Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for TWO STAGE LARGE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 6 MODELS 8246 9266E MODEL I 9 NUMBER 1261 9266 11306 EXPLANATION 6 I E I ENGINE HP AUGER WIDTH ELECTRIC START SERIES DESIGNATION 8 - 8.0 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power 9 - 9.0 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power) 11 - 11.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner of the snow thrower must understand these instructions and, furthermore, must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate snow thrower.
IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued From Previous Page) 7. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 8. Start engine only where exhaust fumes will be safely dissipated. Allow a brief warm-up period, and practice operation of controls outside before putting the machine to work. 9. After striking a foreign object, STOP the engine (motor), remove the key, and remove the wire from spark plug.
TABLE SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... ............................................................................ 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... Introduction ................................................................................................................. Pre-start Checklist ..................................................................................................
Section 2 - OPERATING 1.1 INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Before starting machine, visually check location of all operational controls and identify major parts discussed in Operator's Manual.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.1 INSTRUCTIONS PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil specifications. 2.1.2. Check guards, chutes, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.3. Check auger/impeller control and wheel drive control to insure cables are connected and both levers operate freely.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.1 2.2 INSTRUCTIONS PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.9. Check the AC electrical outlet that will be used and make sure it is a polarized outlet. The machine has a polarized plug (one blade of plug is wider than the other) that will accept a polarized extension cord. The extension cord will fit into a polarized outlet (receptacle) only one way. If plug does not fit fully into your outlet, reverse the plug.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.2 INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (RECOIL START MODELS) AUGE_IMPELLER CONTROL (Continued From Previous Page) 2.2.2. PROPELLING SNOW THROWER IMPORTANT: This snow thrower has six forward speeds and one reverse speed. 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5. 2. Proceed to Section 2.2.4. to engage wheel drive. oDL RIVE SPEED CONTROL DEFLECTOR CONTROL o CHUTE CRANK FIGURE 2.6 2.2.5. O FIGURE 2.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.2 INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (RECOIL START MODELS) 2.2.6. STOPPING - ENGINE, AUGER & WHEEL DRIVE Stop the auger/impeller and wheel drive by releasing the auger/impeller and wheel drive control levers. Stop the engine by moving the engine speed control to the stop position or removing the key from the switch. Always remove key from key switch before leaving machine unattended. See Figure 2.7. MOVE CONTROL "STOP" TO 2.2.7. ENGINE 1.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.2 INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.12. FREE WHEEL MACHINE Snow Thrower can be transported without engine running and transmission drag. 1. Remove hair pins and clevis pins from both wheel axles. Remove wheels from axle. Apply a liberal amount of axle grease to the axle to allow the wheel to rotate freely. 2. Slide wheel inward toward main case. 3. Reinstall clevis pins and hair pins into outer holes to prevent wheel from sliding off of the end of axle. Wheels will rotate freely on axle.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 3.2 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the snow thrower, use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular snow thrower, always mention model and serial number. 3.3 GENERAL LUBRICATION Lubricate machine as instructed before and after operation each season. 3.3.1. GEAR CASE, AUGER SHAFT and AUGER BEARING LUBRICATION 1.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described maintenance schedule. 3.4.1. Engine Refer to engine instructions. 3.4.2. Spark Plug Refer to engine instructions. in the owner's manual for service owner's manual for service 3.5 STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the snow thrower for "end of season" storage as follows: 1.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.2. AUGER BELT IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT NOTE: To adjust the idler pulley and properly tension the auger belt, the auger control cable adjustment must first be loosened as described in the following step. Cable adjustment must be checked after completing the idler pulley adjustment. 1. Loosen jam nut at the end of cable. Hold threaded end of cable and then turn metal housing of cable counter clockwise until threaded portion of cable is extracted from metal housing.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 6. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area. Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover plate. See Figure 4.5. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 6. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area. Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover plate. See Figure 4.7. WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.5. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: It is recommended to raise the auger/impeller housing when clearing rough or graveled surfaces. To raise auger/impeller the skid shoes should be lowered. 1. Tilt machine up and place a wooden block under auger/impeller housing. 2. Loosen bolts on both skid shoes. Move shoes down to raise auger/impeller housing or move skid shoes up to lower auger/impeller housing. See Figure 4.8.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.6. SINGLE HANDLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 2. Check position of the cam lock. It must align with the adjusting line located on the cam lock bracket. 3. To adjust, loosen the nuts on the cable guide support bracket and move the bracket in or out until the cam lock aligns with the adjusting line. Retighten nuts. 4. Hold the wheel drive control lever down to the handle bar, at the same time press the auger/impeller control lever down to the handle bar and hold in position. 5.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.7. AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT: If engine is operating correctly and auger/impeller drive belt is not damaged or severed, but the auger/impeller does not rotate it is possibly the auger/impeller shaft shear bolt. WORM GEAR RING GEAR 1. Remove shear bolt and nut from auger. Discard old shear bolt and nut. DO NOT reuse bolt or nut under any circumstances. Always replace existing hardware with genuine Snapper new replacement shear bolts and nuts.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter Engine Will Not Start Using Electric Starter Engine Stalls or Stops After Running Engine Loses Power Excessive Vibration Poor Snow Discharging CAUSE CORRECTIVE 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine needs choking and priming. ACTION 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix. 2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position. Push primer bulb three times. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION (Complete Model the following FORM FOR YOUR PERSONAL information on your Snapper RECORDS purchase) Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone Number It is very warranty Snapper important coverage. Please at P.O. Box 1379, Or you may register You can contact Service that register your mail your product McDonough, purchase registration Georgia Snapper to ensure card to: 30253.
