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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 

 

TWO STAGE 
INTERMEDIATE FRAME 
SNOW THROWER 
SERIES 3 

 
 
 

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 have any questions about your 
Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at 
Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253.  Phone: (1-800-935-2967). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

COPYRIGHT © 2000 
SNAPPER INC. 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

 

INSTRUCTION No. 2-8543 (REV. 4, 3/30/00) 

 

 

        WARNING 

ENGINE EXHAUST, SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR 
EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER 
REPRODUCTIVE HARM. 

 

 

      WARNING 

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, 
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER 
REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. 

Summary of Contents for I55223

Page 1: ...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 IMPOR...

Page 2: ...uld 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 mot...

Page 3: ...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 appro...

Page 4: ...TRUCTIONS 10 11 Checking Auger Drive Belt 10 Checking Wheel Drive Belt 10 Lubricate Gear Case 10 Lubricate Auger Bearing 10 General Lubrication 10 Annually End of Each Season 11 Engine 11 Spark Plug 1...

Page 5: ...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 dissipat...

Page 6: ...ey 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...

Page 7: ...e chute or adjusting deflector DO NOT place hands near auger impeller while engine is running 2 2 5 DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1 Release auger control and wheel drive control levers to a...

Page 8: ...y releasing the auger and wheel drive control levers Stop the engine by moving the engine speed control to the stop position or by removing the key from the switch 5 Move engine speed control to the F...

Page 9: ...6 WARNING Release auger clutch control and make sure auger impeller has STOPPED before rotating discharge chute or adjusting deflector DO NOT place hands near auger impeller while engine is running 2...

Page 10: ...ER SHAFT and AUGER BEARING LUBRICATION 1 Before each season of operation apply two shots of grease Snapper suggests using Benalene 900 from a grease gun into gear case The grease fitting for the gear...

Page 11: ...gs 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...

Page 12: ...les must have slack for the auger impeller brake to function properly and for the wheel drive to de clutch properly If the auger control cannot be properly adjusted belt adjustment and or replacement...

Page 13: ...e 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 Re...

Page 14: ...e 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...

Page 15: ...chine up and 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...

Page 16: ...he cam lock It 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 align...

Page 17: ...ct 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 DRIV...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...ginal 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...

Page 20: ...f you have any questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 COPYRIGHT 2000 S...

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