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Safety Decals    

Figure 1

Look for this symbol to indicate important safety 
pre cautions. This symbol indicates: “Attention! Become
Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk.”

Part No. 1737865

Chute Danger Decal

Part No. 1736616
Shift Decal

Part No. 1737866
Auger Danger Decal

Part No. 1738348

Chute Rotation Crank Decal

WARNING: 

If any safety decals become worn or damaged and 

cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer.

Part No. 278297

Engine Decal

Part No. 1737869
Auger Control Decal

Part No. 1737870

Traction Control Decal

OPERATOR SAFETY

Before operating your snow thrower, read the safety decals 
as shown on your snow thrower. The cautions and warnings 
are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or damage to 
your snow thrower, understand and follow all the safety decals.

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Part No. 1738344

Free-Hand

TM

Control Decal

Not 

for  

Reproduction

Summary of Contents for 1695678

Page 1: ...Mid Frame Snowthrower 1738329 Revision A Mfg No Description 1695678 Dual Stage Snowthrower 13 5 TP 24 Inch N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 2: ...e instructions for future reference Product Identification Tag The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded from www snapper com Please provide model and serial number when ordering replacement parts Snapper Products 535 Macon St McDonough GA 30253 1 800 317 7833 snapper com ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name Number Unit MFG Number PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit SERIAL Numb...

Page 3: ...TE AUGER SHAFT FITTINGS 20 CHECK LUBRICATE FREE HAND LINKAGE 20 LUBRICATE CHUTE ROTATION GEAR 20 ADUST THE DRAG ON THE CHUTE ROTATION 20 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 20 CHANGE THE SPARK PLUG 22 ADJUST SKID HEIGHT 23 BELT ADJUSTMENT 23 BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT 24 SPEED CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT 25 CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES 25 AUGER CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT 25 TRACTION CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT 26 AUGER SHEAR PIN ...

Page 4: ... injury Operator s Manual Read and understand before performing any activity or running snow thrower Rotating Impeller Keep a Safe Distance from Snow Thrower Rotating Auger Rotating Gears Never Reach into Rotating Parts Thrown Objects Fire Explosion Shock Toxic Fumes Hot Surface Recommended Ear Protection for Extended Use Shut off engine and remove spark plug connector before performing maintenanc...

Page 5: ...ion equipment damage and voiding of the product warranty DANGER Read understand and follow all the instructions on the snow thrower and in the operator s manual before operating this unit Failure to observe the safety instructions in this manual will result in death or serious injury Read the Manual TO SAFELY CLEAR A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE DANGER Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the...

Page 6: ...ns can cause a fire or explosion which will result in severe burns or death Fuel Handling Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower will be used and remove all doormats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Do not operate the snow thrower without wearing adequate winter clothing Wear footwear that ...

Page 7: ...the auger Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures automobiles window wells drop offs and the like without proper adjustment of the discharge chute angle Familiarize yourself with the area in which you plan to operate the snow throwe...

Page 8: ...ecommended by the factory WARNING This snow thrower must be properly maintained to ensure safe operation and performance Failure to observe the safety instructions in this manual could result in death or serious injury Maintenance and Storage If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area do not start engine Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable WARNING Starting engine...

Page 9: ...become worn or damaged and cannot be read order replacement decals from your local dealer Part No 278297 Engine Decal Part No 1737869 Auger Control Decal Part No 1737870 Traction Control Decal OPERATOR SAFETY Before operating your snow thrower read the safety decals as shown on your snow thrower The cautions and warnings are for your safety To avoid a personal injury or damage to your snow thrower...

Page 10: ...Must be inserted to start engine Pull out to stop Do not turn safety key E Starter Cord Handle Used to start the engine manually F ON OFF Switch Used to start and stop the engine Engine Controls Figure 2 G Fuel Tank and Cap Fill the fuel tank to approximately 1 1 2 in 38 mm below the top of the neck to allow for fuel expansion H Oil Fill Cap Extended Dipstick SNOW THROWER CONTROLS A Speed Select L...

Page 11: ...rol After engaging the traction control left hand and auger control right hand allows the operator to release the auger control lever to use the other controls Snow Thrower Controls Figure 3 F Traction Drive Clutch Lever Used to propel snow thrower for ward or reverse Push down to engage release to disengage G Skid Shoe Used to adjust ground clearance of auger housing H Clean Out Tool Used to remo...

Page 12: ...to clear the full width of the unit 8 To stop moving forward release the traction control lever C C 9 To move the snow thrower backwards move the speed select lever into either first or second reverse position and engage the traction control lever NOTE Always release the traction control lever before moving the speed select lever 4 Fully press and hold the auger control lever B B to engage auger r...

Page 13: ...hute and before making repairs or adjustments When leaving the machine remove the safety key To reduce the risk of fire keep the machine clean and free from spilled gas oil and debris WARNING Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed poor ventilated area Engine exhaust contains CARBON MONOXIDE an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine ...

Page 14: ...2 After the desired position is obtained release the crank Chute Deflector Up Down 1 Loosen the wing nut A A Figure 6 on the side of the discharge chute B B 2 Raise the deflector to provide a higher stream and greater distance Or lower the deflector to provide a lower stream and less distance 3 After the desired angle is obatained tighten the wing nut OPERATION Setting the Discharge Chute Rotation...

Page 15: ...prevent spilling Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine Store gasoline in a clean approved container and keep the cap in place on the container Keep gasoline in a cool well ventilated place never in the house Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline to assure volatility Gasoline is intended to be used as a fuel for internal combustion engines therefore do not use g...

