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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
SINGLE STAGE
EXTENDED FRAME
SNOW THROWER
SERIES 0
MODELS
SX5200R
SX5200E
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
S X 5 20 0 E
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP SERIES DESIGNATION
AUGER WIDTH
S – Single Stage Operation Model 20 – 20” Auger Width
X – Extended Frame Model 0 – Series Designation
5 – 5.0 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power) E – 110 Volt Electric Start
R – Recoil Start
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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 8. Start engine only where exhaust fumes will be 1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside safely dissipated. Allow a brief warm-up period, where fumes may reach an open flame, spark, and practice operation of controls outside or pilot light as in a water heater, furnace, before putting the machine to work. clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow 9. After striking a foreign object, STOP the engine en
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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 ..............................................................................................5-6 Starting & Stopping Engine (Recoil Start Models) .............................................. 7-8
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST STANDARD FLUID MEASUREMENT (32:1 Ratio) Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. GASOLINE 2 CYCLE OIL 2.1.1. Check guards, chutes, deflectors and covers to (Gallons) (Ounces) make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 0.25 1.00 2.1.2. Check auger control to insure it works freely. 0.50 2.00 Engage and disengage auger control to insure 0.75 3.00 proper engagement. See Figu
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST (Continued from Previous Page) Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. WARNING DO NOT use an electrical extension cord that is damaged. A damaged electrical extension cord could cause a shock or fire. Thoroughly inspect electrical extension cord before using machine. If cord is damaged, do not use and do not operate machine. Replace damaged cord immediate
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, STOPPING & OPERATION 2.2.3. DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR (RECOIL START MODELS) ADJUSTMENT (Go to Page 8 for Electric Start Models) 1. Release auger control and allow auger to come to a 2.2.1. ENGINE & AUGER complete stop before performing any adjustments. 2. Loosen deflector knob and position deflector to 1. Move choke control to the choke “ON” position. desired angle. Retighten knob. See Figure 2.6. See Figure 2.4. 3. Rotate chut
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.4. STOPPING 1. Connect the power cord to the starter switch Stop the auger by releasing the auger control. Stop box on machine’s control panel then plug the other the engine by turning the key switch to the “OFF” end into 120 volt AC receptacle. position. Always remove key from key switch 2. Move choke control to the choke “ON” position. before leaving machine unattended. See See Figure 2.8. Figure 2.7. IMPORTANT: Stop the auger b
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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. Release auger clutch control and make sure auger has STOPPED before rotating discharge chute, or adjusting deflector. DO NOT place hands near auger while engine is running. 2.2.
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2.3 CHECK AUGER CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE To retain the quality of the snow thrower, use 1. Visually check cable for fraying, kinking or genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact severed cable strands. Replace cable and adjust a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service tension before operating snow thrower. assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular snow thrower, always mention model and serial number. 3.2 SER
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.2. AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT WARNING Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire 1. Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2. 2. Loosen or remove auger pulley to allow removal of and secure wire away from spark plug.
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. 4.1.3. AUGER FLITE SHOE REPLACEMENT Inspect flite shoes frequently for signs of excessive wear. Visually check flite shoes for cracking, fraying, WORM severed or belt strands exposed. #6-0631 Flite Shoe BRACKET Kit will be required to replace existing fli
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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. Engine Will Not Crank 1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or into 1. Plug power extension cord into machine & into Using Elect
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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,
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for SINGLE STAGE EXTENDED FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 0 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 h
