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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

Intermediate
Snowthrower Models

Mfg. No.

Description

7800084

I75246E, 7.5HP OHV, Electric Start

7800086

EI75246E, 7.5HP OHV, Electric Start (CE)

7800085

I7524E, 7.5HP OHV, Electric Start

7800087

I7524EX, 7.5HP OHV, Manual Start (CE)

7800138

EI75246, 7.5HP OHV, Manual Start (CE)

7100723

Revision 00

Rev. Date 6/14/2006

TP 100-5190-00-IS-SN

Summary of Contents for 175246E

Page 1: ... 7800084 I75246E 7 5HP OHV Electric Start 7800086 EI75246E 7 5HP OHV Electric Start CE 7800085 I7524E 7 5HP OHV Electric Start 7800087 I7524EX 7 5HP OHV Manual Start CE 7800138 EI75246 7 5HP OHV Manual Start CE 7100723 Revision 00 Rev Date 6 14 2006 TP 100 5190 00 IS SN ...

Page 2: ...ly 19 Storage 19 Troubleshooting Adjustment Service Troubleshooting 20 Speed Selector Pivot Adjustment 22 Traction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment 22 Discharge Chute Worm Assy Adjustment 23 Discharge Chute Control Rod Gear Adjustment 23 Auger Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment 24 Drive Belt Adjustment 24 Drive Belt Replacement 26 Roller Chain Replacement 28 Shear Pin Replacement 28 Specifications 29 Repl...

Page 3: ... 8 Let engine motor and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow 9 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eye from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine OPERATION 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extr...

Page 4: ...unit safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury 23 DO NOT wear long scarves or loose clothing that could become entangled in moving parts 24 Snow can hide obstacles Make sure to remove all obstacles from the area to be cleared CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activ...

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Page 6: ...gine Make Engine Type Spec Engine Model Engine Code Serial Number CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS A Manufacturer s Identification Number Part Number B Manufacturer s Serial Number C Power Rating in Kilowatts D Maximum Engine Speed in Rotations per Minute E Manufacturer s Address F Year of Manufacture G CE Compliance Logo H Mass of Unit in Kilograms I Sound Power in Decibels J Model Number NOTE Deca...

Page 7: ... industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing Although reading this manual and safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowl edge to operate this equipment safely and effectively we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit All safety and instructional messages on your un...

Page 8: ...nd rotating parts Keep bystanders and children away when engine is running Danger Dismemberment The impeller can amputate limbs Stop the engine remove the key and disconnect spark plug wire before clearing the discharge chute or per forming service work Keep hands and feet away from impeller and rotat ing parts 7 Danger Breathing Hazard Do not run the engine indoors except for starting the engine ...

Page 9: ...Operation Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name location and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual 1 2 ALL MODELS ...

Page 10: ...action control lever releases the Free Hand auger control lock and stops the drive wheels Auger Control Engages the auger impeller when depressed Releasing the control stops the auger impeller Chute Direction Control Rotates the discharge chute to desired position Chute Deflector Knob Locks chute deflector in desired position Traction Lock Pins The traction drive to each wheel can be locked and un...

Page 11: ...dly spins the engine crankshaft cycles the engine and generates the spark neces sary for starting the engine D Primer Button When pressed the primer button D provides initial fuel to help start a cold engine Normally pressing the primer button twice will pro vide enough fuel to start a cold engine E Engine Key The engine key E prevents the engine from being started by unauthorized individu als The...

Page 12: ...ver C Figures 2 3 engages the auger drive when the lever is depressed and disengages the auger drive when the lever is released unless Traction Free Hand control is also depressed see above DEFLECTOR CONTROLS D Chute Direction Control The chute direction con trol D Figures 2 3 allows the discharge chute to be rotated to throw snow in the desired direction Snow may be thrown at any angle from strai...

Page 13: ...ector A Figure 2 for smooth operation The control must move freely into each speed position gate and remain in position when released If the speed selector does not move freely into all forward and reverse speed positions contact your local authorized dealer for assistance WARNING For your safety operation on slopes should be in an up and down direction only If it becomes necessary to move across ...

Page 14: ...with the electric start Do not allow the starter handle to snap back let the starter rope rewind slowly while keeping a firm grip on the starter handle 7 As the engine starts and begins to operate evenly open the choke F slowly If the engine falters turn the choke knob clockwise until the engine runs smoothly and let it run briefly before returning the choke to the OPEN position NOTE The engine wi...

Page 15: ...ble See Traction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment in the Service Section for the adjustment procedure CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE Hand contact with the rotating auger impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers DO NOT use your hand to clean out the discharge chute To clear the chute 1 Stop the engine Remove the key 2 Wait 10 seconds to be...

Page 16: ... 7 1 To raise the scraper bar height rest the scraper bar on a strip of wood equal in thickness to the desired height 2 Make sure the scraper bar is parallel to the ground surface 3 Loosen the skid shoe nuts and let the skid shoes drop to the surface 4 Tighten the nuts making sure the skid shoes are adjusted equally and are parallel to the surface 5 To lower the height of the scraper bar raise the...

Page 17: ...ome moving parts as the unit cools After each period of use follow these steps to prevent freeze up caused by ice formation in and around the engine controls and external parts 1 Before shutting off the engine pull the starter rope out 2 3 times and allow it to rewind slowly This will help clear packed snow from the starter cord area Allow the engine to run for several minutes 2 Stop the engine by...

