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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
TWO STAGE
INTERMEDIATE FRAME
SNOW THROWER
SERIES 3
MODELS
155223 17243
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
I I Iss122131
I I
MODEL DESIGNATION SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP AUGER WIDTH
I - Intermediate Frame Model
55 - 5.5 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power) 22 - 22" Auger Width
7 - 7.0 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power) 24 - 24" Auger Width
3 - Series Designation
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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 mind and
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside (Continued From Previous Page) 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 enclosu
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 5-9 Pre-start Checklist ..................................................................................................... 5 Starting & Stopping Recoil Start Engine ............................................................... 6-7
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.6. Add fuel to tank after pushing the machine Make the following checks and perform the service outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure required before each start-up. cap is tightened after refueling. Wipe up any spilled 2.1.1. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring fuel on machine and surrounding area. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications. level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner's manual fo
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING 5. Push primer button three times to start a cold (RECOIL START MODELS) engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start (Go to Page 8 for Electric Start Models) warm engine. See Figure 2.4. 2.2.1. ENGINE 6. Pull rope start handle to crank engine. 1. Turn fuel shut off valve to the "ON" position. See 7. After engine starts, move the choke control to Figure 2.3. the no choke "OFF" position. Allow a brief warm-up until engine run
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.5. DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT Objects can be thrown by the snow thrower while it 1. Release auger control and wheel drive control is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious levers to allow auger and ground speed to come to a injury to the operator or bystanders. Always wear complete stop. Refer to Figure 2.6. safety goggles or other suitable eye protection. 2. Loosen deflector knob and position deflector to Keep people and pets away f
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (ELECTRIC START MODELS) (Go to Page 6 for Recoil Start Models) PUSH STARTER BUTTON DO NOT use an electrical extension cord that is damaged. A damaged electrical extension cord could cause a shock or fire. Thoroughly inspect INSERT POWER CORDINTO electrical extension cord before using machine. If STARTER BOX cord is damaged, do not use and do not operate machine. Replace damaged cord immediately. Contact your Snapper service de
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Objects can be thrown by the snow thrower while it is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Always wear safety goggles or other suitable eye protection. Keep people and pets away from area. 2.2.9. ENGAGING AUGER 1. Pull auger control lever against handle to engage auger. Refer to Figure 2.6. 2.2.10. ENGAGING WHEEL DRIVE 1. Move wheel drive control lever against handle to engage wheel drive. Ground speed c
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 GENERAL LUBRICATION Lubricate machine as instructed before and after operation each season. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. 3.3.1. GEAR CASE, AUGER SHAFT and AUGER Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug BEARING LUBRICATION wire and secure wire away from spark plug. 1. Before each season of operation, apply two 3.1 INTRODUCTION shots of grease (Snapper suggests using Benalene To retain the quali
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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. Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.2. AUGER BELT IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, NOTE: To adjust the idler pulley and properly tension the auger belt, the auger control cable adjustment service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. must first be loosened as described in the following Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug step. Cable adjustment must be checked after wire and secure wire away from spark plug. completing the idler pulley adjus
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 5. 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, outdoors where fu
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 5. 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, outdoors where fu
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.5. GROUND SPEED ADJUSTMENT 4.1.6. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: It is recommended to remove the drive system NOTE: It is recommended to raise the auger cover and check rubber drive tire engagement with housing when clearing rough or graveled surfaces. drive disc when adjusting ground speed. To raise auger the skid shoes should be lowered. 1. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system 1. Tilt machine up and place a wooden block under area. Secure machine
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.8. SINGLE HANDLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 2. Check position of the cam lock. It must align with (7 HP Models Only) the adjusting line located on the cam lock bracket. IMPORTANT: Standing in the operator's position, the 3. To adjust, loosen the nuts on the cable guide left 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
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.10. RUBBER DRIVE TIRE REPLACEMENT WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 1. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. system area. Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug plate. Refer to Figure 4.5. wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before 2. Remove the five bolts that secure rubber dri
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix. Engine Will Not Start Fuel tank empty• 1. 2. Using Recoil Starter Engine needs choking and priming• 2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position, Push 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, 1 Engine Will Not Start • Power extension cord not plugged into machine o
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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, SNAPPER, thr
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ® TWO STAGE INTERMEDIATE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 3 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions a
