Castelgarden Snow Blower SN 624 SN 927 8218 2238 80 Estonian Version Manual

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1 SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the machine. They are 
there to remind you of the care and attention required in use. 
This is what the symbols mean:
Wa r n i n g .
Read the owner’s manual before operating the 
machine.
Danger - rotating auger.
Danger - rotating fan.
Keep hands out of discharge chute.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Keep bystanders at a safe distance from the machine.
Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders.
Stop the engine and disconnect...

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• Never run the engine indoors except when taking it in and 
out of its place of storage. In this case ensure the door to 
the storage place is open. Exhaust fumes are toxic. 
• Never drive across a slope. Move from the top down, and 
from the bottom to the top. Be careful when changing 
direction on a slope. Avoid steep slopes.
• Never operate the machine with insufficient protection or 
without the safety devices in place.
• Existing safety devices must not be disconnected or...

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3.6 CHECKING THE CONTROL WIRES
The control wires might need adjusting before using the 
snow thrower for the first time.
See ADJUSTING THE CONTROL WIRES below.
3.7 TYRE PRESSURE
Check the air pressure in the tyres. Correct air pressure: 1.0 
– 1.2 bar.
4 CONTROLS
See figures 7-11.
4.1 STOP SWITCH (1)
To start the engine, the stop switch shall be set in position 
“ON”.
The engine will stop when the switch is set in position 
“OFF”.
4.2 CHOKE (2)
Used when starting a cold engine: The choke...

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5 USING THE SNOW THROWER
5.1 GENERAL
Never start the engine until all the above measures under 
ASSEMBLY have been carried out. 
Never use the snow thrower without first reading 
and understanding the instructions and all the 
warning and instruction stickers on the machine. 
Always use protective goggles or a visor during 
use, maintenance and service.
5.2 BEFORE STARTING
Check the engine oil before using. 
Do not start the engine until filled with oil. The 
engine can be seriously damaged...

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3.  Turn the adjustment lever and set the deflector to throw 
the snow in the direction of the wind.
4.  Set the gear lever to a suitable position. 
The gear stick must not be moved if the driving 
clutch lever is depressed.
5.  Press down the auger clutch lever (13 in fig. 8) to activate 
the auger and discharge fan.
Watch out for rotating auger. Keep hands, feet, 
hair and loose clothing away from any moving 
parts on the machine.
6.  Press down the auger clutch lever (12 in fig. 8). The...

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7.3 WORM GEAR
The worm gear if filled with special lubricant at the factory. 
Refilling is not normally required.
Loosen the plug once a year and check if the worm gear 
contains lubricant (fig 14).
If it is leaking or has been repaired it must be refilled with 
lubricant. The worm gear holds 92 grams of lubricant at the 
most.
Use Shell Darina 1, Texaco Thermatex EP1, Mobiltem 78, 
Benalene #372 Grease or similar. 
7.4 HEXAGONAL SHAFT
The hexagonal shaft, chain sprocket and chains are not...

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8.4 ADJUSTING THE BELT GUIDE
1.  Remove the spark plug protection.
2.  Remove the belt protective cover (1) by loosening the 
screws (2). See fig. 16.
3.  Activate the auger clutch lever (13 in fig 8).
4.  Check the distance between the belt guide and the belt. 
The distance should be 3 mm. See fig 17.
5.  If adjustment is required, loosen the screw to the belt 
guide and set the correct distance.
6.  Tighten the screw properly.
7.  Reassemble the belt protection. 
8.  Reassemble the spark...

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9 STORAGE
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.
Empty the petrol tank outdoors when the engine is 
cold. Do not smoke. Empty into a container 
designed for...

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