Snow Blower Stiga CONSUMER HIGH SNOW FLAKE SNOW POWER 8218-2249-01 Instructions 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.
Before starting work on the machine, remove the 
ignition key from the machine.
Risk of burns.
Use hearing protection. 
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 GENERAL
• Please read through these instructions carefully. Learn all 
the controls and the correct use of the machine.
• Never allow children or anyone who is not familiar with 
these instructions to use the snow thrower. Local 
regulations may impose restrictions as regards the age of 
the driver.
• Never use the machine if others, particularly children or 
animals, are in the vicinity. 
• Remember that the driver is responsible for accidents that 
happen to other people or their property.
• Be careful not to trip or fall, especially when reversing 
the machine.
• Never use the snow thrower under the influence of 
alcohol or medication and if you are tired or ill.
2.2 PREPARATIONS
• Check the area to be cleared and remove any loose or 
foreign objects.
• Disengage all controls before starting the engine.
• Never use the snow thrower unless properly dressed. 
Wear footwear that improves your grip on a slippery 
surface.• Warning – Petrol is highly inflammable. 
a. Always store petrol in containers that are made 
especially for this purpose.
b. Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never 
smoke when filling or topping up.
c. Fill with petrol before starting the engine. Never 
remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine 
is running or still warm.
d. Screw the filler cap on tightly and wipe up any spilt 
petrol.
• Adjust the height of the auger housing to ensure it stays 
above gravel paths.
• Never, under any circumstances, make adjustments while 
the engine is running (unless otherwise specified in the 
instructions).
• Allow the snow thrower to adjust to the outdoor 
temperature before using it.
• Always use protective goggles or a visor during use, 
maintenance and service. 
2.3 OPERATION
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Always 
avoid the discharge chute opening.
• The snow thrower must never be used to remove anything 
but snow
• Be careful when driving on or crossing gravel paths, 
pavements and roads. Be aware of hidden dangers and 
traffic.
• Never direct the discharge chute towards a public road or 
traffic.
• If the snow thrower hits a foreign object, stop the engine, 
disconnect the spark plug cable and carefully inspect the 
machine for damage. Repair the damage before using the 
machine again.
• If the machine starts vibrating abnormally, stop the 
engine and look for the cause. Vibration is normally a 
sign of something wrong.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable: 
a. If the machine steers away from the driving position. 
b. If the auger housing or discharge chute is blocked and 
must be cleaned. 
c. Before beginning repairs or adjustments.
• Always make sure the rotating parts have stopped and all 
the controls are disengaged before cleaning, repairing or 
inspection.
• Before leaving the machine unattended, disengage all the 
controls, put it into neutral gear, stop the engine and 
remove the ignition key. 
• 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 
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• Never operate the machine with insufficient protection or 
without the safety devices in place.
• Existing safety devices must not be disconnected or 
disengaged.
• Do not alter the engine’s regulator setting and do not race 
the engine. The possibility of personal injury increases 
when the engine is run at high revs.
• Never use the snow thrower near enclosures, cars, 
windowpanes, slopes etc. without properly setting the 
discharge chute deflector. 
• Always keep children away from areas to be cleared. Get 
another adult to keep the children under supervision.
• Do not overload the machine by driving it too fast.
• Take care when reversing. Look behind you before and 
during reversing to check for any obstacles.
• Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders. Do 
not allow anyone to stand in front of the machine. 
• Disengage the auger when the snow thrower is to be 
transported or is not in use Do not drive too fast on 
slippery surfaces when transporting.
• Only use accessories that are approved by the machine’s 
manufacturer.
• Never drive the snow thrower in bad visibility or without 
satisfactory lighting.
• Always ensure you have a good balance and a tight grip 
on the handle. 
• Never use the snow thrower on a roof.
• Do not touch engine components because they are warm 
during use. Risk of burn injuries.
2.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Tighten all nuts and screws so that the machine is in safe 
working condition. Check the shear bolts regularly.
• Always use genuine spare parts. Non-genuine spare parts 
can entail a risk of injury, even if they fit the machine.
• Never store the machine with petrol in the tank in 
buildings where the fumes can come into contact with 
open flames or sparks.
• Allow the engine to cool before putting the machine in 
store.
• Before a long storage, check the instructions for 
recommendations.
• Replace damaged warning and instruction stickers.
• Let the engine run a couple of minutes with the auger 
connected after use. This prevents the auger from 
freezing solid.
3 ASSEMBLY
Note: Instructions to the left and right sides start from the 
driving position behind the snow thrower.
