Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product I55224, I7244 Snapper
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for TWO STAGE INTERM EDIATE FRAM E SNOW THROWER SERIES 4 MOD ELS I55224 I7244 MODEL NUMBER EXPLA NA TION I 55 22 4 MODEL DESIGNA T ION SERIES DE SIGNA TION ENGINE HP A UGER WIDT H I – Intermediate F rame Mod el 55 – 5.
2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INST RUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful machin e is capable of amput ating hand s and feet and can throw objects that can cause in jury a nd d a m ag e ! Failure to comply wit h the follow ing instruct ions may re sult in serious injur y to the ope rator or other persons.
3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INST RUCTIONS OPERA TIONA L PRECA U TIONS (Continued From Pre vious Page) 7. DO NOT put hands or fee t near or unde r rotatin g parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 8. St art engine only where exhaust fumes w ill 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 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the f ollowing check s and perfor m the s ervice 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 spec ifications .
6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A RT ING, O PERA TION & STOPPIN G (RECOIL STA RT MODELS) (Go t o Page 8 for Electric St art M odels) 2.2.1. ENGINE 1. T urn fuel s hut off valve to the “ON” position. See Figure 2.3. FIGURE 2.3 2. Ins ert key into ignition switch.
7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING Objects can b e thrown b y the snow throw er while it is in operation. Thrown objects could caus e ser ious injury to the operator or by standers. Alway s wear safety goggles or other s uitable ey e protection.
8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A RT ING, O PERA TION & STOPPIN G (ELECTRIC STA RT M ODELS) (Go to Page 6 for Recoil Start Models) WA RNING DO NOT use an electrical extensio n cord that is damaged. A damaged electrical exten sion cord could cause a shock or fire.
9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING Objects can b e throw n by the snow thrower w hile it is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious injury to the operator or bystande rs. A lways w ear safety goggle s or other suita ble eye protection.
10 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt an y adjustments, maintenance, service, or repair s, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Dis connect spark plug wire an d secure wire aw ay from spark plu g. 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the snow thrower, use only genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts.
11 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.4 ANNUA LLY (END OF EA CH SEA SON) Perfor m all m aintenance as described in the m aintenance schedule. 3.4.1. Engine Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instru cti on s. 3.4.2. Spark Plug Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instru cti on s.
12 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt an y adjustments, maintenance, service, or repair s, with engine running. Stop auger.
13 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt an y adjustments, maintenance, service, or repair s, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Dis connect spark plug wire an d secure wire aw ay from spark pl ug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank.
14 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt an y adjustments, maintenance, service, or repair s, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Dis connect spark plug wire an d secure wire aw ay from spark pl ug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank.
15 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS 4.1.5. GROUND SPEED ADJUSTMENT NOTE: It is rec om m ended to r em ove the drive system cover and chec k r ubber drive tire engagem ent with drive disc when adjus ting ground speed. 1. Tilt mac hine fo rward to gain acc ess to drive s y s tem area.
16 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS 4.1 .8. SINGLE HA NDLE CONT ROL A DJUSTMENT ( 7 HP Models On ly) IMPO RTANT: Standing in the operator’s pos ition, the left handle bar lever is for w heel drive engagement and disengagem ent. T he right handle bar lever is f or auger/im peller engagem ent and disengagem ent.
17 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt an y adjustments, maintenance, service, or repair s, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Dis connect spark plug wire an d secure wire aw ay from spark pl ug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank.
18 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBABLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CT ION 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. Mo ve choke control to “C HOKE” position.
19 3 YEA R LIMITED WA RRA NTY For thr ee ( 3) years from purc hase date f or the original purc haser's residential, non- com m erc ial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer will r.
20 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for TWO STAGE INTERMEDIATE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 4 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 very important emissions informa tion and critical safety warn ings.
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