). An unusual 
rattling noise occurs. This does not damage the engine.
4. Push the throttle to the bottom to position  .
5. 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.3.  Turn the adjustment lever and set the deflector to throw 
the snow in the direction of the wind.
For manual models; The gear stick must not be 
moved if the driving clutch lever is depressed.
4.  Set the gear/speed lever to a suitable position. 
5.  Press down the auger clutch lever (16 in fig. 1) to activate 
the auger and discharge fan.
Watch out for rotating auger. Keep hands, feet, 
hair and loose clothing away from any moving 
parts on the machine.
6.  Press down the auger clutch lever (20 in fig. 1). The snow 
thrower now moves forward or backwards depending on 
the gear you have chosen.
7. One-hand-control.
For manual models only; Never actuate the gear 
lever when the one-hand-control or the drive lever 
is actuated. This will serious damage the friction 
wheel.
The machine is equipped with one-hand-control. This means 
as follows:
1. Press down the left and the right lever.
2. Now, the right lever can be released to manoeuvre the 
snow throwing direction, snow throwing length and for 
the HST model, the speed.
3. When the left lever is released, the one-hand-control is 
deactivated and the right lever will also be released. 
5.8 DRIVING TIPS
1. Always run the engine on full throttle or next best.
The silencer and surrounding parts become very 
hot when the engine is running. Risk of burns. 
2.  Always adapt the speed to the snowy conditions. 
Regulate the speed with the gear stick not the throttle.
3.  Snow is more effectively removed directly after falling.
4.  Always throw the snow in the direction of the wind if 
possible.
5.  Adjust the shoes with the screws (13 in fig. 1) to suit the 
ground conditions: 
- On flat ground, e.g. asphalt, the shoes should be about  
3 mm under the scraping blade.
- On uneven ground, e.g. gravel paths, the shoes should 
be about  30 mm under the scraping blade.
Always adjust the shoes so that gravel and stones 
are not fed into the snow thrower. There is a risk 
for personal injury if these are thrown out at high 
speed. 
Ensure the shoes are adjusted the same on both sides.
6. Adapt the speed so that the snow is thrown in an even 
stream.
If snow fastens in the chute do not try to remove it 
before: 
- Releasing both clutch levers. 
- Stopping the engine. 
- Removing the ignition key. 
- Disconnecting the cable from the spark plug. 
- Do not put your hand inside the chute or auger. 
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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 operation, and 
subsequently every 50 hours of operation or once a season. 
Change oil when the engine is warm.
The engine oil may be very warm if it is drained off 
directly after the engine is shut off. So allow the 
engine to cool a few minutes before draining the 
oil.
1.  Lean the snow thrower slightly to the right so that the oil 
draining plug (14 in fig. 1) is the lowest point of the 
engine.
2.  Unscrew the oil draining plug.
3.  Let the oil run out into a container.
4.  Screw back the oil draining plug.
5.  Fill with new oil: See BEFORE STARTING above for 
type and amount. 6.3 SPARK PLUG
Check the spark plug once a year or every hundred hours of 
use.
Clean or change the plug if the electrodes are burned. The 
engine manufacturer recommends: RC124YC or equivalent.
Correct spark gap: 0.7-0.8 mm.
The spark plug is accessible under the protection plate in fig. 
11.
6.4 TYRE PRESSURE
The air pressure should be equal in both tires for best 
performance. Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent entry 
of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled. The 
recommended air pressures are shown in the table below.
6.5 CARBURETTOR
The carburettor is factory set. If adjustment is required, 
contact an authorised service station. 
6.6 LUBRICATION
No service must be carried out before: 
- The engine has stopped. 
- The ignition key has been removed. 
- The cable has been disconnected from the spark 
plug.
If the instructions say that the machine is to be lifted at the 
front and rested on the auger housing then the petrol tank 
must be emptied.
Empty the petrol tank outdoors when the engine is 
cold. Do not smoke. Empty into a container 
designed for petrol.
