Snapper LE3171R Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
L.E. SINGLE STAGE
SMALL FRAME
SNOW THROWER
SERIES 1
MODELS
LE3171R
LE3191R
LE3191E
MODEL
NUMBER
EXPLANATION
MODEL DESIGNATION
ENGINE POWER *
I
L
I
I
E I
3
I 19
I
I
I
E
I
I
ENGINE OPTIONS
SERIES DESIGNATION
AUGER WIDTH
L - Light Weight Frame
E - Easy Operation
3 - 3.0 (Engine Power *)
17- 17" Auger Width
19 - 19" Auger Width
1 -- Series Designation
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 attention to the "IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"
on Pages 2 - 4. Remember that all power
equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance
with the operating instructions and common sense.
* Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors.
RA TINGSon Page 5 for further information.
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INSTRUCTION
No. 7100947 (I.R. 6/26/2006)
TP 100-5205-00-SX-SN
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- Page 1 19 - 19" Auger Width R - Recoil Start 3 - 3.0 (Engine 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"...
- Page 2 If you have any questions pertaining to your snow thrower which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: 800/935-2967. PROTECTION...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE Start engine only where exhaust fumes will be safely Hand contact with the rotating auger/impeller inside the dissipated. Allow a brief warm-up period, and discharge chute is the most common cause of injury practice operation of controls outside before putting associated with snow throwers.
- Page 4 Inspect all bolts, nuts and screws frequently 10. Maintain safety and instruction labels as necessary. keep properly tightened. 11. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to Use only recommended shear bolts (if equipped) to assure that original standards are maintained.
- Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......TABLE OF CONTENTS ................SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........6-10 Pre-start Checklist ................... Starting & Stopping Engine (Recoil Start Models) ........Starting & Stopping Engine (Electric Start Models) ........9-10 Starting &...
- Page 6 Mix fresh, good quality unleaded gasoline and SNAPPER 2-cycle engine oil or equivalent. Mix fuel and oil to a 50:1 ratio. See Figure 2.2. 2.1.5. Add premix fuel to tank after pushing the machine outside where fumes can safely dissipate.
- Page 7 Contact your CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE SNAPPER service dealer for assistance. To reduce Hand contact with the rotating auger/impeller inside the the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension discharge chute is the most common cause of injury...
- Page 8 Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, STOPPING & OPERATION WARNING (RECOIL START MODELS) Release auger clutch control make sure 2.2.1. ENGINE & AUGER auger/impeller STOPPED before rotating discharge chute or adjusting deflector. DO NOT place 1. Move choke control to the choke "ON" position. hands near auger/impeller while engine is running.
- Page 9 If cord is damaged, do not use and do not operate machine. Replace damaged cord immediately. Contact your SNAPPER service dealer assistance. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended...
- Page 10 Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Objects can be thrown by the snow thrower while it DO NOT clean out discharge chute with hands. is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause injury to the operator or bystanders.
- Page 11 1. Visually check cable for fraying, kinking or severed genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. cable strands. Replace cable and adjust tension Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and before operating snow thrower. See Figure 3.3. service assistance. correct part information...
- Page 12 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.2. AUGER BELT IDLER PULLEY WARNING ADJUSTMENT NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, NOTE: To adjust the idler pulley and properly tension service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. the auger belt, the auger control cable adjustment Stop engine.
- Page 13 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. Push the spring tensioned idler pulley down and WARNING install new belt. See Figure 4.5. attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairswith engine running.Stop auger. BELT COVER Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire RETAINING STUDS SHOWN REMOVED and secure wire away from spark plug.
- Page 14 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, FLITE SHOE 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 BELT REPLACEMENT (Continued From Previous Page) 5.
- Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fill fuel tank with flesh fuel/oil mix. Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking & priming. 2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position. Push primer bulb three times. 3.
- Page 16 Batteries have a one (1) year warranty period with free replacement if required for one (1) year from the original 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...
- Page 17 You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to speak with a Customer Service Representative. Call us at the Snapper Customer Relations Center. faster service please have your Serial Number and Model Number available.
- Page 18 NOTES...
- Page 19 NOTES...
- Page 20 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for L.E. SINGLE STAGE SMALL FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 1 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important...
- Page 21 19 - 19" Auger Width R - Recoil Start 3 - 3.0 (Engine 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"...
- Page 22 If you have any questions pertaining to your snow thrower which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: 800/935-2967. PROTECTION...
- Page 23 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE Start engine only where exhaust fumes will be safely Hand contact with the rotating auger/impeller inside the dissipated. Allow a brief warm-up period, and discharge chute is the most common cause of injury practice operation of controls outside before putting associated with snow throwers.
- Page 24 Inspect all bolts, nuts and screws frequently 10. Maintain safety and instruction labels as necessary. keep properly tightened. 11. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to Use only recommended shear bolts (if equipped) to assure that original standards are maintained.
- Page 25 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......TABLE OF CONTENTS ................SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........6-10 Pre-start Checklist ................... Starting & Stopping Engine (Recoil Start Models) ........Starting & Stopping Engine (Electric Start Models) ........9-10 Starting &...
- Page 26 Mix fresh, good quality unleaded gasoline and SNAPPER 2-cycle engine oil or equivalent. Mix fuel and oil to a 50:1 ratio. See Figure 2.2. 2.1.5. Add premix fuel to tank after pushing the machine outside where fumes can safely dissipate.
- Page 27 Contact your CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE SNAPPER service dealer for assistance. To reduce Hand contact with the rotating auger/impeller inside the the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension discharge chute is the most common cause of injury...
- Page 28 Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, STOPPING & OPERATION WARNING (RECOIL START MODELS) Release auger clutch control make sure 2.2.1. ENGINE & AUGER auger/impeller STOPPED before rotating discharge chute or adjusting deflector. DO NOT place 1. Move choke control to the choke "ON" position. hands near auger/impeller while engine is running.
- Page 29 If cord is damaged, do not use and do not operate machine. Replace damaged cord immediately. Contact your SNAPPER service dealer assistance. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended...
- Page 30 Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Objects can be thrown by the snow thrower while it DO NOT clean out discharge chute with hands. is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause injury to the operator or bystanders.
- Page 31 1. Visually check cable for fraying, kinking or severed genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. cable strands. Replace cable and adjust tension Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and before operating snow thrower. See Figure 3.3. service assistance. correct part information...
- Page 32 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.2. AUGER BELT IDLER PULLEY WARNING ADJUSTMENT NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, NOTE: To adjust the idler pulley and properly tension service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. the auger belt, the auger control cable adjustment Stop engine.
- Page 33 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. Push the spring tensioned idler pulley down and WARNING install new belt. See Figure 4.5. attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairswith engine running.Stop auger. BELT COVER Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire RETAINING STUDS SHOWN REMOVED and secure wire away from spark plug.
- Page 34 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, FLITE SHOE 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 BELT REPLACEMENT (Continued From Previous Page) 5.
- Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fill fuel tank with flesh fuel/oil mix. Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking & priming. 2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position. Push primer bulb three times. 3.
- Page 36 Batteries have a one (1) year warranty period with free replacement if required for one (1) year from the original 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...
- Page 37 You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to speak with a Customer Service Representative. Call us at the Snapper Customer Relations Center. faster service please have your Serial Number and Model Number available.
- Page 38 NOTES...
- Page 39 NOTES...
- Page 40 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for L.E. SINGLE STAGE SMALL FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 1 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important...