Snapper L1226E, L1428E Snow Blower User Manual


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TP-1000-4956-00-LW-SN
Form No. 1736892
Two-Stage Snowthrower Models No. L1226E, L1428E
a
5/16” Flange Lock Nuts, 2
b
5/16” Jam Nut (thin), 1
c
3/8” Flange Nuts, 2
d
5/16” Lock Nut, 1
e
1/4” Lock Nuts, 2
f
Chute Rotator Control
Handle, 1
g
5/16” Lock Washer, 1
h
Large Carriage Bolts, 2
j
120V Power Cord, 1
k Extra Shear Pins, 2
mExtra Cotter Pins, 2
n
Small Carriage Bolts, 2
p Zip T
ies, 3
q Ignition Keys, 2
(1 pre-attached to snowthrower)
Items not shown above:
Operator’s Manual
Illustrated Parts List
Product Registration Card
Engine Manual
Fresh Start® Fuel Preser
ver
Cartridge
ItemsIncluded:
Make sure you have all items before assembly.
a
c
d
b
e
f
g
h
j
k
m
n
p
q
You Will Need:
• Utility knife
• Unleaded fuel
• Tire pressure gauge
• 1/2” combination or deep socket wrench
• 9/16” combination or deep socket wrench
• 7/16” wrench
Fuel Cap
Oil
Dipstick
Auger
Engage
Control
Traction
Control
Chute
Rotator
Control
Split
Rod
Chute
Clean-Out
Tool
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3
7
14
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5
13
X
Y
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A
h
a
b
f
10
F
G
J
H
c
e
e
n
n
M
L
P
N
R
Q
S
T
W
V
U
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B
E
C
d
g
K
DANGER:Amputation Hazard
Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury or death.
Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute.
Use clean-out tool, not hands!
WARNING:
Failure to read and follow the Operator’s Manual and all operating instructions
can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Turn off engine and wait at least
2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.
Remove Packaging Materials
Note:Followsetupinstructionsintheorderpresented.
Remove banding from crate. Open carton completely by
cutting each corner from top to bottom as shown.
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Open small cardboard box behind snowthrower. Remove
parts bag from inside chute. Remove manual packet.
Ensure you have all “Items Included” prior to assembly.
Locate the operator’s manual in the manual packet.
Always read and follow the instructions in the operator’s
manual. Proper care, performance tips, and safety
information are located in this important document.
Raise Handles and Check Cables
Note:“Right”and“Left”arefromtheOperating
Position.
Cut orange zip ties that secure control cables to handle
assembly. Be careful not to cut or damage the control
cables.
Rotate upper handle assembly (A) up.
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Slide large carriage bolts (h) and 5/16” flange lock nuts (a)
into lower holes. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
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Remove shipping rubber bands from control levers. Make
sure the “Z” bend ends of the control lever cables are
secured in the holes on the control levers as shown.
4
Make sure auger engage control and traction control
cables route over the top of cable buttons as shown.
Check that all cables can move freely and are not kinked.
Tighten upper and lower nuts in handle with a 1/2”
wrench or deep socket.
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Install Chute Rotator Control Handle
Install thin jam nut (b) onto chute rotator rod. Install chute
rotator control handle (f) onto chute rotator rod turning at
least 10 full clockwise rotations.
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Align chute rotator control handle so it is facing forward
and use a 9/16” wrench to tighten jam nut (b) against
chute rotator control handle (f).
Slide chute rotator control handle to the right.
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Connect Shift Rod
Connect shift rod (B) to shift lever (C) and secure with
lock washer (g) and 5/16 lock nut (d). Tighten lock nut
with a 1/2” wrench while preventing stud (E) from turning
with a 7/16” wrench.
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Assemble Chute and Rotator
Bring chute from pallet to the left side of snowthrower.
Slide the chute base (F) onto the auger housing (G).
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Slide support tube (H) on the carriage bolts (J).
Thread two 3/8” flange nuts (c) onto carriage bolts and
tighten with a 9/16” wrench.
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Assemble Split Rod
Take end of split rod (K) that is attached to top back side
of chute assembly and align it to right side of split rod
protruding from dash.
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Insert two small carriage bolts (n) into square holes of
split rod.
Install 1/4” lock nuts (e) and tighten hardware with a
7/16” wrench.
Connect Spout Rotator Brake Cable
Slide spout rotator brake cable (L) between dash and the
handle cross bar as shown.
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Slide rubber dust cover (M) off of plastic fitting as shown.
Place “Z” bend of cable (N) into hole of brake lever
assembly (P).
Pull plastic fitting (Q) behind bracket (R).
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Slide chute rotator cable (S) between slot in bracket and
push forward to lock in place.
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Slide rubber dust cover (T) over plastic fitting.
Remove Snowthrower From Crate
Cut straps from between snowthrower and wood pallet
by wheels and auger.
Roll snowthrower off crate.
Secure Cable and Final Checks
To prevent chute deflector cable from contacting tire,
rotate chute all the way to the left and secure with zip ties
(p). Secure cable to left handle (U) and to support tube
(V), and secure speed selector cable to split rod (W).
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Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI. (Tires are over-inflated
for shipping purposes.)
Check that clean-out tool is attached to snowthrower.
(See assembled figure.)
Alwaysuseaclean-outtooltoclearcloggeddischarge
chute.NEVERuseyourhands.
Locate two shear pins (k) and cotter pins (m) in parts bag.
Place hardware in compartment labeled “Replacement
Shear Bolt Storage” located on unit behind chute.
Check Oil Level and Add Fuel
Note:Engineisshippedwithoil.SeeEngineManual
forcompleteengineoilspecificationsandmaintenance
requirements.
Remove oil dipstick (X). Check oil level. Oil level should be
between FULL and ADD marks. Reinstall oil dipstick.
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Remove fuel cap (Y). Following the three-step
instructions on the Fresh Start card, snap the fuel
preserver cartridge into the bottom of the fuel fill cap.
NOTICE:
DonotuseE22orE85fuel.
NOTICE:Donotmixoilwithfuel.
WARNING:Fuel and its vapors are flammable and
explosive. Turn off engine and wait at least
2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel
evaporate before starting engine.
Add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel with a minimum 87
octane. Leave one inch of space at top of tank for fuel
expansion. Reinstall fuel cap.
Read Manual Before Starting Engine
FollowproceduresandsafetyinstructionsinOperator’s
andEngineManuals.
DANGER:Amputation hazard
Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause
serious injury or death. Shut off engine before
unclogging discharge chute. Use clean-out tool,
not hands!
WARNING:Failure to read and follow the Operator’s
Manual and all operating instructions can result
in serious injury or death.
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