6.6.1 Discharger
Lubricate the discharger flange and the adjustment lever 
worm gear every 10:th hour of use and before long time 
storage. 
6.6.2 The auger shaft
Lubricate the auger shaft lubricating nipples with a grease 
gun every 10th hour of use (fig. 12). Always lubricate the 
shaft when changing the shear bolts.
Dismantle the bolts for long time storage. Lubricate with the 
grease gun and then rotate the auger freely on the shaft before 
replacing the bolts.
6.6.3 Worm gear
The worm gear if filled with special lubricant at the factory. 
Refilling is not normally required.
Loosen the plug once a year and check if the worm gear 
contains lubricant (fig. 12).
If it is leaking or has been repaired it must be refilled with 
lubricant. The worm gear holds 92 grams of lubricant at the 
most.
Use Shell Darina 1, Texaco Thermatex EP1, Mobiltem 78, 
Benalene #372 Grease or similar.  Service item Frequency Type Fig./Par.
Motor oil 
changeAfter 2 hour 
and then every 
50:th hour.SAE 5W30 - 
10W40fig. 1/6.2
Drive belts, 
checkAfter 2 hour 
and then every 
year.7.2
Auger shaft, 
lubricate10 hour Lithium grease This
Chute worm 
gear, lubricate/
check10 hour 10W oil This
Deflector, lubri-
cate10 hour 10W oil fig. 14
Wires, lubricate 10 hour 10W oil fig. 14
Linkages, lubri-
cate10 hour 10W oil fig. 14
Tyre pressure, 
check50 hour This
Auger worm 
gear, check50 hour Winter weight 
worm gear oilThis
Spark plug 
check/replace100 hour RC124YC This
Machine Pressure
966 D 1.4 bar
1171 HST 1.0 bar
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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 (B) closer to the ring gear (A).
6.6.5 Hexagonal shaft, Man
The hexagonal shaft, chain sprocket and chains are not to be 
lubricated. All bearings and bushings are permanently 
lubricated and require no maintenance.
Lubricating these parts will only result in the grease getting 
on to the friction wheel and disc drive plate, which could 
damage the rubber clad friction wheel.
For long time storage the above-mentioned parts should be 
lightly wiped with an oily rag to prevent rust. 
6.6.6 Hydrostat, HST
The hydrostatic transmission is factory-filled with oil at the 
delivery. If it not has been opened (permitted to authorised 
personell only) and if no leakage exist, there is no need for 
filling-up. Normally, there is no need for oil change in the 
transmissio
7 SERVICE AND REPAIRS
No service must be carried out before: 
- The engine has stopped. 
- The ignition key has been removed. 
- The starting cable has been disconnected from 
the spark plug.
If the instructions say that the machine is to be lifted at the 
front and rested on the auger housing then the petrol tank 
must be emptied.
Empty the petrol tank outdoors when the engine is 
cold. Do not smoke. Empty into a container 
designed for petrol.
7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING7.2 ADJUSTING THE SCRAPER BLADE AND 
SHOES
The scraper blade and shoes gets worn after a long term of 
use.
Adjust the scraper blade (always together with the shoes) 
until desired distance to the ground.
The scraper blade and the shoes are reversible and can be 
used on both sides.
See “5.8”.
7.3 GENERAL ABOUT BELTS
The drive belts should be checked (and adjusted if required) 
for the first time after 2 – 4 hours use and then the middle of 
each season. They should thereafter be checked twice a year.
The belts are specially designed for this machine. They must 
be replaced by new genuine belts provided by your retailer or 
authorised service station.
When the belts are adjusted or replaced, the control wires 
must also be adjusted (see below). Problem Possible cause Remedy
Engine fails to 
start.Engine flooded. Repeated tart 
attempts with full 
throttle choke OFF
Water in fuel or old 
fuel.Drain tank and 
refill with fresh 
fuel.
Other. Check carefylly the 
start procedure 
according to this 
manual.
Engine starts hard 
or runs poorly.Spark plug faulty. Replace the spark 
plug.
