Snapper 860 manual Table of Contents

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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