Karcher STH 953 User Manual
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Operating Manual – Snowthrower
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Machine does not drive along. Coupling cable for drive system not adjusted
correctly.
Adjust coupling cable (see “Adjust coupling
for the drive system”).
V-belt slack or torn
(STH 5.56, STH 8.66,
STH 10.66 C)
.
Have slack V-belt tightened
2
).
Have torn V-belt replaced
2
).
Drive system iced up
(STH 5.56, STH 8.66,
STH 10.66 C)
.
Remove ice accumulation (see “Checking the
drive system”).
Friction-wheel rubber torn.
Have friction-wheel rubber replaced
2
).
Excessive vibration.
Loose parts or damaged worm.
Stop engine immediately and pull off spark-
plug connector. Tighten loose bolts and
nuts.Have damaged worm repaired
2
).
Gears can only be changed
with difficulty.
(STH 5.56, STH 8.66, STH
10.66 C)
.
Coupling cable for drive system not correctly
adjusted.
Adjust coupling cable (see “Adjust coupling
cable for the drive system”).
Shift lever not correctly adjusted
(STH 10.66 C ,)
.
Adjust shift lever (see “Adjusting the shift
lever”).
Drive system iced up
(STH 5.56, STH 8.66,
STH 10.66 C)
.
Remove ice accumulation (see “Checking the
drive system”).
1
)
see “Engine instructions”
2
)
have these tasks carried out only by a specialist workshop
Fault
Possible cause
Action to take