3.1 CONTENTS - OUTER PACKING
The packing contains:
- One snow thrower
- One discharge chute
- One set of instructions
- One assembly kit
In addition, the following are supplied:
- Chute clearing tool (F in fig. 7)
- Extra break bolts for spare
3.2 UNPACKING
1.  Remove all loose items from the carton.
2.  Cut the four corners of the carton and let the sides fall 
down.
3. Unscrew the screws (B) that fasten the shoes to the 
bedding. See fig. 1. (some models only)
4.  Roll the snow thrower from the carton.
5.  Cut the plastic tape holding the control wires on the 
underside of the handle.
3.3 HANDLE, SEE FIG. 2
1.  Loosen, but do not remove, the securing nuts in the upper 
holes.
2.  Fold up the upper part of the handle. NOTE! Make sure 
the control wires do not jam.
3.  Fit screws from the outside in the lower holes and 
assemble with the following parts:
A Screws
D Lock nut
4.  Tighten the four nuts.
3.4 SNOW DISCHARGE CHUTE, SEE FIG. 3
1. Place the chute over the tabs on the chute ring.
2. Fit the screws (E) from the inside and mount and tighten 
the lock nuts (F).
3. Check all the bolts and nuts on the flange
4. Adjust the mechanism that rotates the chute. See 7.1.1.
3.5 CONTROL KNOBS, FIG. 5
1.  Screw the nut (J) onto the gear lever.
2.  Mount the control knob (K) onto the gear lever.
3.  Tighten the nut on the underside of the control knob.
3.6 GEAR LEVER, SE FIG. 6
Set the gear lever in a suitable position to simple assemble 
the ball-and-socket joint (L) into the hole in the lever (M).
Assemble the washer and tighten with the nut supplied.
3.7 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.
3.8 TYRE PRESSURE
Check the air pressure in the tyres. Correct air pressure: 1.0 
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4 CONTROLS
See figures 7-10.
4.1 STOP SWITCH (I)
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 FUEL COCK(J)
The fuel cock opens the fuel supply to the carburettor. The 
fuel cock shall always be closed when the machine is not in 
use.
1. To the right - open. 
2. Downwards - closed.
4.3 CHOKE (L)
Used when starting a cold engine: The choke has two 
positions:
1. The choke is open
2. The choke is closed (for cold starting)
4.4 PRIMER (M)
Pressing the rubber prime-starter squirts fuel into the 
carburettor intake pipe to make it easier to start a cold 
engine. 
4.5 IGNITION KEY (K)
Must be fully inserted or the engine will not start. Do not turn 
the key!
1. Key fully inserted – engine can start.
2. Key pulled out – engine cannot start.
4.6 STARTING HANDLE (H)
Manual cord start with rewinding
4.7 DIPSTICK (R)
For filling and checking the oil level in the engine. 
The dipstick has two level marks:
FULL = maximum oil level
ADD = minimum oil level
4.8 FILLER CAP (Q)
For filling with petrol.
4.9 OIL DRAINING PLUG (P)
For draining the old engine oil when changing the oil.
4.10 START BUTTON – ELECTRICAL START (N)
Activates the electric starting motor.
4.11 ELECTRIC CABLE – ELECTRICAL START (O)
Supplies power to the starting motor. Connect the cable to a 
220/230 volt earthed socket via an earthed extension lead. It 
is wise to use an earth fault breaker.4.12 GEAR LEVER (B)
The machine has 6 forward gears and 2 reverse to regulate 
the speed. 
The gear stick must not be moved if the driving clutch 
lever is depressed.
4.13 CLUTCH LEVER- DRIVING (D)
Engages the wheels when put into gear and the lever 
is pushed towards the handle.
Situated on the left side of the handle.
4.14 CLUTCH LEVER- AUGER (A)
Connects the auger and fan when the lever is pushed 
down towards the handle. 
Situated on the right side of the handle.
4.15 LEVER, CHUTE DEFLECTOR (E)
Lever at the panel for adjustment of the chute deflector (9)
1. Lever forwards – longer throwing distance.
2. Lever backwards – shorter throwing distance.
4.16 ADJUSTMENT SWITCH (23) 
Changes the direction of the discharged snow.
to the left - Chute turns to the left
to the right - Chute turns to the right.
4.17 SHOES (G)
Used to set the height of the auger housing above the ground.
4.18 CHUTE CLEARING TOOL (F)
The chute clearing tool is located in a holder on top of the au-
ger housing. The chute clearing tool must always be used 
when cleaning the discharge chute and augur.
Always stop the engine before clearing the chute.
Never clear the snow discharge chute with your 
hand. Risk of serious injury.
Use the chute clearing tool supplied.
