Snapper L1428E, L1226E operating instructions Items Included, You Will Need, Connect Shift Rod

Two-Stage Snowthrower Models No. L1226E, L1428E

DANGER: Amputation Hazard

Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury or death. Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute.

Use clean-out tool, not hands!

WARNING:

Failure to read and follow the Operator’s Manual and all operating instructions can result in serious injury or death.

WARNING:

Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Turn off engine and wait at least 2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.

Connect Shift Rod

1.Connect shift rod (B) to shift lever (C) and secure with lock washer (g) and 5/16 lock nut (d). Tighten lock nut with a 1/2” wrench while preventing stud (E) from turning with a 7/16” wrench. 6

Assemble Chute and Rotator

1.	Bring chute from pallet to the left side of snowthrower.
2.	Slide the chute base (F) onto the auger housing (G). 7
3.	Slide support tube (H) on the carriage bolts (J).

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d	g	C	B
			E

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Auger

Engage

Control

Traction

Control

Items Included:

a g k n

bh

4. Thread two 3/8” flange nuts (c) onto carriage bolts and

tighten with a 9/16” wrench. 8

Assemble Split Rod

1. Take end of split rod (K) that is attached to top back side

FH

Chute

Rotator

Control

c

p

of chute assembly and align it to right side of split rod

protruding from dash. 9

G

Split

Rod

Fuel Cap

	m
d	j

2.	Insert two small carriage bolts (n) into square holes of
	split rod.
3.	Install 1/4” lock nuts (e) and tighten hardware with a
	7/16” wrench.

J

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Chute

Oil

Dipstick Clean-Out

Tool

You Will Need:

•Utility knife

•Unleaded fuel

•Tire pressure gauge

•1/2” combination or deep socket wrench

•9/16” combination or deep socket wrench

•7/16” wrench

e

fq

Make sure you have all items before assembly.

a	5/16” Flange Lock Nuts, 2	k Extra Shear Pins, 2
b	5/16” Jam Nut (thin), 1	m Extra Cotter Pins, 2
c	3/8” Flange Nuts, 2	n Small Carriage Bolts, 2
d	5/16” Lock Nut, 1	p Zip Ties, 3
e	1/4” Lock Nuts, 2	q Ignition Keys, 2
f	Chute Rotator Control	(1 pre-attached to snowthrower)
	Handle, 1	Items not shown above:
g	5/16” Lock Washer, 1
h	Large Carriage Bolts, 2	Operator’s Manual
j	120V Power Cord, 1	Illustrated Parts List
		Product Registration Card
		Engine Manual
		Fresh Start® Fuel Preserver
		Cartridge

Connect Spout Rotator Brake Cable

1.Slide spout rotator brake cable (L) between dash and the handle cross bar as shown. 10

2.Slide rubber dust cover (M) off of plastic fitting as shown.

3.Place “Z” bend of cable (N) into hole of brake lever assembly (P).

4.Pull plastic fitting (Q) behind bracket (R). 11

5.Slide chute rotator cable (S) between slot in bracket and push forward to lock in place. 12

6.Slide rubber dust cover (T) over plastic fitting.

Remove Snowthrower From Crate

1.Cut straps from between snowthrower and wood pallet by wheels and auger.

2.Roll snowthrower off crate.

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e n

K

n e

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Remove Packaging Materials

Note: Follow setup instructions in the order presented.

1.Remove banding from crate. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom as shown. 1

2.Open small cardboard box behind snowthrower. Remove parts bag from inside chute. Remove manual packet. Ensure you have all “Items Included” prior to assembly.

3.Locate the operator’s manual in the manual packet. Always read and follow the instructions in the operator’s manual. Proper care, performance tips, and safety information are located in this important document.

Raise Handles and Check Cables

Note: “Right” and “Left” are from the Operating Position.

1.Cut orange zip ties that secure control cables to handle assembly. Be careful not to cut or damage the control cables.

2.Rotate upper handle assembly (A) up. 2

3.Slide large carriage bolts (h) and 5/16” flange lock nuts (a) into lower holes. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. 3

4.Remove shipping rubber bands from control levers. Make sure the “Z” bend ends of the control lever cables are secured in the holes on the control levers as shown. 4

5.Make sure auger engage control and traction control cables route over the top of cable buttons as shown.

6.Check that all cables can move freely and are not kinked.

7.Tighten upper and lower nuts in handle with a 1/2” wrench or deep socket. 3

Install Chute Rotator Control Handle

1.Install thin jam nut (b) onto chute rotator rod. Install chute rotator control handle (f) onto chute rotator rod turning at least 10 full clockwise rotations. 5

2.Align chute rotator control handle so it is facing forward and use a 9/16” wrench to tighten jam nut (b) against chute rotator control handle (f).

3.Slide chute rotator control handle to the right.

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2

A

3

h a

4

5f

b

Secure Cable and Final Checks

1.To prevent chute deflector cable from contacting tire, rotate chute all the way to the left and secure with zip ties

(p). Secure cable to left handle (U) and to support tube (V), and secure speed selector cable to split rod (W). 13

2.Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI. (Tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.)

3.Check that clean-out tool is attached to snowthrower. (See assembled figure.)

Always use a clean-out tool to clear clogged discharge chute. NEVER use your hands.

4.Locate two shear pins (k) and cotter pins (m) in parts bag. Place hardware in compartment labeled “Replacement Shear Bolt Storage” located on unit behind chute.

Check Oil Level and Add Fuel

Note: Engine is shipped with oil. See Engine Manual for complete engine oil specifications and maintenance requirements.

1.Remove oil dipstick (X). Check oil level. Oil level should be between FULL and ADD marks. Reinstall oil dipstick. 14

2.Remove fuel cap (Y). Following the three-step instructions on the Fresh Start card, snap the fuel preserver cartridge into the bottom of the fuel fill cap.

NOTICE: Do not use E22 or E85 fuel.

NOTICE: Do not mix oil with fuel.

WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are flammable and

explosive. Turn off engine and wait at least 2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.

3.Add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel with a minimum 87 octane. Leave one inch of space at top of tank for fuel expansion. Reinstall fuel cap.

Read Manual Before Starting Engine

Follow procedures and safety instructions in Operator’s and Engine Manuals.

DANGER: Amputation hazard

Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause

serious injury or death. Shut off engine before

unclogging discharge chute. Use clean-out tool, not hands!

WARNING: Failure to read and follow the Operator’s Manual and all operating instructions can result in serious injury or death.

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