Page 18: ...es to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled Figure 11 Checking Tire Pressure MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check auger gear case lubrication Lubricate snowthrower Check tire pressure Change engine oil Clean or replace spark plug Check drive linkage belt tension Lubricate Axle Shafts Check Lubricate Free Hand Linkage Lubricate Auger Shaft 25 Hours 10 Hours Monthly 50 Hours Yearly...

Page 19: ...il and grease off belts pulley grooves drive disc and friction disc IMPORTANT NOTE It is very important that grease fittings on the auger shaft are lubricated regularly If auger rusts to shaft damage to worm gear may occur if shear pins do not break To prevent wheels rusting to axles it is also necessary to remove the wheels and grease the axles regularly LUBRICATION LUBRICATION NOTES Grease locat...

Page 20: ...ARNING Never store the unit with fuel in an enclosed poorly ventilated structure Fuel vapors can travel to an ignition source such as a furnace water heater etc and cause an explosion Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals Figure 16 Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication A Grease Fittings C Cotter Pins B Shear Pins D Auger Assembly A B D C LUBRICATING THE AUGER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1 Remove cotter...

Page 21: ... 2 See your dealer for adjustments 3 Clean and gap or replace 4 Clear vent Auger does not rotate 1 Auger control not engaged 2 Foreign matter blocking auger 3 Auger drive clutch cable slack 4 Auger drive belt slipping 5 Broken belt 6 Shear pin broken 1 Engage auger control 2 STOP engine and REMOVE the key DISCONNECT the spark plug wire Clear auger using clean out tool See warning in SAFETY RULES 3...

Page 22: ... or too tight 1 Loosen cable to remove slack or replace See adjustment procedure Snowthrower does not drive when drive lever is engaged 1 Traction drive clutch cable loose 2 Drive belt loose broken or stretched 3 Drive roller chain damaged 4 Traction lock pins in free wheeling position OUTER hole 5 Friction disc worn 1 Tighten to remove slack See adjust ment procedure 2 Replace drive belt 3 Replac...

Page 23: ...ve clutch cable spring Tighten just until slack in cable is removed 3 Tighten hex nut securely The unit should able to be pushed forward and back freely Figure 18 Traction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Traction Drive Clutch Cable Traction Drive Clutch Cable Spring Adjustment Screw Traction Drive Bellcrank Arm Run In Adjustment 1 After 5 hours of use check for proper adjustment Readjust clutch cabl...

Page 24: ...retighten the bolts 3 Check the operation again Figure 20 Chute Direction Gear Adjustments CHUTE DIRECTION CONTROL ROD GEAR ADJUSTMENT If the discharge chute becomes difficult to rotate or begins to operate erratically the chute direction control rod gears may require adjustment 1 Loosen the gear bracket mounting nuts Figure 20 2 Slide the gear bracket into the position that provides the best enga...

Page 25: ... recheck clutch cable adjustments 8 If clutch cable is properly adjusted auger drive belt tension may require adjustment See Adjusting Auger Drive Belt on next page Figure 22 Drive Belt Paths DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT The snowthrower is equipped with two drive belts locat ed just in front of the engine under the belt cover Figure 22 shows both belts and idler pulleys The belt nearest the engine is the...

Page 26: ... depress the auger control and measure the expanded length of the spring The spring should expand 19 64 5 16 If the spring deflection is less than 19 64 5 16 the auger idler pulley must be adjusted Proceed to step 5 5 Loosen the belt cover screws and remove the belt cover Figure 23 6 Loosen the adjustment bolt see Figure 25 and move the auger idler pulley 7 Tighten the adjustment bolt and repeat s...

Page 27: ...ve Pulley Lower Cover Removed For Clarity Traction Drive Belt Pulley DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT The snowthrower has two drive belts one for the traction drive which transmits engine power to the wheels and a second for the auger drive which transmits engine power to the auger mechanism Each of these drive belts are of special construction and should be replaced only with genuine replacement belts whic...

Page 28: ...ower cover 8 Loosen hex screw securing belt stop Figure 28 and pivot the belt stop away from the pulley to permit removal of belt 9 Pull the belt out of the unit and install the new belt on the auger drive pulley 10 Position belt stop to provide 1 8 clearance between stop and belt and and tighten securely 11 Replace lower cover 12 Return unit to normal upright operating position 13 Release auger c...

Page 29: ...r Chain Master Link Keeper link Must install towards wheel side with open end trailing Master link Direction of travel ROLLER CHAIN REPLACEMENT NOTE This procedure does not apply to models that use an endless chain 1 Remove gas from fuel tank and run engine until it stops running from lack of fuel 2 Disconnect spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug 3 Tilt the snowthrower forward an...

Page 30: ...on at Handle m s2 EI75246E 3600 5 6 72 105 90 8 5 I7524EX 3600 5 6 72 105 90 8 5 EI75246 3600 5 6 72 105 90 8 5 Technical Information Power Ratings The power ratings for an individual engine model are initially developed by starting with SAE Society of Automotive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure Revision 2002 05 Given both the wide array of products on which our engi...

Page 31: ...nd torque values are also included For applicable manuals currently available for your model contact our Customer Publications Department at 262 284 8519 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc or 1 866 313 6682 Snapper Have the information listed in the box below available when phoning in your request Technical manuals can be downloaded from www simplicitymfg com or www snapper com Engine Oil Touch Up Paint...

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