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 
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5.2 BEFORE STARTING
Fill the engine with oil before using.
Do not start the engine until filled with oil. The 
engine can be seriously damaged without oil.
1.  Place the machine on a level floor.
2.  Loosen the dipstick (R) and read the oil level. See fig. 10.
3. The oil level shall be between the marks “ADD” and 
“FULL”. See fig. 10.
4. If necessary fill with oil up to the FULL mark. See fig. 10.
5.  Use good quality oil marked A.P.I service SF, SG or SH. 
Use SAE 5W30 oil. Use SAE OW30 oil for temperatures 
under -18° C. 
Do not use SAE 10W40. 
5.3 FILL UP THE PETROL TANK
Always use lead-free petrol. Oil-mixed 2-stroke petrol must 
not be used.
NOTE! Bear in mind that ordinary lead-free petrol is 
perishable; do not purchase more petrol than can be used 
within thirty days.
Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate petrol. This 
type of petrol has a composition that is less harmful for 
people and nature.
Petrol is highly inflammable. Always store fuel in 
containers that are made especially for this 
purpose. 
Store the petrol in a cool, well ventilated place – 
not in the house. Store the petrol well out of reach 
for children.
Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never 
smoke when filling or topping up. Fill with fuel 
before starting the engine. Never remove the filler 
cap or fill with petrol while the engine is running 
or still warm.
Do not fill the petrol tank right to the top. d. After filling, 
screw the filler cap on tightly and wipe up any spilt petrol. 
5.4 STARTING THE ENGINE (WITHOUT 
ELECTRICAL START)
1.  Make sure the driving and auger clutch levers are 
disengaged. See fig. 7.
2. Open the fuel cock (J).
3. Set the stop switch (I) to position “ON”.
4. Put in the ignition key. Ensure it clicks tight. Do not turn 
the key!
5. Turn the choke to position  . Note: A warm engine does 
not need the choke.
6. Press the rubber primer-start (M, fig. 8) 2 or 3 times. 
Make sure the hole is covered when pressing the primer-
start. Note: Do not use this function when the engine is 
warm.
7. Pull on the starter cord until you feel resistance. Start the 
engine with a sharp pull.
8. When the engine starts, turn the choke anti-clockwise 
until it is fully open.
Never run the machine indoors. The exhaust 
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a very toxic gas.5.5 STARTING THE ENGINE (WITH ELECTRICAL 
START)
1.  Attach the connecting cable to an earthed extension lead. 
Then connect the extension lead to a 220/230 volt earthed 
socket.
2.  Make sure the driving and auger clutch levers are 
disengaged. See fig. 7.
3. Open the fuel cock (J).
4. Set the stop switch (I) to position “ON”.
5. Put in the ignition key. Ensure it clicks tight. Do not turn 
the key!
6. Turn the choke to position  . Note: A warm engine does 
not need the choke.
7. Press the rubber primer-start (M, fig. 8) 2 or 3 times. 
Make sure the hole is covered when pressing the primer-
start. Note: Do not use this function when the engine is 
warm.
8. Starting the engine:
a. Press the start button to activate the starting motor. 
b. When the engine starts, release the start button and 
open the choke by slowly turning the choke lever anti-
clockwise to position   .
c. If the engine stutters, close the choke immediately and 
gradually open it again.
d. First pull out the extension lead from the socket. Then 
remove the extension lead from the engine.
Note: The electrical starting motor has overload 
protection. The motor stops automatically when 
overheated. It will not restart until it has cooled, which 
takes about 5 - 10 minutes.
9. When the engine starts, turn the choke anti-clockwise 
until it is fully open. 
Never run the machine indoors. The exhaust 
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a very toxic gas.
5.6 STOPPING
1.  Release both clutch levers. Note. If the snow thrower 
continues rotating - see ADJUSTING THE CONTROL 
WIRES below.
2. Close the fuel cock (J).
3. Remove the ignition key. Do not turn the key!
If the machine is left unattended, stop the engine 
and remove the ignition key. 
5.7 STARTING
1.  Start the engine as above. Let the engine run a few 
minutes to warm before use.
2.  Set the chute deflector.
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 (A in fig. 7) to activate 
the auger and discharge fan.
Watch out for rotating auger. Keep hands, feet, 
hair and loose clothing away from any moving 
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6.  Press down the auger clutch lever (D in fig. 7). The snow 
thrower now moves forward or backwards depending on 
the gear you have chosen.
5.8 DRIVING TIPS
1. Always run the engine on full throttle or next best.
The silencer and surrounding parts become very 
hot when the engine is running. Risk of burns. 
2.  Always adapt the speed to the snowy conditions. 
Regulate the speed with the gear stick not the throttle.
