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- Page 1 Mid Frame Snowthrower Mfg. No. Description 1695678 Dual Stage Snowthrower, 13.5 TP, 24 Inch 1738329 Revision A...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Snapper snow thrower. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of de- pendable service.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATOR SAFETY ..................FEATURES AND CONTROLS ................10 OPERATION ..................... 12 BEFORE OPERATING SNOW THROWER ................. 12 OPERATE THE SNOW THROWER......................12 STOP THE SNOW THROWER........................13 TRACTION LOCK PINS ..........................13 DISCHARGE CHUTE AND DEFLECTOR ....................14 CHECK THE OIL (BEFORE STARTING ENGINE) .................. -
Page 4: Operator Safety
OPERATOR SAFETY Hazard Symbols and Meanings DANGER - Amputation Hazard The discharge chute contains a rotating Safety Alert – Identifies safety information about impeller to throw snow. Never clear or unclog hazards that can result in personal injury. the discharge chute with your hands. Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic Operator’s Manual –... -
Page 5: Control Symbols On Equipment
OPERATOR SAFETY Control Symbols on Equipment Read the Manual DANGER Read, understand, and follow all the instructions on the snow thrower and in the operator’s manual before operating this unit. Fuel Forward Failure to observe the safet y instructions in this manual will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 6: Fuel Handling
OPERATOR SAFETY Fuel Handling Operation and Equipment Safety DANGER DANGER This snow thrower is only as safe as the operator. If it is Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Always handle fuel with extreme care. misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous. Remember you are responsible for your safety and that of Failure to observe these safety instructions can cause a fire those around you. - Page 7 OPERATOR SAFETY Moving Parts Children DANGER DANGER Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit clothing, or accessories.
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Page 8: Maintenance And Storage
OPERATOR SAFETY Maintenance and Storage Engine Safety (Continued) WARNING WARNING This snow thrower must be properly maintained to ensure safe Starting engine creates sparking. operation and performance. Failure to observe the safety Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. instructions in this manual could result in death or serious Explosion and fire could result. - Page 9 OPERATOR SAFETY WARNING: If any safety decals become worn or damaged and Look for this symbol to indicate important safety cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer. pre cautions. This symbol indicates: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk.” Before operating your snow thrower, read the safety decals as shown on your snow thrower.
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Page 10: Features And Controls
FEATURES AND CONTROLS NOTICE: Read this OPERATOR’S MANUAL and OPERATOR SAFETY before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. STOP Engine Controls Figure 2... - Page 11 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Snow Thrower Controls Figure 3 B. Auger Control Lever — Used to engage and disengage the F. Traction Drive Clutch Lever — Used to propel snow thrower for- auger and impeller. To engage push down, to disengage release. ward or reverse.
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Page 12: Operation
OPERATION BEFORE OPERATING SNOW THROWER NOTE: This snow thrower was shipped WITH OIL in the ■ ■ Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight. engine. See “Before Starting Engine” instructions in the OPERATION section of this manual before starting engine. ■... -
Page 13: Stop The Snow Thrower
OPERATION STOP THE SNOW THROWER WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual before operating machine. This machine can be dangerous if used 1. Release the auger control lever (B B , Figure 4). carelessly. 2. Release the traction control lever (C C ). •... -
Page 14: Discharge Chute And Deflector
OPERATION DISCHARGE CHUTE AND DEFLECTOR Discharge Chute Rotation (Left/Right) 1. Turn the chute rotation crank (A A , Figure 6) clockwise to turn chute to the right. Turn crank counterclockwise to turn chute to the left. 2. After the desired position is obtained, release the crank. Chute Deflector (Up/ Down) 1. -
Page 15: Check The Oil (Before Starting Engine)
OPERATION CHECK THE OIL (BEFORE STARTING ENGINE) NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. 1. Make sure the unit is level. Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher”. -
Page 16: Start The Engine
OPERATION 4. Insert the safety key (A A , Figure 10) into the safety key slot and push START THE ENGINE fully in to the RUN position. Be sure that engine oil is at FULL mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick. The snow 5. -
Page 17: Stop The Engine
OPERATION 9. Electric Start: Depress the starter push button (A A , Figure 12). After you start the engine, first disconnect the extension cord from the wall receptacle and then from the power cord receptacle (B B ). Starting with Electric Start Figure 12 Starting with Cord Handle Figure 11... -
Page 18: Clear A Clogged Discharge Chute
