SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST for
SNAPPER INTERMEDIATE FRAME SNOW THROWERS
INTRODUCTION: The SNAPPER Intermediate Frame Snow Throwers are shipped almost fully assembled and
require minimal set-up. Setting up the machine will require the handles to be unfolded and secured, and the
attachment of the chute crank rod. Some models may also require the installation of an electric start kit to the
engine. Complete each of the following steps carefully. Review and complete each item as instructed on the
Pre-Operation checklist. The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to Customer
Service department at Snapper when completed.
STEP 1: HANDLES: Cut both wire ties that secure the
control cables to the handles. Be very careful and DO
NOT cut the control cables. See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
STEP 2: HANDLES: Loosen handle nuts and rotate
handles up to the operating position. Remove shipping
cardboard from in between handles. See Figure 1.
Insert bolts through both upper & lower handles and
secure with nuts. Make sure the square necks of the
bolts are recessed into the square holes of upper
handles. Tighten nuts securely. See Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
STEP 3: HANDLES: Cut both wire ties that secure the
control levers to the handles. Cut the wire tie that
secures the chute crank to the handle. See Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
STEP 4: CABLES: Make sure that the “Z” bend ends
of control cables are secured in the holes on the control
levers. Make sure cables are not kinked and have
freedom of movement when levers are engaged or
disengaged. See Figure 4.
FIGURE 4
INSTRUCTIONS No. 7-4331 (Rev. 1, 4/08/02)
SECURE UPPER
HANDLES WITH
BOLTS AND NUTS
TIGHTEN SECURELY
CUT WIRE TIE
THAT SECURES
CHUTE CRANK
CUT WIRE TIES
THAT SECURE THE
CONTROL LEVERS
TO THE HANDLES
CHUTE
CRANK
CHECK “Z” BEND END OF CABLE
IS SECURELY INSERTED INTO
HOLE ON CONTROL LEVER
CONTROL
LEVER
CONTROL
LEVER
CONTROL
LEVER
CUT CABLE TIES
ON BOTH
HANDLES
DO NOT CUT
CONTROL CABLE
LOOSEN NUT
REMOVE
CARDBOARD