3.  Snow is more effectively removed directly after falling.
4.  Always throw the snow in the direction of the wind if 
possible.
5.  Adjust the shoes with the screws (A in fig. 1) to suit the 
ground conditions: 
- On flat ground, e.g. asphalt, the shoes should be about  
3mm under the scraping blade.
- On uneven ground, e.g. gravel paths, the shoes should 
be about  30 mm under the scraping blade.
Always adjust the shoes so that gravel and stones 
are not fed into the snow thrower. There is a risk 
for personal injury if these are thrown out at high 
speed. 
Ensure the shoes are adjusted the same on both sides.
6.  Adapt the speed so that the snow is thrown in an even 
stream.
If snow fastens in the chute do not try to remove it 
before: 
- Releasing both clutch levers. Stopping the engine. 
Removing the ignition key. 
- Disconnecting the starting cable from the spark 
plug. 
- Do not put your hand inside the chute or auger. 
Use the chute clearing tool supplied.
5.9 AFTER USE
1.  Check for loose or damaged parts. If required, change 
damaged parts.
2.  Tighten loose screws and nuts.
3.  Brush all the snow from the machine.
4.  Move all the controls backwards and forwards a few 
times.
5.  Put the choke in position   
6.  - Disconnecting the starting cable from the spark plug.
Do not cover the machine while the engine and 
silencer are still warm.
6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 OIL CHANGE
Change the oil the first time after 2 hours of operation, and 
subsequently every 25 hours of operation or once a season. 
Change oil when the engine is warm.
The engine oil may be very warm if it is drained off 
directly after the engine is shut off. So allow the 
engine to cool a few minutes before draining the 
oil.
1.  Lean the snow thrower slightly to the right so that the oil 
draining plug is the lowest point of the engine.2.  Unscrew the oil draining plug.
3.  Let the oil run out into a container.
4.  Screw back the oil draining plug.
5.  Fill with new oil: See BEFORE STARTING above for 
type. 
Oil amount in the crankcase: 0.8 litre
6.2 SPARK PLUG
Check the spark plug once a year or every hundred hours of 
use.
Clean or change the plug if the electrodes are burnt. The 
engine manufacturer recommends: Champion RC12YC.
Correct spark gap: 0.7/-0.8 mm 
6.3 CARBURETTOR
The carburettor is factory set. If adjustment is required, 
contact an authorised service station. 
7 LUBRICATION
No service must be carried out before: 
The engine has stopped. 
The ignition key has been removed. 
- The starting cable has been disconnected from 
the spark plug.
If the instructions say that the machine is to be lifted at the 
front and rested on the auger housing then the petrol tank 
must be emptied.
Empty the petrol tank outdoors when the engine is 
cold. Do not smoke. Empty into a container 
designed for petrol.
7.1 DISCHARGER
Lubricate the discharger flange and the adjustment lever 
worm gear every 5th hour of use and before long time 
storage. 
7.1.1 Mechanism for chute rotation 
See fig. 15.
Remove the cover.
If the chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the gear (A). 
If it is still difficult to operate, adjust accordingly to one or 
both of the following:
• Loosen the chute retainer screws a 1/4-turn.
• Loosen the nuts (B) and adjust the mesh between the 
motor gear and the chute gear. Tighten the nuts when 
adjustment is finished.
7.2 THE AUGER SHAFT
Lubricate the auger shaft lubricating nipples with a grease 
gun every 10th hour of use (fig 11). Always lubricate the 
shaft when changing the shear bolts.
Dismantle the bolts for long time storage. Lubricate with the 
grease gun and then rotate the auger freely on the shaft before 
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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 12).
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 to be 
lubricated. All bearings and bushings are permanently 
lubricated and require no maintenance.
Lubricating these parts will only result in the grease getting 
on to the friction wheel and disc drive plate, which could 
damage the rubber clad friction wheel.
7.5 GENERAL ABOUT DRIVE BELTS
The drive belts should be checked and adjusted once per 
season and replaced when needed. This should all be done at 
an authorised service station.
8 SERVICE AND REPAIRS
No service must be carried out before: 
The engine has stopped. 
The ignition key has been removed. 
- The starting cable has been disconnected from 
the spark plug.
If the instructions say that the machine is to be lifted at the 
front and rested on the auger housing then the petrol tank 
must be emptied.
Empty the petrol tank outdoors when the engine is 
cold. Do not smoke. Empty into a container 
designed for petrol.
8.1 ADJUSTING THE SCRAPER BLADE 
The scraper blade gets worn after a lot of use.
