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4.3 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.
4.4 STARTING HANDLE (5)
Manual cord start with rewinding
4.5 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
4.6 FILLER CAP (7)
a. For filling with petrol.
4.7 OIL DRAINING PLUG (8)
For draining the old engine oil when changing the oil.
4.8 START BUTTON – ELECTRICAL START (9)
Activates the electric starting motor.
4.9 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.
4.10 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.
4.11 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.
4.12 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.
4.13 ONE HAND CONTROL
The machine is equipped with one hand control, which
means that the clutch lever driving can lock the clutch lever
auger in activated position. Perform as follows:
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the clutch lever auger and the clutch lever driving.
3. Remove the hand from the clutch lever auger and it will
still be activated.
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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 (17)
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.
4.17 HEADLAMP (18)
The headlamp is always activated when the motor is running.
4.18 CHUTE CLEARING TOOL (15)
The chute clearing tool is located in a holder on top of the
auger housing. The chute clearing tool must always be used
when cleaning the discharge chute and auger.
Always stop the engine before clearing the chute.
Never clear the snow discharge chute with your
hand. Risk of serious injury.
Use the chute clearing tool supplied.
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
Check the engine oil before using.
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".
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 10W30 oil for temperatures
under -18° C.
Do not use SAE 10W40.
Original instructions for use