Snapper 5241 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure that each person you authorize to operate
your Snow Thrower reads this manual beforehand
and pays particular attention to the safety precau¬
tions on the inside front cover and to the warning
decals on the machine. Check and perform the
following before each start-up.
PRE-START PROCEDURE
• ENGINE LUBE: Check level and add oil, if need¬
ed, of weight and grade specified in the Engine
Owner’s Manual.
• FUEL SUPPLY: After making sure unit is safely
away from ignition producing appliances and in
area where gasoline fumes can be dissipated,
fill fuel tank with gasoline specified in Engine
Manual.
• CHECK TIRES and bring pressure up to
specifications - 12-15 psi without tire chains or
15-20 psi with chains.
• CHECK UNIT to make sure guards and shields
are in place and tight. Also check blower hous¬
ing to insure that it is free of all objects.
• RESET RUNNERS to suit area to be cleared.
Lower skid shoes to provide greater clearance
over gravel or raise the shoes for smooth, paved
surface. Refer to skid shoe adjustment for
details.
• SET DEFLECTOR CAP to throw snow desired
distance. Loosen wing nut, push cap edge back
even with the chute to throw snow up to 30 feet
away or pull cap all the way out to throw snow
only about three feet. Retighten the wing nut
after repositioning cap. Always stop engine
before repositioning.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
Know hovy to stop the Snow Thrower quickly in
preparation for possible emergency situations. For¬
ward and reverse motion is stopped by releasing
your grip on the TRACTION CLUTCH handle on the
left handle bar. The blower auger blades and im¬
peller fan will stop rotating within five seconds*
after releasing the BLOWER CLUTCH handle on the
right. Stop the engines on all models by removing
the ignition key. Other operational controls are
discussed where pertinent under the following
operating procedures.
‘NOTE: If rotation continues after five seconds,
refer to the CLUTCH CABLE instructions for read¬
justment.
OPERATION
Whenever possible, push Snow Thrower outdoors
before starting. If the unit must be started inside
your garage, for example, make sure doors are wide
open to provide maximum ventilation. Move the unit
outdoors as soon as possible after starting. After
performing the pre-start checks and services
described earlier, proceed as follows:
1. THROTTLE CONTROL: Move control to FAST
position.
2. CHOKE: Refer to Engine Manual for priming
and/or choking details.
3. ENGINE IGNITION: On all units, insert key or turn
key to ON position.
4(A) ROPE STARTING: On manual start models, pull
starting rope out in smooth, steady motion until
engine starts. To prolong the life of the starter rope,
slowly guide the handle back to the engine rather
than allowing it to snap back.
4(B) ELECTRIC STARTING: On units with plug-in 120
Volt electric start, connect the starter cable to the
engine starter system then insert the three pronged
plug into a grounded 110-volt power receptacle and
depress the starter button on the cable until engine
starts. Detach cable from receptacle and engine. On
jump start equipped models, refer to instructins pro¬
vided in kit.
NOTE: If engine does not start after five seconds of
continuous cranking, release the kay or start button
to prevent overheating of the starting motor. Locate
and correct cause of starting problem before
repeating electric starting attempt.
WARM-UP PERIOD: Allow brief warm-up outside
with clutches released to avoid stalling cold engine.
Reset Choke as instructed in Engine Manual as the
unit warms up.
OPERATION: Select desired traction speed by ad¬
justing DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, depress TRAC¬
TION CLUTCH handle and drive unit to area to be
cleared then depress BLOWER CLUTCH handle and
proceed to blow snow. The THROTTLE CONTROL
should normally be in the FAST position for best
result under most conditions. CAUTION: If clogging
occurs, back unit away from snow bank, release
both CLUTCH handles and, as a further precaution,
stop the engine and remove spark plug wire before
clearing the snow from the housing and/or
discharge chute.
BEFORE STOPPING: Move unit to cleared area,
release TRACTION CLUTCH handle and run up to
top speed with BLOWER CLUTCH HANDLE depress¬
ed to clear housing of slush and snow thus preven¬
ting freeze-up of the impeller upon restarting next
time.
STOPPING PROCEDURE: On ail units, remove the
key to stop engine or move the THROTTLE CON¬
TROL to OFF or STOP.
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Snapper 5241 Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	5241
Category	Snow Blower
Language	English