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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

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 instructions and common sense.

COPYRIGHT © 2000
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

INSTRUCTION No. 7-3334 (I.R. 02/14/00)

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Page 1: ...7 7 0 Engine HP Engine Horse Power 24 24 Auger Width 3 Series Designation 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 op...

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: ...ve Belt 12 Checking Wheel Drive Belt 12 Lubricate Gear Case 12 Lubricate Auger Bearing 12 General Lubrication 12 Annually End Of Each Season 13 Engine 13 Spark Plug 13 Storage Procedure 13 Maintenance and Service Parts 13 SECTION 4 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTS 14 19 Auger Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment 14 15 Auger Wheel Drive Belt Replacement 15 16 Ground Speed Adjustment 17 Skid Shoe Adjustment 17 Auger S...

Page 5: ... Slow R Reverse DANGER ROTATING AUGER Keep Away DO NOT allow children or others in the area when Snowthrower is being operated YEAR OF MANUFACTURE 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 Read understand follow all manuals and instructio...

Page 6: ...ntrols They are for your protection 4 Stop 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 ...

Page 7: ...at 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 housing and discharge chute bo...

Page 8: ... key from the switch 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 6 Pull rope start handle to crank engine 7 After engine starts move the choke control to the no choke OFF position Allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth 2 2 2 PROPELLING SNOW THROWER IMPORTANT This snow thrower has four forward speeds an...

Page 9: ... rotating discharge chute adjusting deflector or placing hands near auger impeller 2 2 5 DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1 Release auger control and wheel drive control levers to allow auger and ground speed to come to a complete stop See Figure 2 6 2 Loosen deflector knob and position deflector to desired angle Retighten knob 3 Rotate chute crank to position discharge chute in desired di...

Page 10: ...e by releasing the auger and wheel drive control levers Stop the engine by moving the engine speed control to the stop position or removing the key from the switch 5 Move engine speed control to the FAST position See Figure 2 8 6 Push primer button three times to start a cold engine NOTE Do not use primer button to start warm engine 7 Push the electric starter button DO NOT hold button for more th...

Page 11: ...se See Figure 2 6 WARNING Release auger clutch control and make sure auger impeller has STOPPED before rotating discharge chute adjusting deflector or placing hands near auger impeller 2 2 11 DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1 Release auger control and wheel drive control levers to allow auger and ground speed to come to a complete stop 2 Loosen deflector knob and position deflector to des...

Page 12: ...AUGER SHAFT and AUGER BEARING LUBRICATION 1 Before each season of operation apply two shots of grease Snapper suggests using Benelene 900 from a grease gun into gear case The grease fitting for the gear case is located in front of the gear case See Figure 3 2 2 Before each season of operation apply two shots of grease Snapper suggests using Benelene 900 from a grease gun into auger bearing The gre...

Page 13: ...ngs closed to prevent 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 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 Tecu...

Page 14: ...f 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 2 Wheel drive to disengage If all of the adjustment is utilized at the upper handle go to Section 4 1 2 for alternate adjustment 4 1 2 AUGER BELT ADJUSTMENT IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT NOTE Wheel drive belt idler pulley is not adjustabl...

Page 15: ...e belt 4 Remove auger drive belt from around engine pulley See Figure 4 4 FIGURE 4 4 5 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 6 Remove auger drive belt from drive disc pulley Route auger belt through drive system in between rubber drive tire and drive disc 7 Rou...

Page 16: ...auger drive belt 4 Remove wheel drive belt from around engine pulley See Figure 4 6 FIGURE 4 6 5 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 6 Remove wheel drive belt from drive disc pulley Route wheel belt through drive system in between rubber drive tire and drive ...

Page 17: ...d place a wooden block under auger housing 2 Loosen bolts on both skid shoes Move shoes down to raise auger housing or move skid shoes up to lower auger housing See Figure 4 10 FIGURE 4 10 4 1 7 AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT If engine is operating correctly and auger impeller drive belt is not damaged or severed but the auger impeller does not rotate it is possibly the auger shaft shear b...

Page 18: ...t must align with the adjusting 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 ...

Page 19: ...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 FIGURE 4 13 4 1 10 RUBBER DRIVE DISC REPLACEMENT 1 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 2 Remove...

Page 20: ... set improperly 5 Service spark plug 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 components 2 Service and tighten loose components 3 Be...

Page 21: ...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...

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Page 24: ...MEDIATE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 3 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 2000 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INSTRUCTION No 7 3334 I R 02 14 00 ...

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