Snapper 522E - Manuals

6 P r o d u c t I d e n t i f i c a t i o n ID Tag 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....

7 P r o d u c t I d e n t i f i c a t i o n SAFETY DECALS Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the snowthrower as a constant reminder to the opera-tor of the most important safety precautions. All warning, caution and instructional messages on your snowthrow-er should be carefu...

8 TOOLS REQUIRED • Knife REMOVAL FROM CARTON 1. Locate and remove container of oil. 2. Locate all parts packed separately and remove from carton. Note: Set the fuel stabilizer aside until adding gasoline tothe fuel tank. We recommend that fuel stabilizer beadded to the fuel each time that gasoline i...

9 2. Attach the auger drive cable (C, Figure 3) to the auger drive lever (A) using the Z-hook (B). 3. Remove the t-knob (B, Figure 4) and bolt on the upper chute. 4. Rotate the upper chute (A) to the operating position (past the lower chute stop) 5. Install the bolt and tighten the t-knob (B). Engin...

10 Controls& Operation AugerControl ChuteDirectionControl Chute Deflector A B C Engages auger when pulledback, and disengages augerwhen released. Rotates discharge chute todesired direction Controls vertical angle snow isthrown. Figure 7. Snowthrower Controls A B C SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS Auger Con...

11 Controls & Operation ENGINE & STARTING CONTROLS NOTE: Throttle - This snow thrower does NOT have a throttle for controlling operating speed of engine. The engine governor maintains operating speed for vary-ing snow removal conditions. A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (...

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 the fuel supply. Fill the tank no closer than 1/4 to 1/2 inch of top of tank to provide space for expan-sion. See your engine Owner’s Manual for fuel rec-om...

RegularMaintenance 16 Before beginning any repair stop the engine,remove the key, disconnect the spark plug wire,and wait for all moving parts to stop. WARNING Figure 10. Lubrication points Figure 11. Grease the Discharge Chute Ring LubricateFlange LUBRICATION Note: The drive pulley end of auger sha...

17 Troubleshooting & Service Figure 12. Chute Removal and InstallationA. ChuteB. Fastners A B B B B CHUTE REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION 1. Remove the fasteners (B, Figure 12) that secure the chute (A) to the top cover. 2. Remove the chute (A). 3. Installation is reverse of removal. TROUBLESHOOTING Pro...

18 A C C C B B C A B B C C E D Figure 13. Top Cover and Belt CoverA. Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8B. Screw, #10-24 x 1/2C. Screw, 1/4-14 x 3/4D. Top CoverE. Belt Cover COVER REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION To access the drive system or the engine, the coversmust be removed as follows: REMOVE THE TOP COVER 1. Remove t...

REPLACE DRIVE BELT The drive belt is of special construction and must bereplaced with original factory replacement belt availablefrom your nearest dealer. 1. Remove the belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt Cover”. 2. Remove the drive belt (E, Figure 14) from the idler pulley (G). 3. Move the belt...

20 SERVICING THE SPARK PLUG 1. Remove engine key from switch. 2. Remove the oil access cover. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 4. Inspect the spark plug and clean. If necessary, replace it with a new spark plug as recommended inthe engine owners manual. 5. Adjust the gap on the spark plug...

AUGER DRIVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT The auger drive cable is adjusted at the factory and noadjustment should be necessary. If the cable becomesstretched or is sagging, adjustment will be necessary. Whenever the belt is adjusted or replaced, the cable willneed to be adjusted. 1. Remove the z-hook (C, Figure...

22 ENGINE: 5 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & stratton Domestic Model / Type 09A413 / 0202E1 CE Model / Type 09A413 / 0203E1 Horsepower 5 @ 4000 rpm Displacement 9.02 Cu. in (148 cc) CHASSIS: Spout Rotation 190 Degrees Auger Diameter 9” (22.9cm) Tire Size 7” x 1.5” (17.8cm x 3.8cm) DIMENS...