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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. Remove

and discard cardboard from between all handles. The right

side of upper handle is positioned on the outside of lower

handle and should be moved to the inside of the lower

handle. Eye of eye-bolt must be on right side of machine at

lower handle. Raise upper handle until the lower ends seat

into concave area of lower handle. Tighten handle knowbs

securelly. Insert clean-out tool into holders on right handle.

See Figure 1.

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

INSTALL LOWER

CHUTE HANDLE

ONTO DISCHARGE

CHUTE

INSTALL

CLEAN-OUT

TOOL

UNFOLD

HANDLE

CARRIAGE

BOLTS

LOWER

CHUTE

HEX

TIGHTEN

KNOBS

SLIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE

FIGURE 2

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.

1/2"MINIMUM

to 3/4" MAXIMUM

SPRING EXTENSION

AUGERCLUTCH

UPPER

HANDLE

FIGURE 3

INSTRUCTION No. 7100948 (I.R. 6/26/2006)

TP 300-5206-00-SX-SN

Summary of content (2 pages)

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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 PreOperation checklist.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST for SNAPPER SINGLE STAGE SNOW THROWERS Complete each of the following items prior to placing the machine into service. It is very important that setup is verified and all operational tests completed and results are acceptable. Check ( _ ) all items actually performed. After completing this form, sign and retain for future reference. SET-UP __ UPPER HANDLE & LOWER HANDLE secured in place and hardware tightened securely.