Fuel cap ventilation 
is blocked.Clear the ventila-
tion.
Auger does not 
rotate.Foreign matter 
blocking.Clean the auger 
with the supplied 
stick.
Shear pin broken. Replace the broken 
pin.
Auger drive belt 
slipping.Adjust the belt and 
wire.
Auger drive belt 
broken.Replace the belt.
Auger does not 
stop when the 
lever is released.Auger drive belt is 
out of adjustment.Adjust the belt.
Auger drive guide 
is out of adjust-
ment.Adjust the guide.
Snowthrower 
veers to one side.Tire pressure not 
equal.Adjust the tire pres-
sure
Only one wheel 
drives.Check the wheel 
locks.
Shoes uneven 
adjusted.Adjust scraper 
blade and shoes.
Scraper blade une-
ven adjusted.Adjust scraper 
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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 according to the instructions 
below.
8.  Assemble the belt guide (E).
9. Reassemble the belt protection. See fig. 17.
10. Adjust the control wire according to the instructions 
below.
7.4.2 Check and adjustment of the auger belt 
Man, see fig. 18, 19.
HST, see fig. 20, 21.
1.  Remove the ignition key.
2.  Remove the belt protective cover (1) by loosening the 
screws (2). See fig. 16.
3.  Loosen the tension-pulley (B) and move it about 3 mm 
towards the belt.
4.  Tighten the tension pulley nut.
5.  Check the belt tension by pressing down the auger clutch 
lever. With a finger, you should be able to push the belt  
about 12 - 13 mm without any great power (fig. 22). 
6. Repeat the above procedure if further adjustment is 
required.
7.  Reassemble the belt protection. See fig. 17.
7.4.3 Adjustment of auger belt guide
Man, see fig. 16, 17
HST, see fig. 18, 19.
1.  Remove the ignition key.
2.  Remove the belt protective cover (1) by loosening the 
screws (2). See fig. 16.
3.  Activate the auger clutch lever (X) in fig. 1.
4.  Check the distance between the belt guide and the belt. 
See fig. 19/21 according the distance.
5.  If adjustment is required, loosen the screw to the belt 
guide and set the correct distance.
6.  Tighten the screw properly.
7.  Reassemble the belt protection. 
7.5 DRIVE BELT, MAN
7.5.1 Replacing the drive belt, Man
See fig. 18, 19.
1.  Dismantle the auger belt as described above.
2. Remove the left wheel.
3.  Remove the locking ring (C) from the swing plate shaft 
(D). Pull out the shaft.
4.  Remove the spring (H).5.  Replace the belt (I). NOTE! Only genuine STIGA belts 
are to be used.
6.  Check that the tension pulley (A) is in line with the belt 
(I).
7.  Reassemble the spring (H), shaft (D) and locking ring 
(C).
8.  Check that the underside of the disc drive plate (Q) is 
situated between the marks (N). See fig. 23.
NOTE! If the machine still does not drive properly, 
recheck the location of the disc drive plate (Q).
9.  Reassemble all parts in the reverse order.
7.5.2 Adjustment of drive belt, Man
The belt has a spring-loaded tension pulley. Adjustment is 
not required. If the belt slips, change it.
7.6 DRIVE BELT, HST
7.6.1 Replacing the drive belt, HST
See fig. 20, 21.
1.  Dismantle the auger belt as described above.
2.  Loosen the beltguides (J, L) at the motor pulley.
3.  Work off the used belt and fit the new. NOTE! Only 
genuine STIGA belts are to be used.
4.  Assemble the belt guides (J, L) at the motor pulley. 
Adjust the belt guide according to the instructions below.
5.  Reassemble all parts in the reverse order.
6.  Adjust the control wire as described further.
7.6.2 Adjusting the drive belt, HST
1. Dismantle the belt cover (1) by loosing the screw (2). See 
fig. 16.
2. Adjust the tension pulley (A in fig. 20) until a belt play of 
about 45 mm. See fig. 32.
