Snapper 555M, 555M, 15225, E15225, 18245E, E18245, 860E, 860M manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Safety Rules & Information

 

Regular Maintenance

 

Training

2

Schedule

17

Preparation

2

Checking Tire Pressure

17

Operation

2

Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication

17

Children

3

Lubrication

18

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

3

Check / Lubricate Free-hand Linkage

19

Service, Maintenance and Storage

3

Lubricate Auger Shaft & Assembly

19

Emissions

3

Storage

19

Identifications Numbers

5

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

 

Decals

6

Troubleshooting

20

Speed Selector Pivot Adjustment

22

Safety Icons

7

Traction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment

22

Features, Controls, & Operation

 

Control Locations

8

Discharge Chute Worm Assy. Adjustment

23

Starting Controls

10

Discharge Chute Control Rod Gear Adjustment ...

23

Ground Speed Controls

11

Auger Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment

24

Auger Control

11

Drive Belt Adjustment

24

Deflector Controls

11

Drive Belt Replacement

26

Scraper Height

11

Roller Chain Replacement

28

Traction Lock Control

11

Shear Pin Replacement

28

General Operation

 

Specifications

29

Checks Before Each Start-Up

12

Replacement Parts & Accessories

30

Starting The Engine

13

Technical Manual availability

30

Operating The Snowthrower

14

 

 

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

14

 

 

Ground Speed Selector

14

 

 

Engine Speed

14

 

 

Deflector

15

 

 

Scraper Bar & Skid Shoes

15

 

 

Free Wheeling and Traction Drive Lock

16

 

 

After Each Use

16

 

 

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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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual ModelsTable of Contents Safety Rules & Information Safety Rules ChildrenPage North American Identification NumbersCE Identification TAG Markings CE ModelsNorth American Model Decals Safety DecalsGeneral CE Model DecalsCE Safety Icons & Compliance Specs Features, Controls, & Operation ALL Models Tecumseh Models Briggs & Stratton ModelsFeatures & Controls Control LocationsUnits with Optional Electric Start Engine ControlsStarting Controls Manual StartDeflector Controls Ground Speed ControlsAuger Control Scraper HeightOperation Checks Before Each START-UPStarting the Engine Ground Speed Selector Operating the SnowthrowerClearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Engine SpeedDeflector Scraper BAR & Skid ShoesFREE-WHEELING Traction Drive Lock After Each USECheck Auger Gear Case Lubrication Maintenance ScheduleChecking Tire Pressure Maintenance LubricationLubrication Check / Lubricate FREE-HAND Linkage Lubricating the Auger Shaft & AssemblyStorage StorageTroubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Initial Adjustment AdjustmentsTraction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Run-In AdjustmentManual Discharge Chute Control Linkage Adjustment Pinion Gear AdjustmentAuger Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Drive Belt AdjustmentChecking Auger Belt & Belt Guide Adjustments Adjusting Auger Drive BeltAdjusting Auger Belt Guide Adjustments & ServiceDrive Belt Replacement Traction Drive Belt ReplacementService Auger Drive Belt ReplacementRoller Chain Replacement Shear PIN ReplacementChassis DimensionsEngine HP* TecumsehTechnical Manuals Replacement PartsMaintenance Items

555, 555M, 555M, 15225, E15225, 18245E, E18245, 860E, 860M specifications

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