Snapper LE317 User's Manual
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1. 10 ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ENGINE SPEED 10 Section V MAINTENANCE STORAGE 2 11 LUBRICATION 5550 11 Section VI TROUBLESHOOTING 2 22 222 2 12 13 Section VII OVERHAUL amp REPAIR AUGER 14 19 AUGER HOUSING 14 CAUSES FOR Reus 14 AUGER HOUSING 2 2 2 15 19 Section VIII OVERHAUL amp REPAIR DRIVE 20 22 DRIVE SYSTEM amp CONTROLS 20 CAUSES FOR REPAIR DRIVE 20 22 Section ENGINE 55 6 2222 1 23 INSTALLATION OF HIGH ALTITUDE 23 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC 23 Copyright 1992 by SNAPPER Any Use of Editorial or Pictorial Content In Any Manner Without Express Written Consent Is Prohibited Section INTRODUCTION PRIMER FUEL CAP SPARK PLUG IGNITION SWITCH amp ACCESS COVER AUGER CLUTCH CONTROL INFORMATION CHOKE RUN DECAL2. stall Starter per kit instructions Figure 9 2 NOTE WHEN INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC START KIT ON THE 17 SNOW THROWER ADJUST PULLEY DOWN IN ITS SLOT TO INSURE THAT THE IDLER PULLEY WILL CLEAR THE STARTER HOUSING DURING MACHINE OPERATION ADJUST THE CLUTCH BRAKE CONTROL CABLE AS REQUIRED FOR CORRECT OPERATION ACCESS HOLE IN SIDE FRAME FOR DRIVER ACCESS TO STARTER MOUNT SCREW 23 SNAP p ER GA 30253 U S A di 5 11 94 MANUAL 07015 Printed in U S A
3. Housing to see if it rubs Trim or grind the Flighting as required to allow free wheeling 16 E Auger is damaged beyond repair Requires replacement 1 Remove Belt Guard and R H Cover 2 Roll Drive Belt off bottom of Auger Pulley 3 Press down on Idler Pulley and remove Drive Belt from under Keeper See Figure 7 8 PRESS DOWN ON IDLER REMOVE BELT e FROM UNDER 2 KEEPER a AUGER PULLEY FIGURE 7 8 4 Hold Auger and use an adjustable wrench to remove Auger Pulley See Figure 7 9 HOLD AUGER AND TURN PULLEY IN DIRECTION OF ARROWS TO PULLEY FIGURE 7 9 E Section VII OVERHAUL amp REPAIR AUGER HOUSING 5 Remove three 3 10F x 1 4 hex washer self tapping screws from each side of the Auger Housing See Figure 7 10 AUGER j HOUSING REMOVE THREE 3 10F x 1 4 HEX SCREWS FROM EACH SIDE FIGURE 7 10 6 Remove the 5 16 x 1 2 ST screw and 34 flat washer from the R H end of the Auger Shaft See Figure 7 11 AUGER BEARING R H BEARING RETAINER AUGER ASSEMBLY 34 FLAT WASHER 5 16 x 1 2 ST SCREW AUGER SHAFT L H BEARING RETAINER L H AUGER BEARING 76 SHIM WASHER FIGURE 7 11 7 Remove the washer and shim washer from the ends of the Auger Shaft 8 Move the left side of the Auger Housing OUT enough to free the left end of the Auger Shaft 9 Remove Auger Shaft from Housing 10 Rebuild Repiace a
4. 1 ratio equals 2 56 ounces of oil to each gallon U S Standard of gasoline or 10 24 oz to 4 gallons gasoline Refer to the following chart for correct 50 to 1 ratio mixtures 50 1 RATIO U S STANDARD FLUID MEASUREMENTS GALLONS GASOLINE 5 OUNCES 2 CYCLE 12 80 B Pre Mix the fuel in an approved container while observing all safety precautions relating to handling of fuel Add some gasoline first then the oil Close the container and shake vigorously to thoroughly mix the fuel open the container and add the remaining amount of gasoline to correct the ratio Shake the container to mix the fuel each time before filling the fuel tank DO NOT add fue to unit while hot allow engine to cool for 10 minutes 2 4 FUEL PRECAUTIONS A DANGER A GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE DO NOT SMOKE WHILE HANDLING OR NEAR GASOLINE DO NOT USE OR STORE GASOLINE NEAR OPEN FLAME OR SPARK PRODUCING DEVICES A Fuel is highly volatile Keep safely away from ignition producing appliances and in well ventilated area where fumes can be dissipated Fill fuel tank with correct gasoline oil mixture as specified in the Engine Owner s Manual B Wipe up any spilled fuel C Do not use fuels which have been sitting for a long period of time one month maximum 2 5 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION amp LOCATION Refer to Figure 1 1 e PRIMER Located at center of Control Panel Used to inject fuel into the c
