Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 8246, 9266, 9266E, E9266, 11306, E11306 Snapper
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for TWO STAGE LARGE FRAM E SNOW THROWER SERIES 6 MODELS 8246 9266E 9266 11306 MODEL NUMBER EXPLA NA TION 9 26 6 E ENGINE HP ELECT RIC ST A R T A UGER WIDT H SERIES DESIGNATION 8 – 8.0 Engine HP (En gine Horse Pow er 24 – 24” A uger Width 6 – Series Designation 9 – 9.
2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INST RUC TIONS WARNING: This pow erful machin e is capable of ampu tating h ands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury a nd d a m ag e ! Failure to comply with the follow ing instruct ions may result in se rious injury to the operator or other persons.
3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INST RUC TIONS OPERA TIONA L PRECA UTIONS (Continued From Pre vious Page) 7 . DO NOT put hands or feet ne ar or under r ot a ti n g parts. Keep clear of t he discharge o pening at all times. 8. Start engine only where exhaust fu mes will be safely dissipated.
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 2-3 TA BLE OF CO NTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 2 - OPERA TIN G INSTRUCTIONS ....................
5 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INTRODUCT ION Before s tarting m achine, vis ually check location of all operational controls and identify m ajor parts discussed in Operator’s Manual.
6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the f ollowing check s and perf orm the servic e required bef ore each start- up. 2.1.1. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL m ark . Refer to engine owner’s m anual for oil specif ications.
7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.9. C heck the AC electric al outlet that will be used and m ake s ure it is a polar ized outlet. The ma chine has a polarized plug (one blade of plug is wider than the other) that will accept a polarized extension co rd.
8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A R TING , OPERATION & ST OPPING (RECOIL STA RT MODELS) (Continued From Pre vious Page) 2.2.2. PROPELLING SNOW THROW ER IMPO RTANT: T his snow thrower has six forward speeds and one rever se speed. 1. Move ground speed c ontrol to the desired speed position.
9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A R TING , OPERATION & ST OPPING (RECOIL STA RT MODELS) 2.2.6. STOPPING - ENGINE, A UGER & WHEEL DRIVE Stop the auger /im peller and wheel drive by releasing the auger/im peller and wheel drive control levers .
10 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A R TING , OPERATION & ST OPPING (ELECTRIC STA RT M ODELS) (Continue From Pre vious Page) WA RNING Objects can b e thrown b y the snow throw er wh ile it is in operation. Thrown objects could caus e ser ious injury to the operator or by standers.
11 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the snow thrower, use only genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts. Contac t a local SNAPPER dealer for par ts and servic e assistanc e. For the corr ect part or inform ation for a particular s now thrower, alway s mention m odel and serial num ber.
12 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.4 ANNUA LLY (END OF EA CH SEA SON) Perfor m all m aintenanc e as descr ibed in the maintenanc e schedule. 3.4.1. Engine Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instru ctio ns. 3.4.2. Spark Plug Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instru ctio ns.
13 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repair s, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine.
14 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repair s, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Dis connect spark plug wire an d secure w ire away from sp ark plug. Befo re tilting machine, d rain all the fuel f rom fuel tank.
15 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repair s, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Dis connect spark plug wire an d secure w ire away from spark plug. Be fo re tilting machin e, drain all the fu el from fuel tank.
16 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS 4.1.5. SKID SHOE A DJUSTM ENT NOTE: It is rec omm ended to r aise the auger/im peller housing when c learing rough or gr aveled surfac es. To raise auger/im peller the s kid s hoes should be lowered. 1. Tilt m achine up and plac e a wooden block under auger/im peller housing.
17 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS 4.1.6. SINGLE HA NDLE CONTROL A DJUSTM ENT IMPO RTANT: Standing in the oper ator’s position, the lef t handle bar lever is f or wheel drive engagement and disengagem ent. The r ight handle bar lever is f or auger/im peller engagem ent and disengagem ent.
18 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS 4.1.7. AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPL A C EMEN T IMPO RTANT: If engine is operating corr ectly and auger/im peller drive belt is not dam aged or severed, but the auger/im peller does not rotate it is possibly the auger/impeller s haft shear bolt.
19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBA BLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix . Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking and priming. 2. Mov e choke control to “CHOKE” position.
20 2 YEA R LIMITED WA RRA NTY For two (2) years fr om pur chase date f or the original purc haser's r esidential, non-com m ercial us e, SNA PPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer will rep.
21 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following infor mation on your Sna pper pur chase) Model Nu mber _________________________.
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25 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for TWO STAGE LARGE FRAM E SNOW THROWER SERIES 6 IMPORTA NT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufac tured. The labels on those e ngines contain ver y important e missions infor mation and critical safety warn ings.
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