Replacing The Drive Belt - Stiga DUO LINE Snow Crystal Gebrauchsanweisung

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7.3 GENERAL ABOUT DRIVE BELTS
The drive belts should be checked (and adjusted if required)
for the first time after 2 – 4 hours use and then the middle of
each season. They should thereafter be checked twice a year.
The belts are specially designed for this machine. They must
be replaced by new genuine belts provided by your retailer or
authorised service station.
When the belts are adjusted or replaced, the control wires
must also be adjusted (see below).
7.4 REPLACING THE AUGER BELT
The auger drive belt (K) is shown in fig. 13.
1. Disconnect the starting cable from the spark plug.
2. Remove the belt protective cover by loosening the two
screws. See fig. 14.
3. Loosen the six screws and dismantle the bottom plate.
See fig 15.
4. Remove the left wheel.
5. See fig. 16. Dismantle the spring (O) and stop screw (N)
6. See fig. 16. Unscrew the shaft nut (P) and pull out the
hexagonal shaft (M) to the left. Take simultaneously care
of the bearing, its washer (Q) and the friction wheel (L).
7. See fig. 16. Hold up the brake (R) and work off the auger
belt.
8. Reassemble the parts in the reverse order. NOTE! Only
genuine GGP belts are to be used.
9. Adjust the control wire according to the instructions
below.
7.5

REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT

The drive drive belt (J) is shown in fig. 13.
1. Dismantle the auger belt as described above.
2. When all parts are disassembled, work off the drive belt.
3. Reassemble the parts in the reverse order. NOTE! Only
genuine GGP belts are to be used.
4. Adjust the control wire according to the instructions
below.
7.6 ADJUSTING THE CONTROL WIRES
When the belts are replaced, the control wires must also be
adjusted (see below).
7.6.1 Adjusting auger wire
1. Remove the spark plug protection.
2. Remove the belt protective cover by loosening the two
screws. See fig. 14.
3. Press down the auger lever (7 in fig. 1) and watch the
spring (S in fig 18). The spring shall extend about 5 mm
when the lever is pressed down.
4. If adjustment is required, unhook the wire at the lever.
See fig.2.
5. Screw the Z-nipple in the desired direction and refit it to
the handle.
6. Recheck the adjustment according to position 3 above
and, if nessecary, make new adjustments.
7. Reassemble the parts in the reverse order.
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7.6.2 Adjusting the drive cable
1. Remove the six screws and dismantle the bottom plate.
See fig. 15.
2. Check the play between the lever arm and the stop screw.
The play must be 1-2 mm. See fig. 17.
3. If adjustment is carried out, unhook the cable at the con-
trol. See fig. 2.
4. Screw the Z nipple in the desired direction and reinstall it
on the control.
5. Check again according to point 2 above and if necessary
adjust again.
6. Reassemble the bottom plate.
7.7 REPLACING THE FRICTION WHEEL
1. Disassemble the auger belt according to instructions
above.
2. Check that the friction wheel and disc drive plate are
totally free from oil and grease. Replace the friction
wheel if nessecary
3. Reassemble all the parts in the reverse order. See also 7.4.
7.8 REPLACING THE SHEAR BOLTS
(18 IN FIG. 1)
The auger is fastened to the shaft by special bolts that are
designed to break if something gets stuck in the auger
housing.
Always use genuine spare parts. Other types of
bolts could cause serious damage to the machine.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the ignition cable from the spark plug.
3. Ensure all the rotating parts have stopped.
4. Remove the object that has fastened in the auger.
5. Align the holes in the shaft and auger.
6. Remove the broken bolt parts.
7. Assemble a new original shear bolt.
Never store the snow thrower with petrol in the
tank in a confined area with bad ventilation. Petrol
fumes could reach open flames, sparks, cigarettes
etc.
If the snow thrower is to be stored for a longer period than 30
days, the following measures are recommended:
1. Empty the petrol tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run until it stops due to lack of
fuel.
3. Change the engine oil if it has not been done for 3
months.
4. Remove the spark plug and empty a little engine oil
(about 30ml) in the hole. Crank the engine a couple of
times. Screw back the spark plug.
5. Clean the whole snow thrower thoroughly.
6. Lubricate all the parts as shown in LUBRICATING above.
7. Inspect the snow thrower for damage. Repair if necessary.
8. Touch up any paint damage.
9. Rust protect the metal surfaces.
10. Store the snow thrower indoors if possible.
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