5. NOTE FURTHER CLUTCH BRAKE ADJUSTMENT MAY BE NECESSARY AFTER OPERATING THE UNIT FOR A FEW HOURS B Cable Guide and or Belt Guide is loose or broken Snow Thrower is operating slowly or not at all Does not respond to Handle Control 1 Remove Belt Guard 2 Check nut at base of Pulley Guide for looseness If nut is loose then Clutch Brake Cable will not be fully operative Tighten nut if required See Figure 8 5 3 Check Pulley Guide and Belt Guide for breaks Replace either if required DRIVE PULLEY oe CABLE GUIDE Y cS are CHECK THIS NUT g Es CHECK BELT GUIDE SY 9 d FOR BREAKS AR FIGURE 8 5 Section VIII OVERHAUL amp REPAIR DRIVE SYSTEM Idler Spring is loose or broken Brake is in operative Stop time greater than 5 seconds 1 Remove Belt Guard 2 Check to see if Torsion Idler Spring is loose or broken If Spring end is loose then rehook on rear of housing See Pg 21 Fig 8 3 If Spring is broken proceed with Step 3 3 Remove 5 16 hex nut retaining Idler Assembly See Figure 8 6 IDLER PULLEY 5 16 HEX NUT PIVOT BUSHING TORSION IDLER SPRING FIGURE 8 6 4 Remove Pivot Bushing 5 Remove broken Spring 6 Install new Spring and removed parts in reverse order Engine requires service If Engine will not start or will not run satisfactorily consult the TROUBLESHOOTING Chart Section VI first and t
6. position OWNER S MANUAL Fuel tank run dry or fuel line clogged Refill fuel tank Unclog fuel line OWNER S MANUAL c Readjust carburetor main fuel setting to specifications in engine manual Engine carburetor problems ENGINE amp OWNER S MANUAL Snow conditions too severe for snow throwing technique Amend technique Remove less than a full width of snow with each pass OWNER S MANUAL Operating at high altitude Engine carburetor is equipped with improper jet Replace with proper jet Section IX 9 1 Pg 23 Restricted cooling air flow Ambient temperature above 50 Wait till it cools to 40 Snow Thrower loses self propelling action Bottom of auger housing in contact with ground Replace scraper bar Section VII 7 3 C amp D Replace auger flighting Pgs 15 16 Clutch out of adjustment Adjust clutch Section IV 4 2 Pg 9 Worn or broken drive belt Adjust or replace belt Section IV 4 3 Pg 10 OWNER S MANUAL Broken Extension idler spring Replace Control Cable Spring Doesn t throw snow very well or at all Clutch out of adjustment Adjust clutch Section IV 4 2 Pg 9 Worn or broken drive belt b Adjustor replace belt Section IV 4 3 Pg 10 Discharge chute stopped up with snow Release bail Tilt unit back Relea
7. the auger impeller clutch control and as an additional precaution stop the engine before attempting to unclog the auger impeller or discharge chute 5 After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from spark plug thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower 6 Stop the engine if the machine starts to vibrate excessively as this normally indicates mechanical problems Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent unintentional starting before servicing or repairing the machine 7 DO NOT clear snow across the face of slopes Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes DO NOT attempt to clear steep slopes 8 Stop the engine and remove the key whenever you leave the unit unattended to eliminate the possibility of children or untrained adults from attempting to operate the machine 9 Release clutch control and make sure auger impeller has stopped before rotating discharge chute adjusting deflector or placing hands near auger impeller 10 DO NOT use snow thrower on surfaces above ground level such as a roof of a building 11 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 12 DO NOT overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate 13 Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behi
8. DECAL ELECTRIC START DRIVE CONTROL UTTON CABLE CHOKE LEVER 110 VOLT RECEPTACLE DRIVE CABLE HOUSEHOLD CURRENT ADJUSTMENT Bici ROPE CONTROL PANEL DEFLECTOR CHUTE ROTATOR RECOIL START AE HANDLE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR T KNOB DISCHARGE CHUTE CHUTE MOUNTING RING TOP COVER TOP COVER RETAINING TAB REAR THROAT HOUSING NOT ILLUSTRATED AUGER HOUSING AUGER SCRAPER BLADE CENTER FLIGHT SHOES 2 AUGER FLIGHT SHOES 4 FIGURE 1 1 1 1 FAMILIARIZATION This manual covers SNAPPER Model LE317 LE319 both RECOIL and ELECTRIC START MODEL SNOW THROWERS The first number in the model designation indicates the horsepower of the engine the next two numbers indicate the width in inches of the Auger Housing and the last number indicates the design series Comprehensive engine overhaul repair manuals and parts manuals for these models are available from your SNAPPER dealer at nominal cost Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for specific details involving operation and service of the engine UPPER HANDLE HANDLE LOCKING KNOBS LOWER HANDLE DRIVE BELT MUFFLER GUARD BOTTOM COVER NOT ILLUSTRATED PUSH NUT WHEEL ASSEMBLY AXLE NOT ILLUSTRATED 1 2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER Models LE317 amp LE319 SNOW THROWERS Make sure that each person authorized to operate this Snow Thrower reads this manual prior to opera
