Snapper 8560, 7555 manual FREE-WHEELING Traction Drive Lock, After Each USE, Klik-Pin, Inner Hole

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Operation

FREE-WHEELING AND

TRACTION DRIVE LOCK

For easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, you can disengage the traction drive at one or both wheels by using the traction lock pins (See Figures 11 & 12).

Klik-Pin In

1.Turn the unit off, remove the engine key, and discon- nect the spark plug wire.

2.To DISENGAGE the traction drive lock, insert the traction lock pin through the outer hole in the axle. (See Figure 11).

3.To ENGAGE the traction drive lock, insert the pin through the hub and axle (See Figure 12). If the hole in the hub is not aligned with the inner hole in the axle, push the snowthrower until the holes align and install the traction lock pin.

NOTE: When snowthrowing with the full width of the auger, for best drive performance engage both wheels. For easier turning when not using the full width of the auger, engage one wheel and use the engaged side as the snow contact side for the auger.

Figure 11. Traction Drive Lock - Disengaged

AFTER EACH 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 freeze around some moving parts as the unit cools.

After each period of use, follow these steps to prevent freeze-up caused by ice formation in and around the engine controls and external parts.

1.Before shutting off the engine, pull the starter rope out 2 - 3 times, and allow it to rewind slowly. This will help clear packed snow from the starter cord area. Allow the engine to run for several minutes.

2.Stop the engine by moving the throttle lever (See Figure 8) down, or by pulling out the engine key.

3.Disconnect the spark plug wire, and position it away from the spark plug.

4.Brush snow and ice from the snowthrower. Be sure to clear engine and snowthrower controls, discharge chute, worm and chute rod gears, clutch cable areas, and anywhere else snow has accumulated.

5.Always remove the engine key and store in a safe place to prevent unauthorized use.

6.If the snowthrower is kept in a cold shelter, fill the fuel tank to prevent condensation. Do not store near sparks or flame.

Note: The engine owner's manual contains further infor- mation on preventing ice formation and freeze-up.

INNER Hole

Figure 12. Traction Drive Lock- Engaged

WARNING

Never store snowthrower, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and cause an explosion.

Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flammable and careless use can result in serious fire damage to people and property.

Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away from open flame or sparks.

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8560, 7555 specifications

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