Briggs & Stratton 1738 Bedienungsanleitung

OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Signature Pr of essional Series Sno wthr o wer s 1524 Models Mfg. No. Description 1695303 P1524E, Snowthrower 1695304 P1524EX, Snowthrower (CE) 1628 Models Mfg. No. Description 1695305 P1628E, Snowthrower 1695306 P1628EX, Snowthrower (CE) 1732 Models Mfg. No. Description 1695307 P1732E, Snowthrower 1695308 P1732EX, Snowthrowe[...]

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T able of Contents 1 CONTENTS: Safety Rules & Inf ormation General ............................................................2 T raining ............................................................4 Preparation ......................................................4 Operation .........................................................4 Children[...]

2 Safety Rules & Information TP 600-3606-05-LW-SMA Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manu- factured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is mis- used, or not properly maintained[...]

3 Safety Rules & Information 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 t[...]

4 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 wh[...]

Safety Rules & Information 5 8. Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor- age 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 necessar[...]

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7 Decals AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH • Read the operator's manual for operating and safety instructions. • Do not defeat the safety features of control. They are for your protection. • Keep machine properly maintained and serviced with all shields, guards, and protective devices in place. • Never allow children to operate snowthrowe[...]

8 Decals and Safety Icons WARNING: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this machine. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. WARNING: REMOVE KEY BEFORE SERVICING. Remove the key, disconnect spark plug wire, and consult technical litera- ture[...]

9 Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- ment parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi- fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown. NOTE: For location[...]

10 Features, Controls & Operation 1 ,2.. CONTR OL LOCA TIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, and driving require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION sectio[...]

Features & Controls 11 Fuel Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). Note: The fuel shut off valve is located under the fuel tank or on the front of the engine. Close the valve when the snowthrower is not in use. Open the valve before starting. Primer Button When pressed, the primer button provides initial fuel to help start a cold engine. Norm[...]

Operation 12 GENERAL OPERA TION CHECKS BEFORE EA CH ST ART -UP 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure. 2. Check to make sure that the clean-out is attached to the machine. Do not operate the machine without the clean-out tool properly stored on the machine. 3. Check the engine oil level. See your engine[...]

Operation 13 Figure 1. Engine Controls A. Electric Start Button B. Fuel Valve C. Starter Handle D. Primer Button E. Throttle Lever F. Engine Key G. Choke Knob C D E B F A G Snow Series Max ST ARTING CONTR OLS See Figure 1 for the following instructions. Electric Start A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (A) activates an electric st[...]

Operation 14 ST ARTING THE ENGINE W ARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. 1. Check the oil level.[...]

Operation 15 4. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (B, Figure 2), if equipped, to the ON position. 5. Push in the safety key (C). 6. Turn the choke control knob (D) to the choke posi- tion. NOTE: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine. 7. Push the primer button (E) two times. NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine. 8. Rewind Start: Firml[...]

Operation 16 Figure 4. Controls (From Operator’s Position) A. Speed Selector B. Traction & Free-Hand™ Control C. Auger Engage Control D. Chute Direction Control Knob E. Chute Direction Control Remote F. Remote Deflector Control A B C D W ARNING When BOTH levers are depressed, the Free- Hand™ Control is activated. This allows Auger Engage [...]

17 Figure 7. Skid Shoe Adjustment A. Scraper Bar B. Skid Shoe C. Nuts Figure 5. Chute Deflector Adjustment (Some Models) A. Chute Deflector Knob B. Chute Deflector Figure 6. Remote Deflector Control (Some Models) A. Maximum Throwing Position B. Spring C. Control Handle A C A A B C B B DEFLECT OR The distance of the discharged snow is mainly control[...]

Operation 18 Figure 9. Traction Drive Lock A. Pin in Outer Hole (Freewheel) B. Pin in Inner Hole (Drive) Figure 8. Easy Turn Control A B FULL TRA CTION EASY TURN™ TRA CTION Both Wheels Drive Right Wheel Freewheels, Left Wheel Drives Easy T urn™ Lever Engaged EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND TRA CTION DRIVE LOCK While Clearing Snow: For easy turnin[...]

