Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner of the snow throwe...
Page 3 - OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS (Continued From Previous Page) 7. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 8. Start engine only where exhaust fumes will be safely dissipated. Allow a brief warm-up period, and pra...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; General
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................... 5-10 Introduction......................
Page 5 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; NOMENCLATURE
5 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INTRODUCTION Before starting machine, visually check location of all operational controls and identify major parts discussed in Operator’s Manual. FIGURE 1.1 NOMENCLATURE TRACTION CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER HIGH SPEED IMPELLER COLLECTOR AUGERS DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR C...
Page 6 - WARNING; MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS; Total Length of Cord in Feet
6 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications 2.1.2. Check guards, ...
Page 7 - IMPORTANT: Stop the auger/impeller and wheel drive
7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.9. Check the AC electrical outlet that will be used and make sure it is a polarized outlet. The machine has a polarized plug (one blade of plug is wider than the other) that will accept a polarized extension cord. The extension cord w...
Page 8 - ADJUSTMENT
8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (RECOIL START MODELS) (Go to Page 9 for Electric Start Models) (Continued From Previous Page) 2.2.2. PROPELLING SNOW THROWER IMPORTANT: This snow thrower has six forward speeds and one reverse speed. 1. Move ground speed con...
Page 9 - DRIVE
9 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (RECOIL START MODELS) 2.2.6. STOPPING - ENGINE, AUGER & WHEEL DRIVE Stop the auger/impeller and wheel drive by releasing the auger/impeller and wheel drive control levers. Stop the engine by moving the engine speed contr...
Page 10 - Remove hair pins and clevis pins from both
10 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (ELECTRIC START MODELS) (Go to Page 7 for Recoil Start Models) (Continue From Previous Page) WARNING Objects can be thrown by the snow thrower while it is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious injury to the opera...
Page 11 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION
11 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the snow thrower, use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular snow thrower, always mention model and serial numbe...
Page 12 - PROCEDURE; MAINTENANCE and SERVICE PARTS; Rubber Drive Tire
12 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule. 3.4.1. Engine Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions. 3.4.2. Spark Plug Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions. 3.5 STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer...
Page 13 - AUGER/IMPELLER and WHEEL DRIVE BELT
13 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. 4.1 AUGER/IMPELLER and WHEEL DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT ...
Page 14 - Remove auger drive belt from around engine
14 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. Allo...
Page 17 - SINGLE HANDLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
17 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.6. SINGLE HANDLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Standing in the operator’s position, the left handle bar lever is for wheel drive engagement and disengagement. The right handle bar lever is for auger/impeller engagement and disengagement. Hold both levers d...
Page 20 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
20 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at ...
Page 21 - NOTES
21 NOTES _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ ___...
Page 24 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT
24 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for TWO STAGE LARGE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 5 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions informati...