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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 

 

WARNING 

Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, 
service, or repairs, stop engine and auger/impeller, 
always 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, outdoors where fumes 
can be safely dissipated, until all fuel is removed 
from carburetor. 

 
4.1.2.  AUGER BELT ADJUSTMENT 
 

(IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT) 

 

(Continued From Previous Page) 

4.  Recheck cable for proper extension. 
5.  Reinstall belt cover. 
 
4.1.3.  AUGER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. 
Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, 
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. NOTE: 
Auger and Drive Belts are difficult to install. It may 
be necessary to allow an authorized Snapper 
Dealer to install these belts.  
1.  Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2. 
2.  Remove discharge chute. 
3.  Unhook both idler springs. 
4.  Loosen auger/impeller belt guide. See Figure 4.4. 

IMPORTANT: Wheel  drive belt will have to be removed 
from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to 
install auger drive belt. 

5.  Remove auger drive belt from around engine 
pulley. See Figure 4.4. 

 
 

 

 
 

FIGURE 4.4 

 

6.  Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive 
system area. Secure machine in the tilted position 
to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover 
plate. See Figure 4.5. 

 

 

 

FIGURE 4.5 

 

7.  Remove auger drive belt from drive disc pulley. 
Route auger belt through drive system in between 
rubber drive tire and drive disc. 
8.  Route new auger drive belt through drive 
system.  NOTE: New belt has to be routed in 
between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position 
it around auger pulley.  
9.  Reinstall wheel drive belt onto engine wheel 
drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the 
drive disc pulley groove. 
10.  Route auger drive belt around engine auger 
drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the 
drive disc pulley groove. 
11.  Position belt guide against auger drive belt and 
tighten securely.  
12.  Reinstall both idler springs. 
13.  Reinstall discharge chute, belt and drive system 
covers and tighten screws securely. 
14.  Reinstall drive system cover plate. 
15.  See Sections 4.1.1. & 4.1.2. Auger Belt 
Adjustment for new belt adjustment. Adjust belt as 
described in these sections. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WHEEL DRIVE BELT 

BELT GUIDE 

AUGER DRIVE  
BELT 

SELF-TAPPING 
SCREWS 

REMOVE 
COVER 

UNHOOK IDLER 
SPRING 

UNHOOK  
IDLER 
SPRING 

Summary of Contents for E11306

Page 1: ... 30 30 Auger Width 11 11 0 Engine HP Engine Horse Power Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Snow Thrower read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructio...

Page 2: ...ould evaluate their ability to operate the snow thrower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury 4 Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor 5 Wear adequate winter clothing including boots which will give you maximum footing on slippery surfaces Exercise CAUTION to avoid slipping or falling 6 Before the first snow fall check the area t...

Page 3: ...t speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing 18 Disengage power to the auger impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use 19 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as wheels weights counterweights cabs and the like 20 Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing a...

Page 4: ...13 Lubricate Gear Case 13 Lubricate Auger Bearing 13 General Lubrication 13 Annually End of Season 14 Engine 14 Spark Plug 14 Maintenance and Service Parts 14 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 15 20 Auger Impeller Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment 15 16 Auger Impeller Wheel Drive Belt Replacement 16 17 Ground Speed Adjustment 18 Skid Shoe Adjustment 18 Single Handle Control Adjustment 19 Auger Shear Bolt...

Page 5: ... allow children or others in the area when Snowthrower is being operated DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR CONTROL Turn counter clockwise to Unlock Push Pull control to adjust deflector Turn clockwise to Lock EUROPEAN COMMUNITY DISCHARGE CHUTE Rotate control to discharge snow in desired direction DEADMAN CONTROLS Depress to engage Release to disengage stop Left control wheel drive Right control auger impeller G...

Page 6: ...engine wait for all moving parts to stop remove spark plug wire before unclogging or servicing machine 5 Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate equipment without proper instruction 6 Keep area of operations clear of all persons especially children 7 Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of unit 8 Keep machine properly maintained and serv...

Page 7: ...ational controls and identify major parts discussed in Operator s Manual FIGURE 1 1 NOMENCLATURE BLOWER CLUTCH DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL REMOTE DEFLECTOR TRACTION CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER SPEED CONTROL LEVER FUEL TANK DISCHARGE CHUTE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR GUARD SKID SHOES AUGERS HOUSING BELT COVER OIL FILL AND DIP STICK ...

Page 8: ...t least ten minutes before refilling Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine DO NOT run engine indoors 2 1 6 Add fuel to tank after pushing the machine outside where fumes can safely dissipate Make sure cap is tightened after refueling Wipe up any spilled fuel on machine and surrounding area Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications 2 1 7 Check auger impeller housing and discharge ...

