Snapper 11570 - Manual

D e c a l s 5 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...

S a f e t y I c o n s 6 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, disconnect sparkplug wi...

I d e n t i f i c a t i o n N u m b e r s 7 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 ...

8 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 9 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 bu...

O p e r a t i o n 10 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 handle on the machine. Do not operate themachine without the clean-out tool properly st...

O p e r a t i o n 11 4. Turn the choke knob (G) fully clockwise if engine is cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.) 5. Push the primer button (D) two times if engine is cold. (Do not prime a warm engine.) 6. Engine Mounted Electric Start: Press the starter button to crank the engine. Manual Start: Pull...

O p e r a t i o n 12 Figure 2. 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 F OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER 1. Rotate the discharge chute ...

O p e r a t i o n 13 DEFLECTOR The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlledby the position of the deflector. (Engine speed alsoaffects distance of discharge.) The more the deflector istilted UP, the farther snow will be thrown. Models with Chute Deflector Knob See Figure 3. 1. Loosen the...

O p e r a t i o n 14 EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK While Clearing Snow: For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeezethe Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 6). Engaging the EasyTurn™ lever releases the right traction wheel but allowsthe left wheel to continue driving (Figure 6). Relea...

S t o r a g e 15 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, so...

16 Regular Maintenance AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION 1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface. 2. Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 9). 3. Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add TheDealer Line Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil (availablefrom your ...

LUBRICATION Remove wheels and grease axles once each year. Apply medium weight (10W) oil to points shown (SeeFigures 10-13). Apply 5W-50 synthetic motor oil to the friction disk drivehex shaft (A, Figure 11). Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled wherecontact is made with other parts. Ke...

20 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 Engi...

Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far enough 1. Chute deflector too low. 1. Adjust deflector as necessary. 2. Engine speed too slow. 2. Set speed to full throttle. 3. Ground speed too fast. 3. Use slower speed selector setting. 4. Sno...

A d j u s t m e n t s 22 SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (C, Figure 17). 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...

A d j u s t m e n t s 23 TRACTION DRIVE TENSION Initial Adjustment 1.With the drive lever released there should be no slack in the cable when moved slightly from side to side,but bellcrank arm remains in fully down position. 1. To adjust tension on the cable loosen adjustment hex nut (D, Figure 19) ...

A d j u s t m e n t s 24 MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTECONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Pinion Gear Adjustment If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricatethe pinion gear (A, Figure 20) 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 25 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...

A d j u s t m e n t s & S e r v i c e 26 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 25) securingthe belt cover. 2. Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower....

S e r v i c e 27 Figure 28. 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...

Specifications 28 ENGINE: 9.5 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Intek Snow Horsepower 9.5 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 18.6 Cu. in (305 cc) Oil Capacity 28 oz. (,84 L) 10.5 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Intek Snow Horsepower 10.5 @ 3600 rpm Displaceme...