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 DECALS: SYMBOLS AND SAFETY LABELS .................................... 5 - 6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTION...
Page 5 - DECALS: SYMBOLS AND SAFETY LABELS; EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
5 DECALS: SYMBOLS AND SAFETY LABELS DANGER ROTATING IMPELLER. DO NOT use hand to unclog auger/impeller or discharge chute. Stop engine and remove key before unclogging. HEARING PROTECTION REQUIRED. MAXIMUM HANDLE VIBRATION 34 M/SEC 2 . DANGER ROTATING AUGER. Keep Away. DO NOT allow children or other...
Page 6 - DECALS
6 DECALS READ, UNDERSTAND & FOLLOW all manuals and instructions furnished with the Snowthrower. YEAR OF MANUFACTURE DANGER – ROTATING AUGER. KEEP AWAY. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT INJURY: 1) Read Owner’s Manual for operating and safety instructions. 2) Observe all labels and instructions. 3) ...
Page 7 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; NOMENCLATURE
7 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 BLOWER CLUTCH DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL REMOTE DEFLECTOR TRACTION CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER SPE...
Page 8 - WARNING; MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS; Total Length of Cord in Feet
8 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 9 - IMPORTANT: Stop the auger/impeller and wheel drive
9 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 10 - ADJUSTMENT
10 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (RECOIL START MODELS) (Go to Page 11 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 c...
Page 11 - DRIVE
11 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 cont...
Page 12 - DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR; Remove hair pins and clevis pins from both
12 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 13 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION
13 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 14 - PROCEDURE; MAINTENANCE and SERVICE PARTS; Rubber Drive Tire
14 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 15 - AUGER/IMPELLER and WHEEL DRIVE BELT
15 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, stop engine and auger/impeller, always remove key from ignition switch, remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. 4.1 AUGER/IMPELLER and WHEEL DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT...
Page 19 - SINGLE HANDLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
19 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 22 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
22 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 23 - NOTES
Page 24 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
24 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN TWO STAGE LARGE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 6 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. COPYRIGHT © 2001 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHT...