Snapper 500Z Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. choke lever to the OFF position Be prepared to move choke lever to the ON position if engine fal ters during warm up 6 Allow engine to warm up before beginning snow thrower operations The engine will operate at full throttle when thoroughly warmed up 7 To stop engine turn Engine Key to the OFF posi tion STOPPING THE ENGINE 1 Release the Auger Control 2 Turn Engine Key to the OFF position 3 Remove the key from the switch if you are leaving the operating position or will be making adjustments or repairs NOTE Allow the unit to cool before stor ing or making any adjustments or repairs OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER Before operating snowthrower review the Checks Before Each Use under General Operation on page 8 of this manual 1 Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction 2 Pull the Auger Control back against the handle to engage the auger and tip the unit slightly forward NOTE The snow thrower will be pulled forward by the auger when the auger contacts the ground or with the snow to be thrown 3 Begin snow removal by clearing a path down the center of walk or driveway then gradually widen path throwing snow off to both sides 4 Release the Auger Control to stop both the auger and the forward motion of the snowthrower 520 Single Stage Snowthrower WEM Removing d Engine Cover Note In many of the following adjustment and service tasks it will be necessary to remove and reinstall the e2. the auger and the discharge chute when ever the engine is running Read and follow all of the safety rules and warnings in this manual Adjust snow discharge angle for safe flow when operat ing near glass enclosures automobiles window wells dropofts etc Do not overload machine capacity by clearing snow at too fast a ground speed e Disengage Auger Control when transporting or not in use Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine Never direct the discharge chute at bystanders nor allow anyone in front of the unit while it is operational Never operate this machine without all of the proper guards or other safety protective devices in place Maintenance amp Storage Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to ensure that the equipment is in safe operating condition Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to the Operator s Manual for important details if snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period Run auger drive a few seconds after completion of throw ing snow to help clear out snow and prevent icing and freeze up on unit 5 2005 520 Single Stage Snowthrower Quick Setup List Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform
3. 4 Unbox amp Assemble mM J J Remove Unit From Box Install Discharge Chute Assemble Handle Bars Be careful not to pinch the auger cable Mount Clean Out Tool in storage position on handle 5 Fill Gas Tank Fill Gas Tank 6 Lubricate Snowthrower Lubricate all grease amp oil points 7 Test Run CUCCOD O Adjust el included in these instructions Although all required lubrication and normal adjust Check Primer Check Choke Check Recoil Starter Check Electric Starter Where Applicable Check Auger Control Cable Check kill Switch Check Chute Rotator Check Deflector Additional information concerning functional tests general adjustment procedures and the location of normal lubrication points are ments on factory assembled components are done at the factory this additional information is provided to assist you in ensuring that each unit is delivered to the customer in proper working order 5 2005 520 Single Stage Snowthrower Setup Unboxing amp Assembly 1 Using a utility knife open the box and remove the snowthrower IMPORTANT NOTE When removing the snowthrower from the box and unfolding the han dle bars DO NOT PINCH THE AUGER CONTROL CABLE IN THE HANDLE BARS 2 Install the discharge chute on to the rotating ring located on the auger housing Secure with the three 5 16 inch carriage bolts flat washers and nylok nuts found in the parts bag the bolt h
4. Dealer Setup amp Adjustment Instructions 520 Series Single Stage Snowthrower This Dealer Setup Instruction applies to the following units These instructions may cover additional models issued after their printing Refer to the Dealer Setup Binder Index for complete listings 520 Series Snowthrowers Mfg No Description 7085663 SS5201R 5HP Snowthrower Manual Start 7085664 SS5201E 5HP Snowthrower Electric Start 1694585 5201M 5HP Snowthrower Manual Start 1694586 5201E 5HP Snowthrower Electric Start ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL TABLE OF CONTENTS The safety warnings provided in this guide SAFETY RULE G ese ease 2 A and in the operator s manual included with the unit contain important information that SETUP PROCEDURES must be obeyed when assembling setting up operat Quick Setup List ccna nes ii 3 ing servicing transporting or storing the unit Unboxing and Assembly css 4 These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert tri great ve TE TRE CE EL ETETE 2 angle symbol shown above which signifies that an Proper Fuel Mixing Procedure 8 important safety message is being provided Lubricate the Snowthrower s snennnnoonnnn1nnennene ene enaa 6 You must read understand and follow these warn ae COVER ii arr ne ings and instructions and use safe shop and work Test Run IUT practices at all times while working on or around this unit and all other outdoor power equipment ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Sections and it
5. PRODUCTS INC McDonough GA 30253 www snapper com Simplicity MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 USA www simplicitymfg com Manual No 7100193 I R 6 10 2005 TP 300 507 1 IR SX N Auger Pulley Lever Roller Drive Belt Figure 13 Drive Belt Replacement Scraper Blade Bolts amp Nuts Figure 14 Removing Scraper Blade Copyright 2005 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 12 5 2005
6. eads go to inside of of the rotating ring with washers and nuts on the outside Refer to Figure 1 NOTE Install the rear bolt first for easier alignment 3 Tighten bolts securely with a wrench Figure 2 Handles and Clean out Tool 4 Lift up folding handle to align it with lower handle A Handle B Wing Knobs C Clean out Tool and tighten the wing knobs securely as shown in Figures 2 and 3 5 Mount clean out tool in storage position on handle Refer to Figure 2 Figure 1 Assembly of Discharge Chute Figure 3 Lift Handles and Lock Wing Knobs A Discharge Chute D Nuts B Carriage Bolts E Rotating Ring C Washers 4 5 2005 Kea Fill Gas Tank Fuel and Oil Mixture The snowthrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of fuel gasoline and oil for lubrication of engine bearings and other moving parts The correct fuel oil mixture ratio for the five horsepow er engine is 50 to 1 Use fuel oil mixture chart shown NOTE To prevent damage to engine carefully observe recommended fuel to oil mixing ratio and procedures e Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean fuel container e Always use fresh unleaded winter grade fuel e Never put plain unmixed fuel into fuel tank Shake fuel container each time before filling fuel tank e Never use stale fuel left over from last season or stored for long periods DO NOT USE MULTI VISCOSITY OILS SUCH AS 10W 30
7. ems denoted by the Setup Removing Engine Cover 8 symbol provide the information necessary to Carburetor Adjustment scenerne 8 fully assemble test and prepare the units Servicing the Spark Plug 8 described above for delivery to your customers Auger Control Cable Adjustment sms 9 A Quick Setup List is provided on page 3 ofthis Austng the Cable booklet to help you identify and check that the Testing the Auger Control Cable 9 items have been performed Replacing the Drive BE serne 10 Replacing the Scraper Blade cesssseeee 10 Manual No 7100193 I R 6 10 2005 5 2005 1 TP 300 5071 IR SX N 520 Single Stage Snowthrower SAFETY RULES A be followed Read these safety rules and follow them closely Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of equipment severe personal injury or death to you yourself or bystanders or damage to property or equipment This auger is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects The triangle 44 in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must General Read the Operator s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and proper equipment use Never allow children to operate the machine Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particu larly small children and pets Never discharge material toward any person or pet Make sure a Snowthr
8. he spring un extended Adjusting the Cable 1 Remove the engine cover 2 Locate and loosen the lower locknut securing the auger control cable shown in Figure 12 3 To change the slack in the cable turn the upper locknut slightly just until the slack between the spring and the exposed cable has been elimi nated 4 Tighten the lower locknut Reinstall the engine cover 6 Test the units to make certain that the cable has been adjusted properly see Testing the Auger Control Cable below oo Testing the Auger Control Cable Start the snow thrower engine and pull back on auger control to operate auger Release auger control and check to be sure auger stops turning If auger continues to turn after auger control is released the cable is too tight and will have to be adjusted to make it longer Cable must be slightly slack when auger control is released away from handle 5 2005 520 Single Stage Snowthrower CXAR J S LE Locknuts O SA Spring Figure 12 Auger Control Cable WARNING Use extreme care when making adjust ments that require engine to be running Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts WARNING Make certain the cable is NOT placing any ten sion on the spring ff the cable places tension on the spring the auger may turn when the control has not been engaged 520 Single Stage Snowthrower Service N
9. n adjust or service If unit starts to vibrate abnormally disengage drives and stop the engine Check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slip pery surfaces Use care when backing up Before leaving operator s position for any reason shut off engine remove the Engine Key and wait for all moving parts to stop Before cleaning repairing or inspecting the unit make certain all moving parts have stopped Remove the key to prevent accidental starting Always use a grounded 3 wire plug receptacle for elec tric starting A WARNING To avoid serious injury do not put your hands into the auger housing or discharge chute If auger stalls or chute becomes plugged use the following procedure to remove objects or clear the chute 1 Release the Auger Control 2 Shut off the engine 3 Remove the Engine Key 4 Wait for moving parts to stop 5 Use the Clean out Tool provided with the machine Never put your hands into the auger or discharge chute 6 If servicing is needed remove cover and dis connect spark plug wire A WARNING This unit is a single stage snowthrower The auger feeds the snow back into the hous ing and throws the snow out the discharge chute If bodily contact is made with the auger or impeller when they are rotating severe per sonal injury will occur To avoid injury keep others and yourself away from
