Snapper 11305, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...er Width 30 30 Auger Width 5 Series Designation Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Snow Thrower read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructions and c...

Page 2: ...uld evaluate their ability to operate the snow thrower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury 4 Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor 5 Wear adequate winter clothing including boots which will give you maximum footing on slippery surfaces Exercise CAUTION to avoid slipping or falling 6 Before the first snow fall check the area to...

Page 3: ... speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing 18 Disengage power to the auger impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use 19 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as wheels weights counterweights cabs and the like 20 Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing an...

Page 4: ... Checking Auger Drive Belt 11 Checking Wheel Drive Belt 11 Lubricate Gear Case 11 Lubricate Auger Bearing 11 General Lubrication 11 Annually End of Season 12 Changing Engine Oil 12 Changing Spark Plug 12 Storage Procedure 12 Maintenance and Service Parts 12 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 13 18 Auger Impeller Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment 13 14 Auger Impeller Wheel Drive Belt Replacement 14 15 Skid...

Page 5: ...ROL 26 30 MODELS SPEED CONTROL LEVER BLOWERCLUTCH_ CONTROL LEVER HEAD LIGHT 26 30 MODELS DISCHARGE_ DEFLECTOR CAP DISCHARGE CHUTE _CONTROL TRACTION CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER PANEL FUEL TANK IMPELLER HOUSING BLOWER HOUSING COLLECTOR AUGERS REPLACEABLE GEAR BOX SKID SHOES IMPELLER ROTATES APPROX 1100 RPM DURING OPERATION DISCHARGE CHUTE WHEEL RETAINING PINS TIRES 12 16 PSI W O CHAINS 16 20 PSI WITH CHAIN...

Page 6: ... after refueling Wipe up any spilled fuel on machine and surrounding area Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications 2 1 7 Check auger impeller housing and discharge chute both must be free of all obstructions Clean engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel dirt etc WARNING DO NOT use an electrical extension cord that is damaged A damaged electrical extension cord could cause a shock or fir...

Page 7: ...f valve to the ON position See Figure 2 3 TURN VALVE TO ON POSITION MOVE CHOKE TO THE ON POSITION PUSH PRIMER THREE TIMES MOVE ENGINE F SPEED CONTROL TO FAST I INSERT KEY FIGURE 2 4 6 Pull rope start handle to crank engine 7 After engine starts move the choke control to the no choke OFF position Allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth Continued on Next Page FIGURE 2 3 2 Insert key into igni...

Page 8: ...ute or adjusting deflector DO NOT place hands near auger impeller while engine is running 2 2 3 ENGAGING AUGER 1 Move auger impeller control lever against handle to engage auger impeller See Figure 2 6 2 2 4 ENGAGING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Move wheel drive control lever against handle to engage wheel drive Ground speed can be changed while the machine is in operation by changing position of the ground spee...

Page 9: ... 2 8 6 Push primer button three times to start a cold engine NOTE Do not use primer button to start warm engine 7 Push the electric starter button DO NOT hold button for more than 20 seconds to avoid damaging the starting motor See Figure 2 8 8 After engine starts move the choke control to the no choke OFF position Allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth 9 Disconnect power cord from AC rece...

Page 10: ...o the desired location using deflector handle located on control panel Rotate deflector handle counter clockwise to unlock Push handle to raise or pull handle to lower the deflector Rotate deflector handle clockwise to lock into position 3 Rotate chute crank to position discharge chute in desired direction Refer to Figure 2 5 2 2 11 STOPPING ENGINE AUGER WHEEL DRIVE Stop the auger impeller and whe...

Page 11: ...eason of operation apply two shots of grease from a grease gun into gear case Snapper suggests using Benalene 900 The grease plug for the gear case is located in front of the gear case See Figure 3 3 2 Before each season of operation apply two shots of grease from a grease gun into each auger bearing Snapper suggests using Benalene 900 The grease fitting for the auger bearing is located on each en...

Page 12: ...prevent spraying water into exhaust or air intakes during washing 4 Tilt snow thrower up on its wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the auger impeller 5 Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to prevent corrosion 6 Store the machine in a shed or other dry area protected from weather 3 6 MAINTENANCE and SERVICE PARTS MAINTENANCE and SERVICE PARTS Auger Drive Belt Briggs En...

Page 13: ...urn cable clockwise or counter clockwise until correct extension is achieved Retighten jam nut IMPORTANT DO NOT over tighten the control cables The cables must have slack for the auger impeller brake to function properly and for the wheel drive to de clutch properly If the auger control cannot be properly adjusted belt adjustment and or replacement will be required Refer to Section Auger Belt Idle...