Adjust the scraper blade (always together with the shoes)  
The scraper blade is reversible so can be used on both sides. 
8.2 ADJUSTING THE 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.
When the belts are adjusted or changed, the control wires 
must also be adjusted (see below).
8.2.1 The drive belt for driving (A in Fig. 19)
The belt has a spring-loaded tension pulley. Adjustment is 
not required. If the belt slips, change it.
8.2.2 The auger drive belt (B in Fig. 19)
1.  Remove the belt protective cover (1) by loosening the 
screws (2). See fig. 14.
2.  Loosen the tension-pulley (C) and move it about 3mm 
towards the belt  (fig. 19).
3.  Tighten the tension pulley nuts.
4.  Check the belt tension by pressing down the auger clutch 
lever. With a finger, you should be able to push the belt  
about 12 - 13 mm without any great power (fig 16). 
5. Repeat the above procedure if further adjustment is 
required.
6. Reassemble the belt protection. See fig 14.
8.3 ADJUSTING THE BELT GUIDE
1.  Remove the spark plug protection.
2.  Remove the belt protective cover (1) by loosening the 
screws (2). See fig. 14.
3.  Activate the auger clutch lever (A in fig 7).
4.  Check the distance between the belt guide and the belt. 
The distance should be 3 mm. See fig 13.
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 plug protection.
8.4 ADJUSTING THE CONTROL WIRES
When the belts are adjusted or replaced, the control wires 
must also be adjusted (see below).
1.  Unhook the wire from the clutch lever (fig. 18).
2.  Push the clutch lever forward as much as possible (until 
it touches the plastic protection on the handle).
3.  Hold the wire stretched and note the position of the wire’s 
Z-shaped end.
4.  When the wire is correctly adjusted its end should be 
situated in the middle of the hole in the clutch lever (fig. 
18).
If adjustment is required:
5.  Lift the snow thrower forward and rest in on the auger 
housing.
6.  Push the wire through the spring so that the threaded part 
is exposed (fig 17).
7.  Hold the threaded part and adjust the nut up or down until 
the correct setting is obtained.
8.  Pull the wire through the spring again. Hook the wire into 
the upper part of the clutch lever.
9.  Same adjustment for both sides.
10. Start the snow thrower and check that it does not rotate 
when the clutch lever is up (= disengaged). If it does, 
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8.5 REPLACING THE SHEAR BOLTS 
The auger is fastened to the shaft by special bolts (S in fig. 
11) 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 starting cable from the spark plug.
3.  Ensure all the rotating parts have stopped.
4.  Remove the object that has fastened in the auger.
5.  Lubricate the auger shaft (see above).
6. Align the holes in the shaft and the auger.
7. Remove the defective bolt parts.
8.  Assemble the new genuine bolt.
8.6 HEADLAMP BULB
Only 27 W original spare part bulb is allowed to be 
used. Bulbs with higher power will damage the 
headlamp.
The headlamp bulb is fitted to the headlamp by a bayonet 
socket. See fig. 4. To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
1. Turn the bulb about 30° CCW and pull it out.
2. Release the plastic locks at each side of the bulb and pull 
off the cable connection from the bulb.
3. Fit the new bulb in the reverse order.
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 petrol.
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 30 ml) 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. 
10 IF SOMETHING BREAKS
Authorised service workshops carry out repairs and 
guarantee service. Always use genuine spare parts.
Do you carry out simple repairs yourself? Always use 
genuine spare parts. They fit perfectly and make the work 
much easier. 
Spare parts are available at your retailer and service station.
When ordering spare parts: Specify the model, year of 
purchase, the engine model and type number.
11 PURCHASE TERMS
A full warranty is issued against manufacturing and material 
defects. The user must carefully follow the instructions given 
in the enclosed documentation.
Warranty period
For consumer use: One year from date of purchase.
For commercial use: Three months from the date of 
purchase.
Exceptions
The warranty does not cover damage due to:
- Neglect by the user to acquaint themselves with 
accompanying documentation
- Carelessness 
- Incorrect and non-permitted use or assembly
- The use of non-genuine spare parts
- The use of accessories not supplied or approved by Stiga
Neither does the guarantee cover:
- Wear parts such as drive belts, augers, headlights, wheels, 
shear bolts and wires
- Normal wear
- Engines. These are covered by the engine manufacturer’s 
warranties, with separate terms and conditions.
The purchaser is covered the national laws of each by each 
country. The rights to which the purchaser is entitled with the 
support of these laws are not restricted by this warranty. 
						

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1 SYMBOLES
Les symboles suivants figurent sur la machine. Ils attirent 
votre attention sur les dangers d’utilisation et les mesures à 
respecter. 
