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Page 1: ...c Start Model 8 8 0 Engine HP Engine Horse Power 30 30 Auger Width 10 10 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...

Page 2: ...eir 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 to be cleared and...

Page 3: ...pery 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 and keep a firm h...

Page 4: ...cking Auger Drive Belt 11 Checking Wheel Drive Belt 11 Lubricate Gear Case 11 Lubricate Auger Bearing 11 General Lubrication 11 Annually End of Season 12 Changing Engine Oil 12 Changing Spark Plug 12 Maintenance and Service Parts _ 12 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 13 18 Auger Impeller Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment 13 14 Auger Impeller Wheel Drive Belt Replacement 14 15 Ground Speed Adjustment 16 ...

Page 5: ...NTROL 26 30 MODELS SPEED CONTROL LEVER BLOWER CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER HEAD LIGHT 26 30 MODELS DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR CAP DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL CONTROL LEVER PANEL FUEL TANK_ IMPELLER HOUSING BLOWER HOUSING COLLECTOR AUGERS REPLACEABLE GEAR BOX SKID SHOES IMPELLER ROTATES APPROX 1100 RPM DURING OPERATION DISCHARGE CHUTE _WHEEL RETAINING PINS TIRES 12 10 PSI W O CHAINS 16 20 PSI WITH CHAINS IMPELLER FIG...

Page 6: ...ipate 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 chute both must be free of all obstructions Clean engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel dirt etc WARNING Never use an electrical extension cord that is damaged A damaged electrical extension ...

Page 7: ...alve to the ON position See Figure 2 3 U S A MODEL SHOWN I MOVE CHOKE TO THE ON POSITION PRIMER THREE TIMES MOVE ENGINE _ CONTROL TO __ _ TURN VALVE TO ON POSITION INSERT KEY 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 Continued on Next Page FIGURE 2 3 2 Insert key into ...

Page 8: ...rotating discharge chute adjusting deflector or placing hands near auger impeller 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 contro...

Page 9: ... 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 than 20 seconds to avoid damaging the starting motor See Figure 2 8 8 After engine starts move the choke control to the no choke OFF position Allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth 9 Disconnect power cord from machine D...

Page 10: ...ed location 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 deflectorhandle clockwiseto lock intoposition 3 Rotate chute crank to positiondischarge chute in desireddirection Refer to Figure2 5 2 2 11 STOPPING ENGINE AUGER WHEEL DRIVE Stop the auger impeller and wheel drive by relea...

Page 11: ...ase See Figure 3 3 2 Before each season of operation apply two shots of grease Snapper suggest using Benalene 900 from a grease gun into auger bearing The grease fitting for the auger bearing is located on each end of the auger See Figure 3 3 3 Before each season of operation apply two shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun into the auger shaft The grease fitting for the auger shaft is ...

Page 12: ...nt 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 Au_ler Drive Belt Briggs Engine...

Page 13: ...ished adjustment can be made at the idler pulley All adjustment made in Section 4 1 1 will have to be reversed from the upperend of cable 1 Loosen jam nut at the end of cable Hold threaded end of cable and then turn metal housing of cable counter clockwise until threaded portion of cable is extracted from metal housing Reinstall 1 2 of the threaded portion of cable back into metal housing Retighte...

Page 14: ...emove discharge chute 3 Unhook both idler springs 4 Loosenauger 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 BELT WHEEL DRIVE AUGER DRIVE BELT UNHOOK IDLER SPRING REMOVE COVER FIGURE 4 5 7 Remove auger drive belt fr...

Page 15: ... drive belt will have to be removed from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to installwheel drive belt 5 Remove wheel drive belt from around engine pulley See Figure 4 6 BELT WHEEL DRIVE BELT AUGER DRIVE BELT UNHOOK IDLER SPRING SPRING REMOVE COVER 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 disc ...

Page 16: ...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 10 SCRAPER BLADE_ SKID SHOE SKID SHOE LOOSEN CARRIAGE Q BLOCK BOLTS TO SHIFT SCRAPER BLADE UP FOR SMOOTH PAVED SURFACES 4 DOWN FOR ROUGH GRAVELED SURFACES FIGURE 4 10 1...

Page 17: ...th the adjustingline 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 positionof the c...

Page 18: ...E CRANK ROD WORM BRACKET RUBBER DISC DRIVE HUB FIGURE 4 12 4 1 8 CHUTE CRANK ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen adjustment bolt Move crank worm bracket 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 i0 RUBBE...

Page 19: ... position Plugpowerextension cordintomachine into120 VoltoutletforU S A or230 Volt for Europe Discarddamaged powerextensioncord Replacestarterswitch Drainandclean fuel system Movechokecontrolto OFF position Fillwithfuel to properlevel Unclogair intake Servicesparkplug Add oilto the engineto full level Service sparkplug Drainandcleanfuel system Serviceauger ServiceandtightenlooseComponents Tighteno...

Page 20: ...nal 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 warr...

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Page 24: ...IES 5 IA WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State I of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm I COPYRIGHT 1999 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SNAPPER McDonough GA 30253 U S A INSTRUCTION No 2 8225 REV 5 4 30 99 ...

