Alpina AS 56 A Mode D'emploi page 48

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Pulled out-OFF – The engine stops, engine can not
start.
Pushed in-ON – The engine can be started, engine
running.
4.7 ELECTRIC CABLE – ELECTRICAL START (T)
(AS 62)
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.
4.8 STARTING HANDLE (U)
Manual cord start with rewinding.
4.9 OIL FILLER CAP/OIL DIPSTICK (P)
For filling and checking the oil level in the engine.
4.10 FILLER CAP (C)
For filling with petrol.
4.11 OIL DRAINING PLUG (Q)
For draining the old engine oil when changing the oil.
4.12 SPARK PLUG PROTECTION (F)
The protection is easily removable by hand. The spark plug
is located under the protection.
4.13 GEAR LEVER (D)
The machine has 5 forward gears and 2 reverse to regulate
the speed.
The gear stick must not be moved if the driving
clutch lever is depressed.
4.14 CLUTCH LEVER- DRIVING (N)
Engages the wheels when put into gear and the lever
is pushed towards the handle.
Situated on the right side of the handle.
4.15 CLUTCH LEVER- AUGER (O)
Connects the auger and fan when the lever is pushed
down towards the handle.
Situated on the left side of the handle.
4.16 ADJUSTMENT LEVER (E)
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.
4.17 SHOES (H)
Used to set the height of the auger housing above the ground.
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4.18 WHEEL LOCK
See fig. 10. The left wheel is mounted on the wheel shaft with
the help of a locking pin. The locking pin can be moved to
two positions:
A) Inner position – two-wheel drive.
B) Outer position – one-wheel drive. Simplifies
4.19 CHUTE DEFLECTOR (A)
Losen the wing nuts and adjust the chute deflector to a
suitable height.
Low - shorter ejection distance.
High - longer ejection distance.
4.20 CHUTE CLEARING TOOL (G)
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 augur.
5.1
Never start the engine until all the above measures under "3"
have been carried out.
5.2
Fill the engine with oil before using.
1. Place the machine on a level floor.
3. Slide the dipstick down completely and tighten it.
3. Pull up the dipstick again. Read off the oil level. Top up
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap (11:F).
The oil level must never exceed the "FULL" mark. This
results in the engine overheating. If the oil level exceeds
the "FULL" mark, the oil must be drained until the
correct level is achieved.
Always check the oil level before using. The snow thrower
must stand on level ground when checking.
Original instructions for use
manoeuvring the machine when turning.
- Used during lighter conditions.
- When storing the machine.
Always stop the engine before clearing the chute.
Never clear the snow discharge chute with your
hand. Risk of serious injury.
5 USING THE SNOW THROWER
GENERAL
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.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL (FIG. 11)
Do not start the engine until filled with oil. The
engine can be seriously damaged without oil.
2. Wipe clean around the oil dipstick. Unscrew
and pull it up. Wipe off the dipstick.
with oil to the "FULL" mark, if the level comes below
this mark.
Use oil SAE 5W30-10W40 in accordance with A.P.I
service "SF", "SG" or "SH".
The crankcase holds: 0.6 litres.