Explication des symboles :
Attention.
 Lire le mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser la machine.
 Danger – fraise en rotation.
 Danger – ventilateur en rotation.
 Écarter les mains de l’éjecteur.
Éloigner les mains et les pieds des éléments en 
rotation. 
 Respecter une distance de sécurité suffisante.
 Ne jamais orienter l’éjecteur vers des personnes se 
trouvant à proximité.
Avant toute intervention sur la machine, retirer la clé 
de contact.
 Risque de brûlure.
 Porter des protections auditives. 
2 RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ
2.1 GÉNÉRALITÉS
• Veuillez lire attentivement les instructions qui suivent et 
apprendre les commandes et le maniement correct de la 
machine avant de l’utiliser.
• Ne jamais confier l’utilisation du chasse-neige à des 
enfants ou à des personnes inexpérimentées. L’âge 
minimum du conducteur est déterminé par les 
réglementations en vigueur.
• Ne pas tondre à proximité de personnes, en particulier des 
enfants, ou d’animaux. 
• Le conducteur de l’engin assume seul la responsabilité 
des accidents impliquant des personnes ou des biens.
• Veiller à ne pas trébucher ou tomber, surtout lors de la 
conduite en marche arrière.
• L’usage du chasse-neige est interdit aux utilisateurs 
fatigués, malades, ou sous l’influence de l’alcool ou de 
médicaments.
2.2 PRÉCAUTIONS
• Contrôler la zone à déneiger et retirer les objets 
susceptibles de gêner le travail.
• Débrayer toutes les commandes avant de démarrer le 
moteur.
• Porter des vêtements appropriés. Porter des chaussures 
ou bottes dont les semelles ne glissent pas.• Attention – l’essence est très inflammable. 
A. Toujours conserver l’essence dans des récipients 
spécialement conçus à cet effet.
B. Faire le plein d’essence uniquement à l’extérieur, et 
ne pas fumer pendant l’opération. 
C. Faire le plein d’essence avant de démarrer le moteur. 
Ne jamais enlever le bouchon du réservoir ou 
procéder au remplissage quand le moteur tourne ou 
est encore chaud.
D. Revisser fermement le bouchon du réservoir et 
essuyer l’essence qui aurait débordé.
• Régler la hauteur du carter de la fraise pour qu’elle ne 
touche pas le gravier.
• Il est formellement interdit de procéder aux réglages si le 
moteur n’est pas à l’arrêt (sauf  instructions contraires).
• Laisser le chasse-neige s’adapter à la température 
extérieure avant de l’utiliser.
• Porter impérativement des lunettes de protection ou une 
visière pendant l’utilisation, la maintenance et les 
entretiens. 
2.3 UTILISATION
• Éloigner les mains et les pieds des éléments en rotation.  
Toujours rester à l’écart de l’orifice de l’éjecteur.
• Utiliser le chasse-neige exclusivement pour déneiger.
• Faire attention lorsqu’on déneige des sentiers, trottoirs et 
routes, ou lorsqu’on les traverse. Se méfier des dangers 
cachés et faire attention au trafic.
• Ne jamais diriger l’éjecteur vers la voie publique ou le 
trafic.
• En cas dimpact avec un objet quelconque, couper le 
moteur, débrancher le câble de la bougie et vérifier 
minutieusement létat de la machine.  Procéder aux 
réparations qui simposent avant de la remettre en service.
• Si la machine vibre anormalement, couper le moteur et 
vérifier immédiatement lorigine des vibrations. Elles 
signalent généralement un problème.
• Arrêter le moteur et débrancher le câble de la batterie : 
A. Si la machine dévie de sa trajectoire. 
B. Si la fraise ou l’éjecteur se bloquent et doivent être 
dégagés. 
C. Avant d’entamer des réparations ou des réglages.
• Avant de procéder au nettoyage, à la réparation ou à 
l’inspection de la machine, s’assurer que toutes les 
parties mobiles sont à l’arrêt et que toutes les commandes 
sont débrayées.
• Lorsque le chasse-neige est abandonné sans surveillance, 
débrayer les commandes, mettre la boîte de vitesse en 
position neutre, couper le moteur et retirer la clé de 
contact. 
• Ne pas faire tourner le moteur à l’intérieur, sauf au 
démarrage ou pour sortir et rentrer le chasse-neige. 
Ouvrir les portes donnant vers l’extérieur ; les gaz 
d’échappement sont toxiques. 
• Ne jamais circuler perpendiculairement à une pente. Se 
déplacer de haut en bas, et de bas en haut. Redoubler de 
prudence lors des changements de direction sur les 
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• Ne jamais utiliser la machine si les protections et 
dispositifs de sécurité sont insuffisants.