Page 14: ...idler springs 4 Loosen auger impeller belt guide See Figure 4 4 IMPORTANT Wheel drive belt will have to be removed from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to install auger drive belt 5 Remove auger drive belt from around engine pulley See Figure 4 4 REMOVE COVER FIGURE 4 5 7 Remove auger drive belt from drive disc pulley Route auger belt through drive system in between rubber drive tire a...

Page 15: ...ve wheel drive belt from around engine pulley See Figure 4 6 7 Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over Remove drive system cover plate See Figure 4 7 SELF TAPPING _ SCREWS REMOVE COVER J BELT GUIDE FIGURE 4 7 7 Remove wheel drive belt from drive disc pulley Route wheel belt through drive system in between rubber drive t...

Page 16: ...ld be lowered 1 Tilt machine up and place a wooden block under auger impeller housing 2 Loosen bolts on both skid shoes Move shoes down to raise auger impeller housing or move skid shoes up to lower auger impeller housing See Figure 4 8 SCRAPER BLADE_ SKID SHOE SKID SHOE LOOSEN CARRIAGE BLOCK BOLTS TO SHIFT SCRAPER BLADE UP FOR SMOOTH PAVED SURFACES 4 DOWN FOR ROUGH GRAVELED SURFACES FIGURE 4 8 16...

Page 17: ...the adjusting line located on the cam lock bracket 3 To adjust loosen the nuts on the cable guide support bracket and move the bracket in or out until the cam lock aligns with the adjusting line Retighten nuts 4 Hold the wheel drive control lever down to the handle bar at the same time press the auger impeller control lever down to the handle bar and hold in position 5 Check the position of the ca...

Page 18: ...racket away from ring gear slightly NOTE The worm gear should always maintain full contact with ring gear after adjustment Retighten adjustment bolt If crank still does not operate satisfactorily lubricate worm gear and ring gear with grease See Figure 4 11 4 1 9 RUBBER DRIVE TIRE REPLACEMENT 1 Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area Secure machine in the tilted position to preven...

Page 19: ...lug Engine Loses Power 1 Engine lubrication oil level is low 1 Add oil to the engine to full level 2 Spark plug faulty 2 Service spark plug 3 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system 3 Drain and clean fuel system Excessive Vibration 1 Damaged out of balance or bent auger 1 Service auger 2 Loose engine or auger impeller components 2 Service and tighten loose components 3 Bent or loose Idler pulley...

Page 20: ...nal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warr...

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Page 24: ... about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING WARNING ENGINE EXHAUST...

Page 25: ...er Width 30 30 Auger Width 5 Series Designation Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Snow Thrower read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructions and c...

Page 26: ...uld evaluate their ability to operate the snow thrower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury 4 Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor 5 Wear adequate winter clothing including boots which will give you maximum footing on slippery surfaces Exercise CAUTION to avoid slipping or falling 6 Before the first snow fall check the area to...

Page 27: ... speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing 18 Disengage power to the auger impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use 19 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as wheels weights counterweights cabs and the like 20 Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing an...

Page 28: ... Checking Auger Drive Belt 11 Checking Wheel Drive Belt 11 Lubricate Gear Case 11 Lubricate Auger Bearing 11 General Lubrication 11 Annually End of Season 12 Changing Engine Oil 12 Changing Spark Plug 12 Storage Procedure 12 Maintenance and Service Parts 12 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 13 18 Auger Impeller Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment 13 14 Auger Impeller Wheel Drive Belt Replacement 14 15 Skid...

Page 29: ...ROL 26 30 MODELS SPEED CONTROL LEVER BLOWERCLUTCH_ CONTROL LEVER HEAD LIGHT 26 30 MODELS DISCHARGE_ DEFLECTOR CAP DISCHARGE CHUTE _CONTROL TRACTION CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER PANEL FUEL TANK IMPELLER HOUSING BLOWER HOUSING COLLECTOR AUGERS REPLACEABLE GEAR BOX SKID SHOES IMPELLER ROTATES APPROX 1100 RPM DURING OPERATION DISCHARGE CHUTE WHEEL RETAINING PINS TIRES 12 16 PSI W O CHAINS 16 20 PSI WITH CHAIN...

Page 30: ... after refueling Wipe up any spilled fuel on machine and surrounding area Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications 2 1 7 Check auger impeller housing and discharge chute both must be free of all obstructions Clean engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel dirt etc WARNING DO NOT use an electrical extension cord that is damaged A damaged electrical extension cord could cause a shock or fir...

Page 31: ...f valve to the ON position See Figure 2 3 TURN VALVE TO ON POSITION MOVE CHOKE TO THE ON POSITION PUSH PRIMER THREE TIMES MOVE ENGINE F SPEED CONTROL TO FAST I INSERT KEY FIGURE 2 4 6 Pull rope start handle to crank engine 7 After engine starts move the choke control to the no choke OFF position Allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth Continued on Next Page FIGURE 2 3 2 Insert key into igni...

