AL-KO SnowLine 700.4 E LED Petrol Snow Blower Instruction Manual

AL-KO SnowLine 700.4 E LED Petrol Snow Blower

OVERVIEW

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ABOUT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• The German version is the original operating instructions. All additional language versions are translations of the original operating instructions.
• Keep these operating instructions in a safe place at all times so that they can be consulted if you need any information about the appliance.
• Only pass on the appliance to other persons together with these operating instructions.
• Comply with the safety and warning information in these operating instructions.

Symbols on the title page

Legends and signal words

• DANGER! Denotes an imminently dangerous situation that will result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.
• WARNING! Denotes a potentially dangerous situation that can result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.
• CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous situation that can result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
• IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation that can result in material damage if not avoided.
• NOTE Special instructions for ease of understanding and handling.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

These operating instructions describe multiple snow blower types. Identify your model based on the product images, description and type plate.

Designated use
The snow blowers are suitable exclusively for clearing freshly fallen, loose wet and powder snow on paved paths and areas such as patios, garage entrances, footpaths or car parking spaces in the private sector. The paths and areas to be cleared must have a solid substrate and a smooth surface, e.g. concrete paving, granite paving or asphalt. This appliance is intended solely for use in non-commercial applications. Any other use as well as unauthorised conversions or modifications are regarded as contrary to the intended use and will result in the voiding of the warranty as well as loss of conformity; the manufacturer will thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third parties.

Possible foreseeable misuse
The snow blowers are not suitable for clearing unpaved paths and areas – e.g. gravel surfaces, gravel paths or meadows. Snow in large quantities and depths, very wet snow and hard-packed snow and ice can no longer be cleared with these appliances. The tool is designed neither for commercial use in public parks and sports facilities nor for use in farming and forestry.

Safety and protective devices

WARNING! Risk of injury. Defective and disabled safety and protective devices can result in serious injury.

• Have any defective safety and protective devices repaired.
• Never disable safety and protective devices.

Clutch lever
The appliance has two clutch levers on the handlebar. In the event of danger, release both clutch levers.

• Clutch lever for the auger drive of the snow discharge spout. Auger drive is stopped.
• Clutch lever for the travel drive. The travel drive is stopped. Adjustable snow discharge spout Adjust the snow discharge spout so that persons and animals are not endangered and buildings, vehicles and other objects cannot be damaged by the discharged snow. When working on public roads, take care, not to hinder the road traffic or endanger other road users.

Scope of supply

The items listed here are included in the standard scope of supply. Check that all items are present:

Symbols on the appliance

Safety signs

Operating signs

Product overview 700.4 E LED (01)

6 forward and 2 reverse gears

7| Handle heater switch
8| Spare shear pins (x2)
9| Lights
10| Tank cap
11| Oil filler cap
12| Deflector on snow discharge spout for setting the discharge height
13| Snow discharge spout with guard
14| Plough
15| Cleaning tool (attached to the plough)
16| Discharge wheel
17| Transport auger
18| Clearing plate
19| Height-adjustable skids
20| Spark plug connector

Product overview 760.4 TE LED (02)

6 forward and 2 reverse gears

7| Handle heater switch
8| Spare shear pins (x2)
9| Left and right tilt levers for steering the caterpillar
10| Lights
11| Tank cap
12| Oil filler cap
13| Deflector on snow discharge spout for setting the discharge height
No.| Component
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14| Snow discharge spout with guard
15| Operating mode lever:

■     “Transport”

■     “Normal”

■     “Packed Snow”

16| Plough
17| Cleaning tool (attached to the plough)
18| Discharge wheel
19| Transport auger
20| Clearing plate
21| Height-adjustable skids
22| Spark plug connector

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER! The danger of fatal injury and danger of extremely severe injury! Lack of knowledge of the safety instructions and operating instructions can lead to extremely serious and even fatal injuries.

• Observe all safety instructions and instructions for use in these operating instructions as well the operating instructions that are referred to before you start using the appliance.
• Keep all supplied documents in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING! The danger of explosion and fire. Escaping fuel creates an explosive petrol/air mixture. Deflagration, explosion and fire can lead to serious and even fatal injuries if fuel is not handled properly.

• Never store the engine in front of naked flames or heat sources.
• Never operate the engine in a flammable environment.

WARNING! Risk of injury from faulty appliance. Operation of a faulty appliance can result in serious injury and damage to the appliance.

• Operate the appliance only when it is undamaged and has no defects, and when no parts are missing or loose.