19 AFTER EA CH USE Normal use of the snowthrower may result in a build-up of packed snow in and around the starter cord housing and around engine controls. Heat from the engine will usually prevent the snow from freezing solid while the unit is running, but after the engine is shut down, some snow may continue melting from engine heat, and later fr[...]

20 Regular Maintenance A UGER GEAR CASE LUBRICA TION 1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface. 2. Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 11). 3. Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add the Benalene 900 grease (available from your dealer). 4. Re-install pipe plug, and tighten securely. Figure 11[...]

Regular Maintenance LUBRICA TION Remove wheels and grease axles once each year. Apply medium weight (10W) oil to points shown (See Figures 12-15). Apply 5W-50 synthetic motor oil to the friction disk drive hex shaft (A, Figure 13). Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belt[...]

22 Regular Maintenance CHECK / LUBRICA TE FREE-HAND LINKA GE Check the function of the Free-Hand controls: the con- trols should function as described in the CONTROLS section. It is critical for the safe operation of the unit that the controls disengage when released. Lubricate as shown in Figures 16-17. Figure 17. Lubricate Free Hand Control Figur[...]

23 T roubleshooting, Adjustments & Service W ARNING Before performing any adjustment or service to snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent accidental starting, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten away from the plug. Prob lem Possib le Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. Key is OFF. Push k[...]

T roubleshooting 24 Prob lem Possib le Cause Remedy Auger rotates, but snow is not- thrown far enough. Chute deflector too low. Adjust deflector as necessary. Engine speed too slow. Set speed to full throttle. Ground speed too fast. Use slower speed selector setting. Snowthrower discharge chute clogged. STOP engine and REMOVE the key DISCONNECT the[...]

Adjustments 25 SPEED SELECT OR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (C, Figure 19). 2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear. 3. Push the lower rod into the housing and tighten the two nuts (C). Do not lift up or down on rods while tightening. Make sure the shoulders of the carriage bolts (B) are in the slots. 4. Always check traction drive tension and au[...]

26 Adjustments TRA CTION DRIVE TENSION Initial Adjustment 1. Lift the bellcrank arm (C, Figure 21) up as far as it will go. 2. While holding the bell crank arm (C) up, adjust the cable until all the slack is removed. 3. Back the adjustment screw (E) out 7-8 turns. Tighten nut (D). 4. Start engine and check that the system disengages when the contro[...]

27 Adjustments MANU AL DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTR OL LINKA GE ADJUSTMENT Pinion Gear Adjustment If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the pinion gear (A, Figure 22) and ring gear (F). If it is still difficult to operate, adjust as follows: NOTE: If the discharge chute will not stay in position, adjust the pinion gear (A) closer[...]

Adjustments & Service 28 EASY TURN™ CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the Easy Turn™ cable has stretched, the gears will not disengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust the cable using the following procedure. 1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 25). 3. Turn the adjustment nut (A) to lengt[...]

29 BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. Turn off the engine, remove the spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Rotate the spout full right. Loosen the two screws (B, Figure 27) securing the belt cover. 2. Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower. 3. Move the belt guides (B, Figure 28) by loosening the two capscrews (A). 4. Remove th[...]

Service 30 Figure 30. Belt Pattern (viewed from front) A. Engine Pulley B. Drive Belt C. Idler Pulley D. Driven Pulley E. Engine Belt Stops F. Auger Pulley Belt Stops (Power Boost Units Only) B C A E E F F D 6. Reverse the procedure to install the belts. Be sure there are no twists and the belts are properly seated in the grooves. Adjust the belt s[...]

31 Specifications ENGINE: 1450 Series Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Snow Series Max, M20H Gross Torque* 14.50 ft-lbs (19.7 Nm) @ 3060 rpm Displacement 18.6 cu. in. (305 cc) Oil Capacity 28 oz. (,84 l) 1550 Series Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Snow Series Max, M21H Gross Torque* 15.50 ft-lbs (21.0 Nm[...]

32 Parts & Accessories REPLA CEMENT P ARTS Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer. Always use genuine Simplicity / Snapper Service Parts. For applicable manuals currently available for your model, contact our Customer Publications Department at +1-877-249-6647. Have the information listed in the box below available when pho[...]

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