Snapper 42" Single-Stage Snowthrower - Manual

5 Required Accessories Required Accessories It is required that tire chains and two rear wheel weights or Quick Tach Weights are used. Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°). Recommended Accessories A rear-mounted weight box can also be added for additional traction. The maximum weight add...

Features &Controls 6 TRACTOR CONTROLS Before you begin operating the tractor and attachment,make certain you have: • Read and understood the instructions in the tractor Operator’s Manual. • Become thoroughly familiar with all of the trac- tor controls and their operation, including howto safely ...

7 General Operating Instructions Checks Before Starting IMPORTANT NOTE: Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for important information concerning safely storing yourtractor. 1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments sections of this manual and perform any needed service. Also,refer to the tractor ...

8 General Operating Instructions Snow Removal Suggestions • Determine the best snow removal pattern before beginning. • Wind direction is an important factor to consider. Rotate the spout to discharge snow downwind. • Plan the pattern so that you avoid throwing snow on cleared areas and on yourself ...

9 Maintenance Schedule For Normal Care General Lubrication Lubricate the snow thrower as shown in Figure 2. Wherean oil can is shown use 30 weight oil. Where a greasegun is shown, use lithium grease. Lubricate the followingareas: • Oil the chute deflector. • Grease the chute ring gear. • Grease the ...

11 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 3. Adjusting Skid Shoes Skid Shoe Adjustment On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, thescraper bar should scrape the surface. On surfaces suchas gravel, the scraper bar should be set high enough sothat it will not pick up debris. 1. Loos...

12 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Lift Adjustment In the fully raised position the attachment should be 4”-5”off the ground. LIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Fully raise the attachment lift. The snow thrower should be approximately 4”-5” off the ground. If not,go to step 2. 2. Lower the snow t...

13 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 7. Belt RoutingA. V-PulleyB. Idler PulleyC. Electric Clutch Pulley (V-pulley)D. Snow thrower Pulley (V-pulley)E. Idler Pulley Belt Replacement 1. Move tension release lever to the released position (C, Figure 6). 2. Remove the belt from the snow ...

15 Initial Setup & Assembly A B D E C Figure 9. Chute AssemblyA. Chute Rotator Drive Cover BoltB. Chute Rotator Drive CoverC. Chute Rotator Drive AssemblyD. Chute Assembly NotchE. Chute Assembly CHUTE ASSEMBLY 1. Carefully unpack and organize Snow thrower parts. 2. Remove chute rotator drive cov...

16 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 13. Hitch Latch Pin Installation Figure 12. Hitch InstallationA. Hitch AssemblyB. Hitch Support ShaftC. Hitch Mounting Arms C A D B Figure 11. Install Hitch Support ShaftA. Hitch Support ShaftB. Hair Pin Cotter A B INSTALL HITCH ONTO TRACTOR 1. Remove mower dec...

A B C D D E E 17 Initial Setup & Assembly 7. Lift the hitch (B) and from the left side of the tractor, slide hitch latch pin (A) through the mounting hole inhitch frame, along the tractor frame support fingers(C) and through the final mounting hole in hitch frame.Secure hitch latch pin (A) with ...

19 Initial Setup & Assembly A B C Figure 19. Upper Wiring HarnessA. SwitchB. Female ReceptacleC. Rotation Motor Power Leads A B C D Figure 20. Wiring Harness ConnectionsA. Upper Wiring HarnessB. Final Wiring Harness.C. Mounting ClipD. Chute Rotation Motor Connection ATTACHING CHUTE MOTOR WIRING ...

20 Removal Snow Thrower Removal 1. Fully raise and support the snow thrower with wooden blocks. 2. Loosen the turn buckle (C, Figure 21) and then remove the lift assist spring, turn buckle and axleclamp. 3. Lower the snow thrower to the ground. 4. Move the belt tension lever to the RELEASED position...