WARNING! Danger from rotating appli-ance parts! Reaching into rotating appliance parts will result in serious injuries!

• Never reach into the rotating transport auger!

WARNING! Risk of injury. Defective and disabled safety and protective devices can result in serious injury.

• Have any defective safety and protective devices been repaired?
• Never disable safety and protective devices.

Safety instructions by ISO 8437, Annex A

Getting to know the appliance

1. Read the operating and maintenance instruc-tions carefully. Familiarise yourself thoroughly with the control elements and the proper use of the appliance. Learn to quickly stop the appliance and switch off the control elements.
2. Children must not be allowed to operate the appliance under any circumstances. Adults who have not been properly instructed must not be allowed to operate the appliance under any circumstances.
3. Keep persons, in particular small children, and pets out of the working area.
4. Walk carefully, particularly when working backwards, to avoid slipping or falling.

Preparation

1. Carefully check the area in which the appli-ance is to be used and remove all door mats, sledges, boards, cables and other objects.
2. Disengage the clutch completely and shift to neutral before starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the appliance without adequate winter clothing. Wear shoes that ensure a good grip on slippery ground.
4. Take care when handling petrol; it is highly inflammable.

• Use a proper petrol canister.
• Never refuel when the engine is running or hot.
• Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and take the greatest care. Never fill the fuel tank in closed rooms.
• Fit the fuel tank cap tightly and wipe up any spilled petrol.

1. 1. Use an earthed plug socket for all appliances with electric drive or electric ignition.
2. Adjust the height of the header casing when clearing gravel or stony surfaces.
3. Never try to make changes to settings with the engine running (except where expressly recommended by the manufacturer).
4. Allow the engine and appliance to cool to the outside temperature before starting to clear snow.
5. Operation of any powered machine can result in foreign objects being projected into the eyes. Therefore always wear safety goggles or eye protection during operation, adjust-ment or repair.
6. Wear ear protectors to prevent hearing damage.

Operation

1. Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts, including under the appliance. Keep away from the discharge opening at all times.
2. Work particularly carefully when operating the appliance on gravel drives, paths or roads, or when crossing such. Always pay at-tention to hidden obstacles or road traffic.
3. Should you collide with a foreign object, switch off the engine, remove the spark plug cable connector, inspect the snow blower carefully for damage and repair the damage before starting the engine and operating the snow blower again.
4. If the appliance vibrates abnormally, switch off the engine and immediately locate the cause. Vibrations are generally a sign that there is a problem.
5. Always switch off the engine when you stop work, before cleaning the header/drive wheel casing or the discharge chute, and when carrying out repairs, settings or inspections.
6. Before carrying out cleaning, repairs or inspections, always ensure that the header/drive wheel and all moving parts are at a standstill. Disconnect the spark plug cable and keep it away from the spark plug to avoid accidental ignition. In the case of electric motors, disconnect the mains plug.
7. Never operate the engine in closed rooms except when starting or when moving the snow blower into or out of a building. Keep the doors open when doing so; exhaust gases are toxic.
8. Do not use the appliance on slopes. Be very careful when turning on sloping ground. Do not try to clear steep slopes.
9. Never operate the snow blower without the proper guards, safety plates or other protec-tive equipment.
10. Never use the snow blower in the vicinity of windows, motor vehicles, light wells, sloping ground, etc. without adjusting the snow discharge direction accordingly. Keep children and pets away from the working area.
11. Do not overload the machine by trying to clear snow too fast.
12. Never use the machine at high transport speeds on slippery ground. Take care when working backwards.
13. Never direct the snow discharge towards bystanders and do not allow persons to walk in front of the appliance.
14. Disconnect the power supply to the header/drive wheel when the snow blower is being transported or is not in use.
15. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow blower, e.g. balancing weights, counter-weights, casings, etc.
16. Never operate the snow blower in poor visibility or with poor lighting. Always ensure a secure footing and hold the handles firmly. Only walk and never run when operating the appliance.

Maintenance and storage

WARNING! Serious hand injuries when cleaning the blocked discharge channel!Touching the rotating paddle wheel in the discharge channel results in serious hand injuries. These are the most common injuries on the snow blower. To clean the discharge channel:

• Switch off the snow blower!
• Wait around 10 s until the paddle wheel stops.
• Always use a suitable tool to clean the discharge channel.
• Never use your hands to clean the discharge channel!

