Snapper LE317 - Section II - MACHINE OPERATION; Fuel Reouirements; Fuel Precautions; Operational Controls.5-6

Section II - MACHINE OPERATION
2.1 The SNAPPER LE317 or LE319 is powered by a
3 Horsepower, 2 cycle engine and will clear a path
either 17 inches or 19 inches wide and will throw
snow from 3 to 20 feet away depending on the
Discharge Deflector setting and snow conditions.
Due to the light weight of these units, they are
ideally suited for clearing decks and porches. These
units have a fuel capacity of 1.25 quarts which will
result in an operational time of 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours.
2.2 Save this manual and the Engine Manual and review
at the start of each new season. Pay particular
attention to the important Safety Instructions and to
the Warning Decals on the unit.
A. Fuel is highly volatile. Keep safely away from
ignition producing appliances and in well-
ventilated area where fumes can be dissipated.
Fill fuel tank with correct gasoline/oil mixture as
specified in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
B. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
C. Do not use fuels which have been sitting for a
long period of time (one month maximum).
2.5 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS -
IDENTIFICATION & LOCATION
(Refer to Figure 1.1)
2.3 FUEL REQUIREMENTS - 2 CYCLE ENGINE
WARNING
USE A 50;T RATIO GASOLINE/OIL
MIXTURE ONLY IN THE SNAPPER
LE317 OR LE319 SNOW THROWER.
A.
For proper lubrication, the engine must
operate on an exact mixture of gasoline
and 2 cycle air-cooled engine oil. Use a
50 to 1 mixture. Use a good quality regular
grade leaded or unleaded gasoline and
SNAPPER special formulated 2-cycle engine
oil. The 50 to 1 ratio equals 2.56 ounces of
oil to each gallon (U.S. Standard) of gasoline,
(or 10.24 oz. to 4 gallons gasoline). Refer to
the following chart for correct 50 to 1 ratio
mixtures:
50:1 RATIO - U.S. STANDARD FLUID MEASUREMENTS
GALLONS GASOLINE 1
2 3 4
5
OUNCES 2-CYCLE OIL
2.56 5.12 7.68 10.24
12.80
PRIMER - Located at center of Control Panel.
Used to inject fuel into the carburetor during
initial startups.
CHOKE - Red Knob located in slot in the
bottom cover on the L.H. side of the machine.
Moves to the right to choke. Used during
initial engine startups.
IGNITION SWITCH & KEY - Located at center
of Control Panel. Used to turn engine on or off.
PULL ROPE & KNOB - Located at center of
Control Panel below Primer & Keyswitch. Used
to start engine.
ELECTRIC START BUTTON (If Equipped) -
Black Button on the Control Panel on the R.H.
side. Depress to activate Electric Starter, and
release to deactivate Electric Starter.
ELECTRIC START 110 Volt (Household
Current) Receptacle - Male Terminals located
in recess in bottom cover on the R.H. side.
B. Pre-Mix the fuel in an approved container while
observing all safety precautions relating to
handling of fuel. Add some gasoline first, then
the oil. Close the container and shake vigorously
to thoroughly mix the fuel; open the container
and add the remaining amount of gasoline to
correct the ratio. Shake the container to mix the
fuel each time before filling the fuel tank.
DO NOT add fuel to unit while hot...allow engine
to cool for 10 minutes.
2.4 FUEL PRECAUTIONS
A DANGER^
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! DO
NOT SMOKE WHILE HANDLING OR NEAR
GASOLINE! DO NOT USE OR STORE
GASOLINE NEAR OPEN FLAME OR SPARK-
‘ PRODUCING DEVICES!
AUGER CLUTCH CONTROL - Wire form
located on the top side of the Upper Handle.
Rotates back and downward causing the
Auger to rotate. Releasing the control will
allow it to return to its original position and
stop rotation of the Auger.
UPPER HANDLE - Extending rearward from
Top Cover. Used to control motion of the unit.
By lifting upward slightly (approximately 1 1/2")
on handle and rotating the Auger Clutch Control
rearward, the Auger will contact the ground and
propel the unit fonward.
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