Safety Checks; Startup / Operation - ST. SpA ST 526 A Gebrauchsanweisung

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).
Skids are used for adjusting the distance of the
auger from the ground to safeguard it.
Before using the machine, adjust the skids as
follows:
1. Slacken the screws (fig. 14.A).
2. Lift/lower the skids (fig. 14.B)
3. Tighten the screws.

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
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) The wheels and auger
Traction operation test
Press the forward control The wheels should move
(fig. 12.D).
Release the forward The wheels stop.
control (fig. 12.D)
Auger operation test
Press the auger control The auger starts to rotate.
(fig. 12.C)
Release the auger control. The auger stops.
Auger and wheel operation test
Result
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks.
No damage.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Result
must stay still.
the snow thrower forward.
Action
Keeping the auger control
pressed (fig. 12.C), press
the forward control (fig.
12.D).
Release the
control (fig. 12.D).
Release the auger control
(fig. 12.C).
If any of the results fails 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. 13.B).
2. Insert the safety key and turn clockwise,
where indicated (fig. 13.A).
6.3.1 Cold start
1. Turn the throttle to full on (fig. 13.C).
2. Engage the choke (fig. 13.D).
3. Press the primer bulb (fig. 13.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. 6.3.5) or
manual control (par. 6.3.3).
5. Disconnect the choke (fig. 13.D).
IMPORTANT Before starting work with the
machine, wait a few minutes for the oil to warm up
. Warm start
1. Turn the throttle to full on (fig. 13.C)
2. Check the choke is disconnected (fig. 13.D).
3. Start the machine electrically or manually (see
below).
IMPORTANT During the warm start, do not
press the primer bulb.
6.3.2 Manual start-up
To manually start the engine, slowly pull the
handle (fig. 13.H) outwards until resistance is felt.
Then pull sharply and accompany the handle as
you release it.
Repeat the operation until the engine starts.
NOTE Do not make more than 3/4 attempts,
otherwise you risk flooding the engine. Check the
possible causes for a non-start in the "Problems
EN - 8
Result
The auger should rotate
and the wheels move the
snow thrower forward.
forward The wheels rotate and the
auger continues to rotate.
The auger stops and the
wheels lock.