9. ED AS FOLLOWS A CARBURETOR If you think your Carburetor needs adjusting see your nearest AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET Engine performance may be affected in altitudes above 4 000 feet To improve engine performance install a High Altitude Adjustment Kit To obtain a kit see your nearest AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET Also provision for the High Altitude Adjust ment Kit has been made in the Bottom Cover Note 25 Dia Recess on Inside of Bottom Cover See INSTALLATION OF HIGH ALTITUDE JET Section IX Item 9 1 Page 23 B ENGINE SPEED Z4 CAUTION NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVER SPEEDING ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS Changing of Engine Governed Speed will void Engine Warranty Section V MAINTENANCE 5 1 It is important to provide good maintenance for your SNAPPER SNOW THROWER The better it is maintained the longer it will last The following are a few routine maintenance items which you can do However if you would prefer your local SNAPPER dealer can perform these and many other services For the nearest SNAPPER Dealer check your telephone directory under the heading LAWN MOWERS For engine parts or service look for a Tecumseh dealer under the heading ENGINES Gasoline 5 2 AT THE END OF EACH SEASON A Add a fuel stabilizer to your last tank of fuel B DRAIN FUEL TANK Drai
10. G REPLACEMENT 2 Replace Detent or Detent Springs as required See Figure 7 14 REMOVE e A REPLACE CHUTE MOUNTING se DETENT ING i SPRINGS AS SHOWN REMOVE REAR THROAT HOUSING lt gt 7 FIGURE 7 14 I Auger Housing needs replacing NOTE Cracks holes and extremely scuffed or torn surfaces at any location in the Auger Housing indicate the need for its replacement Although the removal of all attached parts is required to replace the housing it should not be necessary to replace all these parts with new ones Care fully inspect all removed parts for damage or wear Replace with new parts as required CAUTION DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG DRAIN GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK INTO AN APPROVED CONTAINER REMOVE ANY SNOW ICE DIRT OR WATER FROM UNIT BEFORE DISASSEMBLY 1 Remove Choke Lever Knob and the two 2 screws securing Bottom Cover to Lower Handlebars Slide Bottom Cover rearward to remove and expose interior of Engine Compartment DO NOT REMOVE 2 Disconnect Spark Plug Fuel Line Primer Hose and Electric Start Switch if installed Leave the Pull Start Rope engaged through the Top Cover and Pull Handle The Pull Start Rope will be long enough to allow Top Cover removal and positioning Remove the two 2 nuts at the FRONT Base of the Discharge Chute and remove the nut at the Rear Base of the Chute Remove the three 3 carriage bolts from inside of the Chute Base and slide
11. Instructional Decals on engine and snow thrower 2 Wear adequate winter clothing including boots which will give you maximum footing on slippery surfaces Exercise CAUTION to avoid slipping or falling 3 Before the first snow fall check the area to be cleared and remove all objects such as doormats sticks toys wires rocks etc which could be hurtled or jam the snow thrower i 4 Survey the area to be cleared beforehand and plan where snow is to be blown Be prepared to release auger impeller clutch or to change discharge chute direction quickly to discharge away from windows cars buildings and doorways to avoid property damage or personal injury from hurtled objects 5 Handle fuel with care Store only in an approved gasoline container Move the machine outdoors where fumes can be safely dissipated before filling tank Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine Replace gasoline cap securely amp wipe up spilled fuel OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS 1 Before starting make visual check to make sure auger impeller housing is clear and all guards and shields are in place and tight 2 Warn everyone in advance to stay clear of area but keep especially watchful for children and pets darting into area while operating 3 Start engine only where exhaust fumes will be safely dissipated allow a brief warm up period practice operation of controls outside before putting the machine to work 4 Should the auger impeller become clogged release
