Snapper 9265 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................... 2-3 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 
 
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................... 5-10 
 Introduction................................................................................................................. 5 
 Pre-start 
Checklist................................................................................................... 6-7
Starting & Stopping Engine (Recoil Start Models)............................................. 7-10
Starting & Stopping Engine (Electric Start Models) .......................................... 9-10
Starting & Stopping Auger/Impeller..................................................................... 8-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ......................................................................... 8-10
Free Wheel Machine ................................................................................................. 10
 
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS................................ 11-12 
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 Shoe Adjustment ............................................................................................. 16
Single Handle Control Adjustment ......................................................................... 17
Auger Shear Bolt Replacement............................................................................... 18
Chute Crank Adjustment ......................................................................................... 18
Rubber Drive Tire Replacement.............................................................................. 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 19 
 
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 19 
 
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 20 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