10. ngine cover To remove the cover proceed as fol lows 1 Remove the Engine Key from the switch 2 Remove the two rear fasteners securing the back of the cover housing Figure 9 Remove the fuel tank cap Remove the cover see Figure 10 Temporarily reinstall the fuel tank cap Perform the adjustments or service desired NO fF WwW Reinstall the cover by reversing the removal steps Note The tabs at the lower front of the cover must be positioned correctly WARNING To avoid the possibility of serious bodily injury when performing adjustments maintenance or lubrication stop engine and remove key from switch NER Carburetor fe Adjustment The carburetor is properly calibrated and preset at the factory for efficient cold weather operation There are no adjusting screws on the carburetor If it is apparent that the carburetor is not providing sat isfactory fuel supply to engine contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet for service ie Servicing Ee the Spark Plug Remove Engine Key from switch Remove the engine cover See procedure above Disconnect the wire from the spark plug ND Inspect the Spark Plug and clean If necessary replace the it with a new Spark Plug as recom mended in the Engine Owners Manual 5 Adjust the gap on the Spark Plug to 030 inches 762 mm using a gauge 6 Reinstall the plug and tighten firmly 7 Reconnect Spark Plug
11. or 10W 40 Proper Fuel Mixing Procedure 1 Fill approved clean fuel container one quarter full with fresh unleaded fuel one quart one liter ina one gallon 4 liter container 2 Pour recommended amount of high quality two cycle oil 2 5 ounces 80 ml into fuel container for one gallon 4 liters of fuel NOTE DO NOT USE MULTI VISCOSITY OILS SUCH AS 10W 30 or 10W 40 3 Reinstall cap on the fuel container and shake con tainer vigorously so oil mixes with gasoline 4 Unscrew cap and fill container with fuel Shake container again 5 Remove fuel tank cap and carefully pour mixed fuel into the fuel tank filling to 1 2 inch 1 5 cm below filler neck to allow room for expansion Never put plain unmixed fuel into fuel tank Shake fuel container each time before filling fuel tank 5 2005 520 Single Stage Snowthrower FUEL TO OIL MIXTURE CHART 50 1 Gasoline tee Oil Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil Gallons Ounces Gallons Ounces Liters Milliliters WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or running Always move outdoors to fill the tank Keep snowthrower and gasoline away from open flame or spark Figure 4 Proper Fuel Mixing Procedure A Fill Container with 1 Quart 1 Liter of fuel B 2 5 Ounces 80 ml of two cycle oil C Combine in container then shake container D Additional fuel brings
12. otes 10 5 2005 520 Single Stage Snowthrower Service Notes 5 2005 11 520 Single Stage Snowthrower TEA Replacing EU the Drive Belt 1 Remove Engine Key from switch 2 Remove belt cover see Page 6 and the engine cover see Page 8 3 Move the Auger Control on the handle and slip the belt out from between the brake lever and roller and away from the idler pulley 4 Remove the belt from the engine and auger pul leys 5 Install new belt around engine and auger pulleys and under idler pulley The ribbed side of the belt must be to the inside against auger and engine pulleys 6 Slip the new belt into place between brake lever and roller 7 Start the engine and engage disengage the auger control several times Make certain that auger stops turning within 5 seconds after the control is released 8 If the auger does not stop turning within 5 second after the control is released adjust the tension on the control cable by following the Adjusting Control Cable procedure in the adjustments section of this manual 9 Reinstall the belt and engine covers wie Replacing Ed the Scraper Blade 1 Remove Engine Key from switch 2 Remove the two bolts and nuts securing the Scraper Blade to the auger housing Retain the bolts and nuts for attaching the new blade 3 Remove the worn Scraper Blade 4 Install the new Scraper Blade and secure it with the three bolts and nuts saved in step 2 above amp SNAPPER
13. ower is in good operating condition b All safety devices and shields are in place and working c All adjustments are correct Preparation Never attempt to make any adjustment while engine is running Thoroughly inspect the area where the snowthrower is to be used and remove all objects such as door mats sleds boards wires and sticks Disengage all clutches release Auger Control lever before starting engine Do not operate snowthrower without wearing proper win ter clothing Wear footwear which improves footing on slippery surfaces Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable a Use approved gasoline container b Never remove the fuel tank cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine c Never fill the fuel tank indoors d Wipe up spilled gasoline Do not run engine indoors Exhaust fumes are deadly Operation Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Keep clear of discharge opening at all times Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes never across the face Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not attempt to clear slopes over 17 7 10 Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing dri ves walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards and traffic Be especially careful not to touch snowthrower parts which might be hot from operation Allow such parts to cool before attempting to maintai
