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Snapper 10305 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Snapper 10305 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Two stage large frame snow thrower series 5
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
TWO STAGE
LARGE FRAME
W THROWER
SERIES 5
8245
8265
E8265
9265
E9265
MODELS
10305
10305E
E10305
E10305E
N10305E
MODEL
NUMBER
EXPLANATION
MODEL DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP
AUGER WIDTH
I
N I 10 I 30 I 5 I
I
E
I
I
ENGINE OPTIONS
SERIES DESIGNATION
E - European Model
24 - 24" Auger Width
5 - Series Designation
N - California Model
26 - 26" Auger Width
E - Electric 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 use in accordance
with the operating instructions and common sense.
S_PPER_
McDonough,
GA., 30253
U.S.A.
COPYRIGHT
© 1999
SNAPPER
INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
INSTRUCTION
No. 2-8225 (REV. 5, 4/30/99)

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  • Page 1 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"...
  • 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 SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have 14. DO NOT use snow thrower on surfaces above the dealer install any new safety devices. ground level, such as, a roof of a building.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........5-10 Introduction ......................... Pre-start Checklist ....................Starting & Stopping Engine (Recoil Start Models) ..........7-10 Starting & Stopping Engine (Electric Start Models) ........... 9-10 Starting &...
  • Page 5 Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Before starting machine, visually check location of all operational controls and identify major parts discussed in Operator's Manual. REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL (26" & 30" MODELS) DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL SPEED CONTROL LEVER BLOWER CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER HEAD LIGHT (26"...
  • Page 6 PRESS BOTH LEVERS Replace damaged cord immediately. Contact your RELEASE BLOWER Snapper service dealer for assistance. To reduce the CLUTCH LEVER; CONTINUE HOLDING risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use having a cord type:...
  • Page 7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.9. Check the AC electrical outlet that will be U.S.A. MODEL used and make sure it is a polarized outlet. The SHOWN machine has a polarized plug (one blade of plug is wider than the other) that will accept a polarized extension cord.
  • Page 8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING AUGER/IMPELLER (RECOIL START MODELS) CONTROL (Go to Page 9 for Electric Start Models) (Continued From Previous Page) 2.2.2. PROPELLING SNOW THROWER RIVE IMPORTANT: This snow thrower has six forward speeds and one reverse speed. 1.
  • Page 9 Replace damaged cord immediately. Contact your Snapper service dealer for assistance. MOVE ENGINE To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with SPEED CONTROL TO"FAST" an extension cord intended for outdoor use having...
  • Page 10 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING Snow Thrower can be transported without engine running and transmission drag. (ELECTRIC START MODELS) 1. Remove hair pins and clevis pins from both (Go to Page 7 for Recoil Start Models) wheel axles.
  • Page 11 1. Before each season of operation, apply two SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS shots of grease Snapper suggest using Benalene 900) from a grease gun into gear case. The grease 3.2.1 CHECK AUGER DRIVE BELT plug for the gear case is located in front of the gear 1.
  • Page 12 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE :3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform maintenance described maintenance schedule. 3.4.1. Engine owner's manual service Refer engine instructions. 3.4.2. Spark Plug owner's manual service Refer engine instructions. STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations.
  • Page 13 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS (IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT) WARNING NOTE: Wheel drive belt idler pulley is not adjustable. If Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, upper cable adjustment performed in Section 4.1.1. service, or repairs, stop engine and augerlimpeller, and correct cable extension can not be accomplished, always remove key from...
  • Page 14 NOTE: Auger and Drive Belts are difficult to install. It may be necessary to allow an authorized Snapper Dealer to install these belts. 1. Remove belt cover. Refer to Figure 4,2. 2. Remove discharge chute.
  • Page 15 NOTE: Auger and Drive Belts are difficult to install. It may be necessary to allow an authorized Snapper Dealer to install these belts. REMOVE COVER 1. Remove belt cover. Refer to Figure 4.2.
  • Page 16 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.5. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: It is recommended to raise the auger/impeller housing when clearing rough or graveled surfaces. To raise auger/impellerthe skid shoes should be lowered. 1. Tilt machine up and place a wooden block under auger/impeller housing.
  • Page 17 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.6. SINGLE HANDLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 2. Check position of the cam lock. It must align with the adjustingline located on the cam lock bracket. IMPORTANT: Standing in the operator's position, the left 3. To adjust, loosen the nuts on the cable guide handle bar lever is for wheel drive engagement and support bracket and move the bracket in or out until disengagement.
  • Page 18 RING GEAR old shear bolt and nut. DO NOT reuse bolt or nut under any circumstances. Always replace existing hardware with genuine Snapper new replacement shear bolts and nuts. DO NOT substitute these shear bolts and nuts as auger/impeller and engine CHUTE damage can result.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTIVE ACTION PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Fillfuel tank withfresh fuel/oil mix. Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine needs choking and priming. Move chokecontrolto "CHOKE" position.Push Using Recoil Starter primerbulb three times• Place spark plugwire onto sparkplug• 3.
  • Page 20 For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
  • Page 21 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 22 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 23 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 24 SNO W THROWER SERIES 5 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State IA WARNING: of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. SNAPPER McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.A. COPYRIGHT © 1999 SNAPPER INC.
  • Page 25 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"...

