Snapper 5201M, 520E, 520M manual

OPERATOR’SMANUAL

Single Stage

Snowthrower

520M Models

Mfg. No. Description

1693643 520M, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start

1693645 520M, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start (CE)

85630 SS5200R, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start

520E Models

Mfg. No. Description

1693644 520E, 5HP Snowthrower, Electric Start

85631 SS5200E, 5HP Snowthrower, Electric Start

1720536-03

Rev 5/2003

TP 100-2290-03-SW-SN

Contents

Main OPERATORS MANUAL Single Stage Snowthrower 520M Models 520E Models Table of Contents GENERAL OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN EMISSIONS Safety Rules SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safety Rules ANSI B71.3-1995 WARNINGS Product Identification Identification Numbers NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owners manual. SSAAMMPPLLEE SSAAMMPPLLEE North American Models CE Models CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS Safety Rules & Information International Symbols Assembling the Snowthrower TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Controls & Operation SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS Auger Control Deflector Controls ENGINE & STARTING CONTROLS This snow thrower does NOT have a throttle for controlling operating speed of engine. Electric Start Units Only Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly grounded 3 prong electrical outlet. All Models GENERAL OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE PROPER FUEL MIXING PROCEDURE STARTING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE CAUTION DANGER OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER Checks Before Each Use SNOWTHROWING TIPS AFTER EACH USE OFF-SEASON STORAGE Regular Maintenance Removing Belt Cover LUBRICATION TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting & Service REMOVING ENGINE COVER Note: The tabs at the lower front of the cover must be positioned correctly. Troubleshooting & Service Adjusting the Cable Testing the Auger Control Cable CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT AUGER CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT Troubleshooting & Service REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT The ribbed side of the belt must be to the inside, against auger and engine pulleys. REPLACING THE SCRAPER BLADE SERVICING THE SPARK PLUG Specifications Parts & Accessories