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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 

 

WARNING 

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 
service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. 
Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire 
and secure wire away from spark plug. 

 
4.1.3.  AUGER FLITE SHOE REPLACEMENT 
Inspect flite shoes frequently for signs of excessive 
wear. Visually check flite shoes for cracking, fraying, 
severed or belt strands exposed. #6-0631 Flite Shoe 
Kit will be required to replace existing flite shoes. 
1.  Tilt machine backward to gain access to auger. 
Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent 
tipping over. 
2. Remove all self-tapping screws that secure the 
flite 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.  CHUTE CRANK ADJUSTMENT 
1.
  Loosen pivot bolt and nut. Rotate adjustment nut 
clockwise to move worm bracket closer to ring gear. 
Rotate adjustment nut counter clockwise to move 
worm bracket away from ring gear. NOTE: The 
worm gear should always maintain full contact with 
ring gear after adjustment. Retighten pivot bolt and 
nut. If crank still does not operate satisfactorily, 
lubricate worm gear and ring gear with grease.   
See Figure 4.5. 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

FIGURE 4.5 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

AUGER 

FLITE SHOE 

SELF-TAPPING 
SCREWS 

ALIGN ANGLED ENDS 
OF FLITE SHOE WITH 
ANGLED ENDS OF 
AUGER 

WORM 
BRACKET 

LOOSEN PIVOT 
BOLT & NUT 

ROTATE NUT TO 
ADJUST WORM 
GEAR CONTACT 
WITH RING GEAR 

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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