Snapper 555M - Manual (Page 2)

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Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Information
Training ...................................................................2
Preparation .............................................................2
Operation ................................................................2
Children...................................................................3
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .....................3
Service, Maintenance and Storage .........................3
Emissions................................................................3
Identifications Numbers ..........................................5
Decals .....................................................................6
Safety Icons ............................................................7
Features, Controls, & Operation
Control Locations ....................................................8
Starting Controls ...................................................10
Ground Speed Controls ........................................11
Auger Control ........................................................11
Deflector Controls .................................................11
Scraper Height ......................................................11
Traction Lock Control ............................................11
General Operation
Checks Before Each Start-Up ...............................12
Starting The Engine ..............................................13
Operating The Snowthrower .................................14
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ...................14
Ground Speed Selector ........................................14
Engine Speed .......................................................14
Deflector................................................................15
Scraper Bar & Skid Shoes ....................................15
Free Wheeling and Traction Drive Lock................16
After Each Use ......................................................16
Regular Maintenance
Schedule ...............................................................17
Checking Tire Pressure ........................................17
Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication ...............17
Lubrication ............................................................18
Check / Lubricate Free-hand Linkage ...................19
Lubricate Auger Shaft & Assembly .......................19
Storage .................................................................19
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Troubleshooting ....................................................20
Speed Selector Pivot Adjustment .........................22
Traction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment ...............22
Discharge Chute Worm Assy. Adjustment ............23
Discharge Chute Control Rod Gear Adjustment ...23
Auger Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment ..................24
Drive Belt Adjustment ...........................................24
Drive Belt Replacement ........................................26
Roller Chain Replacement ....................................28
Shear Pin Replacement ........................................28
Specifications ....................................................29
Replacement Parts & Accessories ................. 30
Technical Manual availability ...........................30
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all
safety and operating instructions in this manual
before attempting to set-up and operate your
snowthrower.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and /or
bystanders, and risk of equipment and property
damage. The triangle in the text signifies
important cautions or warnings which must be
followed.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.