Snapper 8526, 9528, 10530, 11532 manual Starting the Engine, Operating the Snowthrower

Operation

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 1, Intek Models) to the ON position.

2.Switch the stop switch (H, Power Built models) to the on position.

3.Insert the engine key (F) into the engine key slot and push fully in to the RUN position.

4.Move the throttle lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi- tion.

5.Turn the choke knob (G) fully clockwise if engine is cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.)

6.Push the primer button (D) two times if engine is cold. (Do not prime a warm engine.)

7.Engine Mounted Electric Start: Press the starter button to crank the engine.

Manual Start: Pull starter handle (C) rapidly to start the engine. Do not allow the starter handle to snap back—let the starter rope rewind slowly—while keep- ing a firm grip on the starter handle.

8.As the engine starts and begins to operate evenly, turn the choke knob (G) slowly counter-clockwise to the OFF position, and set the Throttle Lever to SLOW. If the engine falters, turn the choke knob clockwise until the engine runs smoothly, and let it run briefly before returning the choke to the OFF position.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up at SLOW throttle for a few minutes before operating the snowthrower at full speed. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. After warming up, always operate at full throttle.

OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER

1.Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction.

2.Set the speed selector to the desired forward speed.

3.Fully press and hold the auger engage control (C, Figure 2) on the right-hand grip to begin auger rota- tion. Releasing the auger engage control will disen- gage the auger —unless the Free-Hand™ Control has been activated (See step 5 below).

4.Fully press and hold the traction & Free-Hand™ Control lever (B, Figure 2) on the left-hand grip to engage the traction drive and begin moving the snowthrower. To disengage the traction drive, com- pletely release the lever.

5.When BOTH levers are depressed, the Free-Hand™ Control is activated. This allows Auger Engage Control to be released — YET AUGER ROTATION

WILL CONTINUE — until the Free-Hand™ Control is released.

6.Select forward or reverse speeds as needed using the Speed Selector (A, Figure 2). Release both con- trol levers before changing drive speeds.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Hand contact with the rotating auger/impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers. DO NOT use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute:

1.Stop the engine. Remove the key

2.Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger/impeller blades have stopped rotating.

3.Use the clean-out tool to remove clogs. DO NOT use your hands.

WARNING

When BOTH levers are depressed, the Free- Hand™ Control is activated. This allows Auger Engage Control to be released — YET AUGER ROTATION WILL CONTINUE — until the Free- Hand™ Control is released.

	A
D
B	C
F	E

Figure 2. Controls (from operator’s position)

A.Speed Selector

B.Traction & Free-Hand™ Control

C.Auger Engage Control

D.Chute Rotator Control

E.Remote Deflector Control

F.Easy Turn Lever

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