Snapper MCS2000 manual SET-UPINSTRUCTIONS And PRE-OPERATIONCHECKLIST FOR

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS And PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST FOR

SNAPPER LE MODEL SINGLE STAGE SNOW THROWERS

The Snapper LE snow throwers are shipped with the upper handle folded forward, and with the discharge chute and chute control handle detached. These machines are designed for quick set-up. No special tools are required. Carefully follow and complete each step. Review and complete each item as instructed on the Pre- Operation checklist. The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to the Customer Service department at SNAPPER when completed.

STEP 1: Remove machine from shipping carton. Machine is shipped in carton with handles folded. Remove and discard cardboard from between all handles. The right side of upper handle is positioned on the outside of lower handle. The upper handle should be moved to the inside of the lower handle and bolt and knob reinstalled. Raise upper handle until the lower ends seat into concave area of lower handle. Securely tighten upper handle with knobs and curved head bolts on both sides. See Figure 1.

FIGURE 1

STEP 2: Install lower chute handle onto chute with two hex cap screws. Install chute/handle assembly onto discharge opening and secure with three carriage bolts and nuts. Tighten all nuts and bolts securely but, do not overtighten. See Figure 2.

STEP 3: Measure auger clutch control cable extension from a relaxed position to full extended position. Proper extension should be between 1/2” minimum to 3/4”maximum extension. NOTE: Measure from the top of spring (The top is in relation to where spring hooks into auger clutch control). Loosen jam nut at the upper end of cable. Hold threaded end of cable and then turn cable clockwise until correct extension is achieved. Retighten jam nut. IMPORTANT: DO NOT over tighten cable. The cable must have slack for the auger brake to function properly. See Figure 3.

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

INSTRUCTION No. 7-5228 (I.R. 3/3/03)

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