• Il est interdit de déconnecter les dispositifs de sécurité ou 
d’en empêcher le fonctionnement.
• Ne pas modifier le réglage du moteur. Ne pas pousser le 
moteur à plein régime. Le risque de blessure augmente 
lorsque le moteur tourne à plein régime.
• Ne pas déneiger à proximité de clôtures, véhicules, 
fenêtres ou sur des pentes escarpées sans adapter le 
déflecteur déjection. 
• Éloigner les enfants des zones à déneiger et confier leur 
surveillance à un adulte.
• Ne pas surcharger la capacité de la machine en tentant de 
déneiger trop rapidement.
• Faire attention en changeant de direction. Regarder 
derrière soi avant et pendant la marche arrière pour 
vérifier l’absence d’obstacles.
•  Ne jamais orienter l’éjecteur vers des personnes se 
trouvant à proximité. De même, personne ne doit se 
trouver dans la trajectoire de celle-ci. 
• Débrayer la fraise lors du transport du chasse-neige ou 
lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé. Modérer la vitesse pour le 
transport de la machine sur les surfaces glissantes.
• Utiliser exclusivement des accessoires approuvés par le 
fabricant.
• Ne jamais utiliser le chasse-neige lorsque la luminosité 
ou la visibilité sont insuffisantes.
• Veiller à avoir en permanence une bonne stabilité sur le 
sol et une bonne prise sur le guidon. 
• Ne pas utiliser le chasse-neige sur les toits.
• Certains éléments du moteur chauffent pendant 
l’utilisation. Ne pas les toucher sous peine de se brûler.
2.4 MAINTENANCE ET REMISAGE
• Serrer tous les boulons et vis pour assurer la sécurité de 
la machine. Vérifier régulièrement le serrage des boulons 
de cisaillement.
• Utiliser exclusivement des pièces d’origine. L’utilisation 
d’autres types de pièces de rechange, même si elles 
s’adaptent à la machine, peut se révéler dangereuse.
• Ne pas stationner la machine à l’intérieur si son réservoir 
contient du carburant dont les émanations sont 
susceptibles d’entrer en contact avec des flammes nues 
ou des étincelles.
• Laisser refroidir le moteur avant de ranger la machine 
dans un local.
• Lorsque le chasse-neige doit être remisé pendant une 
longue période, se référer aux instructions du manuel de 
l’utilisateur.
• Remplacer les autocollants d’avertissement et 
d’instructions devenus illisibles.
• À la fin du travail, laisser tourner le chasse-neige pendant 
quelques minutes  pour éviter que la fraise ne soit figée 
par le gel.
3 MONTAGE 
Remarque : Dans ce manuel, la gauche et la droite sont 
déterminées par rapport à la position d’utilisation de la 
machine.
3.1 CONTENU DE L’EMBALLAGE
L’emballage contient :
- Un chasse-neige
- Un levier de vitesses
- Un éjecteur
- Un mode d’emploi
- Un kit de montage
Les éléments suivants sont également fournis:
 - Outil de dégagement de l’éjecteur (F dans les fig. 7)
. - Boulons de cisaillement de rechange
3.2 DÉBALLAGE
1.  Retirer du carton les pièces libres.
2.  Découper les quatre arêtes de l’emballage pour abaisser 
les côtés de l’emballage.
3. Desserrer les vis (B) de fixation à la base. Voir fig. 1.
4.  Pousser le chasse-neige pour le faire sortir du carton.
5.  Couper le ruban adhésif maintenant les câbles de 
commande à la partie inférieure du guidon.
3.3 GUIDON, VOIR FIG. 2
1.   Détacher, sans les retirer, les écrous de sécurité des trous 
supérieurs.
2.   Replier vers le haut la partie supérieure du guidon. 
REMARQUE! S’assurer que les câbles ne sont pas 
coincés entre les deux parties du guidon.
3.  Introduire les vis par l’extérieur dans les trous du bas et 
assembler comme suit: 
A Vis
D Écrou de serrage
4.  Serrer les quatre écrous.
3.4 ÉJECTEUR, VOIR FIG. 3
1. Placer l’éjecteur par dessus les pattes sur l’anneau 
d’éjection
2. Placez les vis (E) de l’intérieur. Engagez et serrez les 
écrous (F)
3. Vérifiez tous les boulons et écrous sur la bride
4. Ajustez le mécanisme de rotation de l’éjecteur. Voir 
7.1.1.
