Snapper 5201E, 5201M User Manual
5/2005
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Manual No. 7100193
I.R. 6/10/2005
TP 300-5071-IR-SX-N
Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions
520 Series Single Stage Snowthrower
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SAFETY RULES........................................................2
SETUP PROCEDURES
Quick Setup List.......................................................3
Unboxing and Assembly .........................................4
Fill Gas Tank.............................................................5
Fuel Oil Mix .............................................................5
Proper Fuel Mixing Procedure ................................5
Lubricate the Snowthrower.....................................6
Removing the Belt Cover........................................6
Lubrication Points ...................................................6
Test Run....................................................................7
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
Removing Engine Cover..........................................8
Carburetor Adjustment............................................8
Servicing the Spark Plug.........................................8
Auger Control Cable Adjustment ...........................9
Checking the Adjustment........................................9
Adjusting the Cable.................................................9
Testing the Auger Control Cable.............................9
Replacing the Drive Belt........................................10
Replacing the Scraper Blade ................................10
ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:
520 Series Snowthrowers
Mfg. No. Description
7085663 SS5201R, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start
7085664 SS5201E, 5HP Snowthrower, Electric Start
1694585 5201M, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start
1694586 5201E, 5HP 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.
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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. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can
get caught in moving parts.
• 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.
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 the Clean-out Tool provided with the
machine. Never put your hands into the auger
or discharge chute.
6.If servicing is needed, remove cover and disconnect spark plug wire.
• Adjust snow discharge angle for safe flow when operating 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
building 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.
Quick Setup List -
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Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform
4 Unbox & Assemble ❏ Remove Unit From Box.
❏ Install Discharge Chute
❏ Assemble Handle Bars
(Be careful not to pinch the auger cable)
❏ Mount Clean-Out Tool in storage position
on handle
5 Fill Gas Tank ❏ Fill Gas Tank
6 Lubricate Snowthrower ❏ Lubricate all grease & oil points
7 Test Run ❏ Check Primer
❏ Check Choke
❏ Check Recoil Starter
❏ Check Electric Starter (Where Applicable)
❏ Check Auger Control Cable
❏ Check Kill Switch
❏ Check Chute Rotator
❏ Check Deflector
Additional information concerning functional
tests, general adjustment procedures, and
the location of normal lubrication points are
included in these instructions.
Although all required lubrication and normal adjustments on factory-assembled components are done at
the factory, this additional information is provided to
assist you in ensuring that each unit is delivered to the
customer in proper working order.
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Unboxing & Assembly
1. Using a utility knife, open the box and remove the
snowthrower.
2. Install the discharge chute on to the rotating ring
located on the auger housing. Secure with the three
5/16 inch carriage bolts, flat washers and nylok nuts
found in the parts bag (the bolt heads go to inside
of of the rotating ring, with washers and nuts on the
outside). Refer to Figure 1.
NOTE: Install the rear bolt first for easier alignment.
3. Tighten bolts securely with a wrench.
4. Lift up folding handle to align it with lower handle
and tighten the wing knobs securely as shown in
Figures 2 and 3.
5 Mount clean-out tool in storage position on handle.
Refer to Figure 2.
IMPORTANT NOTE
When removing the snowthrower
from the box and unfolding the handle bars DO NOT PINCH THE AUGER
CONTROL CABLE IN THE HANDLE
BARS.
Figure 1. Assembly of Discharge Chute
A. Discharge Chute D. Nuts
B. Carriage Bolts E. Rotating Ring
C. Washers
A
B
C
D
E
Figure 2. Handles and Clean-out Tool
A. Handle B. Wing Knobs C. Clean-out Tool
A
B
Figure 3. Lift Handles and Lock Wing Knobs
C
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