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ® TWO STAGE LARGE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 6 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for TWO STAGE LARGE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 6 MODELS 8246 9266E MODEL I 9 NUMBER 1261 9266 11306 EXPLANATION 6 I E I ENGINE HP AUGER WIDTH ELECTRIC START SERIES DESIGNATION 8 - 8.0 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power 9 - 9.0 Engine HP (Engine Horse Power) 11 - 11.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner of the snow thrower must understand these instructions and, furthermore, must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate snow thrower.
IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued From Previous Page) 7. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 8. Start engine only where exhaust fumes will be safely dissipated. Allow a brief warm-up period, and practice operation of controls outside before putting the machine to work. 9. After striking a foreign object, STOP the engine (motor), remove the key, and remove the wire from spark plug.
TABLE SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... ............................................................................ 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... Introduction ................................................................................................................. Pre-start Checklist ..................................................................................................
Section 2 - OPERATING 1.1 INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Before starting machine, visually check location of all operational controls and identify major parts discussed in Operator's Manual.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.1 INSTRUCTIONS PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil specifications. 2.1.2. Check guards, chutes, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.3. Check auger/impeller control and wheel drive control to insure cables are connected and both levers operate freely.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.1 2.2 INSTRUCTIONS PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.9. Check the AC electrical outlet that will be used and make sure it is a polarized outlet. The machine has a polarized plug (one blade of plug is wider than the other) that will accept a polarized extension cord. The extension cord will fit into a polarized outlet (receptacle) only one way. If plug does not fit fully into your outlet, reverse the plug.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.2 INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (RECOIL START MODELS) AUGE_IMPELLER CONTROL (Continued From Previous Page) 2.2.2. PROPELLING SNOW THROWER IMPORTANT: This snow thrower has six forward speeds and one reverse speed. 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5. 2. Proceed to Section 2.2.4. to engage wheel drive. oDL RIVE SPEED CONTROL DEFLECTOR CONTROL o CHUTE CRANK FIGURE 2.6 2.2.5. O FIGURE 2.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.2 INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (RECOIL START MODELS) 2.2.6. STOPPING - ENGINE, AUGER & WHEEL DRIVE Stop the auger/impeller and wheel drive by releasing the auger/impeller and wheel drive control levers. Stop the engine by moving the engine speed control to the stop position or removing the key from the switch. Always remove key from key switch before leaving machine unattended. See Figure 2.7. MOVE CONTROL "STOP" TO 2.2.7. ENGINE 1.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.2 INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.12. FREE WHEEL MACHINE Snow Thrower can be transported without engine running and transmission drag. 1. Remove hair pins and clevis pins from both wheel axles. Remove wheels from axle. Apply a liberal amount of axle grease to the axle to allow the wheel to rotate freely. 2. Slide wheel inward toward main case. 3. Reinstall clevis pins and hair pins into outer holes to prevent wheel from sliding off of the end of axle. Wheels will rotate freely on axle.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 3.2 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the snow thrower, use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular snow thrower, always mention model and serial number. 3.3 GENERAL LUBRICATION Lubricate machine as instructed before and after operation each season. 3.3.1. GEAR CASE, AUGER SHAFT and AUGER BEARING LUBRICATION 1.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described maintenance schedule. 3.4.1. Engine Refer to engine instructions. 3.4.2. Spark Plug Refer to engine instructions. in the owner's manual for service owner's manual for service 3.5 STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the snow thrower for "end of season" storage as follows: 1.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.2. AUGER BELT IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT NOTE: To adjust the idler pulley and properly tension the auger belt, the auger control cable adjustment must first be loosened as described in the following step. Cable adjustment must be checked after completing the idler pulley adjustment. 1. Loosen jam nut at the end of cable. Hold threaded end of cable and then turn metal housing of cable counter clockwise until threaded portion of cable is extracted from metal housing.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 6. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area. Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover plate. See Figure 4.5. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 6. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area. Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover plate. See Figure 4.7. WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.5. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: It is recommended to raise the auger/impeller housing when clearing rough or graveled surfaces. To raise auger/impeller the skid shoes should be lowered. 1. Tilt machine up and place a wooden block under auger/impeller housing. 2. Loosen bolts on both skid shoes. Move shoes down to raise auger/impeller housing or move skid shoes up to lower auger/impeller housing. See Figure 4.8.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.6. SINGLE HANDLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 2. Check position of the cam lock. It must align with the adjusting line located on the cam lock bracket. 3. To adjust, loosen the nuts on the cable guide support bracket and move the bracket in or out until the cam lock aligns with the adjusting line. Retighten nuts. 4. Hold the wheel drive control lever down to the handle bar, at the same time press the auger/impeller control lever down to the handle bar and hold in position. 5.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.7. AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT: If engine is operating correctly and auger/impeller drive belt is not damaged or severed, but the auger/impeller does not rotate it is possibly the auger/impeller shaft shear bolt. WORM GEAR RING GEAR 1. Remove shear bolt and nut from auger. Discard old shear bolt and nut. DO NOT reuse bolt or nut under any circumstances. Always replace existing hardware with genuine Snapper new replacement shear bolts and nuts.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter Engine Will Not Start Using Electric Starter Engine Stalls or Stops After Running Engine Loses Power Excessive Vibration Poor Snow Discharging CAUSE CORRECTIVE 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine needs choking and priming. ACTION 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix. 2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position. Push primer bulb three times. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION (Complete Model the following FORM FOR YOUR PERSONAL information on your Snapper RECORDS purchase) Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone Number It is very warranty Snapper important coverage. Please at P.O. Box 1379, Or you may register You can contact Service that register your mail your product McDonough, purchase registration Georgia Snapper to ensure card to: 30253.
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ® TWO STAGE LARGE FRAME SNOW THROWER SERIES 6 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.
