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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 

 
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. 4-1997 (REV. 2, 3/30/00) 

Summary of Contents for SX5200E

Page 1: ...5 0 Engine HP Engine Horse Power E 110 Volt Electric Start R Recoil Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Snow Thrower read this manual carefully and pay particular atten...

Page 2: ...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 in...

Page 3: ...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 wh...

Page 4: ...ing Stopping Auger 8 9 Discharge Chute Deflector Adjustment 9 SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 10 Checking Auger Drive Belt 10 Checking Auger Flite Shoes 10 Checking Auger Clutch Control Cable 10 An...

Page 5: ...rting engine DO NOT run engine indoors 2 1 4 Mix fresh good quality unleaded gasoline and SNAPPER 2 cycle engine oil or equivalent Mix fuel and oil to a 32 1 ratio See Figure 2 2 2 1 5 Add premix fuel...

Page 6: ...nsion cord that is heavy enough to carry the correct amount of current to the machine See Figure 2 3 for correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the ne...

Page 7: ...oggles or other suitable eye protection Keep people and pets away from area 2 2 2 ENGAGING AUGER 1 Pull auger control against handle to engage auger See Figure 2 5 WARNING Release auger clutch control...

Page 8: ...t the power cord to the starter switch box on machine s control panel then plug the other end into 120 volt AC receptacle 2 Move choke control to the choke ON position See Figure 2 8 IMPORTANT Stop th...

Page 9: ...ar auger while engine is running 2 2 6 ENGAGING AUGER 1 Pull auger control against handle to engage auger See Figure 2 5 2 2 7 DISCHARGE CHUTE and DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1 Release auger control and allo...

Page 10: ...rating snow thrower FIGURE 3 3 3 3 ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule 3 3 1 Engine Refer to engine owner s manual for service instructions 3 3...

Page 11: ...turn cable clockwise until correct extension is achieved Retighten jam nut IMPORTANT DO NOT over tighten Cable must have slack for the auger brake to function properly If all adjustment is used up bel...

Page 12: ...te shoes to auger Save screws for future use 3 Install new flite shoes to auger using self tapping screws removed previously Tighten screws securely DO NOT overtighten See Figure 4 4 FIGURE 4 4 4 1 4...

Page 13: ...ngine Loses Power 1 Fuel and 2 Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect 1 Mix fuel and 2 Cycle oil to 32 1 ratio 2 Spark plug faulty 2 Service spark plug 3 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system 3 Drain a...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...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 SN...

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