Stiga COMPACT LINE SNOW REX - Manual (Page 6)

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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. Undo the oil filler cap (5, 9:U) and pull up the dipstick.
Read off the oil level from the dipstick. Fill up the oil up
to the “FULL” mark. See fig. 8.
3. Use oil according to the table below:
Do not use SAE 10W40.
4. Always check the oil level in the engine before use. The
snow thrower must stand on level ground when checking.
The oil level should be between “ADD” and “FULL”. See
figure 8. If necessary, top up with more oil.
5.3 Fuel
5.3.1 General
NOTE! Ordinary lead-free petrol is a perishable. Do not buy
more petrol than can be used within 30 days.
Acrylate petrol can be used. This type of petrol has a
composition that is less harmful to people and animals.
Petrol is highly inflammable. Always store fuel in
containers that are made especially for this
purpose.
Store the petrol in a cool, well-ventilated place –
not in the house. Store the petrol well out of the
reach of children.
5.3.2 Fuel
The snow thrower is fitted with a four-stroke engine. Always
use lead-free petrol. Oil-mixed 2-stroke petrol must not be
used.
Oil-mixed 2-stroke petrol must not be used.
5.3.3Filling
Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never
smoke when filling or topping up. Fill up with fuel
before starting the engine. Never remove the filler
cap or fill with petrol while the engine is running
or still warm.
Do not fill the petrol tank right to the top. After filling, screw
the filler cap on tightly and wipe up any spilt petrol.
5.4 Starting the engine
The engine can be started manually or, on some snow
throwers, with an electric starter. Both alternatives are
described below:
The electric starter is fitted with a 220 V earthed
cable. Connections may only be made to earthed
sockets, as otherwise there is a risk of serious
personal injury or death.
When connecting, first connect to the snow
thrower.
When disconnecting, first disconnect the cable from the
property’s power socket.
5.4.1 Starting the engine from cold,
Snow Rex
1. Fill the fuel tank with petrol. See previous section.
2. Check that the auger drive lever (9:M) is disconnected.
3. Activate the choke (9:R).
4. Set the stop control (9:N) in the ON position.
5. Press in the primer (6, 9:O) as follows:
Above 10°C: Do not press.
Between -10 and +10°C: Press twice.
Below -10°C: Press 4 times.
Lift your finger from the primer between each press.
7. Manual starter: Pull sharply on the recoil starter cord’s
handle (9:Q). Do not allow the recoil starter cord’s handle
to snap back. Ease it back gently.
8. Reset the choke (9:R) when the engine is running
smoothly.
NOTE: At temperatures below -15°C, allow the engine to
warm up on idle for a few minutes before starting work.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odourless and
deadly gas. Keep parts of your body and clothing
away from moving parts. The silencer is very hot,
beware of burn injuries.
5.4.2Starting the engine from cold,
Snow Breeze
1. Fill the fuel tank with petrol. See previous section.
2. Check that the auger drive lever (5:M) is disconnected.
3. Activate the choke (5:R).
4. Set the stop control (5:N) in the ON position.
54. Electric starter: Connect the electric cable to the switch
box on the engine and to the earthed power socket, 220 V.
6. Press in the primer (65:O) as follows:
Above 10°C: Do not press.
Between -10 and +10°C: Press twice.
Below -10°C: Press 4 times.
Lift your finger from the primer between each press.
7. Electric starter: Press the electric starter button (6:P) until
the engine starts. Release the button as soon as the engine
starts. Do not run for more than 10 seconds. The electric
starter has a thermal cut-out, which triggers on
overheating. Restarting after overheating can take place
after 5-10 minutes.
8. Reset the choke (5:R) when the engine is running
smoothly.
9. Electric starter: First disconnect the electric cable from
the property’s power socket and then from the snow
thrower.
NOTE: At temperatures below -15°C, allow the engine to
warm up on idle for a few minutes before starting work.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odourless and
deadly gas. Keep parts of your body and clothing
away from moving parts. The silencer is very hot,
beware of burn injuries.
5.4.3 Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, follow the same procedure as for a
cold engine with the following exceptions:
• The choke (6, 9:R) must not be used.
• The primer (6, 9:O) must not be used.
5.5 Stop
Before the engine is stopped, allow it to idle for a few
minutes so that any snow melts away.
Stop the engine by setting the stop control (6, 9:N) in the OFF
position.
Use Oil Grade
Över -18° C SAE 5W-30 Minst SH
Under -18° C SAE 0W-30 Minst SH