12. ND DIRECTION AND CONDITION OF SNOW LIGHT FLUFFY MODERATE HEAVY WET OPERATE SNOW THROWER ONLY IF CONDITIONS ARE SAFE A C Rotate Chute to the direction in which you would like to throw the snow Adjust Discharge Deflector upward or downward to achieve the desired distance Move back to the Operator Position and move the unit to the area to be cleared Move the Auger Clutch Control down to the Handle and start the Auger rotating Lift the Upper Handle slightly tilting forward onto Auger flighting which allows the unit to pull itself into the snow You will have to adjust the rate at which you move through the snow to match the snow condition and unit performance During extreme wet heavy snows it may be necessary to remove less than full width At some point you will need to change directions when clearing snow Always turn the Discharge Chute to direct the snow onto uncleared areas preferably downwind and adjust the deflector accordingly for conditions When you have completed throwing snow move the unit to a cleared area Brush excess snow off unit Let unit run with Auger rotating for a period of 5 minutes Turn unit OFF and return to storage 7 Section Ill SNOWTHROWING TECHNIQUES 3 1 The following Snowthrowing Techniques are C When approaching the corner of a building intended as a guideline for safe operation of the reposition the Deflector downward This will SNAPPE
13. R LE317 and LE319 SNOW THROWERS prevent the wind swirling around the Please read these instructions carefully Observe corner carrying the snow in your face ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DECALS amp INSTRUCTIONS found in the Operator s Manual D Take narrowed or slower cuts during extremely and on the machine Also read the accompanying heavy or deep snow falls booklet SNOW THROWER SAFETY and heed the instructions found therein E Discharge Chutes can plug This Chute has been designed to aid in freeing a plug A Throw Snow Downwind Allow the wind to carry the snow further from the area See 1 Release the Auger Clutch Control Figure 3 1 2 Push Upper Handle downward raising the Auger Housing off the ground 3 Release the Handle and allow the Auger Housing to free fall to the ground This TURN DISCHARGE should discharge the plug CHUTE SO THAT SNOW IS THROWN 4 Activate the Auger Drive once more and DOWNWIND this should blow the plug out NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND IN THE DISCHARGE CHUTE WITHOUT FIRST TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG WIRE DISCHARGE CHUTE FIGURE 3 1 B On wide areas such as driveways start in the middle and throw snow to the right or left and on the return throw the opposite direction See Figure 3 2 WIND DIRECTION THROWN AM 4a lt m c is 4 52 FIGURE 3 2 Section IV SERVICE TOOLS REQUI
14. RED 1 2 wrench 1 2 socket amp ratchet Flat Blade amp Phillip Screwdrivers adjustable wrench and 30 Torx Head Screwdriver 4 1 The LE317 amp L3319 Snow Throwers have been designed in such a manner that most service areas are accessible by removing the Bottom Cover allowing access to the Fuel Tank Carburetor and Recoil Contact your SNAPPER dealer for service assistance and or replacement parts for your Snow Thrower Use only SNAPPER TECUMSEH replacement parts 4 2 AUGER CLUTCH BRAKE ADJUSTMENT It may become necessary to make this adjustment if the Drive Belt is slipping resulting in poor discharge performance or if the Auger does not stop within 5 seconds after release of the Auger Clutch Control Pull the Auger Clutch Contro down against the Handle and measure the Spring Extension Proper Extension should be 1 2 to 3 4 See Figure 4 1 AUGER CLUTCH CONTROL HANDLE SPRING EXTENSION SHOULD BE 1 2 TO 3 4 CONTROL CABLE FIGURE 4 1 If Extension is less than 1 2 adjust as follows A Remove Belt Cover See Figure 4 2 REMOVE TWO 2 REAR NUTS BELT COVER REMOVE THRFE 3 FRONT SCREWS FIGURE 4 2 B Loosen Idler and move downward in Slot and retighten Refer to Figure 4 4 C Depress Auger Clutch Control and recheck Spring Extension Refer to Figure 4 1 DO NOT SHORTEN CONTROL CABLE TO COMPENSATE FOR BELT WEAR SHORT ENING THE CABLE WITHOUT REPOSITION ING THE IDLER
