Snapper 522E User Manual
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Single Stage
Snowthrower
522E Models
Mfg. No. Description
1695090 522E, 5HP Snowthrower
1695091 522E, 5HP Snowthrower (CE)
7800080 SS5220E, 5HP Snowthrower
7800083 ESS5220E, 5HP Snowthrower (CE)
1740187-02
Rev 9/2006
TP 100-4364-02-SW-SN
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Table of Contents
CONTENTS:
Safety Rules & Information
General............................................................2
Training ............................................................4
Preparation ......................................................4
Operation.........................................................4
Children ...........................................................5
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ..............5
Service, Maintenance and Storage .................5
Emissions ........................................................5
Identification Numbers.....................................6
Decals..............................................................7
Assembling the Snowthrower............................8
Controls & Operation
Snowthrower Controls...........................................10
Engine & Starting Controls....................................11
General Operation ................................................12
Checks Before Each Start-Up...............................12
Adding Engine Oil .................................................13
Adding Fuel...........................................................13
Starting the Engine ...............................................14
Stopping the Engine..............................................14
Operating the Snowthrower ..................................15
Snowthrowing Tips................................................15
After Each Use......................................................15
Off-Season Storage ..............................................15
Starting After Storage ...........................................15
Regular Maintenance
Lubrication ............................................................16
Troubleshooting & Service
Troubleshooting ....................................................17
Chute Removal and Installation ............................17
Cover Removal and Installation ............................18
Replacing the Drive Belt .......................................19
Servicing the Spark Plug.......................................20
Auger Drive Cable Adjustment..............................21
Appendices
Specifications........................................................22
Parts & Accessories..............................................22
Technical Manuals ................................................22
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all
safety and operating instructions in this manual
before attempting to set-up and operate your
snowthrower.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine
control, serious personal injury to you and /or
bystanders, and risk of equipment and property
damage. The triangle in the text signifies
important cautions or warnings which must be
followed.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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TP 600-3606-04-LW-SMA
Operating Safety
Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn
and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety.
Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous!
Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of
those around you.
Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If
you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be
safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a
professional: contact your local authorized dealer.
Read the Manual
The operator’s manual contains important safety information you need
to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURING
operation.
Safe operating techniques, an explanation of the product’s features
and controls, and maintenance information is included to help you
get the most out of your equipment investment.
Be sure to completely read the Safety Rules and Information found on
the following pages. Also completely read the Operation section.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow
them anywhere near the area of operation. Children are
often attracted to the unit and snowthrowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them. If there is a risk that children may enter the
area where you are operating the unit, have another
responsible adult watch them.
Safety Rules & Information
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THIS UNIT!
This encourages them to come near the unit in the future
while it is running, and they could be seriously hurt.
They may then approach the unit when you are not
expecting it, and you may run over them.
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Moving Parts
This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else.
However, if you are standing in the operator’s position, and follow all the rules in
this book, the unit is safe to operate.
The auger and impeller have spinning parts that can amputate hands and feet.
Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is running! DO NOT clear the
discharge chute by hand. If the chute becomes plugged, stop the engine, wait for
all moving parts to stop, and clear the blockage with a clean-out tool or piece of
wood.
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is equipped with an
operator-present safety system. Do NOT attempt to alter or bypass the system.
See your dealer immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock
system tests found in this manual.
Thrown Objects
This unit has a spinning auger and impeller. They
pick up and throw snow and ice. Thrown debris
could seriously injure a bystander. ALWAYS direct
the discharge chute away from bystanders and property that could be damaged by frying debris. Be sure
to clean up the area to be cleared BEFORE you
start.
Do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running! If someone does enter the area, shut the unit
off immediately until they leave.
Fuel and Maintenance
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Its vapors are also
extremely flammable and can travel to distant ignition
sources. Gasoline must only be used as a fuel, not as a
solvent or cleaner. It should never be stored any place
where its vapors can build up or travel to an ignition source
like a pilot light. Fuel belongs in an approved, plastic,
sealed gas can, or in the snowthrower fuel tank with the
cap securely closed. Spilled fuel needs to be cleaned up
immediately.
Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Be sure to perform the maintenance
procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically
testing the safety system.
Safety Rules and Information
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This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read these safety rules and follow
them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to
you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or
warnings which must be followed.
TRAINING
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manuals before operating this
unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the
unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially
when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all doormat, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine (motor).
3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
(a) Use an approved fuel container.
(b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel cap securely and
wipe up spilled fuel.
(d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before
filling.
(e) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel such on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
(f) Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times, until refueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
(g) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
(h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
5. Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all units with electric drive
motors or electric starting motors.
6. Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surfaces.
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
8. Let engine (motor) and machine adjust to outdoor
temperatures before starting to clear snow.
9. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect eye from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug, disconnect the
cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the
snowthrower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snowthrower.
4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
5. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging the
collector/impeller housing or discharge guide, and
when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
6. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make certain
the collector/impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
7. Do not run the engine indoors except for starting the
engine or for transporting the snowthrower in or out of
the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes
are dangerous.
8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
9. Never operate the snowthrower without proper
guards plates, or other safety protective devices in
place and working.
10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur. Keep children
and others away.
11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care
when operating in reverse.
13. Disengage power to the collector/impeller when
snowthrower is transported or not in use.
14. Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the snowthrower (such as wheel
weights, counterweights, or cabs).
15. Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a
firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
17. Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the
like without proper adjustment of the discharge angle.
18. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone
in front of the unit.
19. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always disengage the auger and traction controls, stop engine,
and remove keys.
20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Safety Rules & Information
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8. Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage preparations before storing the unit for both short
and long term periods.
9. Always follow the engine manual instructions for
proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to
service.
10. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as
necessary.
11. Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in
good condition.
12. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly and make necessary repairs if
they are not functioning properly.
13. Components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration. Frequently check components and replace
with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
14. Check control operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
15. Use only factory authorized replacement parts when
making repairs.
16. Always comply with factory specifications on all settings and adjustments.
17. Only authorized service locations should be utilized
for major service and repair requirements.
18. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit
unless you have been properly trained. Improper service procedures can result in hazardous operation,
equipment damage and voiding of manufacturer’s
warranty.
19. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
EMISSIONS
1. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
2. If available, look for the relevant Emissions Durability
Period and Air Index information on the engine emissions label.
IGNITION SYSTEM
1. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Safety Rules
21. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents occurring to other people or property.
22. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and
above, are involved in a large percentage of power
equipment-related injuries. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate the unit safely enough
to protect themselves and others from injury.
23. DO NOT wear long scarves or loose clothing that
could become entangled in moving parts.
24. Snow can hide obstacles. Make sure to remove all
obstacles from the area to be cleared.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the unit.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
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.
SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are present
such as hot water and spacer heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
3. Always refer to the operator’s manual for important
details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as
necessary.
5. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow
to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.
6. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
7. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when refueling the unit after transportation or
storage.
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Product Identification
ID Tag
When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have
these numbers.
Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the
space provided for easy access. These numbers can be
found in the locations shown.
NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers,
refer to the engine owner’s manual.
SSAAMMPPLLEE
SSAAMMPPLLEE
North American
Models
CE Models
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Model Description Name/Number
Unit MFG Number
PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA
Unit SERIAL Number
Dealer Name
Date Purchased
Engine Make
Engine Type/Spec
Engine Model
Engine Code/Serial Number
Mower Deck MFG Number
Mower Deck SERIAL
Number
CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS
A. Manufacturer’s Identification Number
B. Manufacturer’s Serial Number
C. Power Rating in Kilowatts
D. Maximum Engine Speed in Rotations per Minute
E. Manufacturer’s Address
F. Year of Manufacture
G. CE Compliance Logo
H. Mass of Unit in Kilograms
I. Sound Power in Decibels ***
J. Sound Pressure at Operator’s Position in Decibels **
K. Vibration*
A
B
C
D
J
K
E
F
G
H
I
Identification Numbers
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Product Identification
SAFETY DECALS
Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the snowthrower as a constant reminder to the operator of the most important safety precautions. All warning, caution and instructional messages on your snowthrower should be carefully read and obeyed. If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once. They
can be purchased from your local dealer.
Part No. 70141MA
North American -
Auger Danger Decal
Part No. 1740428MA
North American - Danger / Warning
Main Dash Decal
Part No. 69880MA
North American -
Hot Surface Decal
International Symbols
Part No. 48x5642
North American -
Unclogging Chute
Danger Decal
Part No. 48x5638MA
North American -
Electric Start Decal
Part No. 761150MA
North American - Auger Decal
Part No. 1740400MA
CE - Danger / Warning
Main Dash Decal
Part No. 1740422MA
All - Choke Decal
Part No. 48x6000MA
CE - Electric Start
Decal
Part No. 48x5994MA
CE - Chute Danger
Decal
Part No. 48x5995MA
CE - Auger Danger
Decal
Part No. 48x5999MA
CE - Hot Surface
Danger Decal
Part No. 48x5998MA
CE - Auger Control Decal
FAST
CHOKE
SLOW
STOP
PRIMER
ELECTRIC
START
RUN
IGNITION
KEY
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