Snapper 522E manual Assembling the Snowthrower, Engine

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Figure 3. Z-Hook Installation

A.Auger Drive Lever

B.Z-Hook

C.Auger Drive Cable

2.Attach the auger drive cable (C, Figure 3) to the auger drive lever (A) using the Z-hook (B).

3.Remove the t-knob (B, Figure 4) and bolt on the upper chute.

4.Rotate the upper chute (A) to the operating position (past the lower chute stop)

5.Install the bolt and tighten the t-knob (B).

Engine

1.The snow thrower was shipped with a container of 5W30engine oil. Before operating, add this oil to the engine.

2.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick access panel (A, Figure 5).

3.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick (B). Fill to the FULL mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick. Periodically check the oil level. DO NOT OVER FILL.

4.If not installed, install the fuel cap (C) onto the fuel tank.

Assembling the Snowthrower

Figure 4. Upper Chute Installation

A.Upper Chute

B.T-Knob

C.Lower Chute

Figure 5. Add Engine Oil

A.Access Panel

B.Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

C.Fuel Cap

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Contents 522E Models OPERATOR’S ManualPage Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Moving Parts Safety Rules and InformationTraining Safety Rules & InformationChildren Safety RulesModels Product IdentificationCE Identification TAG Markings North AmericanSafety Decals International SymbolsSnowthrower Assembly ProcedureTools Required Removal from CartonEngine Assembling the SnowthrowerSnowthrower Controls Controls OperationEngine & Starting Controls Controls & OperationOperational Warnings Checks Before Each START-UPAdding Fuel Adding Engine OILStopping the Engine Starting the EngineOFF-SEASON Storage Operating the SnowthrowerSnowthrowing Tips After Each USELubrication Regular MaintenanceChute Removal Installation ServiceCover Removal Installation Troubleshooting & ServiceReplace Drive Belt Servicing Spark Plug Servicing the Spark PlugAuger Drive Cable Adjustment Parts & Accessories SpecificationsPage Page Page O D U C T S

522E specifications

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