Page 16: ...your house does not have a three wire grounded system do not use this electric starter under any condition If your house has a three wire grounded system but a three hole receptacle is not available to connect the electric starter have a three hole receptacle installed by a licensed electrician WARNING To connect power cord always connect the power cord first to the switch box located on the engin...

Page 17: ... flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death DO NOT choke the carburetor to stop the engine 1 Push the ON OFF switch A A Figure 13 to the OFF position 2 Remove the safety key B B Keep the safety key out of the reach of children Stopping the Engine Figure 13 NOTE Do not lose the safety key Keep the safety key in a safe place The engine will not start without the safety...

Page 18: ...t in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by the machine 6 After the snowthrowing job has been completed allow the engine to idle for a few minutes to melt snow and ice accumulated on the engine 7 Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use 8 Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from the entire snow thrower and flush with water if...

Page 19: ...e Auger Shaft Fittings Lubricate Chute Rotation Gear and Deflector Mechanism Remove All Snow and Slush off Snow Thrower to Prevent Freezing of Auger or Controls Check Tire Pressure ENGINE Oil Check Oil Change Check and Replace Spark Plug NOTE The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty opera...

Page 20: ...ag by tightening the nut C C Figure 17 Tightening the nut will limit the chute from moving without the operator turning the chute rotation crank Lubricating Chute Rotation Gear Figure 17 C A B MAINTENANCE Lubricating Auger Gear Box Figure 15 LUBRICATE AUGER SHAFT FITTINGS 1 Using a hand grease gun lubricate the auger shaft fittings B B Figure 15 every ten 10 operating hours Each time a shear pin i...

Page 21: ...e crankcase to FULL line on dipstick A A Figure 17 Be sure original container is marked A P I service SF or higher Do not use SAE10W40 oil as it may not provide proper lubrication See Chart for oil recommendations Drain Oil Position snow thrower so that the oil drain plug A A Figure 18 is lowest point on engine When the engine is warm remove oil drain plug and oil fill cap and drain oil into a sui...

Page 22: ... sure that the primer button hose and the ignition wire are connected 7 Mount the snow hood to the engine and secure with the mounting screws 8 Connect the choke control knob A A Figure 22 with the choke shaft on the carburetor B B Make sure the choke control knob is properly installed If the choke control knob is not installed correctly the choke will not operate 9 Install the safety key C C Conn...

Page 23: ... B WARNING Be certain to maintain proper ground clearance for your particular area to be cleared Objects such as gravel rocks or other debris if struck by the impeller may be thrown with sufficient force to cause personal injury property damage or damage to the snow thrower Check and Replace Spark Plug Check the spark plug every twenty five 25 hours Replace the spark plug Figure 23 if the electrod...

Page 24: ... screw A A Figure 25 from belt cover B B Remove belt cover 3 Loosen nut on idler drive pulley A A Figure 26 and move idler drive pulley towards belt about 1 8 inch 3 mm WARNING Do not over tighten as this may lift the lever and cause the auger drive to be engaged without depressing the auger control 4 Tighten nut 5 With the aid of an assistant engage the auger drive clutch Check ten sion on belt w...

Page 25: ...er T The auger must stop within 5 seconds 7 If the auger does not operate properly stop the engine and recheck the auger drive cable adjustment 8 If the drive linkage is properly adjusted the tension of the auger drive belt may require an adjustment see Belt Adjustment section 1 32 0 8mm A B C D E F SPEED CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT If the speed control rod A A Figure 28 requires adjustment see an auth...

Page 26: ... Z hook from the cable adjustment bracket Move the Z hook down to the next adjustment hole 7 Pull the traction drive cable up through the cable adjustment bracket 8 Put the cable boot over the cable adjustment bracket 9 To check the adjustment depress the drive lever and check the length of the drive spring A A Figure 32 In correct adjustment the length of the drive spring is a minimum 3 inches 76...

Page 27: ... shear pins with anything other than the correct grade replacement shear pin Use of bolts screws or harder grade shear pins can result in equipment damage Replacing Broken Shear Pin Figure 33 A A MAINTENANCE Checking Tire Air Pressure Figure 34 CHECK THE TIRES Check tires for damage Check the air pressure in the tires with an accurate gauge see Figure 34 CAUTION Avoid Injury Explosive separation o...

Page 28: ...Inspect all visible moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 7 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting 8 Cover the bare metal parts of the snow thrower housing auger and the impeller with rust preventative 9 If possible store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt 10 On models with folding handles loosen...

Page 29: ... OPEN position Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Choke OFF cold engine Turn choke ON set throttle to FAST Engine flooded Turn choke to OFF try starting No spark Check gap Gap spark plug clean electrode or replace plug as necesary Water in fuel or old fuel Drain tank Dispose of fuel at an authorized hazardous waste facility Fill with fresh fuel Engine starts hard or runs poorly Fuel mixture too rich Move ...

Page 30: ...ANCE section of this manual or see authorized dealer Auger control cable not adjusted correctly Adjust auger control cable Refer to Cable Adjustment in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual Broken shear pin Replace shear pin Refer to Auger Shear Pin Replacement in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual Discharge chute clogged Stop engine immediately Always use the clean out tool to clear a clogge...

Page 31: ...To avoid misunderstanding which might occur between the customer and the Dealer listed below are some of the causes of product failure that the warranty does not cover Normal Wear Small Engine Powered Equipment like all mechanical devices needs periodic parts and service to perform well Warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of the product or part Installation This w...

Page 32: ...purchased The warranty on emissions related parts is as follows Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the owner s manual supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage the part will be repaired or replaced by B S at no charge to the owner Any such part repaired or replaced under ...

Page 33: ...with SAE Society of Automotive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM Actual gross en gine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to en...

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