Snapper 1632E, 1632EX, L11226EX, L1226EX, L1428E, L1428EX, L1530E, L1530EX, L1632E Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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CONTENTS:

Safety Rules & Information

General............................................................2

Training............................................................4

Preparation......................................................4

Operation.........................................................4

Children...........................................................5

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute..............5

Service, Maintenance and Storage .................5

Emissions........................................................5

Decals..............................................................6

Safety Icons.....................................................8

Identification Numbers........................................9

Features, Controls, & Operation

Control Locations...........................................10

General Operation

Checks Before Each Start-Up .......................12

Starting Controls............................................13

Starting the Engine........................................14

Stopping the Engine......................................15

Operating the Snowthrower...........................16

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute............16

Ground Speed Selector.................................17

Engine Speed................................................17

Deflector........................................................17

Scraper Bar & Skid Shoes.............................17

Easy-Turn and Traction Drive Lock................18

After Each Use ..............................................19

Storage..........................................................19

Regular Maintenance

Schedule........................................................21

Checking Tire Pressure.................................21

Auger Gear Case Lubrication........................21

Lubrication.....................................................22

Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage...........23

Lubricate Auger Shaft Assembly...................23

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

Troubleshooting.............................................24

Speed Selector Adjustment...........................26

Auger Drive Cable Adjustment......................26

Traction Drive Adjustment..............................27

Easy Turn Cable Adjustment.........................28

Belt Adjustment .............................................28

Shear Pin Replacement.................................29

Belt Guide Adjustment...................................29

Belt Replacement..........................................30

Specifications....................................................33

Parts & Accessories......................................... 34

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 impor-

tant cautions or warnings which must be fol-

lowed.

WARNING

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemi-

cals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Contents

Main OPERATORS MANUAL Large Frame Snowthrowers 1226 Models 1428 Models 1530 Models Table of Contents CONTENTS: Operating Safety Read the Manual Children Safety Rules & Information Moving Parts Thrown Objects Fuel and Maintenance TRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM CHILDREN CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE Decals DECALS DANGER NOTE: Engine operation and safety decals are supplied by the engine manufacturer. NORTH AMERICAN MODEL DECALS Decals ALL MODEL DECALS CE MODEL DECALS Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS Identification Numbers NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owners manual. xxx xxx Features, Controls, & Operation CONTROL LOCATIONS Features & Controls Starter Fuel Primer Button Throttle Lever (Optional) GENERAL OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP DANGER STARTING CONTROLS Electric Start Snow Series Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly grounded 3 prong electrical outlet. Manual Start CAUTION CAUTION STOPPING THE ENGINE CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER GROUND SPEED SELECTOR ENGINE SPEED DEFLECTOR SCRAPER BAR & SKID SHOES EASY TURN FREEWHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK FULL TRACTION EASY TURN TRACTION AFTER EACH USE STORAGE Page Regular Maintenance AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Required Frequency Notes LUBRICATION Regular Maintenance CHECK / LUBRICATE FREE-HAND LINKAGE LUBRICATE AUGER SHAFT ASSEMBLY Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Problem Possible Cause Remedy TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy AUGER DRIVE ADJUSTMENT TRACTION DRIVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT Initial Adjustment Run-In Adjustment EASY TURN CABLE ADJUSTMENT BELT ADJUSTMENT Auger Drive Belt Traction Drive Belt Adjustments & Service SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT Service BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Drive Belt Adjustments & Service Service Traction Drive Belt Specifications ENGINE: 1100 Series Briggs & Stratton 1350 Series Briggs & Stratton 1450 Series Briggs & Stratton Parts & Accessories REPLACEMENT PARTS TECHNICAL MANUALS MAINTENANCE ITEMS