Page 32: ...ute or adjusting deflector DO NOT place hands near auger impeller while engine is running 2 2 3 ENGAGING AUGER 1 Move auger impeller control lever against handle to engage auger impeller See Figure 2 6 2 2 4 ENGAGING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Move wheel drive control lever against handle to engage wheel drive Ground speed can be changed while the machine is in operation by changing position of the ground spee...

Page 33: ... 2 8 6 Push primer button three times to start a cold engine NOTE Do not use primer button to start warm engine 7 Push the electric starter button DO NOT hold button for more than 20 seconds to avoid damaging the starting motor See Figure 2 8 8 After engine starts move the choke control to the no choke OFF position Allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth 9 Disconnect power cord from AC rece...

Page 34: ...o the desired location using deflector handle located on control panel Rotate deflector handle counter clockwise to unlock Push handle to raise or pull handle to lower the deflector Rotate deflector handle clockwise to lock into position 3 Rotate chute crank to position discharge chute in desired direction Refer to Figure 2 5 2 2 11 STOPPING ENGINE AUGER WHEEL DRIVE Stop the auger impeller and whe...

Page 35: ...eason of operation apply two shots of grease from a grease gun into gear case Snapper suggests using Benalene 900 The grease plug for the gear case is located in front of the gear case See Figure 3 3 2 Before each season of operation apply two shots of grease from a grease gun into each auger bearing Snapper suggests using Benalene 900 The grease fitting for the auger bearing is located on each en...

Page 36: ...prevent spraying water into exhaust or air intakes during washing 4 Tilt snow thrower up on its wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the auger impeller 5 Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to prevent corrosion 6 Store the machine in a shed or other dry area protected from weather 3 6 MAINTENANCE and SERVICE PARTS MAINTENANCE and SERVICE PARTS Auger Drive Belt Briggs En...

Page 37: ...urn cable clockwise or counter clockwise until correct extension is achieved Retighten jam nut IMPORTANT DO NOT over tighten the control cables The cables must have slack for the auger impeller brake to function properly and for the wheel drive to de clutch properly If the auger control cannot be properly adjusted belt adjustment and or replacement will be required Refer to Section Auger Belt Idle...

Page 38: ...idler springs 4 Loosen auger impeller belt guide See Figure 4 4 IMPORTANT Wheel drive belt will have to be removed from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to install auger drive belt 5 Remove auger drive belt from around engine pulley See Figure 4 4 REMOVE COVER FIGURE 4 5 7 Remove auger drive belt from drive disc pulley Route auger belt through drive system in between rubber drive tire a...

Page 39: ...ve wheel drive belt from around engine pulley See Figure 4 6 7 Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over Remove drive system cover plate See Figure 4 7 SELF TAPPING _ SCREWS REMOVE COVER J BELT GUIDE FIGURE 4 7 7 Remove wheel drive belt from drive disc pulley Route wheel belt through drive system in between rubber drive t...

Page 40: ...ld be lowered 1 Tilt machine up and place a wooden block under auger impeller housing 2 Loosen bolts on both skid shoes Move shoes down to raise auger impeller housing or move skid shoes up to lower auger impeller housing See Figure 4 8 SCRAPER BLADE_ SKID SHOE SKID SHOE LOOSEN CARRIAGE BLOCK BOLTS TO SHIFT SCRAPER BLADE UP FOR SMOOTH PAVED SURFACES 4 DOWN FOR ROUGH GRAVELED SURFACES FIGURE 4 8 16...

Page 41: ...the adjusting line located on the cam lock bracket 3 To adjust loosen the nuts on the cable guide support bracket and move the bracket in or out until the cam lock aligns with the adjusting line Retighten nuts 4 Hold the wheel drive control lever down to the handle bar at the same time press the auger impeller control lever down to the handle bar and hold in position 5 Check the position of the ca...

Page 42: ...racket away from ring gear slightly NOTE The worm gear should always maintain full contact with ring gear after adjustment Retighten adjustment bolt If crank still does not operate satisfactorily lubricate worm gear and ring gear with grease See Figure 4 11 4 1 9 RUBBER DRIVE TIRE REPLACEMENT 1 Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area Secure machine in the tilted position to preven...

Page 43: ...lug Engine Loses Power 1 Engine lubrication oil level is low 1 Add oil to the engine to full level 2 Spark plug faulty 2 Service spark plug 3 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system 3 Drain and clean fuel system Excessive Vibration 1 Damaged out of balance or bent auger 1 Service auger 2 Loose engine or auger impeller components 2 Service and tighten loose components 3 Bent or loose Idler pulley...

Page 44: ...nal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warr...

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Page 48: ... about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING WARNING ENGINE EXHAUST...