1. Check regularly that the guards, the knife bolts, the engine mounting bolts, etc. are securely tightened to ensure safe oper-ation of the appliance.
2. Never store the appliance in a building where there are sources of ignition, such as water heaters, electric fan heaters, clothes dryers, etc., as long as there is petrol in the tank. Allow the engine to cool down before storing the appliance in a closed room.
3. Always observe the precise instructions in the operating instructions if the snow blower is to be placed into storage for a prolonged period.
4. Leave all safety and operating instruction signs on the appliance, and renew them, if necessary.
5. Allow the appliance to run for a few minutes after finishing snow clearing to prevent freezing of the header/drive wheel.

Safety instructions relating to operation

• Use the appliance only for the purposes for which it is intended. Any non-intended use can lead to injury and property damage.
• Never operate the appliance with worn or defective parts. Always replace defective parts with original spare parts from the manufacturer. If the appliance is operated with worn or defective parts, guarantee claims against the manufacturer are excluded.
• In the following cases, switch off the engine, wait for the appliance to come to a standstill and disconnect the spark plug connector:
• When leaving the machine
• During cleaning and maintenance work
• Before starting adjustment work
• In the event of malfunctions
• Before clearing blockages
• Before unclogging
• After contact with foreign objects
• If malfunctions and unusual vibrations occur in the appliance
• Do not operate the appliance if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Wear clothing and protective equipment by the regulations to avoid injury to the head and limbs as well as to avoid hearing impairment.
• The clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit) and must not restrict movements. Never wear loose items of clothing or accessories that could be drawn into the appliance, e.g. scarves.
• The personal protective equipment comprises:
• Hearing protection and protective eye-wear
• Sturdy, non-slip shoes
• Protective gloves
• Keep hands, feet, other limbs and clothing away from the rotating clearing paddle, trans-port auger and discharge wheel.
• Observe the local working time regulations in force.
• Do not leave the operational appliance unsupervised.
• Never clear snow from roofs.

Handling of petrol and oil

• Risk of explosion and fire: An escaping petrol/air mixture can cause an explosive atmosphere. Deflagration, explosion and fire can lead to serious and even fatal injuries if fuel is not handled properly. Observe the following:
• Do not smoke when dealing with petrol.
• Only handle petrol out of doors and never in enclosed spaces.
• It is essential to heed the code of conduct stated below.
• Only transport and store petrol and oil in a container approved for that purpose. Ensure that children have no access to stored petrol and oil.
• To avoid ground contamination (environmental protection) when filling, ensure that no petrol or oil enters the soil. Use a funnel for filling.
• Never fill the appliance in enclosed spaces. Petrol vapours may gather at ground level, and thereby result in a deflagration or even an explosion.
• Immediately wipe any spilled petrol off the appliance and the ground. Allow textiles used to wipe off petrol to dry in a well-ventilated place before disposing of them. Otherwise, sudden self-ignition may occur.
• If petrol has been spilled, petrol vapours occur. For this reason, do not start the engine at the same location and move it at least 3 m away.
• Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products. Do not inhale petrol vapours. When filling, always wear protective gloves. Change and clean protective clothing regularly.
• Ensure that your clothing does not come into contact with petrol. If petrol has got onto your clothing, change it immediately.
• Never open the fuel tank cap while the en-gine is running or hot.
• Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot.
• Never over-fill the fuel tank (petrol expands).
•  Always screw on the fuel tank cap tightly.
• Replace a damaged fuel tank or fuel tank cap.
• Never eat, drink or smoke when filling the appliance with petrol or oil.
• If petrol has leaked out:
• Do not start the engine.
• Avoid start attempts.
• Pick up leaked petrol using a binding agent or cloth and dispose of it properly.
• Clean the appliance.
• If engine oil has leaked out:
• Do not start the engine.
• Pick up leaked oil using an oil-binding agent or cloth and dispose of it properly.
• Clean the appliance.

UNPACKING APPLIANCE (03)

WARNING! The danger of crashing if the machine tips over! The appliance is heavy! If it tipsover, limbs can be crushed and persons can be seriously injured.

• At least two persons are required to unpack the appliance!
• Avoid tipping the appliance! The appliance is supplied with all accessory parts in a cardboard box. The box is located on a euro pallet.

1. Place the box on a level horizontal surface.
2. Remove the packing straps.
3. Open the box at the top (03/a).
4. Remove the packaging material.
5. Carefully remove loose parts, bag with small parts and operating instructions.
6. Use a knife to carefully cut open the rear wall of the box (i.e. where the engine is located) so that the appliance is not damaged.
7. Fold down the rear wall of the box (03/b).
8. Carefully remove the other loose parts and other packaging material.
9. Roll the snow blower backwards, i.e. with the engine at the front, out of the box (03/c).

