Snapper 1687099 User Manual
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Installation
Instructions
Clean-Out T ool Kit
Part No. 1687099
319 / 520 / 551 Single Stage, 5-13 HP
Intermediate or Large Frame Snowthrowers
Figure 1. Contents
This kit is to install a clean-out tool on a variety of
snowthrowers.
Before beginning any service work turn off
ignition, and disconnect the spark plug wire.
WARNING
Kit Contents:
Ref. Part No. Qty. Description
1 1733209 1 CLEAN-OUT TOOL
2 1726727 1 BRACKET, Lower
3 1726728 1 CLIP
4 1726995 1 SPACER, 1-1/4” Long
5 1678392 1 SPACER, 11/32” Long
6 1960727 1 SCREW, Slotted, 10-24 x 2-1/2
7 1960589 1 SCREW, Phillips Head, 10-24 x 3/4
8 1933896 1 NUT, Nylock, 10-24
9 1960729 1 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 1
10 1960730 1 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 2
11 7071880 1 DECAL, Danger
12 1931338 1 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4
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11
3
1
2
4
10
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6
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DANGER
Do not clean out discharge chute with hands.
Contact with moving parts inside chute will
cause serious injury. Use clean out tool provided
with machine. Use the following procedure to
remove objects or clear the chute:
1. Stop the engine. Remove the key
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger/impeller
blades have stopped rotating.
3. Always use the clean-out tool. DO NOT use your
hands.
GENERAL OPERATION
After installation of the clean-out tool kit, make sure
clean-out tool is attached to handle on machine. Do not
operate the machine without the clean-out tool properly
stored on the handle.
Upon completion of installation of clean-out tool, keep
these instructions and warnings with the Operator’s
Manual.
Note: For proper use of clean-out tool it may be necessary on some models to remove the wire guard from the
chute.
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CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE
CHUTE
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers. Never use your hand to clean
out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean out tool, not your hands.
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Installation Instructions Clean-Out T ool Kit
INSTALLATION
Decal Installation
1. Clean and dry existing danger decal (A, Figure 2) and
surrounding area.
2. Apply new decal (C) by removing the backing from
decal and placing directly over existing decal (A)
aligning top edges of both decals.
Clean-Out T ool Installation
(CHANNEL HANDLE MODELS)
1. Remove existing hardware (A, Figure 3) from upper
back hole on left side handle (C) as shown.
2. Using square hole install lower bracket (B) into upper
back hole on left side handle (C) as shown. Secure
with existing hardware (A).
3. Measure 16-3/8” from top of bracket (A, Figure 4) to
center of handle (B). Center punch and drill a new
13/64 hole (B) in handle.
Note: If using a cab with snowthrower locate hole (B) 1”
from edge. See inset in Figure 4.
4. Attach clip (D) to handle (H) securing with #10-24 x
3/4 screw, 11/32 spacer (C), and #10-24 nut (F)
mounting through new hole (B).
5. Attach clean out tool (G) to handle (H) by first placing
pointed end into bracket (A), then pushing hand grip
into clip (D).
6. Read and follow warnings when using the clean-out
tool.
Figure 2.
A. Existing Danger Decal C. New Danger Decal
B. Discharge Chute
A
C
B
Figure 3. Mounting Lower Bracket (Channel Handle)
A. Existing Hardware C. Handle, LH
B. Lower Bracket
16-3/8”
A
C
B
A
C
B
A
Figure 4. Mounting Clean-Out Tool (Channel Handle)
A. Bracket F. Locknut, #10-24
B. New Hole, 13/64” G. Clean-Out Tool
C. Spacer, 11/32, H. Handle, LH
D. Clip
E. Screw, Phillips, #10-24 x 3/4
D
E
G
F
1”
B
H
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