14. ribute grease Figure 8 Flange ngne Merce Figure 8 Grease the Discharge Chute Ring The two cycle engine used in this snow thrower is lubri cated by the fuel and oil mixture Observe recommend ed fuel to oil mixture ratio shown on page 5 6 5 2005 Setup Test Run Test run the unit for several minutes Check that the following work properly e Primer e Auger Control Cable e Choke e Kill Switch e Recoil Starter Chute Rotator e Electric Starter e Deflector Where Applicable STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE The snow thrower engine is designed to oper ate at cold temperatures Avoid operating the snow thrower if air temperature is 40 C or warmer since engine may vapor lock and stop running after a short time Engine will be difficult to start in warm weather Electric Starting Steps Note The electric starter is designed to operate on 120V AC household current using power cord supplied with electric start snow thrower When using power cord match wide blade of plug to wide slot of recepta cle 1 Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON position 2 If engine is cold move choke control lever to the ON position Do not choke a warm engine 3 Push the Primer Button two times if engine is cold Do not prime a warm engine 4 Plug power cord for starter into receptacle on starter switch then plug other end into a 120Volt AC household receptacle DO NOT use an exten sion cord with
15. the electric start power cord supplied 5 Push starter button to crank engine DO NOT crank engine for more than a total of 15 seconds without allowing electric starter to cool for 10 minutes before additional cranking is attempted Electric starter can be severely damaged if recommended starter operating limitations are not observed NOTE Do not push primer button while engine is being cranked 6 Release starter button when engine starts and gradually move choke lever to the OFF position 7 Disconnect power cord from household receptacle and then from starter switch on snow thrower Store cord in a dry convenient place NOTE Always disconnect power cord from household receptacle first then unplug from starter switch 8 To stop engine turn Engine Key to the OFF posi tion 5 2005 520 Single Stage Snowthrower Manual Recoil Starting Steps 1 Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON position 2 If engine is cold move choke control lever to the ON position Do not choke a warm engine 3 Push the Primer Button two times if engine is cold Do not prime a warm engine 4 Grasp starter rope handle and slowly pull out rope until resistance is felt Allow rope to rewind slowly then pull rope out rapidly to start engine Let rope return slowly to starter NOTE If engine does not start after three pulls push primer bulb once and again pull starter rope 5 After engine starts and gradually warms up move
16. total to 1 Gallon 4 liters 520 Single Stage Snowthrower Setup Lubricate Snowthrower Removing Belt Cover In order to perform proper lubrication it is necessary to remove the Belt cover from the lower left of the snowthrower 1 Remove the Engine Key from the switch 2 Remove the fours screws securing the belt cover see Figure 5 3 Remove the cover 4 Perform lubrication see below 5 Reinstall belt cover reverse steps 3 to 1 above Lubrication Note The drive pulley end of auger shaft is supported by a sealed ball bearing and requires no lubrication The ball bearing on other end of auger shaft is also sealed and will not require lubrication Lightly Oi e A few drops of oil should be placed on wheel hubs occasionally to keep wheels turning freely Apply oil to pivot points of auger control periodically wiping off any excess oil Pivot Point A couple of drops of light machine oil applied to upper end of auger control cable will assure free movement of cable through outside casing Wipe off any excess oil Figure 5 Remove belt cover and lightly apply oil to the pivot point for idler pulley arm BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET OIL ON BELT OR PULLEYS Grease e At the beginning of each snow throwing sea son remove discharge chute clean and generously lubricate steel flange at back of D gt rotating ring with light grease Rotate ring Lubricate with crank to dist
17. wire 8 Reinstall engine cover Remove Fuel Tank Remove two rear fasteners securing cover Lift Cover from Rear of unit Align rear tabs amp side of cover when reinstalling Insert front tabs first when reinstalling cover Spark Plug Wire Figure 11 Servicing Spark Plug 5 2005 TJ Auger Control Cable El Adjustment The length of the auger control cable is adjustable However it will seldom be necessary to change the cable length since the operating tension on the drive belt is maintained by the spring on the end of the cable If the auger turns too slowly under heavy load or momentary squealing of drive belt is heard when enter ing heavy snow pressure applied to drive belt by idler pulley must be increased by reducing the slack in the cable If the auger continues to turn when the auger con trol is released the cable is too tight The pressure applied to the drive belt must be eliminated by increas ing the amount of slack to the cable adjustment Checking the Adjustment 1 Remove the Cover See Figures 9 amp 10 2 Measure the spring while the auger control on the handle is disengaged Record this measurement 3 Pull the auger control against the handle and again measure the spring Record this measurement 4 Compare the two measurements The measure ment obtained with the spring extended should be 7 16 inch 11 mm greater than with t
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