Starter Lever Lock; Deflector Adjustment; Led Lights Switch; Using The Machine - Alpine ST 5148 Li Uso Y Mantenimiento

• Start: Press the lock button (fig. 8.C)
and pull the starter lever (fig. 8.B).
• Stop: release the starter lever (fig. 8.B).

5.3 STARTER LEVER LOCK

It prevents accidental activation of
the starter lever. Press the button
(fig. 8.C) to release the starter lever.
5.4 DISCHARGE CHUTE
ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
This controls rotation of the discharge chute
so that snow discharge can be aimed in the
required direction. Turn the handle (fig. 9.E)
clockwise/anti-clockwise to adjust the chute.

5.5 DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT

Hold the handle (fig. 10.A) and press it to release
the deflector lock (fig. 10.B) to enable deflector
regulation (fig. 10.C). Move the handle forward/
back to lower/lift the deflector, pulling the handle.
Once the deflector is brought to the
desired position, releasing your grip
blocks the deflector (click).

5.6 LED LIGHTS SWITCH

To turn the headlamps on, push
the switch (fig. 8.E) forward.
I = ON: lights on
O = OFF: lights off

6. USING THE MACHINE

IMPORTANT The safety regulations to
follow during machine use are described in
chap. 2. Strictly comply with these instructions
to avoid serious risks or hazards.
6.1 PREPARATION
• Check the auger has not already
taken in snow in the start position.
• Insert the battery in the specific
compartment (fig. 7 )
NOTE Before starting to clear the snow,
silicone spray should be applied to the auger
to avoid ice formation on the rotating units.

6.2 SAFETY CHECKS

After start-up and before using the machine,
it is essential to run the following safety
tests. Check the results of the safety
checks correspond to those in the table.
Always carry out the
safety checks before use.
6.2.1 General safety and auger
functionality check
Object
Press the release
button (fig. 8.C).
Press the starter lever.
Test driving
Release the starter lever.
If any of the results fails to match
the indications provided in the following
table, do not use the machine! Take
it to a service centre to be checked
and repaired if necessary.

6.3 START-UP / OPERATION

The auger starts to rotate when
the snow thrower starts. Keep people
a safe distance away and check
the auger is not touching stones or
objects that could be launched.
6.3.1 Departure
1. Tilt the snow thrower slightly back and
lift the auger slightly off the ground.
2. Press and keep the starter lever
release pressed (fig. 8.C).
3. To start, pull the starter lever (fig. 8.B).
4. Release the starter lever.
If the auger is blocked, do not
attempt to operate the motor.
The machine is equipped with an automatic
"Motor save" protection when inserted, wait
a few minutes before re-starting the machine.
6.3.2 Operation
Lower the auger towards the ground
and start to remove snow.
Always stop the motor before
proceeding with release operations.
EN - 8
Result
The motor starts and the
auger starts to rotate.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
The motor and auger
stop immediately.