ASSEMBLY

WARNING! Danger if assembly is not carried out completely! Use of an incompletely assembled device can result in serious injury.

• Only use the device when it is fully assembled!
• Before switching on, check that all safety and protective devices are in place and functioning correctly!

Necessary tools

Fitting the lower brace (04, 05)
Mount the lower brace on the left and right at the bottom of the snow blower.

1. Undo the screws (04/1).
2. Attach the lower brace (05/1).
3. Insert the bolts (05/2) through the lower brace and tighten.

Fitting the operating panel (06)

1. Hold the upper brace (06/1) incl. the operating panel against the lower brace (06/2).
2. Insert 2 bolts (06/3) each through the upper brace and lower brace and tighten with two washers (06/4) and nuts (06/5).

Installing and adjusting Bowden cables for travel and worm drives (07 – 12

1. Attach the Bowden cable (07/1) for the travel drive (07/2) into the lower hole (07/3) of the right-hand lever.
2. Attach the Bowden cable (08/1) for the worm drive (08/2) into the upper hole (08/3) of the left-hand lever.
3. Adjust the Bowden cables as follows:
   • Turn the adjuster on the Bowden cable (09/1) in the direction of the arrow (09/a) until the Bowden cable no longer sags (is slightly tensioned). While turning the ad-juster, hold the cable so that it does not become twisted.
   • Tighten lock nut (09/2) (09/b).
4. Fix the Bowden cables (10/1) with the clamps (10/2) on the left and right of the handlebar.
5. Tension the Bowden cable:
   • Loosely tighten the lock nuts (11/1, 12/1).
   • Turn the threaded end piece (11/2, 12/2) upwards until the Bowden cable is tensioned.
   • Turn the lock nuts against the guide (11/3, 12/3) to fix the Bowden cable.
6. Pull down the rubber sheath (11/4, 12/4) to the lock nut (11/a, 12/a) to protect the Bowden cable against corrosion.

Adjusting the Bowden cable (13)
The fine adjustment is carried out via the adjusting screw.

1. Loosen the lock nut (13/2) on the adjusting screw (13/a).
2. Turn the adjusting screw (13/3) (13/b) to lengthen or shorten the path of the Bowden cable. Ensure that the Bowden cable is slightly taut and is not sagging.
3. Re-tighten the lock nut (13/2) (13/a).

Checking the Bowden cable setting (14)
The Bowden cable of the travel drive lengthens over time. If the travel drive can no longer be switched on while the engine is running, the Bowden cable has become too long and must be tightened.

1. Switch off the appliance (see chapter 6.8 “Stopping the engine (38, 39)”).
2. Re-adjusting the Bowden cable (see chapter 5.3 “Installing and adjusting Bowden cables for travel and worm drives (07 – 12)”.

To check the Bowden cable setting:

1. Start the engine (see chapter 6.7 “Starting the engine (32 – 37)”, page 40).
2. Put into gear (see chapter 7.1 “Starting clear-ing (40 – 42)”, page 41).
3. Slowly push the right handle (14/1) downwards (14/a) until a slight resistance is felt. The pressure point of the clutch has been determined.
4. If the travel drive is not switched on: Repeat the previous steps.
5. If adjusting the Bowden cable is not successful: Contact one of the manufacturer’s service centres.

Mounting the rod for the gear selector lever (15, 16)

1. Attach the rod (15/1) at the bottom into the gear shift mount (16/2).
2. Attach the rod on the top of the gear selector lever (16/3) in the mount.
3. Secure the rod at the top and bottom with washers and cotter pins.

Installing the flexible shaft for the snow discharge spout (17, 18)

At the snow discharge spout:

• Insert pin (17/1) of one end of flexible shaft (17/2) into auger (17/3) as far as it will go (17/a).
• Tighten knurled nut (17/4) by hand.

Under the operating panel:

• Insert the pin of the other end of the flexible shaft (18/1) from below into the crank (18/2) as far as it will go (18/a).
• Tighten knurled nut (18/3) by hand. 5.8 Connecting the heater and lighting plug (19)

1. Connect the plug parts (19/1) for the heater and lighting.
2.  Secure the plug connection.

Fitting the snow discharge spout (20- 23)

1. Apply spray oil (or grease) to the sliding surface (20/1) of the snow discharge spout on the snow blower.

2. Place the plastic ring (20/2) on the sliding surface of the snow discharge spout (20/a) and lightly oil it with spray oil (lubricating grease can also be used).

