OPERATOR’S MANUAL Signature Professional Series Snowthrowers 10524 Models 13388 Models Mfg. No. 1695074 1695075 Mfg. No. 1695097 1695098 Description P10524E, 10.5HP Snowthrower P10524E, 10.5HP Snowthrower (CE) Description 13388E, 13HP Snowthrower E13388E, 13HP Snowthrower (CE) 11528 Models Mfg. No. 1695076 1695077 Description P11528E, 11.5HP Snowthrower P11528E, 11.5HP Snowthrower (CE) 1332 Models Mfg. No.
Table of Contents CONTENTS: Regular Maintenance Schedule........................................................16 Checking Tire Pressure .................................16 Auger Gear Case Lubrication ........................16 Lubrication .....................................................17 Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage ...........18 Lubricate the Auger Shaft & Assembly ..........18 Safety Rules & Information Training ............................................................2 Preparation ...
Safety Rules & Information This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. TRAINING OPERATION 1.
Safety Rules 8. Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage preparations before storing the unit for both short and long term periods. 9. Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to service. 10. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary. 11. Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition. 12. Never tamper with safety devices.
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Decals DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment. The safety decals below are on your unit.
Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS WARNING: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL. WARNING: DISMEMBERMENT. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this machine. This machine can amputate limbs. Keep bystanders and children away when engine is running. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. DANGER: DISMEMBERMENT. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. The auger can amputate limbs. Keep hands and feet away from auger and rotating parts. WARNING: REMOVE KEY BEFORE SERVICING.
Identification Numbers SA M North American / CE Models PL E SA M CE Models (Only) PL PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA E Model Description Name/Number Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown.
Features, Controls, & Operation Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. 1,2.. Manual Rotator Model CONTROL LOCATIONS Electric Rotator Model The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, and driving require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences.
Features & Controls Auger Control Fuel Engages the auger/impeller when depressed. Releasing the control stops the auger/impeller. Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). Note: The fuel shut off valve is located under the fuel tank or on the front of the engine. Close the valve when the snowthrower is not in use. Open the valve before starting. Chute Direction Control Models with Electric Chute Rotator: Depressing the chute rotator switch rotates the chute left or right.
Operation GENERAL OPERATION WARNING This unit is a “two-stage” snowthrower. CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snow back into the impeller housing. The second stage is the impeller, which throws the snow out the discharge chute. If bodily contact is made with the auger or impeller when they are rotating, severe personal injury will occur. 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure. 2.
Operation STARTING CONTROLS G F B E See Figure 1for the following instructions. A Units with Optional Electric Start C A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (A) activates an electric starter mounted to the engine, eliminating the need to pull the starter handle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 Volts AC, which is provided by connection to the extension cord provided with units equipped with this feature.
Operation OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER WARNING 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction. When BOTH levers are depressed, the FreeHand™ Control is activated. This allows Auger Engage Control to be released — YET AUGER ROTATION WILL CONTINUE — until the FreeHand™ Control is released. 2. Set the speed selector to the desired forward speed. 3. Fully press and hold the auger engage control (C, Figure 2) on the right-hand grip to begin auger rotation.
Operation DEFLECTOR The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlled by the position of the deflector. (Engine speed also affects distance of discharge.) The more the deflector is tilted UP, the farther snow will be thrown. Models with Chute Deflector Knob See Figure 3. 1. Loosen the deflector knob, tilt the deflector UP or DOWN. 2. Retighten the knob when desired angle has been chosen. Models with Remote Deflector Control See Figure 4. 1.
Operation FULL TRACTION EASY TURN™ TRACTION Easy Turn™ Lever Engaged Easy Turn™ Lever Released Right Wheel Freewheels, Left Wheel Drives Both Wheels Drive Figure 6. Easy Turn Control A B EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK While Clearing Snow: For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze the Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 6). Engaging the Easy Turn™ lever releases the right traction wheel but allows the left wheel to continue driving (Figure 6).
Storage AFTER EACH USE WARNING Normal use of the snowthrower may result in a build-up of packed snow in and around the starter cord housing and around engine controls. Heat from the engine will usually prevent the snow from freezing solid while the unit is running, but after the engine is shut down, some snow may continue melting from engine heat, and later freeze around some moving parts as the unit cools.
Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FREQUENCY NOTES Check auger gear case lubrication.** 25 Hours Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil Lubricate snowthrower. 10 Hours 10W Oil and Grease Check tire pressure. Monthly 20 psi (1.37 bar) Change engine oil.*✛ 50 Hours / Yearly Clean or replace spark plug.✛ See Engine Manual Yearly See Engine Manual 4-6 Hours N/A Yearly Lithium Grease Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage. 10 Hours 10W Oil Lubricate Auger Shaft.
Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION IMPORTANT NOTE It is very important that grease fittings on the auger shaft are lubricated regularly. If auger rusts to shaft, damage to worm gear may occur if shear pins do not break. To prevent wheels rusting to axles, it is also necessary to remove the wheels and grease the axles regularly. Remove wheels and grease axles once each year. Figure 10. Chute Lubrication Apply medium weight (10W) oil to points shown (See Figures 10-13).
Regular Maintenance CHECK / LUBRICATE FREE-HAND LINKAGE Check the function of the Free-Hand controls: the controls should function as described in the CONTROLS section. It is critical for the safe operation of the unit that the controls disengage when released. If the controls do not function properly, lubricate them. If lubrication does not rectify the problem, see your dealer. Under no circumstances should the unit be used if the controls are not functioning properly. A Figure 14.
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING This section provides troubleshooting and service instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible cause/remedy in the order listed. Before performing any adjustment or service to snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent accidental starting, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten away from the plug. Also, refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for additional information.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far enough POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Chute deflector too low. 2. Engine speed too slow. 1. Adjust deflector as necessary. 2. Set speed to full throttle. 3. Ground speed too fast. 3. Use slower speed selector setting. 4. Snowthrower discharge chute clogged. 5. Auger belt loose or worn. 4. STOP engine and REMOVE the key. DISCONNECT the spark plug wire. Clear auger using clean-out tool. See warning in SAFETY RULES. 5.
Adjustments SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT B 1. Loosen the two nuts (C, Figure 17). C 2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear. A 3. Push the lower rod into the housing and tighten the two nuts (C). Do not lift up or down on rods while tightening. Make sure the shoulders of the carriage bolts (B) are in the slots. C B 4. Always check traction drive tension and auger drive tension after adjusting speed selector. AUGER DRIVE TENSION WARNING Figure 17. Speed Selector Linkage A. Shift Rod B. Carriage Bolts C.
Adjustments TRACTION DRIVE TENSION Initial Adjustment 1. Lift the bellcrank arm (C, Figure 19) up as far as it will go. 2. While holding the bell crank arm (C) up, adjust the cable until all the slack is removed. A 3. Back the adjustment screw (E) out 7-8 turns. Tighten nut (D). D 4. Start engine and check that the system disengages when the control is released.
Adjustments MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT F A E Pinion Gear Adjustment If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the pinion gear (A, Figure 20) and ring gear (F). If it is still difficult to operate, adjust as follows: NOTE: If the discharge chute will not stay in position, adjust the pinion gear (A) closer to the ring gear (F). B 1. Loosen the nut (G, Figure 20) which holds the pinion gear bracket in the slotted hole. D C G 2.
Adjustments & Service EASY TURN™ CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the Easy Turn™ cable has stretched, the gears will not disengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust the cable using the following procedure. 1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 23). 3. Turn the adjustment nut (A) to lengthen or shorten the cable.
Adjustments & Service BELT REPLACEMENT A 1. Turn off the engine, remove the spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Rotate the spout full right. Loosen the two screws (B, Figure 25) securing the belt cover. 2. Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower. 3. Move the belt guides (B, Figure 26) by loosening the two capscrews (A). 4. Remove the auger drive belt as follows: a.
Service 6. Reverse the procedure to install the belts. Be sure there are no twists and the belts are properly seated in the grooves. Adjust the belt stops so there is 1/8” (3mm) clearance between belt and stop. The pattern for both belts is shown in Figure 28. Slide the right axle left fully before tightening the set collar (E, Figure 27). 7. Check the traction drive tension and auger drive tension. Follow the procedures under AUGER/TRACTION DRIVE TENSION. 8.
Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * The power ratings for an individual engine model are initially developed by starting with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure) (Revision 2002–05).
Parts & Accessories REPLACEMENT PARTS TECHNICAL MANUALS Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer. Always use genuine Simplicity / Snapper Service Parts. Additional copies of this manual are available, as well as fully illustrated parts lists. These manuals show all of the product’s components in exploded views (3D illustrations which show the relationship of parts and how they go together) as well as part numbers and quantities used.
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