Page 9: ...t off valve to the ON position See Figure 2 3 FIGURE 2 3 2 Insert key into ignition switch See Figure 2 4 3 Move choke control to the choke ON position See Figure 2 4 4 Move engine speed control to the FAST position See Figure 2 4 5 Push primer button three times to start a cold engine NOTE Do not use primer button to start warm engine See Figure 2 4 IMPORTANT Stop the auger impeller and wheel dri...

Page 10: ...2 2 3 ENGAGING AUGER 1 Move auger impeller control lever against handle to engage auger impeller See Figure 2 6 2 2 4 ENGAGING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Move wheel drive control lever against handle to engage wheel drive Ground speed can be changed while the machine is in operation by changing position of the ground speed control IMPORTANT This snow thrower has six forward speeds and one reverse speed See Fig...

Page 11: ...e to the ON position See Figure 2 3 2 Insert key into ignition switch See Figure 2 8 3 Connect the power cord to the starter switch box on the engine then plug the other end into 120 volt AC receptacle for U S A or 230 Volt for Europe 4 Move choke control to the choke ON position See Figure 2 8 IMPORTANT Stop the auger impeller and wheel drive by releasing the auger impeller and wheel drive contro...

Page 12: ...on using deflector handle located on control panel Rotate deflector handle counter clockwise to unlock Push handle to raise or pull handle to lower the deflector Rotate deflector handle clockwise to lock into position 3 Rotate chute crank to position discharge chute in desired direction See Figure 2 5 2 2 11 STOPPING ENGINE AUGER WHEEL DRIVE Stop the auger impeller and wheel drive by releasing the...

Page 13: ...son of operation apply two shots of grease from a grease gun into gear case Use Benelene 900 or equivalent grease The grease plug for the gear case is located in front of the gear case See Figure 3 3 2 Before each season of operation apply two shots of from a grease gun into auger bearing Use Benelene 900 or equivalent grease The grease fitting for the auger bearing is located on each end of the a...

Page 14: ... spraying water into exhaust or air intakes during washing 4 Tilt snow thrower up on its wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the auger impeller 5 Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to prevent corrosion 6 Store the machine in a shed or other dry area protected from weather 3 6 MAINTENANCE and SERVICE PARTS MAINTENANCE and SERVICE PARTS Auger Drive Belt Briggs Engines 1...

Page 15: ...ate cable beyond the point to where all of the slack is out of cable Cables have to have a certain amount of slack When control lever is in the released position the cable slack allows 1 Auger brake to stop auger impeller 2 Wheel drive to disengage If all of the adjustment is utilized at the cable connector go to Section 4 1 2 for alternate adjustment 4 1 2 AUGER BELT ADJUSTMENT IDLER PULLEY ADJUS...

Page 16: ...to install auger drive belt 5 Remove auger drive belt from around engine pulley See Figure 4 4 FIGURE 4 4 6 Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over Remove drive system cover plate See Figure 4 5 FIGURE 4 5 7 Remove auger drive belt from drive disc pulley Route auger belt through drive system in between rubber drive tire...

Page 17: ...heel drive belt 5 Remove wheel drive belt from around engine pulley See Figure 4 6 FIGURE 4 6 6 Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over Remove drive system cover plate See Figure 4 7 FIGURE 4 7 7 Remove wheel drive belt from drive disc pulley Route wheel belt through drive system in between rubber drive tire and drive d...

Page 18: ... 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 FIGURE 4 8 SCRAPER BLADE SKID SHOE LOOSEN CARRIAGE BOLTS TO SHIFT SCRAPER BLADE BLOCK UP FOR SMOOTH PAVED SURFACES DOWN FOR ROUGH GRAVELED SURFACES SKID SHOE ...

Page 19: ...usting line located on the cam lock bracket 3 To adjust loosen the nuts on the cable guide support bracket and move the bracket in or out until the cam lock aligns with the adjusting line Retighten nuts 4 Hold the wheel drive control lever down to the handle bar at the same time press the auger impeller control lever down to the handle bar and hold in position 5 Check the position of the cable fer...

Page 20: ...et away from ring gear slightly NOTE The worm gear should always maintain full contact with ring gear after adjustment Retighten adjustment bolt If crank still does not operate satisfactorily lubricate worm gear and ring gear with grease See Figure 4 13 4 1 9 RUBBER DRIVE TIRE REPLACEMENT 1 Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent ti...

Page 21: ...ug Engine Loses Power 1 Engine lubrication oil level is low 1 Add oil to the engine to full level 2 Spark plug faulty 2 Service spark plug 3 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system 3 Drain and clean fuel system Excessive Vibration 1 Damaged out of balance or bent auger 1 Service auger 2 Loose engine or auger impeller components 2 Service and tighten loose components 3 Bent or loose Idler pulley ...

Page 22: ...iginal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied w...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES ...

Page 24: ...ARGE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 6 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm COPYRIGHT 2001 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INSTRUCTION No 7 4243 I R 1 15 01 ...

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