3. Fit the snow discharge spout (21/1) (21/a, 22/a).

4. Insert the mounting bolts (22/2) through the brackets and snow discharge spout from the inside.

5. Secure the snow discharge spout with the self-locking nuts (22/3).

6. Insert the mounting bolts (23/1) through the large guide plate (23/2) and fit the two small guide plates (23/3).
   Note:  The small guide plates must lie on top of the large guide plate.

7. Insert the guide plates with the mounting bolts from below into the snow discharge spout.

8. Fit washers (23/4) onto the bolts.

9. Securely tighten the self-locking nuts (23/5).

Connecting the Bowden cable to the discharge flap (24)
This Bowden cable moves the discharge flap of the snow discharge spout and serves to set the discharge height.

1. Hook the Bowden cable into the guides (24/1, 24/2). The rubber sheath must be attached to the outer Bowden cable.
2. Tighten lock nuts (24/3, 24/4) firmly against the guide until the Bowden cable is taut.
3. Use the lever for setting the discharge height to check the length of the Bowden cable:

• Move the lever to the front. The discharge flap must move down.
• Move the lever to the rear. The discharge flap must move up.
• If necessary, change the length of the Bowden cable.

Attaching the Bowden cable (25)

1. Attach the Bowden cable (25/1) into the mount (25/2) under the engine.

START-UP

WARNING! Risk of injury from faulty appliance. Operation of a faulty appliance can result in serious injury and damage to the appliance.

• Operate the appliance only when it is undamaged and has no defects, and when no parts are missing or loose.

NOTE Always perform a visual check before start-up. Do not operate the equipment if the operating and/or fastening parts are loose, damaged, or worn.

Operating material

DANGER! Risk of explosion and fire. An escaping petrol/air mixture can cause an explosive atmosphere. Deflagration, explosion and fire can lead to serious and even fatal injuries if fuel is not handled properly.

• Do not smoke when dealing with petrol.
• Only handle petrol out of doors and never in enclosed spaces.

DANGER! Risk of poisoning. The engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide that can kill a person within a few minutes.

• Operate the engine only outdoors, never in a closed room.
• Do not inhale the engine exhaust gases.
• Switch off the engine if you feel nauseous, dizzy or weak during use. Immediately consult a doctor.

NOTE Dispose of used engine oil in an envi-ronmentally responsible manner! We recommend disposing of waste oil in a closed container at a recycling centre or customer service centre. Do not dispose of waste oil:

• In domestic waste
• In sewers or drains
• In the ground

NOTE Observe the enclosed operating instructions for the engine! Before starting operation, the engine must be filled with oil and the snow blower filled with petrol. For information on petrol and engine oil: see technical data.

Filling with engine oil (26)

1. Unscrew the oil filler cap (26/1) and put it down in a clean place.
2. Pour in oil through a funnel.
3. Check the oil level.
4. Securely tighten and clean the oil filler neck. Refer to the engine operating instructions for correct checking of the oil level.

Filling with petrol (26)

1. Unscrew the tank cap (26/2) and put it down in a clean place.
2. Pour in petrol through a funnel.
3. Securely tighten the fuel filler cap and clean the tank filler neck.

Checking the tyre pressure [700.4 E LED only] (27)

1. Check the tyre pressure particularly before using it for the first time in the winter and at least every three months during the season. The maximum permissible tyre pressure is indicated on the tyres (27/1).
   Note: Note: 1 bar = approx. 14.5 psi

2. Inflate the tyres uniformly using a tyre pump.

Adjusting the clearing height (28 – 30)

CAUTION! Risk of injury. Risk of cuts when reaching into the running transport auger.

• Adjust the clearing height only with the engine switched off and the transport auger at a standstill.

Adjust the clearing height so that no gravel or other foreign matter can be picked up. Consider very uneven ground, for example, tyre tracks, and manhole covers or paving stones.

1. Park the appliance on level ground for adjustment.
2. Unfasten the clamping screws (28/1) of the skids (28/2) on the left and right of the plough (28/3).
3. Push the skids up or down (28/a) to raise the clearing plate (29/1) to the desired height.
4. Tighten the clamping screws of the skids.
5. Ensure that both skids are at the same height so that the clearing plate runs parallel to the ground (29/a).

Skids worn (30)
If the wear edge (30/1) of the skids is worn down, turn it 180° to use the second side.

1. Unscrew the nuts (30/2) including the washers.
2. Remove the metal plate (30/3).
3. Turn the skid by 180° (30/a).
4. Fit washers and tighten nuts.

