Assistance And Repairs - ST 526 A Manual De Instrucciones

3. Remove the top-up cap (fig. 13.K)
4. Remove the drain cap (fig. 13.J)
5. Collect the oil in a suitable vessel.
6. Screw the oil drain plug back in.
7. Clean up any spills.
8. Fill with fresh oil. For the quantity of oil to use,
see the "Technical Data Table".
9. After filling up the oil, start the engine and
leave it to idle for 30 seconds.
10. Check there are no oil leaks.
11. Stop the engine. Wait 30 seconds and check
the oil level again. If necessary, also see
"check/top-up" (par. 7.3.1).
IMPORTANT Hand the spent oil over to a
disposal facility in
provisions.
7.4 CLEANING
Carry out cleaning operations with the
machine switched off. Do not try to remove
snow from the discharge without firstly:
• Releasing the auger control.
• Turning off the engine.
• Removing the ignition key.
Always clean the machine after use. To clean the
machine adhere to the instructions provided
below:
• Use the shovel (fig. 1.I) to clean the discharge
chute and for cleaning accumulated snow off
the machine.
• Clean the engine with a brush and/or
compressed air.
• Do not spray water directly onto the engine.
• After cleaning using water, start the machine
and auger to remove any water which may
otherwise end up in the bearings and cause
damage.
IMPORTANT Never use high-pressure water
jets. It could damage the electrical components.
7.5 SPARK PLUG
For spark plug operations, contact the Dealer or
Authorised Assistance Centre. Consult the
Maintenance Table and the Problems Identification
Table for any intervention on the spark plug.
7.6 CARBURETTOR
The carburettor is pre-tuned by the manufacturer.
Consult the Problems Identification Table to check
when intervention is required on the carburettor
(chap. 12).
accordance with
7.7 NUTS AND BOLTS
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
• At frequent intervals check all fasteners on the
discharge chute to ensure they are securely
tightened.
7.8 THE AUGER SHAFT
To facilitate the rotation of the auger, it is
recommended to periodically grease nipples (fig.
16.A) of the auger shaft using a grease gun.
To grease:
– Remove the cotter pins and
the safety pegs (fig. 16.B).
– Grease the nipples (fig. 16.A) and turn
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the auger on the shaft several times to
allow the grease to flow inside the shaft.
– Replace the safety pegs and
the cotter pins. (fig. 16.B)
8. STORAGE
When you intend to put your machine away for
more than 30 days:
1. Empty the fuel supply circuit:
– Close the fuel tap (fig. 13.B).
– Start the machine's engine and leave it
running until it runs out of fuel.
2. Change the engine oil if this operation has not
been done in the last three months.
3. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly.
4. Check for any damage. If necessary, see to
the necessary repairs.
5. If the paintwork is damaged, touch it up to
prevent rust.
6. Protect any exposed metal surfaces from rust.
7. Store the snow thrower indoors if possible

9. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS

This manual
information to run the machine and for correct
basic maintenance operations which can be
performed by the user. Any regulations and
maintenance operations not described herein
must be carried out by your Dealer or Authorized
Service Centre, which have the necessary
knowledge and equipment to ensure that the work
is carried out correctly, maintaining the correct
degree of safety and the original operating
conditions of the machine.
Any operations performed in unauthorized centres
or by unqualified persons will totally invalidate the
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