15. Service Manual for SNAPPER Models LE317 amp LE319 Single Stage SNOW THROWERS SNAP P EB GA 30253 U S A I R 11 94 MANUAL 07015 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons The owner of the snow thrower must understand these instructions and furthermore must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate snow thrower Each person operating the snow thrower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance which might impair vision dexterity or judgement If you have any questions pertaining to your snow thrower which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER McDonough Georgia 30253 Phone 404 954 2500 PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN 1 DO NOT allow children in the area when snow thrower is being operated 2 DO NOT allow pre teenage children to operate snow thrower 3 DO NOT allow irresponsible teenagers to operate the machine allow teenagers only if exhibiting mature judgement and then only after being thoroughly instructed and under the close supervision of an experienced operator PREPARATION 1 Read this manual get to know where all controls are located and practice how to use them before starting for the first time and at the beginning of each season Pay attention to Warning and
16. THRU CAN BE FOUND ON PAGES 15 THRU 19 CHUTE MOUNTING RING TAB SLOTS FOR RETAINING FRONT OF TOP r A d i WASHER GF BEARING RETAINER AUGER ASSEMBLY CENTER FLIGHT SHOES 2 RIVETS 25 x 47 17 24 19 28 AUGER FLIGHT SHOES 4 BEARING RETAINER FIGURE 7 1 14 at DETENT SPRINGS KC CHUTE ROTATION DETENT REAR THROAT HOUSING SCREW BOSSES FOR TOP COVER IF REQ D AUGER HOUSING BOLT 5 16C x 1 1 2 RHSN BEARING i Section OVERHAUL amp REPAIR AUGER HOUSING 7 3 AUGER HOUSING OVERHAUL A Top Cover is loose due to broken Tabs or Tab Slots See Figure 7 2 for example TOP COVER TAB S BROKEN OFF AUGER HOUSING TAB SLOT BROKEN OUT FIGURE 7 2 1 Tilt Snow Thrower back on Handlebar 2 From underside drill through Auger Housing and Top Cover at locations shown in Figure 7 3 INSTALL SCREWS TO RETAIN TOP 1 DRILL THROUGH CENTER OF RECESSED AREA AND THROUGH TOP COVER 4 INSTALL Gg LOCKNUTS FIGURE 7 3 3 Fasten Top Cover to Auger Housing with screws and locknuts Belt Guard is loose due to stripped out Retaining Screws 1 Remove three 3 screws from front and two 2 muffler nuts from rear of Belt Guard Remove Belt Guard 2 Drill through screw holes in bosses on Auger Housing 3 Fasten Belt Guard to Auger Housing with screws and locknuts in f
17. WITHIN THE SLOT CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS D Ifthe Auger is not stopping within 5 seconds it may be necessary to move the Idler further down in the Slot Section IV SERVICE 4 3 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT It may become necessary to replace the Belt if the Belt is badly worn cracked or broken or if adjustment of the Auger Clutch no longer improves performance To replace the Drive Belt SNAPPER P N 24618 proceed as follows Remove the Belt Cover Loosen the Idler and move upward in the Slot Remove Belt from large Auger Drive Pulley Remove 5 16 inut and washer retaining the Belt Guide E Loosen the 5 16 nut at the base of the Pulley Guide sufficient to allow it to pivot See com Figure 4 3 2152 LOOSEN THIS Lo DE NUT TO ALLOW PULLEY GUIDE ROD TO PIVOT 516 NUT amp WASHER DRIVE BELT FIGURE 4 3 F Remove Belt Guide G Reinstall new Belt by reversing this procedure Position Belt Guide as shown in Figure 4 4 DRIVE PULLEY BELT GUIDE POSIT DRIVE BELT PO CLEAR DRIVE PULLEY 5 16 ADJUSTING AS SHOWN NUT FIGURE 4 4 10 H Adjust Auger Clutch Brake as described above l Further adjustment may be necessary after operating unit for a few hours 4 4 ADJUSTMENTS NOTE DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUST MENTS FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED PROCE
18. arburetor during initial startups e CHOKE Red Knob located in slot in the bottom cover on the L H side of the machine Moves to the right to choke Used during initial engine startups e IGNITION SWITCH amp KEY Located at center of Control Panel Used to turn engine on or off e ROPE amp KNOB Located at center of Control Panel below Primer amp Keyswitch Used to start engine e ELECTRIC START BUTTON if Equipped Black Button on the Control Panel on the R H side Depress to activate Electric Starter and release to deactivate Electric Starter e ELECTRIC START 110 Volt Household Current Receptacle Male Terminals located in recess in bottom cover on the R H side e AUGER CLUTCH CONTROL Wire form located on the top side of the Upper Handle Rotates back and downward causing the Auger to rotate Releasing the control will allow it to return to its original position and stop rotation of the Auger UPPER HANDLE Extending rearward from Top Cover Used to control motion of the unit By lifting upward slightly approximately 1 1 2 on handle and rotating the Auger Clutch Control rearward the Auger will contact the ground and propel the unit forward Section Il MACHINE OPERATION CHUTE ROTATOR HANDLE UNIT LIFT HANDLE Located slightly above the Top Cover amp attached to the Discharge Chute Used to change the direction in which snow is to be thrown from left to right Intermediate Cr
