Snow Blower Stiga ROYAL LINE 966 D 1171 HST 1381 HST 8218 2222 80 German Version Manual

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7.11 AUSTAUSCH DER BRECHBOLZEN, 
R AUF ABB. 12
Die Schneeschrauben sind mit Spezialbolzen an der Achse 
befestigt, die so konstruiert sind, dass die brechen, wenn 
etwas im Räumschild hängenbleibt.
Immer Original Brechbolzen verwenden! Andere 
Bolzentypen können die Schneefräse stark 
beschädigen.
1. Motor ausstellen.
2.  Das Zündkerzenkabel abziehen.
3.  Abwarten, bis alle rotierenden Teile zum Stillstand 
gekommen sind.
4.  Alle Fremdkörper, die in der Schneeschraube 
hängengeblieben sind,...

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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 and understand the owner’s manual 
before using this machine.
Remove the key, disconnect the spark 
plug wire, and consult technical literature 
before performing repairs or maintenance.
Danger - rotating fan.
Danger - rotating auger.
Keep hands out of discharge chute.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating 
parts.
Risk...

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• 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...

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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...

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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 CHUTE CLEARING TOOL (10)
The chute clearing tool is located in a holder on top of the au-
ger housing. The chute clearing tool must...

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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...

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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...

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7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING
7.2 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...

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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...

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7.8.3 Replacing the friction wheel
1.  Disassemble the differential according to 7.9.2.
2.  Disassemble the two bearing attachments (M in fig. 24).
3.  Disassemble the shaft and bearing attachments. Note the 
location of the two washers (17 in fig. 30).
4.  Replace the friction wheel on its hub (fig. 31).
5.  Reassemble all the parts in the reverse order. Note the 
following when reassembling:
- Check that the washers (17 in fig. 30) are correctly 
placed.
- Check that the washers (13 in...