Snapper LE317 - Section I - INTRODUCTION; Familiarization; Nomenclature

Section I - INTRODUCTION
SPARK PLUG-
ACCESS COVER
CHOK&RUN ■
DECAL
CHOKE-
LEVER
PULL ROPE —
(RECOIL START)
CONTROL PANEL
DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
T-KNOB -
DISCHARGE CHUTE -
CHUTE MOUNTING-
RING
TOP-^
COVER
-FUEL CAP
-ON/OFF
IGNITION SWITCH &
KEY
-— INFORMATION
DECAL
-ELECTRIC START
BUTTON
110 VOLT RECEPTACLE
(HOUSEHOLD CURRENT)
-DEFLECTOR i—CHUTE ROTATOR
HANDLE HANDLE
- AUGER CLUTCH CONTROL
DRIVE CONTROL
CABLE
DRIVE CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
UPPER
HANDLE
HANDLE
LOCKING KNOBS
TOP COVER -
RETAINING
TAB
REAR THROAT
HOUSING (NOT
ILLUSTRATED)
AUGER —
HOUSING
lower
HANDLE
DRIVE BELT/MUFFLER
GUARD
BOTTOM COVER
(NOT ILLUSTRATED)
- PUSH NUT
SCRAPER BLADE-
CENTER FLIGHT
SHOES (2)
AUGER FLIGHT SHOES (4)
WHEEL ASSEMBLY
AXLE (NOT ILLUSTRATED)
FIGURE 1.1
1.1 FAMILIARIZATION
This manual covers SNAPPER Model LE317, LE319,
both RECOIL and ELECTRIC START MODEL
SNOW THROWERS. The first number in the modei
designation indicates the horsepower of the engine,
the next two numbers indicate the width in inches of
the Auger Housing and the iast number indicates the
design series. Comprehensive engine overhaui/repair
manuais and parts manuais for these models are
available from your SNAPPER dealer at nominal
cost. Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for specific
details involving operation and service of the engine.
1.2 NOMENCLATURE
The nomenclature drawing above (Figure 1.1) shows
the essential parts of the SNAPPER Models LE317
& LE319 SNOW THROWERS. Make sure that each
person authorized to operate this Snow Thrower
reads this manual prior to operation and pays
particular attention to the Safety Precautions on the
inside front cover and to the Warning Decals on the
machine. Also, make sure all operators are
thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use
them before operating the blower. Make certain that
operators know beforehand how to stop the Auger
and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies.
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