Snapper E55140BV - Manuals

5 Safety Rules and Information 8. Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling iscomplete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. 9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. 10. Never over-fill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap ...

6 Safety Decals Amputation Hazard To avoid serious personal injury from rotating cutting blades, keep hands out of discharge while machine is running. Thrown Objects Hazard To avoid serious personal injury from discharged debris, never operate without the discharge bag installed. DANGER WARNING 1732...

7 Safety Icons Warning: Read Operator’sManual. Read and understand theOperator’s Manual before using thismachine. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine is capable of throwingobjects and debris. Keepbystanders away. Danger: Amputation Hazard. To avoid serious personal injuryfrom rotating cutting blade...

8 Identification Numbers ID Tag E N G I N E R E F E R E N C E D A T A Model Description Name/Number Unit PART Number P R O D U C T R E F E R E N C E D A T A Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Type/Spec Engine Model Engine Code/Serial Number When contacting your authoriz...

9 Features and Controls Engine Stop / Throttle Control The engine stop / throttle control lever controls turn theengine off and controls the engine speed. Move thethrottle right to increase engine speed and left todecrease engine speed. Moving the lever all the way tothe left stops the engine. Alway...

Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (see Figure 1). 2. Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual forspecific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. Starting the Engine 1. Set the throttle to FULL.2. Clo...

11 Stopping the Engine NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can bestopped by setting the throttle control to STOP. 1. Slide the throttle control fully left to the STOP position. NOTE: Upon start-up and shut-down, you may hear themetal-to-metal sound of the triangular hammers and J-hammers p...

12 Operation Operation Type of WastePermitted Size Limitations Notes Shredding Dry or moist organicmaterial including leaves,plants, flowers, fruits, orvegetables. Branches and twigs up to1/2” diameter and 18” long. Alternately chip or shred moist greenwaste with dry waste to avoid pluggingof the di...

13 Regular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule & Procedures The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit. * Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period of 5-8 hours. ** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty oper...

14 Regular Maintenance Clean Debris from Engine &Chipper Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours. The engine requires air flow to cool itself and forcombustion. Before each use, clean any debris from theunit especially from around the air shroud intake, airfilter, and muffler. Ever...

15 Regular Maintenance Figure 8. Inspect Chipper KnivesA. Chipper Cone A Inspect Chipping Knives Service Interval: Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary The chipping knives of this unit can be rotated orsharpened to provide a new cutting surface as required.When inspecting the knives be careful to avoid t...

16 Regular Maintenance Engine Oil Type & Capacity Select a quality engine oil using the chart in Figure 10.5.5 HP models require 5/8 quart (0.6L) of oil. 8HPmodels require 7/8 quart (0.8L) of oil. Check Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before Each Use Check the engine oil level at the oil fill...

17 Troubleshooting & Repair Troubleshooting Chart While normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that service be performed toallow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most c...

18 Troubleshooting & Repair Repair Shredding Hammer Rotation andReplacement The cutting edges of the shredding hammers mayeventually wear out requiring rotation of the hammer orreplacement if all cutting edges have been dulled. Triangular hammers can be rotated twice after the firstedge dulls, t...

20 InitialAssembly Figure 18. Installing the Chipper ConeA. 1/4-20 x 3/4 Screw, Washer, & NutB. 5/16-18 Flange NutC. Cone BaseD. Chipper Cone Figure 19. Attaching the Hopper Figure 20. Installing Hardware Inside the Hopper Initial Assembly Install Chipper Cone - All Models 1. Secure the chipper ...

Figure 21. Installing the Hopper HandleA. 1/4-20 x 3/4 Screw & Nut 21 Initial Assembly A Install the Handle - All Models 1. Lift the hopper handle up until the outer holes in the handle align with the holes in the shredder hopperand secure with 1/4-20 x 3/4 screws, washers, andnuts (A, Figure 21...

22 Initial Assembly Pull drawstring tight. Lift dischargechute and slidebag over chute.Make sure bagnoose fits overtop of dischargechute and notchin chute bottom. Slide bag over dis-charge chute.Make sure bagnoose fits over topof discharge chuteand notch in chutebottom. Pull drawstring tight. Figure...

23 Specifications ENGINE: 5.5 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 120000 Horsepower 5.5 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 12.48Cu. in (206 cc) Oil Capacity 20 Oz. (.6 L) 8 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 200000 Horsepower 8 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 18.64 Cu. in...