Advice For Operation; After Operation - ST. SpA ST 526 A Gebrauchsanweisung

6.3.3 Electric start-up
Make sure that the electricity
supply is duly earthed and fitted
with an automatic circuit breaker.
Insert the plug (fig. 13G) into a
230 V power supply socket.
Press the start button to start the engine.
Once the engine is running, remove
the plug from the socket.
6.3.4 Operation
To operate with the machine proceed as described
below:
• Using the specific control, position the chute
and the deflector (fig. 1.G).
• To increase the length of the snow jet, position
the deflector upwards.
• To decrease the length of the snow jet, position
the deflector downwards.
• Set the gear depending on the route and the
depth of snow.
• Press the auger control (fig. 12.C) to activate
auger rotation.
• Press the forward control (fig. 12.D) to activate
traction.
NOTE Always use full throttle when using the
machine.
6.3.5 Steering
Steering helps drive the machine in the desired
direction.
Steering is facilitated on models with the "diff-lock
release" (see technical data table).
6.3.6 Gear change
Gears are changed with the machine stopped.
To change gear, proceed as follows:
• Stop the machine by releasing the forward
control (fig. 12.D) and the auger control (fig.
12.C).
• Move the gear stick to the desired position
(fig. 12.A).
• Start operating as normal again.
IMPORTANT Changing
machine moving causes damage to the gearbox.
gears with the
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6.4 STOPPING
To stop the machine, release the auger control
(fig. 12.C) and the forward control (fig. 12.D).
To turn off the machine, proceed in one of the
ways described:
• Remove and turn the safety key (fig. 13.A).
• Move the throttle (fig. 13.C) to the stop position.
The fuel cock must always be closed
when the machine is not in use.
The engine may be very warm immediately
after it is shut off. Do not touch the exhaust or
adjacent parts. This can cause burn injuries.
IMPORTANT If you need to leave the machine
unattended, always remove the safety key (fig.
13.A).

6.5 ADVICE FOR OPERATION

• Snow is removed more easily when it is still
fresh. Pass back over the already cleared
zones to remove snow residue.
• If possible, clear the snow in the direction of the
wind. Check the distance and the direction of
the removed snow jet.
• In strong winds, lower the deflector to direct the
discharged snow towards the ground, reducing
the likelihood of the wind transporting the snow
to the wrong areas.
• Once you have finished work, leave the
machine running for a few minutes to prevent
ice from forming in the discharge chute.
• Always maintain a suitable speed for the snow
conditions, adjusting it so the snow is removed
in a constant flow.
• Reduce the engine rotations before stopping it.

6.6 AFTER OPERATION

• Clean (par. 7.4).
• Move all the controls forward and back a few
times.
• Check the choke is engaged.
• Check there are no loose or damaged
components. If
damaged components and tighten any screws
and loose bolts.
Do not cover the machine when the
engine and the exhaust are still warm.
necessary, replace the