OPERATION OPERATING TIPS CLEAR A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE 1. Most efficient snowthrowing is accomplished when snow is removed DANGER: Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside immediately after it falls. the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury 2. -
Page 19: Service Recommendations
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS FIRST BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEGINNING BEFORE PROCEDURE EACH EACH EACH STORAGE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON Check to Make Sure Auger Blade Stops Within ✓ 5 Seconds After Right Control Lever is Released SAFETY ✓ ✓... -
Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATE AUGER GEAR BOX The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require additional lubrication. If for some reason the lubricant should leak out, or if the auger gear box has been serviced, add Lubriplate GR132 Grease or equivalent. -
Page 21: Engine Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Check Crankcase Oil Level - Before starting engine and after each 8 hours of continuous use. Add the recommended motor oil as required. NOTE: Over filling the engine can affect performance. Tighten the oil fill cap securely to prevent leakage. Full Change Oil - Every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year, even if the snow thrower is not used for fifty hours. -
Page 22: Change The Spark Plug
MAINTENANCE CHANGE THE SPARK PLUG Remove the Snow Hood 1. Remove the choke control knob (A A , Figure 20). 2. Remove the safety key (B B ). 3. Remove the mounting screws (A A , Figure 21). 4. Slowly remove the snow hood (B B ) Make sure that the primer button hose (C C ) and the ignition wire (D D ) are not disconnected. -
Page 23: Adjust Skid Height
MAINTENANCE Check and Replace Spark Plug Check the spark plug every twenty-five (25) hours. Replace the spark plug (Figure 23) if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked. 1. Remove snow hood (see “Remove the Snow Hood” section). 2. -
Page 24: Belt Adjustment
MAINTENANCE BELT ADJUSTMENT Traction Drive Belt The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require an adjustment. If the traction drive belt is slipping, replace the belt. See au- thorized dealer. Auger Drive Belt If your snow thrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjust- ment. -
Page 25: Speed Control Rod Adjustment
MAINTENANCE SPEED CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT If the speed control rod (A A , Figure 28) requires adjustment, see an author- ized dealer for assistance. CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be neces- sary. -
Page 26: Traction Control Cable Adjustment
MAINTENANCE TRACTION CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing. WARNING: Drain the gasoline outdoors, away from fire or flame. 2. Loosen the bolts (A A , Figure 30) on each side of the bottom panel (B B ). 3. -
Page 27: Auger Shear Pin Replacement
MAINTENANCE AUGER SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special shear pins that are designed to break if an object becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use of a harder grade shear pin will reduce the protection provided by the shear pin. -
Page 28: Storage
STORAGE OFF SEASON STORAGE LUBRICATE HEX SHAFT AND CHAINS WARNING: Never store the engine, with fuel in the tank, CAUTION: Do not allow grease or oil to contact the rub- indoors or in a poor ventilated enclosure where fuel ber friction wheel or the disc drive plate. If the disc fumes could reach an open flame, spark or pilot light drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY Free-Hand control is ACTIVE. Release both auger control and Free-Hand control to stop auger. Auger does not stop within 5 seconds after right Auger drive belt out of Adjust auger belt. control lever is released. adjustment. - Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY Scraper bar does not clean Skid shoes improperly adjusted. Raise or lower skid shoes. hard surface. Drive belt loose or damaged. Replace drive belt. See authorized dealer. Unit fails to propel itself. Incorrect adjustment of traction Adjust traction drive cable.
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Page 31: Warranties
WARRANTIES BRIGGS AND STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, L.L.C. OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2008 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2008 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the product that is defective in material or workmanship or both. - Page 32 November 2008 California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights And Obligations The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are pleased Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model Year 2008 and later •...
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Page 33: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: Brand Briggs & Stratton Model Series Snow Series Gross Torque* 9.0 T.P. @ 3060 rpm Type 4-Cycle - OHV Displacement 12.5 cu in. (205 cc) Starting System 110V Electric, Recoil Alternator 1.5 Amp Oil Capacity 20 oz (0,59 liter) Hydraulic Fluid Synthetic 5W30 Fuel Tank Volume... - Page 36 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, L.L.C. Copyright © 2009 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI USA. All Rights Reserved www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com www.snapper.com...
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