Using The Machine; Safety Checks; Start-Up / Operation - Stiga ST 526 S Uso Y Mantenimient

6. USING THE MACHINE

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
Before using the machine check for fuel and the
oil level. For refuelling and oil top-up methods
and precautionsent (seepar. 7.2 and par. 7.3).
Before using the machine, adjust the
height of the skids to the conditions of
the ground (see paragraph 4.7).

6.2 SAFETY CHECKS

Ensure you have understood the contents
before proceeding. Run the following safety
checks and check the results correspond
to those outlined in the tables.
Always carry out the safety
checks before use.
6.2.1 General check
Object
Fuel lines and
connections.
Electrical cables.
Oil lines
Test driving
6.2.2 Traction and auger operation testing
Action
Start the machine
(par. 6.3)
Traction operation test
Press the forward
control (fig. 14.D).
Release the forward
control (fig. 14.D)
Auger operation test
Press the auger
control (fig. 14.C)
Release the auger control. The auger stops.
Result
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks.
No damage.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Result
The wheels and auger
must stay still.
The wheels should move
the snow thrower forward.
The wheels stop.
The auger starts to rotate.
Action
Auger and wheel operation test
Keeping the auger control
pressed (fig. 14.C),
press the forward
control (fig. 14.D).
Release the forward
control (fig. 14.D).
Release the auger
control (fig. 14.C).
If any of the results fail 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

1. Open the fuel tap (fig. 15.B).
2. Insert the safety key and turn clockwise,
where indicated (fig. 15.A).
6.3.1 Cold start
1. Turn the throttle to full on (fig. 15.C).
2. Engage the choke (fig. 15.D).
3. Press the primer bulb (fig. 15.L) twice or three
times. Make sure that the hole is covered
by your finger when pressing the bulb.
4. Start, using the electric control (par. 6.3.4)
or manual control (par. 6.3.3).
5. Disconect the choke (fig. 15.D).
IMPORTANT Before starting
work with the machine, wait a few
minutes for the oil to warm up.
6.3.2 Warm start
1. Turn the throttle to full on (fig. 15.C)
2. Check the choke is disconnected (fig. 15.D).
3. Start the machine electrically
or manually (see below).
IMPORTANT During the warm start,
do not press the primer bulb.
6.3.3 Manual start-up
To manually start the engine, slowly
pull the handle (fig. 15.H) outwards until
resistance is felt. Then pull sharply and
accompany the handle as you release it.
Repeat the operation until the engine starts.
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Result
The auger should rotate
and the wheels move the
snow thrower forward.
The wheels rotate and the
auger continues to rotate.
The auger stops and
the wheels lock.