19. e Rubber Flightings enable the Snow Thrower to move forward However when badly worn their propelling action will decline or completely cease Your SNAPPER Dealer is prepared to install new Rubber Flightings _ CHECK SCRAPER BLADE The Scraper Blade allows for a cleaner path If cracked broken or severly worn poor cleaning will result and damage to bottom of snow thrower may result IDLER ARM PIVOT LUBRICATE WITH SPRAY LUBRICANT FIGURE 5 1 11 BELT COVER Section VI TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION 61 Engine will not start REFERENCES a Choke Lever is not in ON position a Move lever to ON position OWNER S MANUAL Fuel related b Fuel tank empty Fill tank Stale fuel Empty tank amp fill with fresh fuel OWNER S MANUAL Ignition related starting problems Spark plug lead loose or disconnected from plug Faulty spark plug or faulty electronic ignition Replace Section V 5 2 C Pg 11 Problems with optional 110 Volt electric start System Power cord faulty Replace Section II 2 7 A 6 Pg 7 Check ignition switch Exhaust Ports plugged Clean ENGINE SERVICE MANUAL Starter rope recoil system Replace rope recoil unit ENGINE SERVICE MAN 6 2 Engine stalls after starting or running Choke lever left in ON position Move choke lever to OFF
20. hen the Engine Owner s Manual for possible solutions to the problem s 22 Section IX ENGINE ACCESSORIES 9 1 INSTALLATION OF HIGH ALTITUDE JET Engine performance will probably be affected at altitudes above 4 000 feet To improve engine performance install the HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT KIT JET available from an INSIDE VIEW authorized TECUMSEH Service Outlet OF BOTTOM Installation is as follows COVER A Remove Bottom Cover B Drilla 1 2 diameter hole thu Bottom Cover at location shown in Figure 9 1 TRIM OUT COVER SECTION AS SHOWN HERE INDENTATION TATO DRILL 1 2 DIA ADJUSTABLE JET PETENS NER 2 poe HOLE M AT THIS POINT 66 FIGURE 9 2 Using sharp object push through Control Panel Decal at the two 2 Cross Hairs MOLDING MARK located by the Starter Button Hole REFERENCE ONLY CHOKE LEVER E Cutout Starter Button Hole See Figure 9 3 PUSH THROUGH CROSS HAIRS AT TWO 2 PLACES FIGURE 9 1 Remove existing Jet from Carburetor Install Adjustable Jet from kit in Carburetor Adjust Jet per kit instructions Replace Bottom Cover nmoo 9 2 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC STARTER 17 Snow Thrower Order ELECTRIC START KIT 60608 FROM NEAREST SNAPPER DEALER Install Electric Start Kit as follows HANDLE A Remove Belt Guard FIGURE 9 3 B Remove Bottom Cover MO 3 F Install r Trim Outlet in Bottom Cover as shown
21. lighting torn loose Auger blade s bent or broken Auger shaft bent auger hits housing when rotating Auger shaft bearings worn out Top housing loose Bottom cover loose All mounting retaining hardware is loose Repair replace auger flighting Section VII D Pg 16 Repair replace auger Section VII E Pg 16 17 Requires auger housing overhaul Replace auger assembly Requires auger housing overhaul Section VII E Pg 16 17 Replace auger bearings Section VII F Pg 17 Tighten fasteners If retaining tabs are broken secure top housing with screws Section VII 7 3 A Pg 15 Tighten fasteners Tighten all hardware 13 Section VII OVERHAUL amp REPAIR AUGER HOUSING 7 1 AUGER HOUSING Shown below in Figure 7 1 are those components which make up the Auger Housing Group Most of these should be replaced as new parts when doing a complete overhaul of the Auger Housing Assembly 7 2 CAUSES FOR REPAIR Most causes for repairs to the Auger Housing are as follows A Tab slots for Top Cover are broken out or Tabs on Top Cover are broken off Belt Guard Retaining Screws have stripped out Scraper worn out Flighting needs replacing Auger needs replacing Bearings worn out Chute Mounting Ring or Rear Throat Housing needs replacing Detent or Detent Springs need replacing Auger Housing needs replacing NOTE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR A