Do not overtighten the belt. This will damage the 
belt and the bearings. Always check the belt 
tension according to the instructions below before 
using the machine.
3. Check the adjustment according to the instructions 
below.
4. Reassemble the belt cover. See fig. 16.
7.6.3 Check the drive belt, HST
1.  Disconnect the wheel locks.
2. Set the speed lever in the neutral position. Do not activate 
the clutch lever.
3.  Start the engine and move the speed lever slow forwards. 
If the drive shafts rotate, the belt is too tight, and the 
tension pulley (A in fig. 20) shall be loosened and moved 
from the belt.
4. If the tension pulley was moved redo the adjustment and 
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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 
mm during the last half of movement of the lever). See 
fig. 24.
4. If necessary, unhook the spring and adjust the wire at the 
screw, connected to the spring. See fig. 25.
5. Reassamble all parts in the reverse order.
7.7.2 Adjusting drive wire, Man
1.  Remove the ignition key.
2.  Lift the snow thrower forward and rest in on the auger 
housing.
3. Loosen the screws (3) and dismantle the bottom plate (2). 
See fig. 15.
4. Actuate the auger drive lever and observe the friction 
disc. When the auger lever is in its half way of movement 
against the handle, the friction disc shall touch the 
friction wheel. See fig. 28.
5. If necessary, unhook the wire at the adjusting plate and 
replace the wire in a suitable hole. See fig. 26.
6. Reassamble all parts in the reverse order.
7.7.3 Adjusting drive wire, HST
The drive wire, HST has no adjustment. The clutch is 
adjusted with the belt tensioning pulley. See “7.6.2”.
7.8 FRICTION WHEEL, MAN
If the snow thrower does not move forward/backward the 
problem could be the driving belt, driving control wire or 
friction wheel. Check the friction wheel as follows.
7.8.1 Checking the friction wheel
1.  Remove the ignition key.
2.  Lift the snow thrower forward and rest in on the auger 
housing.
3.  Loosen the screws (3) and dismantle the bottom plate (2). 
See fig. 15.
3.  Put the gear stick in neuitral position.
4.  With the gear stick in the neutral position, the centre of 
friction wheel shall correspond with the centre of the 
friction disc. See fig. 28.
5.  Adjustments are carried out as described below.
6.  Reassemble in the reverse order.
7.8.2 Adjusting the friction wheel
1. Loosen the friction wheel linkage and set the friction 
wheel until the measurement in position 4 above is 
obtained.
2.  If the friction wheel is heavy worn and adjustments 
cannot be carried out satisfactorily, replace in accordance 
with the following instructions.
3.  Otherwise reassemble in the reverse order after adjusting.
7.8.3 Replacing the friction wheel
1.  Disassemble the differential according to 7.9.
2.  Disassemble the two bearing attachments (M in fig. 23).
3.  Disassemble the shaft and bearing attachments. Note the 
location of the two washers (17 in fig. 29).
4.  Replace the friction wheel on its hub (fig. 30).
5.  Reassemble all the parts in the reverse order. Note the 
following when reassembling:
- Check that the washers (17 in fig. 29) are correctly 
placed.
- Check that the washers (13 in fig. 29) are correctly 
placed.
- Check that the shaft (8 in fig. 30) rotates freely.
- Check that the friction wheel and disc drive plate are 
totally free from oil and grease.
7.9 REPLACING THE DIFFERENTIAL
See fig. 31.
The differential (A) is replaced according to the following 
instructions:
1.  Remove the ignition key.
2.  Lift the snow thrower forward and rest in on the auger 
housing.
3. Disassemble the wheels.
4. Loosen the screws (3) and dismantle the bottom plate (2). 
See fig. 15.
5. Disassemble the bearing housings (B) with bearings at 
both sides.
6. Loosen the intermediate shaft (C) by disassembling the 
bearing screws (D) at both sides.
7. Slacken the chain tension by loosening the support 
bearing attachment (E). The support bearing attachment 
is loosened by disassembling the two screws at the top.
