Snapper Intermediate Frame Snow Throwers User Manual

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST for
SECURE UPPER
CUT WIRE TIE
CUT WIRE TIES
CHUTE
CHECK “Z” BEND END OF CABLE
CONTROL
CONTROL
CONTROL
CUT CABLE TIES
LOOSEN NUT
SNAPPER INTERMEDIATE FRAME SNOW THROWERS
INTRODUCTION: The SNAPPER Intermediate Frame Snow Throw ers are shipped almost fully assembled and require minimal set-up. Setting up the machine will require the handles to be unfolded and secured, and the attachment of the chute cran k rod. Some models may also require the inst allation of an elect ric start kit to the engine. Complete each o f the following steps carefully. Review and complete each item as instructed on the Pre-Operation checklist. The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to Customer Service department at Snapper when completed.
STEP 1: HANDLES: Cut both wire ties that secur e the control cables to the handles. Be very careful and DO NOT cut the control cables. See Figure 1.
REMOVE CARDBOARD
ON BOTH HANDLES
DO NOT CUT CONTROL CABLE
FIGURE 1
STEP 2: HANDLES: Loosen handle nuts and rotate
handles up to the opera ting position. Remove ship ping cardboard from in between handles. See Figure 1. Insert bolts through both upper & lower handles and secure with nuts. Make sure the square necks of the bolts are recessed into the square holes of upper handles. Tighten nuts securely. See Figure 2.
HANDLES WIT H BOLTS AND NUTS TIGHTEN SECURELY
FIGURE 2
STEP 3: HANDLES: Cut both wire ties that secure the
control levers to the handles. Cut the wire tie that secures the chute crank to the handle. See Figure 3.
THAT SECURES CHUTE CRANK
LEVER
CRANK
THAT SECURE THE CONTROL LEVERS TO THE HANDLES
LEVER
FIGURE 3
STEP 4: CABLES: Make sure that the “Z ” bend ends
of control cables are s ecured in t he holes on the c ontr ol levers. Make sure cables are not kinked and have freedom of movement when levers are engaged or disengaged. See Figure 4.
LEVER
IS SECURELY INSERTED INTO HOLE ON CONTROL LEVER
FIGURE 4
INSTRUCTIONS No. 7-4331 (Rev. 1, 4/08/02)
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STEP 5: CABLES: Make sure that the cables are
BLOWER
TRACTION
TRACTION
BLOWER
CHUTE
SECURE WITH
WORM
INSTALL WING
DEFLECTOR MUST
INSTALL CAP
connected to the traction clutch rod and blower clutch bracket. IMPORTANT: Cables should ha ve some slack and should not be under tension. See Figure 5.
CLUTCH CABLE (LEFT SIDE)
CLUTCH CABLE (RIGHT SIDE)
CLUTCH ROD
CLUTCH BRACKET
FIGURE 5
STEP 6: CHUTE CRANK: Connect chute crank to worm
gear shaft and secure with cotter pin. See Figure 6.
GEAR SHAFT
CRANK
COTTER PIN
FIGURE 6
STEP 7: DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECT OR: Secure
the deflector to the discharge chute using hardware supplied in hardware bag. Tighten the cap screw, washer and nut but allow deflector to rotate freely. Install the carriage bolt, washer and wing nut. Tighten securely. Use wing nut to securely lock deflector into desired position. See Figur e 7.
NUT, WASHER AND WING NUT
SCREW, WASH ER AND NUT BUT DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
ROTATE FREELY
FIGURE 7
NOTE: After set-up the hardware bag will contain: two shear bolts and two nuts and a cotter pin.
IMPORTANT: All necessary initial adjustments are made to the machine at the factory. The following cable adjustments and lu brication are provided for reference only. Complete all items on the Pre­Operation Checklist as instructed.
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