General Information - ST. SpA ST 526 A Gebrauchsanweisung

WARNING!: READ THOROUGHLY THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Keep for future reference
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INDEX

1. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................... 1

2. SAFETY REGULATIONS ............................... 2
2.4 Maintenance, storage and transport ...... 3
3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE ........... 4
3.1 Description of the machine and planned
use ....................................................... 4
3.2 Safety signs .......................................... 4
3.3 Identification label ................................. 5
3.4 Main components ................................. 5
4. ASSEMBLY ........................................................ 5
4.1 Assembly components ......................... 5
4.2 Forward and auger control cable
assembly .............................................. 5
4.3 Handle assembly .................................. 6
4.4 Installation of the gear control ................ 6
4.5 Discharge chute assembly .................... 6
5. CONTROLS ................................................. 6
5.1 Ignition key .............................................. 6
5.2 Fuel cock .............................................. 7
5.3 Throttle control...................................... 7
5.4 Choke control ....................................... 7
5.5 Primer .................................................. 7
5.6 Handle for manual start ......................... 7
5.7 Electric starter control (optional) ............ 7
5.8 Forward control..................................... 7
5.9 Auger control ........................................ 7
5.10 Gear stick ............................................. 7
5.11 Positioning of chute and deflector .......... 7
5.12 Headlamps switch (optional) ................. 8
6. USING THE MACHINE ................................. 8
6.1 Preparation........................................... 8
6.2 Safety checks ....................................... 8
6.3 Start-Up / Operation .............................. 8
6.4 Stopping ............................................... 9
6.5 Advice for operation ............................ 10
6.6 After operation .................................... 10
7. MAINTENANCE ......................................... 10
7.1 General information ............................ 10
7.2 Refuelling ........................................... 10
7.3 Check/top-up engine oil ...................... 10
7.4 Cleaning ............................................. 11
7.5 Spark plug .......................................... 11
7.6 Carburettor ......................................... 11
7.7 Nuts and bolts ..................................... 11
7.8 The auger shaft................................... 11
8. STORAGE ..................................................... 12
9. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS ...................... 12
10. WARRANTY COVERAGE .......................... 12
11. MAINTENANCE TABLE ................................. 12
12. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION .................... 13
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain important
information regarding safety and operation and
are emphasized in this manner:
NOTE or IMPORTANT these give details
or further information on what has already been
said, and aim to prevent damage to the machine.
The
compliance with the warning could lead to
personal and/or third party injury and or damage.
The paragraphs highlighted in a square with
grey spots indicate the optional characteristics
not on all models documented in this manual.
Check if the characteristic is on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position on the
machine "front", "back", "left" or "right" hand side,
this is determined from where the operator is
driving.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are
numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures are marked A,
B, C, etc.
A reference to component C in figure 2 is written:
"See fig. 2.C" or simply "(Fig. 2.C)".
The figures are given as a guide only. The actual
parts may vary from those shown.
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is divided into chapters and
paragraphs. The title of paragraph "2.1 Training" is
a sub-title of "2. Safety regulations". References to
titles or paragraphs are marked with the
abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant number.
Example: "chap. 2" o "par. 2.1".
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