Snapper EI55224, EI7244 manual

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN TWO STAGE INTERM EDIATE FRAM E SNOW THROWER SERIES 4 MOD ELS EI55224 EI7244 MODEL NUMBER EXPLA NA TION E I 55 22 4 MODEL DESIGNA T ION SERIES DE SIGNA TION ENGINE HP A UGER WIDT H E – European M od el 55 – 5.5 Engine HP (En gine Horse Pow er) 22 – 22” Auger Width I – Intermediate [...]

2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INST RUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful machin e is capable of amput ating hand s and feet and can throw objects that can cause in jury a nd d a m ag e ! Failure to comply wit h the follow ing instruct ions may re sult in serious injur y to the ope rator or other persons. The ow ner of the snow thrower must understand these instr[...]

3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INST RUCTIONS OPERA TIONA L PRECA U TIONS (Continued From Pre vious Page) 7. DO NOT put hands or fee t near or unde r rotatin g parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 8. St art engine only where exhaust fumes w ill be safely dissipated. A llow a brief warm-up pe riod, and practice operation of controls outside[...]

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 2-3 TA BLE OF CO NTENTS ............................................................................ 4 DECA LS: SYMBOLS A ND SAFETY LABELS ...................................... 5-6 SECTION 2 - OPERA TIN G INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... [...]

5 DECA LS: SYMBOLS A ND SA FETY LA BELS DA NGER ROT A TING IM PELLER. DO NOT us e hand to unclog auger/im peller or dis charge chute. Stop engine and rem ove key before unclogging. GROUND SPEE D CONTROL. Snowthrower has 4 Forward speeds and 1 Reverse speed. Rabbit/Fast. Tur tle/Slow. R/Reverse. DA NGER ROTATING A UGER. Keep Away . DO NO T allow chi[...]

6 DECA LS: SYMBOLS A ND SA FETY LA BELS HEA RING PROTECTION REQUIRED. MAXIMUM HANDLE VIBRA TION 34 M /SEC 2 . DA NGER – ROT A T ING A UGER. KEEP A WAY . SA F ETY INST RUCTIONS T O PREVENT INJURY: 1) Read Owner’s Manual f or operating and safety instru ctio ns. 2) O bserve all labels and inst ructions. 3) DO NOT defeat saf ety features of contro[...]

7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the f ollowing check s and perfor m the s ervice required bef ore each start- up. 2.1.1. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL m ark . Refer to engine owner’s m anual for oil spec ifications . 2.1.2. Check guards , chutes, def lectors and covers to [...]

8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A RT ING, O PERA TION & STOPPIN G (RECOIL STA RT MODELS) (Go t o Page 10 for Electric St art M odels) 2.2.1. ENGINE 1. T urn fuel s hut off valve to the “ON” position. See Figure 2.3. FIGURE 2.3 2. Ins ert key into ignition switch. See Figure 2.4. 3. Move c hoke contr ol to the choke, “ON ” p[...]

9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING Objects can b e thrown b y the snow throw er while it is in operation. Thrown objects could caus e ser ious injury to the operator or by standers. Alway s wear safety goggles or other s uitable ey e protection. Keep people an d pets aw ay from area. 2.2.3. ENGA GING A UGER 1. Move auger contr ol lever [...]

10 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A RT ING, O PERA TION & STOPPIN G (ELECTRIC STA RT M ODELS) (Go to Page 8 for Recoil Start Models) WA RNING DO NOT use an electrical extensio n cord that is damaged. A damaged electrical exten sion cord could cause a shock or fire. Thoroughly ins pect electrical extension cord before u sing machine.[...]

11 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING Objects can b e throw n by the snow thrower w hile it is in operation. Thrown objects could cause serious injury to the operator or bystande rs. A lways w ear safety goggle s or other suita ble eye protection. Ke ep people and pets a way from are a. 2.2.9. ENGAGING A UGER 1. Pull auger contr ol lever [...]

12 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE WA RNING Before at tempting any adjustmen ts, maintenance, service, or repair s, stop engine a nd auger, al ways remove key from ignition switch, remo ve spark plug wire an d secure wire aw ay from spark plu g. 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the snow thrower, use only genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts. Cont[...]

13 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.4 ANNUA LLY (END OF EA CH SEA SON) Perfor m all m aintenance as described in the m aintenance schedule. 3.4.1. Engine Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instru cti on s. 3.4.2. Spark Plug Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instru cti on s. 3.5 STORA GE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine O wner’s Manua[...]

14 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING Before at tempting any adjustmen ts, maintenance, service, or repair s, stop engine a nd auger, al ways remove key from ignition switch, remo ve spark plug wire an d secure wire aw ay from spark plu g. 4.1 AUGE R BELT A DJUSTM ENT/REPLA CEM ENT W hen oper ating mac hine release the auger clutch con[...]

15 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING Before at tempting any adjustmen ts, maintenance, service, or repair s, stop engine a nd auger, al ways remove key from ignition switch, remo ve spark plug wire an d secure wire aw ay from spark pl ug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. A llow engine to run, outdoors where f[...]

16 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING Before at tempting any adjustmen ts, maintenance, service, or repair s, stop engine a nd auger, al ways remove key from ignition switch, remo ve spark plug wire an d secure wire aw ay from spark pl ug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. A llow engine to run, outdoors where f[...]

17 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS 4.1.5. GROUND SPEED ADJUSTMENT NOTE: It is rec om m ended to r em ove the drive system cover and check rubber drive engagem ent with drive disc when adjusting gr ound speed. 1. Tilt mac hine fo rward to gain acc ess to drive s y s tem area. Secure m achine in the tilted pos ition to prevent tipping over. Re[...]

18 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS 4.1 .8. SINGLE HA NDLE CONT ROL A DJUSTMENT ( 7 HP Models On ly) IMPO RTANT: Standing in the operator’s pos ition, the left handle bar lever is for w heel drive engagement and disengagem ent. T he right handle bar lever is f or auger/im peller engagem ent and disengagem ent. Hold both levers down to handl[...]

19 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING Before at tempting any adjustmen ts, maintenance, service, or repair s, stop engine a nd auger, al ways remove key from ignition switch, remo ve spark plug wire an d secure wire aw ay from spark pl ug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. A llow engine to run, outdoors where f[...]

20 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBABLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CT ION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix . Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking and priming. 2. Mo ve choke control to “C HOKE” position. Push primer bulb three times. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto [...]

21 3 YEA R LIMITED WA RRA NTY For thr ee ( 3) years from purc hase date f or the original purc haser's residential, non- com m erc ial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer will replace, fr ee of c harge (exc ept for taxes where applic able), any part or parts found upon exam ination by the factor y at Mc Donough, Georgia, to b[...]

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24 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN TWO STAGE INTERMEDIATE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 4 WARNING: The engine exhaust from thi s product contains chemical s know n to the State of Californi a to cause cancer, birth defect s or other reproductive harm. COPYRIGH T © 2001 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHT S RESERVED INSTRUCT ION No. 7- 42[...]