22. n Fuel Tank and then start Engine and run until Engine stalls This will eliminate the remainder of fuel in the fuel line and carburetor IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT NE YOUR UNIT WI R FFICULT TO START NEXT SEASON AU F CARBURET UMA ORROSION C FLUSH OUT CHUTE RING Located Under Top Cover The Chute Ring is a rotating member within the Auger Housing This area can collect sand and grit during the course of the season PS resulting in difficult Chute rotation Using a garden hose with a nozzle direct the water m stream at this joint and rotate Chute back and forth This should flush any grit out of the joint FLUSH OUT CHUTE RING AS OFTEN AS REQUIRED DRAIN FUEL TANK SCRAPER BLADE RUBBER FLIGHTINGS PIVOT POINT REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the Spark Plug at the beginning of the season The Spark Plug can be easily accessed thru a round plastic plug located on the L H side of the Control Panel Pry this Plug out Remove the Spark Plug Wire and using a 3 4 Spark Plug Socket remove the Spark Plug Before installing the new Plug Champion CJ 8Y check the gap 0 030 Install Plug and snap Plastic Plug back in place LUBRICATE THE SNOW THROWER 1 Remove the Beit Guard and lubricate the Idler Arm Pivot with WD 40 See Figure 5 1 2 Also lubricate the Clutch Brake Arm Pivot 3 Lubricate the Auger Clutch Control Handle Pivots with a light coat of SAE 30 Engine Oil CHECK RUBBER FLIGHTINGS CONDITION Th
23. nd Reinstall Auger in reverse order F Bearings worn out Replace as shown in Figure 7 11 above 17 G Chute Mounting Ring or Rear Throat Housing is broken Requires replacement 1 Remove Discharge Chute 2 Remove the Top Cover by first removing the two 2 Cover Retaining Screws from under the Push Handle then lift up on the rear of the Cover and disconnect the Switch Primer Gas Tank and Electric Start Button Disengage the Front Locking Tabs from the Auger Housing See Fig 7 12 PUSH HANDLE REMOVE COVER RETAINING SCREWS FROM UNDER PUSH HANDLE FIGURE 7 12 3 Swing Cover up and over the Chute Mounting Ring and out of the way 4 Remove Rear Throat Housing as follows a Drill out rivets use a 5 16 drill to just touch the rolled ends of the rivets this will separate the caps allowing the rivets to be removed See Figure 7 13 AUGER HOUSING e S lq DRILL OFF j ROLLED ENDS Z ER OF RIVETS lt 22 Ze 22 f Ea 1 z REAR THROAT HOUSING FIGURE 7 13 Section VII OVERHAUL amp REPAIR AUGER HOUSING b Separate Rear Throat Housing and Chute Mounting Ring from Auger Housing c Replace parts as required d Reattach new parts to Auger Housing with 1 4 20 screws and lock nuts H Detent or Detent Springs worn or broken Requires replacement 1 Follow steps 1 thru 4 a amp b G CHUTE MOUNTING RING REAR THROAT HOUSIN
24. nd and use care when backing 14 Disengage power to the auger impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use 15 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as wheels weights counterweights cabs and the like 16 Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I INERODUCTION cient cid Rp aetna ieee 4 FAMILIARIZATION 4 4 Section Il MACHINE 5 7 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 5 FUEL PRECAUTIONS rire 5 OPERATIONAL 8 40 2 8 5 6 PRE START 6 6 7 OPERATION diee trea RI OS RR RN RES 7 Section Ill SNOWTHROWING TECHNIQUES sese 8 Section IV SERVICE cba cer Ka edis 9 10 TOOLS REQUIRED 9 AUGER CLUTCH BRAKE ADJUSTMENT eene 9 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
25. o Engine side of Chassis Reverse steps 1 thru 12 to install new Housing Assembly and reassembie machine 14 FIGURE 7 16 7 Remove Drive Belt from Large Auger Pulley by pressing on Idler Arm Pulley to raise Idler Arm Brake OFF Belt at the Auger Pulley Use free hand to slip Belt off Auger Pulley Leave Belt on Engine E Pulley Unscrew Auger Drive Pulley from Auger Shaft by holding Auger with left hand and rotating Auger Pulley Clockwise with an adjustable wrench in right hand Remove six 6 small Auger Shaft Bearing Retaining Screws from left and right metal Endframes See Figure 8 1 Remove four 4 Auger Housing Endframe Screws from machine Remove two 2 screws which attach right metal Endframe to the metal Engine Brace Remove nut and bolt which attach Engine Brace to rear throat area of Auger Housing See Figure 7 17 8 REMOVE THIS NUT KC AND BOLT TO DISENGAGE ENGINE BRACE FROM X REAR THROAT AREA OF AUGER HOUSING FIGURE 7 17 19 Section VIII OVERHAUL amp REPAIR DRIVE SYSTEM 8 1 DRIVE SYSTEM amp CONTROLS 8 2 CAUSE FOR REPAIR DRIVE SYSTEM Shown below in Figure 8 1 are those components Most causes for repairs to the Drive System are which make up the Drive System Group Only as follows gt those components which are worn broken or Drive Belt worn or broken otherwise unserviceable should be replaced as B Cable Guide and or Belt Guide loose