8. Remove the chain from the differential.
9. Pull out the shafts from the differential and remove the 
differential.
10. Check the chains. Replace if required. The chains shall 
not be lubricated. They are factory lubricated. Excessive 
grease can spoil the friction if it reach the friction wheel 
or the friction disc.
11. Check the bearings for dissonance and uneven friction at 
rotation. Replace if required.
12. Reassemble all parts in the reverse order.
7.10 REPLACING THE SHEAR BOLTS 
The auger is fastened to the shaft by special bolts that are 
designed to break if something gets stuck in the auger 
housing.
Always use genuine spare parts. Other types of 
bolts could cause serious damage to the machine.
1.  Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the ignition cable from the spark plug.
3.  Ensure all the rotating parts have stopped.
4.  Remove the object that has fastened in the auger.
5.  Lubricate the auger shaft (see above).
6.  Aligne the holes in the shaft and auger.
7. Remove the broken bolt parts.
8. Assemble a new original shear bolt. 
						

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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 the 
tank in a confined area with bad ventilation. Petrol 
fumes could reach open flames, sparks, cigarettes 
etc.
If the snow thrower is to be stored for a longer period than 30 
days, the following measures are recommended:
1.  Empty the petrol tank.
2.  Start the engine and let it run until it stops due to lack of 
fuel.
3.  Change the engine oil if it has not been done for 3 
months.
4.  Remove the spark plug and empty a little engine oil 
(about 30ml) in the hole. Crank the engine a couple of 
times. Screw back the spark plug.
5. Clean the whole snow thrower thoroughly.
6. Lubricate all the parts as shown in LUBRICATING above.
7. Inspect the snow thrower for damage. Repair if necessary.
8. Touch up any paint damage.
9. Rust protect the metal surfaces.
10. Store the snow thrower indoors if possible. 
9 IF SOMETHING BREAKS
Authorised service workshops carry out repairs and 
guarantee service. Always use genuine spare parts.
Do you carry out simple repairs yourself? Always use 
genuine spare parts. They fit perfectly and make the work 
much easier. 
Spare parts are available at your retailer and service station.
When ordering spare parts: Specify the model, year of 
purchase, the engine model and type number.
10 PURCHASE TERMS
A full warranty is issued against manufacturing and material 
defects. The user must carefully follow the instructions given 
in the enclosed documentation.
Exceptions:
The warranty does not cover damage due to:
- Neglect by the user to acquaint themselves with 
accompanying documentation
- Carelessness 
- Incorrect and non-permitted use or assembly
- The use of non-genuine spare parts
- The use of accessories not supplied or approved by GGP
Neither does the guarantee cover:
- Wear parts such as drive belts, augers, headlights, wheels, 
shear bolts and wires
- Normal wear
- Engines. These are covered by the engine manufacturer’s 
warranties, with separate terms and conditions.
The purchaser is covered the national laws of each by each 
country. The rights to which the purchaser is entitled with the 
support of these laws are not restricted by this warranty. 
						

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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.
Écarter les mains de l’éjecteur.
Éloigner les mains et les pieds des élé-
ments mobiles.
 Risque de brûlure.
 Respecter une distance de sécurité suff-
isante.
Ne jamais orienter l’éjecteur vers des per-
sonnes se trouvant à proximité.
 Porter des protections auditives. 
2 RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ
2.1 GÉNÉRALITÉS
• Veuillez lire attentivement les instructions qui suivent et 
vous familiariser avec les commandes et le maniement 
correct de la machine avant de l’utiliser.
• Ne jamais confier l’utilisation du chasse-neige à des 
enfants ou à des personnes inexpérimentées. L’âge 
minimum du conducteur est déterminé par les 
réglementations en vigueur.
• Ne pas utiliser la machine à proximité de personnes, en 
particulier des enfants, ou d’animaux. 
• Le conducteur de l’engin assume seul la responsabilité 
des accidents impliquant des personnes ou des biens.