Note: Be careful not to swap the clamping screws (30/4) because they are of different lengths.

Checking the shear pins on the appliance (31, 48)

IMPORTANT! Danger of damage to the appliance. A frozen auger gearbox can result in damage to the V-belt.

• Check whether the auger gearbox is frozen before starting the engine.
• Park the snow blower in a suitable place to allow the auger gearbox to thaw, if necessary.
  1. Before every start, check that the shear pins (31/1, 48/2) are undamaged.
  • Replace broken shear pins with OEM spare parts (see chapter 9.4 “Replacing the shear pins (31, 48)”, page 42). Use of non-approved spare parts can result in serious damage to the appliance!
  • Two spare shear pins (01/8) can be found on the operating panel.
  2. Inspect all operating elements, safety devices, nuts, bolts and studs of the device for completeness, tightness and sound condition.

Starting the engine (32 – 37)
The lights switch on automatically when the engine is started and go out when the engine stops.

DANGER! Risk of poisoning. The engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide that can kill a person within a few minutes.

• Operate the engine only outdoors, never in a closed room.
• Do not inhale the engine exhaust gases.
• Switch off the engine if you feel nauseous, dizzy or weak during use. Immediately consult a doctor.

IMPORTANT! Danger of damage to the appliance. A frozen auger gearbox can result in damage to the V-belt.

• Check whether the auger gearbox is frozen before starting the engine.
• Park the snow blower in a suitable place to allow the auger gearbox to thaw, if necessary.

Starting process (32 – 34)

1. Check the oil and fuel levels.
2. Open fuel cock (32/1) (32/a).
3. Check that the travel drive and auger drive are disengaged. Both clutch levers must be in the upright position.
4. Move choke (32/2) to the “CLOSED” position (32/b).
5. Press primer button (33/1) 3x at intervals of approx. 2 seconds. At temperatures below 10°C, press the primer button 5x.
6. Move the throttle lever (34/1) to the Fast position (34/2, Hare) (34/a).
7. Insert engine key (35/1) (35/a).

Manual start (36)

1. Pull the starter cable (36/1) out slightly (36/a) until initial resistance is felt, then pull out sharply and allow it to wind back in slowly. 230 V starting process (37)

Stopping the engine (38, 39)

WARNING! Danger from rotating appliance parts! Reaching into rotating appliance parts will result in serious injuries!

• Never reach into the rotating transport auger!

1. Move the throttle lever (38/1) to the “Slow” position (38/2, Tortoise) (38/a).
2. To prevent freezing, allow the transport auger and discharge wheel to continue to run until they are more or less free of snow. The Vbelts could otherwise be damaged during starting.
3. Remove engine key (39/1) (39/a).
4. The engine stops.
5. Turn the fuel cock (39/2) to the “OFF” (closed) position (39/b).

OPERATION

Starting clearing (40 – 42)

WARNING! Danger from rotating appliance parts! Reaching into rotating appliance parts will result in serious injuries!

• Never reach into the rotating transport auger!
  WARNING! Objects being discharged! Risk of injury and risk of material damage due to objects being discharged!

• Never turn the discharge channel in the direction of persons, animals, windows, cars or doors.

1. Start clearing.
2. Check the position of the snow discharge spout and adjust the discharge direction using the hand crank (40/1).
3. Adjust the discharge height (40/2).
4. Start the engine (see chapter 6.7 “Starting the engine (32 – 37)”, page 40).
5. Engage the gear for the travel drive (41/3):
   • 1 to 6 are forward gears, with 1 the lowest and 6 the highest gear.
   • R1 and R2 are reverse gears, with R1 the lower and R2 the higher gear.
6. Push the clutch lever (41/4) for the auger drive (41/a).
7. Push clutch lever (42/5) for the travel drive (42/a).

Stopping clearing (43)

1. Release the clutch lever (43/1) to disengage the auger drive and travel drive (43/a).To prevent freezing, allow transport auger and discharge wheel to continue to run until they are more or less free of snow. A frozen transport auger would damage the V-belts.The snow blower comes to a standstill, transport auger and discharge wheel stop.

Changing gear for the travel drive (42 – 44)

IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the appliance. The transmission is damaged if the clutch is not disengaged before the gear change.

• First, disengage the clutch, then change gears.

1. Release the clutch lever for the travel drive (43/1), i.e. disengage (43/a).

Note: The transport auger blocks when it is stopped in wet and heavy snow and then restarted. Do not release the clutch lever for the auger drive!

