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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
TWO STAGE
LARGE FRAME
SNOW THROWER
SERIES 6
MODELS
8246 11306
9266E
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
9 26 6 E
ENGINE HP ELECTRIC START
AUGER WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
8 – 8.0 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power 24 – 24” Auger Width 6 – Series Designation
9 – 9.0 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power) 26 – 26” Auger Width E – Electric Start
11 – 11.0 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power) 30 – 30” Auger Width
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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 thrower must understand these instructions and, furthermore, must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate snow thrower. Each person operating the snow thrower must be of sound m
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside 7. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under where fumes may reach an open flame, spark, rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge or pilot light as in a water heater, furnace, opening at all times. clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow 8. Start engine only where exhaust fumes will be engine to cool before storing machine in an
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................... 5-10 Introduction................................................................................................................. 5 Pre-start Checklist..........................................................................
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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. REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL (26” & 30” MODELS) DISCHARGE CHUTE HIGH SPEED IMPELLER CONTROL SPEED CONTROL LEVER TRACTION CLUTCH BLOWER CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER HEAD LIGHT (26” & 30” MODELS) COLLECTOR AUGERS DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR CAP CONTROL PANEL FUEL TANK IMPELLER HOUSING DISCHA
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST WARNING Make the following checks and perform the service Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any
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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 will fit into a MOVE CHOKE TO THE “ON” POSITION polarized outlet (receptacle) only one way. If plug does not fit fully into your outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE AUGER/IMPELLER (RECOIL START MODELS) CONTROL CONTROL (Go to Page 9 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 control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5. 2. Proceed to Section 2.2.4. to engage wheel drive. GROUND SPEED CONTROL DEFLECTOR CONTR
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING 2.2.7. ENGINE (RECOIL START MODELS) 1. Turn fuel shut off valve to the “ON” position. Refer to Figure 2.3. 2.2.6. STOPPING - ENGINE, AUGER & WHEEL 2. Insert key into ignition switch. See Figure 2.8. DRIVE 3. Connect the power cord to the starter switch box on the engine, then plug the other end into 120 Stop the auger/impeller and wheel drive by releasing the auger/impeller and wheel drive volt AC receptacle. 4
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING 2.2.12. FREE WHEEL MACHINE Snow Thrower can be transported without engine (ELECTRIC START MODELS) running and transmission drag. (Go to Page 7 for Recoil Start Models) 1. Remove hair pins and clevis pins from both (Continue From Previous Page) wheel axles. Remove wheels from axle. Apply a liberal amount of axle grease to the axle to allow WARNING the wheel to rotate freely. 2. Slide wheel inward toward main c
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.3 GENERAL LUBRICATION To retain the quality of the snow thrower, use only Lubricate machine as instructed before and after genuine SNAPPER replacement parts. Contact a operation each season. local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a 3.3.1. GEAR CASE, AUGER SHAFT and AUGER particular snow thrower, always mention model and BEARING LUBRICATION serial number. 1. Before each season of
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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 to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the snow thrower for “end of season” storage as follows: 1. D
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.2. AUGER BELT IDLER PULLEY WARNING ADJUSTMENT DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, NOTE: To adjust the idler pulley and properly tension service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. the auger belt, the auger control cable adjustment Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug must first be loosened as described in the following wire and secure wire away from spark plug. step. Cable adjustment must be checked after completing the
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 6. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive WARNING system area. Secure machine in the tilted position DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. plate. See Figure 4.5. Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. Allow engine to run, ou
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 6. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive WARNING system area. Secure machine in the tilted position DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. plate. See Figure 4.7. Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. Allow engine to run,
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.5. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: It is recommended to raise the auger/impeller housing when clearing rough or graveled surfaces. To raise auger/impeller the skid shoes should be lowered. 1. Tilt machine up and place a wooden block under auger/impeller housing. 2. Loosen bolts on both skid shoes. Move shoes down to raise auger/impeller housing or move skid shoes up to lower auger/impeller housing. See Figure 4.8. SCRAPER BLADE
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.6. SINGLE HANDLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 2. Check position of the cam lock. It must align with the adjusting line located on the cam lock bracket. IMPORTANT: Standing in the operator’s position, the left 3. To adjust, loosen the nuts on the cable guide handle bar lever is for wheel drive engagement and support bracket and move the bracket in or out until disengagement. The right handle bar lever is for the cam lock aligns with the adjusting line. Retight
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.7. AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT: If engine is operating correctly and auger/impeller drive belt is not damaged or WORM GEAR severed, but the auger/impeller does not rotate it is possibly the auger/impeller shaft shear bolt. RING GEAR 1. Remove shear bolt and nut from auger. Discard old shear bolt and nut. DO NOT reuse bolt or nut under any circumstances. Always replace existing hardware with genuine Snapper new replacement shear bol
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix. 2. Engine needs choking and priming. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. Push Using Recoil Starter primer bulb three times. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Fuel shut off valve closed. 4. Move fuel shut off valve to the on position. Engine Will Not Start 1. Power extension cord not plugged
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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 McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both. For ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser's commercial, rental, or other non-residential use,
