Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5201M, 520E Snapper
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Single Sta g e Sno wthr o wer 520M Models Mfg. No. Description 1693643 520M, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start 1693645 520M, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start (CE) 85630 SS5200R, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start 520E Models Mfg.
1 T able of Contents Safety Rules & Information General ...................................................................2 Slope Operation ......................................................2 Children .........................................
2 GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the unit (local regulations can restrict operator age).
3 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
4 ANSI B71.3-1995 W ARNINGS Training 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the equipment.
5 Product Identification ID Tag When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- ment parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi- fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access.
6 SAFETY DECALS Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the snowthrower as a constant reminder to the opera- tor of the most important safety precautions. All warning, caution and instructional messages on your snowthrow- er should be carefully read and obeyed.
7 Assembling the Snowthrower T OOLS REQUIRED • Socket or Wrench Set • Pair of Pliers ASSEMBL Y PR OCEDURE If your unit was not previously assembled, see Figures 1 and 2, and follow the steps below to assemble the unit: 1. Install the discharge chute on to the rotating ring located on the auger housing.
8 Controls & Operation Auger Control Chute Direction Control Chute Deflector A B C Engages auger when pulled back, and disengages auger when released. Rotates discharge chute to desired direction Controls vertical angle snow is thrown. Figure 4. Snowthrower Controls A B C SNO WTHRO WER CONTROLS A uger Contr ol A.
9 Controls & Operation ENGINE & ST AR TING CONTR OLS NOTE: Throttle - This snow thrower does NOT have a throttle for controlling operating speed of engine. The engine governor maintains operating speed for vary- ing snow removal conditions. Electric Star t Units Only A.
10 GENERAL OPERA TION CHECKS BEFORE EA CH ST AR T -UP 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure. 2. Check the fuel supply. Fill the tank no closer than 1/4 to 1/2 inch of top of tank to provide space for expan- sion.
11 FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE The snowthrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of fuel (gasoline) and oil for lubrication of engine bearings and other moving parts. The correct fuel/oil mixture ratio for the five horsepower engine is 50 to 1.
12 Controls & Operation ST AR TING THE ENGINE NOTE: The snow thrower engine is designed to operate at cold temperatures. Avoid operating the snow thrower if air temperature is 40° C or warmer since engine may vapor lock and stop running after a short time.
13 OPERA TING THE SNO WTHRO WER Before operating snowthrower, review the Checks Before Each Use under General Operation on page 8 of this manual. 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction. 2. Pull the Auger Control back against the handle to engage the auger.
Figure 11. Grease the Discharge Chute Ring Lubricate Flange Regular Maintenance 14 Remo ving Belt Co ver In order to perform proper lubrication, it is necessary to remove the Belt cover from the lower left of the snowthrower. 1. Remove the Engine Key from the switch.
TR OUBLESHOO TING Problem Possible Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Key is OFF 1. Turn Key to the ON position 2. Failure to prime cold engine 2. Press primer button twice and restart. 3. Out of fuel 3. Fill fuel tank 4. Choke OFF - cold engine 4.
16 T roubleshooting & Service Adjusting the Cable 1. Remove the engine cover. 2. Locate and loosen the lower locknut securing the auger control cable (shown in Figure 14). 3. To change the slack in the cable, turn the upper lock- nut slightly just until the slack between the spring and the exposed cable has been eliminated.
17 T roubleshooting & Service REPLA CING THE DRIVE BEL T 1. Remove Engine Key from switch. 2. Remove belt and engine covers. 3. Move the Auger Control on the handle and slip the belt out from between the brake lever and roller and away from the idler pulley.
18 ENGINE: 5 HP* T ecumseh Make Tecumseh Model HSK 850 Horsepower 5 @ 4000 rpm Displacement 8.46 Cu. in (139 cc) Oil Mixture 50:1 CHASSIS: Spout Rotation 220 Depress Auger Diameter 9” (22.
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