1. Change gear with gear lever (44/1).
2. Push clutch lever (42/5) for the travel drive (42/a).

Selecting the operating mode on 760.4 TE LED
The operating mode lever (02/23) can be used to adjust the height of the transport auger, clearing plate and plough by displacing the weight of the snow blower.

• “Transport”: The weight lies on the rear area of the snow blower, so that the transport au-ger and plough are away from the ground and the snow blower can be easily pushed.
• “Normal”: Horizontal position of the snow blower for normal operation.
• “Packed Snow”: With dense snow, the weight can be moved to the front area of the snow thrower with this setting.

Steering the 760.4 TE LED snow blower (45)

1. Steering the snow blower to the left: Tighten the left tilt lever (45/1) (45/a).
2. Steering the snow blower to the right: Tighten the right tilt lever (45/2) (45/b).

Clearing clogging in the snow discharge spout (43, 46)

NOTE Allow the transport auger to run at all times, if possible, in order to avoid clogging in heavy and wet snow.

If the snow is no longer discharged correctly, snow and ice deposits on the transport augers and in the discharge channel may be the cause.

1. Release the clutch lever (43/1) to disengage the auger drive and travel drive (43/a).
2. Switch off the engine (see chapter 6.8 “Stopping the engine (38, 39)”, page 40).
3. Carefully clear the snow from the discharge channel and transport auger using the cleaning tool (46/1).

If the snow discharge is still unsatisfactory, take the appliance to a specialist workshop.

REPAIR

WARNING! Risk of injury during repair work. Improper repairs can lead to serious injuries and damage to the appliance.

• Have repair work performed by the manufacturer’s service centres and authorised specialist companies only! A professional inspection is always required:
• After colliding with an obstacle.
• If the engine stops suddenly.
• If the transport auger or discharge wheel are damaged.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.

• Always wear protective gloves during maintenance, care and cleaning work!
• Switch off the engine and check that the engine is at a standstill!
• Remove the spark plug connector!
• Clean the appliance after every use. In particular, remove any residues of road salt.
• Do not spray the appliance with water. Penetrating water can lead to malfunctions (ignition system, carburettor).
• Always replace a defective silencer.
• Observe the maintenance schedule.
• Observe the engine operating manual.

Maintenance schedule

Before every use

• Check the oil level (see engine operating manual).
• Check the shear pins.
• Inspect the appliance for damage.
• Check whether the transport auger is frozen. After the first 5 operating hours
• Change the engine oil (see engine operating manual).

Every 8 operating hours

• Grease the transport auger. Every 3 months
• Check the tyre pressure.
• Oil the ring of the snow discharge spout with spray oil.

Once a year

• Replace the spark plug (see engine operating manual).
• Grease the transport auger.
• Change the engine oil.

Greasing the transport auger (47)
Pump approx. 2-3 strokes of multi-purpose grease into grease nipple (47/1) using a grease gun.

Servicing the travel and auger drives (09)

WARNING! Risk of injury during maintenance work. Improper maintenance can result in serious injury and in damage to the appliance.

• Adjust the Bowden cable only with the engine switched off.
• Stop the engine if the travel/auger drive cannot be switched off.
• Do not try to carry out repairs yourself and contact a specialist workshop immediately.

NOTE Moisture in the Bowden cable can result in corrosion or freezing. A damaged Bowden cable must be replaced.

Adjust Bowden cable
If the travel/auger drive cannot be engaged with the engine running, the respective Bowden cable must be adjusted.

1. Loosen lock nut (09/2).
2. Turn the adjuster on the Bowden cable (09/1) in the direction of the arrow (09/a) until the Bowden cable no longer sags (is slightly tensioned). While turning the adjuster, hold the cable so that it does not become twisted.
3. Tighten lock nut (09/2) (09/b).
4. To check the setting, start the engine and switch on the travel/auger drive.
5. If the travel/auger drive still cannot be properly engaged, the appliance must be taken to a specialist workshop.

Replacing the shear pins (31, 48)
For the safety of the operator and appliance, the shear pins (31/1) can break after a blockage of the transport auger.

NOTE Replace broken shear pins with OEM spare parts. Use of non-approved spare parts can result in serious damage to the appliance!

1. Switch off the appliance and remove the spark plug connector.
2. Remove the cotter pin (48/1) (48/a).
3. Pull out the damaged shear pins (48/2) (48/b).
4. Inspect the shaft for damage.
5. Insert a new shear pin and secure with cotter pin.