3.5 POMMEAU – LEVIER, FIG. 5
1.  Visser l’écrou (J) sur le levier de vitesses.
2.  Monter le pommeau (K) sur le levier de vitesse.
3.  Serrer l’écrou situé en dessous du pommeau.
3.6 ACCÉLÉRATEUR, VOIR FIG. 6
Mettre le levier d’accélérateur situé sur le guidon dans une 
position permettant d’installer aisément le joint à rotule (L) 
dans l’orifice du levier (M).
Installer la rondelle et serrer à l’aide de l’écrou fourni.
3.7 VÉRIFICATION DES CÂBLES
Il peut être nécessaire de procéder au réglage des câbles 
avant la première utilisation.
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3.8 PRESSION DES PNEUS
Vérifier la pression d’air dans les pneus. Pressions correctes 
: 1,0 – 1,2 bar.
4 COMMANDES
Voir figures 7-10.
4.1 CONTACT (I)
Le contact doit être sur ON pour que le moteur puisse dém-
arrer.
Pour arrêter le moteur, ramener le contact sur OFF.
4.2 ROBINET À CARBURANT (J)
Le robinet alimente le carburateur en carburant. Fermer le ro-
binet lorsque la machine n’est pas utilisée.
1. Vers la droite - ouvert. 
2. Vers le bas - fermé.
4.3 CHOKE (L)
Pour démarrer le moteur à froid : Deux positions possibles :
1. Choke ouvert
2. Choke fermé (pour les démarrages à froid)
4.4 POMPE (PRIMER) (M)
Pour faciliter le démarrage à froid, appuyer sur le 
caoutchouc de la pompe pour injecter de l’essence 
dans le tuyau d’arrivée du carburateur. 
4.5 CLÉ DE CONTACT (K)
Introduire la clé à fond. Sinon, le moteur ne démarre pas. Ne 
pas tourner la clé !
1. Le moteur peut démarrer quand la clé est introduite 
à fond.
2. Le moteur ne démarre pas lorsque la clé est retirée.
4.6 POIGNÉE DE DÉMARREUR (H)
Cordon de lancement manuel avec enrouleur.
4.7 JAUGE (R)
Permet de vérifier le niveau d’huile moteur et de faire 
l’appoint. La jauge possède deux marques :
FULL = niveau maximum d’huile
ADD = niveau minimum d’huile
4.8 EMBOUT DE REMPLISSAGE (Q)
a. Pour faire le plein de carburant.
4.9 BOUCHON DE VIDANGE D’HUILE (P)
Pour vidanger l’huile du moteur.
4.10 BOUTON DU DÉMARREUR ÉLECTRIQUE (N)
Active le démarreur électrique.4.11 CÂBLE DU DÉMARREUR ÉLECTRIQUE (O)
Fournit le courant au démarreur. Brancher le câble sur une 
prise 220/230 V avec mise à la terre. Il est prudent de prévoir 
un fusible de perte à la terre.
4.12 LEVIER DE VITESSES (B)
La machine possède 6 vitesses en marche avant et 2 en 
marche arrière. 
Ne pas bouger le changement de vitesse si le levier 
d’embrayage est débrayé.
4.13 LEVIER D’EMBRAYAGE - CONDUITE (D)
Mettre l’embrayage en vitesse et pousser le levier 
vers le guidon pour enclencher l’entraînement des 
roues.
Situé sur le côté gauche du guidon.
4.14 LEVIER D’EMBRAYAGE - FRAISE (A)
Pousser le levier vers le guidon pour enclencher la 
fraise et le ventilateur. 
Situé sur le côté droit du guidon.
4.15 RÉGLAGE DU DÉFLECTEUR (E)
Le réglage de la distance d’éjection s’effectue grâce au levier 
de commande du déflecteur (9). 
1. La distance augmente en déplaçant le levier vers 
l’avant. 
2. La distance diminue en déplaçant le levier vers 
l’arrière.
4.16 MANETTE DE RÉGLAGE (23) 
Modifie la direction de l’éjection.
la gauche- L’éjecteur pivote vers la gauche
la droite - L’éjecteur pivote vers la droite
4.17 PATINS (G)
Utilisés pour régler la hauteur du carter par rapport au sol.
4.18 OUTIL DE DÉGAGEMENT DE L’ÉJECTEUR 
(F)
L’outil de dégagement de l’éjecteur est situé sur un support 
dans le haut du carter de la fraise. Il doit toujours être utilisé 
pour nettoyer l’éjecteur et la fraise.
Couper impérativement le moteur avant de 
nettoyer l’éjecteur.
Ne jamais introduire la main dans l’éjecteur du 
chasse-neige pour éviter de se blesser grièvement.