Page 25: ...c Start Model 8 8 0 Engine HP Engine Horse Power 30 30 Auger Width 10 10 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...

Page 26: ...eir 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 to be cleared and...

Page 27: ...pery 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 and keep a firm h...

Page 28: ...cking Auger Drive Belt 11 Checking Wheel Drive Belt 11 Lubricate Gear Case 11 Lubricate Auger Bearing 11 General Lubrication 11 Annually End of Season 12 Changing Engine Oil 12 Changing Spark Plug 12 Maintenance and Service Parts _ 12 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 13 18 Auger Impeller Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment 13 14 Auger Impeller Wheel Drive Belt Replacement 14 15 Ground Speed Adjustment 16 ...

Page 29: ...NTROL 26 30 MODELS SPEED CONTROL LEVER BLOWER CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER HEAD LIGHT 26 30 MODELS DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR CAP DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL CONTROL LEVER PANEL FUEL TANK_ IMPELLER HOUSING BLOWER HOUSING COLLECTOR AUGERS REPLACEABLE GEAR BOX SKID SHOES IMPELLER ROTATES APPROX 1100 RPM DURING OPERATION DISCHARGE CHUTE _WHEEL RETAINING PINS TIRES 12 10 PSI W O CHAINS 16 20 PSI WITH CHAINS IMPELLER FIG...

Page 30: ...ipate 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 chute both must be free of all obstructions Clean engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel dirt etc WARNING Never use an electrical extension cord that is damaged A damaged electrical extension ...

Page 31: ...alve to the ON position See Figure 2 3 U S A MODEL SHOWN I MOVE CHOKE TO THE ON POSITION PRIMER THREE TIMES MOVE ENGINE _ CONTROL TO __ _ TURN VALVE TO ON POSITION INSERT KEY 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 Continued on Next Page FIGURE 2 3 2 Insert key into ...

Page 32: ...rotating discharge chute adjusting deflector or placing hands near auger impeller 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 contro...

Page 33: ... 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 than 20 seconds to avoid damaging the starting motor See Figure 2 8 8 After engine starts move the choke control to the no choke OFF position Allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth 9 Disconnect power cord from machine D...

Page 34: ...ed location 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 deflectorhandle clockwiseto lock intoposition 3 Rotate chute crank to positiondischarge chute in desireddirection Refer to Figure2 5 2 2 11 STOPPING ENGINE AUGER WHEEL DRIVE Stop the auger impeller and wheel drive by relea...

Page 35: ...ase See Figure 3 3 2 Before each season of operation apply two shots of grease Snapper suggest using Benalene 900 from a grease gun into auger bearing The grease fitting for the auger bearing is located on each end of the auger See Figure 3 3 3 Before each season of operation apply two shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun into the auger shaft The grease fitting for the auger shaft is ...

Page 36: ...nt 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 Au_ler Drive Belt Briggs Engine...

Page 37: ...ished adjustment can be made at the idler pulley All adjustment made in Section 4 1 1 will have to be reversed from the upperend of cable 1 Loosen jam nut at the end of cable Hold threaded end of cable and then turn metal housing of cable counter clockwise until threaded portion of cable is extracted from metal housing Reinstall 1 2 of the threaded portion of cable back into metal housing Retighte...

Page 38: ...emove discharge chute 3 Unhook both idler springs 4 Loosenauger 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 BELT WHEEL DRIVE AUGER DRIVE BELT UNHOOK IDLER SPRING REMOVE COVER FIGURE 4 5 7 Remove auger drive belt fr...

Page 39: ... drive belt will have to be removed from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to installwheel drive belt 5 Remove wheel drive belt from around engine pulley See Figure 4 6 BELT WHEEL DRIVE BELT AUGER DRIVE BELT UNHOOK IDLER SPRING SPRING REMOVE COVER 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 disc ...

Page 40: ...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 10 SCRAPER BLADE_ SKID SHOE SKID SHOE LOOSEN CARRIAGE Q BLOCK BOLTS TO SHIFT SCRAPER BLADE UP FOR SMOOTH PAVED SURFACES 4 DOWN FOR ROUGH GRAVELED SURFACES FIGURE 4 10 1...

Page 41: ...th the adjustingline 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 positionof the c...

Page 42: ...E CRANK ROD WORM BRACKET RUBBER DISC DRIVE HUB FIGURE 4 12 4 1 8 CHUTE CRANK ADJUSTMENT 1 Loosen adjustment bolt Move crank worm bracket 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 i0 RUBBE...

Page 43: ... position Plugpowerextension cordintomachine into120 VoltoutletforU S A or230 Volt for Europe Discarddamaged powerextensioncord Replacestarterswitch Drainandclean fuel system Movechokecontrolto OFF position Fillwithfuel to properlevel Unclogair intake Servicesparkplug Add oilto the engineto full level Service sparkplug Drainandcleanfuel system Serviceauger ServiceandtightenlooseComponents Tighteno...

Page 44: ...nal 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 warr...

Page 45: ...SERVICE NOTES ...

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Page 48: ...IES 5 IA WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State I of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm I COPYRIGHT 1999 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SNAPPER McDonough GA 30253 U S A INSTRUCTION No 2 8225 REV 5 4 30 99 ...

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