Snapper 3190E User Manual

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TP 300-3862-00-SW-S

Snapper Form No. 24536

Simplicity Form No. 1725536-00

Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions

319 Series Single Stage Snowthrower

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SAFETY RULES........................................................2

SETUP PROCEDURES

Quick Setup List.......................................................3

Unboxing and Assembly .........................................4

Fill Gas Tank.............................................................5

Auger Cable Adjustment .........................................6

Test Run....................................................................6

ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:

319 Series Snowthrowers
Mfg. No. Description

1694382 319M, 3HP Snowthrower, Manual Start
1694383 319E, 3HP Snowthrower, Electric Start

This Dealer Setup Instruction applies to the following units:

Sections and items denoted by the Setup sym­bol provide the information necessary to fully
assemble, test, and prepare the units

described above for delivery to your customers.

A Quick Setup List

is provided on page 3 of this
booklet to help you identify and check that the items
have been performed.

The safety warnings provided in this guide and
in the operator's manual included with the unit

contain important information that must be
obeyed when assembling, setting-up, operating, servic­ing, transporting, or storing the unit.

These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert trian­gle symbol shown above, which signifies that an impor­tant safety message is being provided.

You must read, understand, and follow these warn­ings and instructions, and use safe shop and work
practices at all times while working on or around this
unit and all other outdoor power equipment.

These instructions may cover additional models
issued after their printing. Refer to the Dealer
Setup Binder Index for complete listings.

319 Single Stage Snowthrower

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Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of equipment, severe per­sonal injury or death to you, yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This auger is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING

This unit is a “single-stage” snowthrower.
The auger feeds the snow back into the housing
and throws the snow out the discharge chute. If
bodily contact is made with the auger or impeller
when they are rotating, severe personal injury
will occur.

To avoid injury, keep others and yourself away
from the auger and the discharge chute whenever
the engine is running. Read and follow all of the
safety rules and warnings in this manual.

General

• Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly famil­iar with all controls and proper equipment use.

• Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets.

• Never discharge material toward any person or pet.

• Make sure:
a. Snowthrower is in good operating condition;
b. All safety devices and shields are in place and working;
c. All adjustments are correct.

Preparation

• Never attempt to make any adjustment while engine is run­ning.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the snowthrower is to
be used and remove all objects such as door mats, sleds,
boards, wires and sticks.

• Disengage all clutches (release Auger Control lever) before
starting engine.

• Do not operate snowthrower without wearing proper winter
clothing. Wear footwear which improves footing on slippery
surfaces.

• Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add gasoline to a
running or hot engine.
c. Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
d. Wipe up spilled gasoline.

• Do not run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

Operation

• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep clear
of discharge opening at all times.

• Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes, never
across the face. Use extreme caution when changing direc­tion on slopes. Do not attempt to clear slopes over 17.7%
(10

°).

• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing drives,
walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards and traffic.

• Be especially careful not to touch snowthrower parts which
might be hot from operation. Allow such parts to cool
before attempting to maintain, adjust or service.

• If unit starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage drives and
stop the engine. Check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

• Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slip­pery surfaces. Use care when backing up.

• Before leaving operator’s position for any reason:

- shut off engine,

- remove the Engine Key and

- wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit, make cer­tain all moving parts have stopped. Remove the key to pre­vent accidental starting.

• Always use a grounded, 3-wire plug receptacle for electric
starting.

• Adjust snow discharge angle for safe flow when operating

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands
into the auger housing or discharge chute. If
auger stalls or chute becomes plugged, use the
following procedure to remove objects or clear
the chute:

1.Release the Auger Control.

2.Shut off the engine.

3.Remove the Engine Key.

4.Wait for moving parts to stop.

5.Use a narrow board to remove foreign objects
and clear the chute or auger. Never put your
hands into the auger or discharge chute.

6.If servicing is needed, remove cover
and disconnect spark plug wire.

near glass enclosures, automobiles, window wells,
dropoffs, etc.

• Do not overload machine capacity by clearing snow at too

fast a ground speed.

• Disengage Auger Control when transporting or not in use.

• Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or

light. Always be sure of your footing.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine.

• Never direct the discharge chute at bystanders; nor allow

anyone in front of the unit while it is operational.

• Never operate this machine without all of the proper guards

or other safety protective devices in place.

Maintenance & Storage

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that the

equipment is in safe operating condition.

• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank in a build-

ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

• Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important details if

snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period.

• Run auger drive a few seconds after completion of throwing

snow to help clear out snow and prevent icing and freeze-up
on unit.