• Veiller à ne pas trébucher ou tomber, surtout lors de la 
conduite en marche arrière.
• L’usage du chasse-neige est interdit aux utilisateurs 
fatigués, malades, ou sous l’influence de l’alcool ou de 
médicaments.2.2 PRÉCAUTIONS
• Contrôler la zone à déneiger et retirer les objets 
susceptibles de gêner le travail.
• Débrayer toutes les commandes avant de démarrer le 
moteur.
• Porter des vêtements appropriés. Porter des chaussures 
ou bottes dont les semelles ne glissent pas.
• Attention – l’essence est très inflammable. 
A. Toujours conserver l’essence dans des récipients 
spécialement conçus à cet effet.
B. Faire le plein d’essence uniquement à l’extérieur, et 
ne pas fumer pendant l’opération. 
C. Faire le plein d’essence avant de démarrer le moteur. 
Ne jamais enlever le bouchon du réservoir ou 
procéder au remplissage quand le moteur tourne ou 
est encore chaud.
D. Revisser fermement le bouchon du réservoir et 
essuyer l’essence qui aurait débordé.
• Régler la hauteur du carter de la fraise pour qu’elle ne 
touche pas le gravier.
• Il est formellement interdit de procéder aux réglages si le 
moteur n’est pas à l’arrêt (sauf  instructions contraires).
• Laisser le chasse-neige s’adapter à la température 
extérieure avant de l’utiliser.
• Porter impérativement des lunettes de protection ou une 
visière pendant l’utilisation, la maintenance et les 
entretiens. 
2.3 UTILISATION
• Éloigner les mains et les pieds des éléments en rotation.  
Toujours rester à l’écart de l’orifice de l’éjecteur.
• Faire attention lorsqu’on déneige des sentiers, trottoirs et 
routes, ou lorsqu’on les traverse. Se méfier des dangers 
cachés et faire attention au trafic.
• Ne jamais diriger l’éjecteur vers la voie publique ou le 
trafic.
• En cas dimpact avec un objet quelconque, couper le 
moteur, débrancher le câble de la bougie et vérifier 
minutieusement létat de la machine.  Procéder aux 
réparations qui simposent avant de la remettre en service.
• Si la machine vibre anormalement, couper le moteur et 
vérifier immédiatement lorigine des vibrations. Elles 
signalent généralement un problème.
• Arrêter le moteur et débrancher le câble de la batterie :
A. Avant de quitter le siège du conducteur. 
B. Si la fraise ou l’éjecteur se bloquent et doivent être 
dégagés. 
C. Avant d’entamer des réparations ou des réglages.
• Avant de procéder au nettoyage, à la réparation ou à 
l’inspection de la machine, s’assurer que toutes les 
parties mobiles sont à l’arrêt et que toutes les commandes 
sont débrayées.
• Lorsque le chasse-neige est abandonné sans surveillance, 
débrayer les commandes, mettre la boîte de vitesse en 
position neutre, couper le moteur et retirer la clé de 
contact. 
• Ne pas faire tourner le moteur à l’intérieur, sauf au 
démarrage ou pour sortir et rentrer le chasse-neige. 
Ouvrir les portes donnant vers l’extérieur ; les gaz 
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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. Le risque de blessure augmente 
lorsque le moteur tourne à plein régime.
• Ne pas déneiger à proximité de clôtures, véhicules, 
fenêtres ou sur des pentes escarpées sans adapter le 
déflecteur déjection. 
• Éloigner les enfants des zones à déneiger et confier leur 
surveillance à un adulte.
• Ne pas surcharger la capacité de la machine en tentant de 
déneiger trop rapidement.
• Faire attention en changeant de direction. Regarder 
derrière soi avant et pendant la marche arrière pour 
vérifier l’absence d’obstacles.
•  Ne jamais orienter l’éjecteur vers des personnes se 
trouvant à proximité. De même, personne ne doit se 
trouver dans la trajectoire de celle-ci. 
