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INC. 9impliuilg Large Frame Snowthrowers Initial setup This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products: L1226E Models L1530E Models Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description 1695326 SMIL1226E, 11.5GT Snowthrower 1695334 SMIL1530E, 14.5GT Snowthrower 1695324 SNL1226E, 11.5GT Snowthrower 1695332 SNL1530E, 14.5GT Snowthrower 1695327 SMIL1226EX, 11.5GT Snowthrower (CE)
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Large Frame Snowthrowers SAFETY RULES of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control The triangle in text signifies important...
Large Frame Snowthrowers Perform Safety Checks Check Engine Controls 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts, clips, cotter pins and wires are secure. 2. Check to make sure spark plug wire is attached. 3. Check all controls for proper operation: a.
Large Frame Snowthrowers Perform oooo oooo Safety Checks Check Snowthrower Controls 1. Check the skid shoes to make sure they are set at the desired height. Adjust if necessary. 2. Check the traction drive control (B, Figure 2). Snowthrower motion should stop when the control is released.
Large Frame Snowthrowers Auger Drive Adjustment WARNING Do not over-tighten, as this may lift the lever and cause auger drive to be engaged without depressing the Auger Control. 1. Check that the auger cable (A, Figure 3) is on top of cable button (B) as shown in Figure 3.
Large Frame Snowthrowers llllllI_ Figure 6. Bottom Cover A. Capscrews B. Bottom Panel Figure 5. Traction Drive Cable Adjustment C. Auger Housing A. Cable Boot B. Traction Drive Cable C. "Z" Hook D. Cable Adjustment Bracket Note: If the cable is too slack the unit will not drive. If the cable is too tight the drive will be engaged without pushing the handle down.
Large Frame Snowthrowers EASY TURN CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the Easy Turn cable has stretched, the gears will not disengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust the cable using the following procedure. Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Large Frame Snowthrowers Scraper Bar & Skid Shoe Adjustment On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, the scraper bar should scrape the surface. On surfaces such as gravel, the scraper bar should be high enough so that it will not pick up gravel or debris. The height of the scraper bar is controlled by raising or lowering the Skid Shoes (See Figure 10).
Large Frame Snowthrowers Belt Adjustment Auger Drive Belt If your snowthrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjustment. If it is correct, then check the condition of the auger drive belt. If it is damaged or loose,replace it (see Belt Replacement in this section of the manual).
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Large Frame Snowthrowers Belt Replacement Auger Drive Belt The drive belts are of special construction and must be replaced with original factory replacement belts available from your nearest authorized service center. Some steps require the assistance of a second person. If the auger drive belt is damaged, the snow thrower will not discharge snow.
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Large Frame Snowthrowers Figure 16. Frame and Axle Housing A. Upper Capscrews B. Lower Capscrews C. Auger Housing Figure 15. Spout Rotator Rod D. Frame A. Special Nut B. Cover 16. Slide spout rotator rod (B, Figure 17) into hex dash C.
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Large Frame Snowthrowers 22. Adjust the belt guide. See "Belt Adjustment" in the 13. Adjust the belt guide. See "Belt Adjustment" in the Adjustment section. adjustment section of the manual. 23. Install the belt cover (A, Figure 11). Tighten screws 14.