  • Page 26: Section 1 - Important Safety Instructions

    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 27 SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have 14. DO NOT use snow thrower on surfaces above the dealer install any new safety devices. ground level, such as, a roof of a building.

  • Page 28: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........5-10 Introduction ......................... Pre-start Checklist ....................Starting & Stopping Engine (Recoil Start Models) ..........7-10 Starting & Stopping Engine (Electric Start Models) ........... 9-10 Starting &...

  • Page 29: Introduction

    Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Before starting machine, visually check location of all operational controls and identify major parts discussed in Operator's Manual. REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL (26" & 30" MODELS) DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL SPEED CONTROL LEVER BLOWER CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER HEAD LIGHT (26"...

  • Page 30: Pre-Start Checklist

    PRESS BOTH LEVERS Replace damaged cord immediately. Contact your RELEASE BLOWER Snapper service dealer for assistance. To reduce the CLUTCH LEVER; CONTINUE HOLDING risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use having a cord type:...

  • Page 31: Starting & Stopping Engine (Recoil Start Models)

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.9. Check the AC electrical outlet that will be U.S.A. MODEL used and make sure it is a polarized outlet. The SHOWN machine has a polarized plug (one blade of plug is wider than the other) that will accept a polarized extension cord.

  • Page 32: Starting & Stopping Auger/Impeller

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING AUGER/IMPELLER (RECOIL START MODELS) CONTROL (Go to Page 9 for Electric Start Models) (Continued From Previous Page) 2.2.2. PROPELLING SNOW THROWER RIVE IMPORTANT: This snow thrower has six forward speeds and one reverse speed. 1.

  • Page 33: Starting & Stopping Engine (Electric Start Models)

    Replace damaged cord immediately. Contact your Snapper service dealer for assistance. MOVE ENGINE To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with SPEED CONTROL TO"FAST" an extension cord intended for outdoor use having...

  • Page 34: Free Wheel Machine

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING Snow Thrower can be transported without engine running and transmission drag. (ELECTRIC START MODELS) 1. Remove hair pins and clevis pins from both (Go to Page 7 for Recoil Start Models) wheel axles.

  • Page 35: Checking Auger Drive Belt

    1. Before each season of operation, apply two SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS shots of grease Snapper suggest using Benalene 900) from a grease gun into gear case. The grease 3.2.1 CHECK AUGER DRIVE BELT plug for the gear case is located in front of the gear 1.

  • Page 36: Annually (End Of Season)

    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE :3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform maintenance described maintenance schedule. 3.4.1. Engine owner's manual service Refer engine instructions. 3.4.2. Spark Plug owner's manual service Refer engine instructions. STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations.

  • Page 37: Auger/Impeller & Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS (IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT) WARNING NOTE: Wheel drive belt idler pulley is not adjustable. If Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, upper cable adjustment performed in Section 4.1.1. service, or repairs, stop engine and augerlimpeller, and correct cable extension can not be accomplished, always remove key from...

  • Page 38: Auger/Impeller & Wheel Drive Belt Replacement

    NOTE: Auger and Drive Belts are difficult to install. It may be necessary to allow an authorized Snapper Dealer to install these belts. 1. Remove belt cover. Refer to Figure 4,2. 2. Remove discharge chute.
  • Page 39 NOTE: Auger and Drive Belts are difficult to install. It may be necessary to allow an authorized Snapper Dealer to install these belts. REMOVE COVER 1. Remove belt cover. Refer to Figure 4.2.

  • Page 40: Ground Speed Adjustment

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.5. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: It is recommended to raise the auger/impeller housing when clearing rough or graveled surfaces. To raise auger/impellerthe skid shoes should be lowered. 1. Tilt machine up and place a wooden block under auger/impeller housing.

  • Page 41: Single Handle Control Adjustment

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.6. SINGLE HANDLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 2. Check position of the cam lock. It must align with the adjustingline located on the cam lock bracket. IMPORTANT: Standing in the operator's position, the left 3. To adjust, loosen the nuts on the cable guide handle bar lever is for wheel drive engagement and support bracket and move the bracket in or out until disengagement.

  • Page 42: Auger Shear Bolt Replacement

    RING GEAR old shear bolt and nut. DO NOT reuse bolt or nut under any circumstances. Always replace existing hardware with genuine Snapper new replacement shear bolts and nuts. DO NOT substitute these shear bolts and nuts as auger/impeller and engine CHUTE damage can result.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTIVE ACTION PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Fillfuel tank withfresh fuel/oil mix. Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine needs choking and priming. Move chokecontrolto "CHOKE" position.Push Using Recoil Starter primerbulb three times• Place spark plugwire onto sparkplug• 3.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
  • Page 45 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 46 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 48 SNO W THROWER SERIES 5 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State IA WARNING: of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. SNAPPER McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.A. COPYRIGHT © 1999 SNAPPER INC.

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