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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
TWO STAGE
INTERMEDIATE FRAME
SNOW THROWER
SERIES 3
MODELS
EI55223
EI7243
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E I 55 22 3
MODEL DESIGNATION SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP AUGER WIDTH
E – European Model 55 – 5.5 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power) 22 – 22” Auger Width
I – Intermediate Frame Model 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 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 DECALS ................................................................................................. 5-6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................... 7-11 Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................
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DECALS DISCHARGE CHUTE. Rotate control to discharge snow in desired direction. DANGER ROTATING IMPELLER. DO NOT use hand to unclog auger/impeller or discharge chute. Stop engine and remove key before unclogging. GROUND SPEED CONTROL. Snowthrower has 4 Forward speeds and 1 Reverse speed. Rabbit/Fast. Turtle/Slow. R/Reverse. DEADMAN CONTROLS. Depress to engage. Release to disengage/stop. Left control – wheel drive. Right control – auger/impeller. DANGER
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DECALS HEARING PROTECTION REQUIRED. Machine exceeds 100Lwa. 2 MAXIMUM HANDLE VIBRATION 34 M/SEC . 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) DO NOT defeat safety features of controls. They are for your protection. 4) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
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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
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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 10 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 un
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.5. DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR WARNING 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. See Figure 2.6. safety goggles or other suitable eye protection. 2. Loosen deflector knob and position deflector to Keep people an
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (ELECTRIC START MODELS) (Go to Page 8 for Recoil Start Models) PUSH STARTER BUTTON WARNING 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 electrical extension cord before using machine. If CORD INTO STARTER BOX cord is damaged, do not use and do not operate machine. Replace damaged cord immediately. Co
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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. See Figure 2.6. 2.2.10. ENGAGING WHEEL DRIVE 1. Move wheel drive control lever against handl
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 GENERAL LUBRICATION WARNING Lubricate machine as instructed before and after Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, operation each season. service, or repairs, stop engine and auger, always 3.3.1. GEAR CASE, AUGER SHAFT and AUGER remove key from ignition switch, remove 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 us
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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 fue
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.2. AUGER BELT ADJUSTMENT WARNING (IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT) NOTE: Wheel drive belt idler pulley is not adjustable. If Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, upper cable adjustment performed in Section 4.1.1. service, or repairs, stop engine and auger, always and correct cable extension can not be accomplished, remove key from ignition switch, remove spark plug adjustment can be made at the idler pulley. All wire and secure wire away from
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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 Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover service, or repairs, stop engine and auger, always plate. See Figure 4.5. remove key from ignition switch, remove 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 5. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive WARNING system area. Secure machine in the tilted position Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover service, or repairs, stop engine and auger, always plate. See Figure 4.7. remove key from ignition switch, remove 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. 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 engagement with drive housing when clearing rough or graveled surfaces. 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. Secu
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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 adju
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.10. RUBBER DRIVE DISC REPLACEMENT WARNING Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, 1. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area. Secure machine in the tilted position service, or repairs, stop engine and auger, always to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover remove key from ignition switch, remove spark plug plate. See Figure 4.5. wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before 2. Remove the five bolts that se
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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. Using Recoil Starter 2. 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. Engine Will Not Start 1. Power extension cord not plugged