• Débrayer la fraise lors du transport du chasse-neige ou 
lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé. Modérer la vitesse pour le 
transport de la machine sur les surfaces glissantes.
• Utiliser exclusivement des accessoires approuvés par le 
fabricant.
• Ne jamais utiliser le chasse-neige lorsque la luminosité 
ou la visibilité sont insuffisantes.
• Veiller à avoir en permanence une bonne stabilité sur le 
sol et une bonne prise sur le guidon. 
• Ne pas utiliser le chasse-neige sur les toits.
• Certains éléments du moteur chauffent pendant 
l’utilisation. Risque de brûlure.
2.4 MAINTENANCE ET REMISAGE
• Serrer tous les boulons et vis pour assurer la sécurité de 
la machine. Vérifier régulièrement le serrage des boulons 
de cisaillement.
• Utiliser exclusivement des pièces d’origine. L’utilisation 
d’autres types de pièces de rechange, même si elles 
s’adaptent à la machine, peut se révéler dangereuse.
• Ne pas stationner la machine à l’intérieur si son réservoir 
contient du carburant dont les émanations sont 
susceptibles d’entrer en contact avec des flammes nues 
ou des étincelles.
• Laisser refroidir le moteur avant de ranger la machine 
dans un local.
• Lorsque le chasse-neige doit être remisé pendant une 
longue période, se référer aux instructions du manuel de 
l’utilisateur.
• Remplacer les autocollants d’avertissement et 
d’instructions devenus illisibles.
• À la fin du travail, laisser tourner le chasse-neige pendant 
quelques minutes  pour éviter que la fraise ne soit figée 
par le gel.
3 MONTAGE
Remarque : Dans ce manuel, la gauche et la droite sont 
déterminées par rapport à la position d’utilisation de la 
machine.
3.1 CONTENU DE L’EMBALLAGE
L’emballage contient :
- Chasse-neige
- Levier de réglage
- Levier de vitesses
- éjecteur
- Mode d’emploi
- Kit de montage
- Kit d’assemblage 
3.2 DÉBALLAGE
1.  Retirer du carton les pièces libres.
2. Couper le ruban adhésif qui maintient le levier de réglage 
et le levier de vitesses.
3.  Découper les quatre arêtes de l’emballage pour abaisser 
les côtés de l’emballage.
4. Desserrer les vis (B) de fixation à la base. Voir fig. 1.
5.  Pousser le chasse-neige pour le faire sortir du carton.
6.  Couper le ruban adhésif maintenant les câbles de 
commande à la partie inférieure du guidon.
3.3 GUIDON, VOIR FIG. 2
1.   Détacher, sans les retirer, les écrous de sécurité des trous 
supérieurs.
2.   Replier vers le haut la partie supérieure du guidon. RE-
MARQUE! S’assurer que les câbles ne sont pas coincés 
entre les deux parties du guidon.
3.  Introduire les vis par l’extérieur dans les trous du bas et 
assembler comme suit: 
A Vis
B Plaque de support 
C Rondelle
D Écrou de serrage
4.  Serrer les quatre écrous.
3.4 ÉJECTEUR, VOIR FIG. 3 3
1.  Positionner l’éjecteur (E) sur la bride contre la vis sans 
fin.
2.  Monter les trois éléments du chariot (F) à l’aide de deux 
vis chacun.
3.  Serrer fermement. 
3.5 LEVIER DE RÉGLAGE, VOIR FIG.  4
1.   Retirer la goupille (G).
2.  Introduire l’axe dans le trou prévu à cet effet dans le pan-
neau de commande et le joint à angles.
3.  Bloquer le joint à l’aide de la goupille (G).
4.   Faire tourner l’éjecteur vers la gauche et la droite. Il doit 
pivoter librement.
3.6 POMMEAU, FIG. 5
Procéder au montage comme suit:
1.  Visser l’écrou (J) sur le levier.
2.  Monter le pommeau  (K) sur le levier.
3.   Serrer l’écrou situé en dessous du pommeau.