User Instructions

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DEFRNLITNOSVFIDAPLCSRU EN
0478 907 9930 A - EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We
develop and manufacture our quality
products to meet our customers'
requirements. The products are designed
for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well
as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us
and hope you will enjoy working with your
STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 26
General 26
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 26
Machine overview 26
For your safety 27
General 27
Before operation 27
Working with your appliance 27
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 28
Disposal 28
Description of symbols 28
Standard equipment 28
Frame installation 29
General information on installing
the mounting frame 29
Reading off the model designation
on the ride-on mower and
determining the installation variant 29
Installing the mounting frame –
variant 1 29
Installing the mounting frame –
variant 2 29
Assembling the snow plough 29
Assembling the snow plough 29
Installing and removing the snow
plough 30
Installing the cover 30
Installing the snow plough 30
Installing the lift rod 30
Installing the swivel rod 31
Removing the snow plough 31
Removing the cover 31
Controls 32
Lift pedal 32
Swivel rod 32
Notes on working with the
machine 32
Clearing large areas 33
Snowploughing paths 33
Preparing the ride-on mower for
winter use 33
Precautions for winter operation 33
Operating the machine 33
Preparing the ride-on mower for
operation 33
Placing the snow plough in the
transport position 34
Lowering the snow plough into the
working position 34
Swivelling the snow plough 34
Snowploughing 34
Parking the ride-on mower with
snow plough 35
Maintenance 35
General 35
Maintenance schedule 35
Lubrication 36
Reversing or replacing a slide bar 36
Adjusting the thrust spring 36
Adjusting the snow plough 37
Adjusting the gauge wheels 37
Adjusting the coil springs 37
Adjusting the lift rod 37
Transport 38
Lifting the snow plough 38
Transporting the ride-on mower
with installed snow plough 38
Standard spare parts 38
Accessories 38
Snow chains 38
Environmental protection 38