Briggs & Stratton 1524 - Manuals

4 This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read these safety rules andfollow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injuryor death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in ...

S a f e t y R u l e s & I n f o r m a t i o n 5 8. Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor- age preparations before storing the unit for both shortand long term periods. 9. Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start-up procedures when returning the unit toservice...

7 D e c a l s AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Read the operator's manual for operating and safety instructions.• Do not defeat the safety features of control. They are for your protection.• Keep machine properly maintained and serviced with all shields, guards, and protective devices in place.• Neve...

8 D e c a l s a n d S a f e t y I c o n s WARNING: READ OPERATOR’SMANUAL. Read and understand the Operator’sManual before using this machine. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. This machine is capable of throwingobjects and debris. Keep bystandersaway. WARNING: REMOVE KEY BEFORESERVICING. Remove the key, disco...

9 I d e n t i f i c a t i o n N u m b e r s When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-ment parts, service, or information you MUST havethese numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi-fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in thespace provided for easy access. These ...

10 Features, Controls & Operation 1,2.. CONTROL LOCATIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, and driving require thecombined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controlsto u...

F e a t u r e s & C o n t r o l s 11 Fuel Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). Note: The fuel shutoff valve is located under the fuel tank or on the front ofthe engine. Close the valve when the snowthrower is notin use. Open the valve before starting. Primer Button When pressed, the primer b...

O p e r a t i o n 12 GENERAL OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure. 2. Check to make sure that the clean-out is attached to the machine. Do not operate the machine without theclean-out tool properly stored on the ma...

O p e r a t i o n 13 Figure 1. Engine ControlsA. Electric Start ButtonB. Fuel ValveC. Starter HandleD. Primer ButtonE. Throttle LeverF. Engine KeyG. Choke Knob C D E B F A G Snow Series Max STARTING CONTROLS See Figure 1 for the following instructions. Electric Start A. Electric Start Button - The E...

O p e r a t i o n 14 STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pullhand and arm toward engine faster than you canlet go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises orsprains could result. When starting engine, pullthe starter cord slowly until resistance is felt andthen pull...

O p e r a t i o n 15 4. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (B, Figure 2), if equipped,to the ON position. 5. Push in the safety key (C). 6. Turn the choke control knob (D) to the choke posi-tion. NOTE: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine. 7. Push the primer button (E) two times. NOTE: Do not use t...

O p e r a t i o n 16 Figure 4. Controls (From Operator’s Position)A. Speed SelectorB. Traction & Free-Hand™ ControlC. Auger Engage ControlD. Chute Direction Control KnobE. Chute Direction Control RemoteF. Remote Deflector Control A B C D WARNING When BOTH levers are depressed, the Free-Hand™ Con...

17 Figure 7. Skid Shoe AdjustmentA. Scraper BarB. Skid ShoeC. Nuts Figure 5. Chute Deflector Adjustment (Some Models)A. Chute Deflector KnobB. Chute Deflector Figure 6. Remote Deflector Control (Some Models)A. Maximum Throwing PositionB. SpringC. Control Handle A C A A B C B B DEFLECTOR The distance...

O p e r a t i o n 18 Figure 9. Traction Drive Lock A. Pin in Outer Hole (Freewheel)B. Pin in Inner Hole (Drive) Figure 8. Easy Turn Control A B FULL TRACTION EASY TURN™ TRACTION Both Wheels Drive Right Wheel Freewheels,Left Wheel Drives Easy Turn™LeverEngaged EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING ANDTRACTION DRIV...

19 AFTER EACH USE Normal use of the snowthrower may result in a build-upof packed snow in and around the starter cord housingand around engine controls. Heat from the engine willusually prevent the snow from freezing solid while theunit is running, but after the engine is shut down, somesnow may con...

20 Regular Maintenance AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION 1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface. 2. Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 11). 3. Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add theBenalene 900 grease (available from your dealer). 4. Re-ins...

R e g u l a r M a i n t e n a n c e LUBRICATION Remove wheels and grease axles once each year. Apply medium weight (10W) oil to points shown (SeeFigures 12-15). Apply 5W-50 synthetic motor oil to the friction disk drivehex shaft (A, Figure 13). Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where...

23 Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service WARNING Before performing any adjustment or service tosnowthrower, stop the engine and wait formoving parts to stop. Remove the key. To preventaccidental starting, disconnect the spark plugwire and fasten away from the plug. Problem Possible Cause Remedy...

Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 24 Problem Possible Cause Remedy Auger rotates, but snow is not-thrown far enough. Chute deflector too low. Adjust deflector as necessary. Engine speed too slow. Set speed to full throttle. Ground speed too fast. Use slower speed selector setting. Snowthrower discharge c...

A d j u s t m e n t s 25 SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (C, Figure 19). 2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear. 3. Push the lower rod into the housing and tighten the two nuts (C). Do not lift up or down on rods whiletightening. Make sure the shoulders of the carriagebolts (B) are in...

26 A d j u s t m e n t s TRACTION DRIVE TENSION Initial Adjustment 1. Lift the bellcrank arm (C, Figure 21) up as far as it will go. 2. While holding the bell crank arm (C) up, adjust the cable until all the slack is removed. 3. Back the adjustment screw (E) out 7-8 turns. Tighten nut (D). 4. Start ...

27 A d j u s t m e n t s MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTECONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Pinion Gear Adjustment If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricatethe pinion gear (A, Figure 22) and ring gear (F). If it isstill difficult to operate, adjust as follows: NOTE: If the discharge chute will n...

A d j u s t m e n t s & S e r v i c e 28 EASY TURN™ CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the Easy Turn™ cable has stretched, the gears will notdisengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust thecable using the following procedure. 1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Loosen the jam...

29 BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Turn off the engine, remove the spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Rotate the spout fullright. Loosen the two screws (B, Figure 27) securingthe belt cover. 2. Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower. 3. Move the belt guides (B, Figure 28) by...

S e r v i c e 30 Figure 30. Belt Pattern (viewed from front)A. Engine PulleyB. Drive BeltC. Idler PulleyD. Driven PulleyE. Engine Belt StopsF. Auger Pulley Belt Stops (Power Boost Units Only) B C A E E F F D 6. Reverse the procedure to install the belts. Be sure there are no twists and the belts are...

31 Specifications ENGINE: 1450 Series Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Snow Series Max, M20H Gross Torque* 14.50 ft-lbs (19.7 Nm) @ 3060 rpm Displacement 18.6 cu. in. (305 cc) Oil Capacity 28 oz. (,84 l) 1550 Series Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Snow Se...

32 Parts & Accessories REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available from your authorizeddealer. Always use genuine Simplicity / Snapper ServiceParts. For applicable manuals currently available for yourmodel, contact our Customer Publications Department at+1-877-249-6647. Have the informatio...