Fine adjustment of the transport auger height [760.4 TE LED only] (49)
By adjusting the screw (49/1), a fine adjustment can be carried out to raise or lower the transport auger and the plough. The operating mode lever (02/15) adjusts the screw:

• The figure (49) shows the position of the screw for “Packed Snow”. Slightly raise the snow blower in this position.
• In the “Transport” position, the axle is fixed.
• For operation, the operating mode lever must be set to “Normal”.

Adjusting the chain tension [760.4 TE LED only] (50)
The tension of the chains can be adjusted by tightening the nuts (50/1) on the hook (50/2). Each caterpillar can be adjusted.

HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONS

CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.

• Always wear protective gloves during maintenance, care and cleaning work!
• Switch off the engine and check that the engine is at a standstill!
• Remove the spark plug connector!

NOTE For malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot resolve yourself, please contact our customer service.

Bowden cable.
 | Take the appliance to a Customer Service Centre.
Travel drive can- not be stopped (does not disengage).| ■     Switch off the engine.

■     Do not try to repair the appliance yourself!

■     Take the appliance to a Customer Service Centre.

The transport auger does not rotate with the clutch lever pressed.| The shear ping is broken; replace the shear pin.
 | Adjust the Bowden cable.
 | Take the appliance to a Customer Service Centre.
The transport auger cannot be stopped (does not disengage).| ■ Switch off the engine.

■     Do not try to repair the appliance yourself!

■     Take the appliance to a Customer Service Centre.

Abnormal appli- ance vibrations.| Inspect transport auger and discharge wheel.
The appliance pulls to one side.| Check tyre pressure and correct, if necessary.
 | Check the skids and adjust or replace, as necessary.

Replacement parts

• See: www.al-ko.com

STORAGE

WARNING! The danger of explosion and fire. Petrol vapours are highly inflammable.

• Do not store the appliance close to naked flames or sources of heat. Thoroughly clean the appliance after each use and – if present – attach all covers. Store the appliance in a dry, lockable place out of the reach of children. If the appliance is to be stored for a prolonged period, such as after the winter, the following operations are necessary to prevent damage:
• Draining the carburettor:
• Start the engine.
• Close the fuel cock.
• Wait until the engine stops.
• Allow the engine to cool down.
• Store the appliance in a dry place out of the reach of children and unauthorised persons.
• Empty the fuel tank or fill it completely.
• Remove the engine key.
• Remove the spark plug connector.

DISPOSAL

• Petrol and motor oil do not belong in household waste or the public sewer system but should be collected and disposed of separately.
• Before disposing of the device you must empty the fuel tank and the engine oil tank!
• Packaging, equipment and accessories are made from recyclable materials, and must be disposed of accordingly.

AFTER-SALES/SERVICE

In the event of questions of warranty, repair or spare parts, please contact your nearest ALKO Service Centre. These can be found on the Internet at:

• www.alko-garden.com/service-contacts Further information on spare parts can be found at: www.alko-garden.com/spareparts

meets the requirements of the harmonised EU Directives, EU safety standards and the productspecific standards. The Declaration of Conformity forms part of the operating instructions and is included with the machine.

INFORMATION ON THE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We hereby declare, as the exclusively responsible party, that this product in its marketed form

GUARANTEE

We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the appliance during the legal warranty period for claims relating to faults, in accordance with our choice either to repair or replace. The legal warranty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the appliance was purchased.

Our warranty promise applies only if:

• These operating instructions are heeded
• The appliance is handled correctly
• Original spare parts have been used

The warranty becomes void in the case of:

• Unauthorised repair attempts
• Unauthorised technical modifications
• Non-intended use

The guarantee excludes:

• Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear
• Wear parts that are marked with a frame xxxxxx (x) on the spare parts card
• Internal combustion engines (these are covered by the guarantee provisions of the corresponding engine manufacturers)

The guarantee period commences with purchase by the first end user. The date on the proof of purchase is decisive. In the event of a guarantee claim, please take this guarantee declaration and the original proof of purchase, and contact your dealer or the nearest authorised customer service centre. This statement does not affect the purchaser’s statutory claims for defects against the vendor.

UK
Imported by: AL-KO Gardentech UK Ltd, Murray way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RS / UK | +44 (0) 1963 828055 shop.uk@al-ko.com | www.alko-garden.uk

References

• ko.msk.ru
• Startseite - AL-KO Unternehmensgruppe
• Servicestellen international | AL-KO Gardentech
• AL-KO Onlineshop | AL-KO Gardentech
• Spare Parts | AL-KO Gardentech

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