Transport; Storage; Shutdown - Kärcher STH 8.66 W Betriebsanleitung

Never start the machine with damaged
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parts.
Caution
Improper connection of the electrical starter
can cause damage to the machine or to
property in its vicinity. Check whether the
mains are being operated according to in-
structions on the type plate of the starter
and is protected with appropriate fuses.
 Insert the ignition plug into the spark
plug.
 Set the gas lever to "fast".
 Insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock, do not turn it.
 First connect the extension cable to the
mains and then connect it to the mains
socket.
 Set the choke for cold start to "ON/
CHOKE".
 Press cold start help (Tupfer) once;
press it twice to seven times during cold
weather (depending on the engine
type).
 Press the starter button (max. 5 sec-
onds) till the engine starts. Wait for at
least 30 seconds before making a fresh
start.
 Reset the choke back to "RUN/OFF" in
a step-by-step manner, if the engine is
running.
 First disconnect the extension cable
from the mains and then from the elec-
trical starter.
Putting/ changing gears
Figure 1
Caution
Release the clutch lever for snail and travel
drive before putting or changing a gear.
Select the gear using the switch lever:
 Forward: "1" (slow) to "6" (fast)
 Reverse: R1 slow/R2 fast
Working with the appliance
Figure 1
Caution
Risk of damage!
If the machine comes in contact with
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foreign objects (e.g. stones) or if there
are unusual vibrations, switch off the
machine and check the damage. Recti-
fy the damage before starting to work
again with the appliance.
Let the engine warm up prior to using
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the machine.
 Set the direction and distance of throw.
 Start the motor.
 Select the forward gear after releasing
the clutch levers for snail and travel
drives.
 Press the clutch lever for snail drive and
keep it depressed. The snail and the
throwing turbine will start up.
 Press the clutch lever for travel drive
and keep it depressed. The appliance
will move and clear the snow. The
clutch lever for snail drive remains
locked till this lever remains depressed
and can now be released.
 To change the gears, first release the
clutch lever for travel drive and then use
the switching lever for changing the
gears.
Stopping the engine
Figure 3
 To avoid damage to the appliane and
prevent starting problems due to hu-
midity, let the engine run for a few min-
utes before switching it off (so that it
gets dried).
 Set the gas lever to "slow".
 Pull out ignition key.
Remove the blockages from the
snail or the discharge shaft
Danger
Risk of injury!
Before doing any work on the machine:
Switch off engine.
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Wait till all the moving parts have come
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to a stand-still.
Pull out the ignition key and the ignition
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plug.
Figure 6, Pos. 4
 Remove the blockages using a plastic
plunger or a shovel.
Lights
The headlight will be illuminated while the
motor is running.
Snow chains (optional)
Snow chains can be purchased and used if
the weather conditions are extreme.

Transport

Danger
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport
it.
Drive the machine
For maneouvering/ travelling short distanc-
es.
 Start the appliance.
 Select a forward or reverse gear.
 Press the clutch lever for travel drive
and keep it depressed.
 Drive the machine carefully.
Transport without self-drive
Danger
Risk of injury!
Before doing any work on the machine:
 Switch off engine.
 Wait till all the moving parts have come
to a stand-still.
 Pull out the ignition key and the ignition
plug.
 Allow engine to cool down.
Caution
Risk of damage! The transport media used
(such as a transport vehicle, a loading
ramp or similar) must be used as intended.
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 Empty fuel tank.
 Transport the machine on or in a vehi-
cle in the horizontal position.
 Secure the machine against slippage or
from rolling off.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.

Storage

Danger
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.

Shutdown

Danger
Risk of explosion!
Smoking and naked flames are strictly
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prohibited.
Ensure that no fuel reaches the hot
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open surfaces.
Please follow these instructions if the ma-
chine is not to be used for more than one
month:
 Prepare the engine (see "Engine In-
struction Booklet").
 Empty fuel tank.
 Clean the device.
 Wipe all metallic parts with an oily cloth
to protect them against rusting or spray
some oil on them.
 Store the machine in a clean and dry
room.
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