26. or broken new parts when doing a complete overhaul of the C Idler Spring is loose or broken Drive System D Engine requires service NOTE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR A THRU D CAN BE FOUND ON PAGES 21 THRU 22 ENGINE SEE ENGINE OWNER S MANUAL FOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DRIVE KEY L H ENDFRAME DRIVE PULLEY CONTROL CABLE CLUTCH BRAKE ARM PIVOT EN BELT KEEPER DRIVE BELT AUGER PULLEY IDLER ASSEMBLY IDLER SPRING PIVOT BUSHING 5 16 HEX NUT ee FIGURE 8 1 20 Section VIII OVERHAUL amp REPAIR DRIVE SYSTEM A Drive Beit is worn or broken Snow Thrower is operating slowly intermittently or not at all Belt requires replacement 1 Remove Belt Guard 2 Roll Drive Belt off bottom of Auger Pulley if Belt is not broken 3 Press down on Idler pulley and remove Drive Belt from under Brake See Figure 8 2 FIGURE 8 2 4 Remove 5 16 hex nut and lockwasher retaining the Belt Guide 5 Loosen the 5 16 nut at the base of the Pulley Guide enough to allow it to pivot See Figure 8 3 516 NUT LOOSEN THiS amp WASHER NUT TO ALLOW 45 PULLEY GUIDE ROD TO PIVOT FIGURE 8 3 21 DRIVE BELT 6 Remove the Belt Guide 7 Remove worn broken Belt 8 Install new Belt in reverse order 9 Position Belt Guide as shown in Figure 8 4 CHECK BELT GUIDE FOR BENDS BREAKS ETC FIGURE 8 4 10 Adjust the Auger Clutch Brake to proper tension
27. oss Bar with this handle can be used to lift the unit off the ground CAUTION Use extreme caution when lifting wear boots and do not over exert yourself DISCHARGE CHUTE Located at front of the Top Cover and extending upward Used to channel and control the snow being discharged when the Auger is rotating DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR Attached to the top of the Discharge Chute Used to control the distance in which snow can be thrown 3 to 20 feet Adjustment made by loosening a wing nut and pivoting the Deflector upward for greater distance or downward for shorter distance 2 6 PRE START CHECKS Refer to Figure 2 1 CHECK GUARDS AND COVERS to make sure all are in position and securely tightened CHECK AUGER CLUTCH CONTROL to make sure it is free of obstructions CHECK AUGER HOUSING to make sure it is free of obstructions CHECK CHUTE ROTATION to see if it will rotate freely positively hold in selected position and does not rotate beyond 100 of centerline CHECK DEFLECTOR to make sure it pivots freely and that the locking handle holds it securely in the selected position DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR AUGER CLUTCH CONTROL DRIVE BELT GUARD FIGURE 2 1 2 7 START STOP PROCEDURE CAUTION ALWAYS START STOP UNIT OUTDOORS CARBON MONOXIDE CAN KILL A STARTING STOPPING ENGINE The engine is stopped by turning the Ignition Key to OFF Always remove the Ignition Key when leaving the Sno
28. ront then replace SCREW BOSS LOCKNUTS 3 REQ D SCREWS 3 REQ D _ FIGURE 7 4 56 Scraper Bar is worn out Auger oun eg coming into contact with ground 1 Tilt Snow Thrower back on Handlebar 2 Drill out Scraper Bar retaining rivets use a 5 16 drill to just touch the rolled ends of the rivets this will separate the caps allowing the rivets to be removed See INSET Figure 7 5 Install new Scraper Blade with kit hardware KIT 61235 17 61236 19 See Figure 7 5 3 CARRIAGE LOCKNUTS 4 ONBOTTOM 7 SCRAPER BAR 4 Make sure that hardware is installed as shown above LOCKNUTS ANGLED ENDS OF FLIGHTING FIT TO OUTER ENDS OF AUGER Section VII OVERHAUL amp REPAIR AUGER HOUSING D Auger Flighting is worn out Snow Thrower has loss of self propelling action 1 Tilt Snow Thrower back on Handlebar 2 Remove worn Flighting by drilling off bottom end of rivets See Figure 7 6 AUGER FLIGHT NOT DRILL OUT RIVETS FROM HEAD END 17 61215 19 61213 AUGER amp FLIGHTING ROLLED END SEPARATED BY DRILL DRILL OUT RIVETS FROM BOTTOM ROLLED END ONLY USE 5 16 DRILL TO JUST TOUCH ROLLED END OF RIVETS FIGURE 7 6 3 Install new Flighting Kit with hardware provided See Figure 7 7 AUGER NEW FLIGHTING SLOTTED PAN HEAD SCREW FIGURE 7 7 4 After installing new Flighting spin Auger in
29. se handle and let unit drop to ground Chute should clear itself of snow Section III 3 1 E Section 3 1 Pg 8 Discharge chute is difficult to rotate or will not rotate at all Discharge chute is binding Chute mounting ring is clogged with grit gravel etc Use hose with nozzle to wash out mounting ring Section V 5 2 B Pg 11 Chute rotation detent is jammed into chute mounting ring Dislodge chute rotation detent Requires partial disassembly of auger housing Section VII H Pg 18 Chute mounting ring or auger housing broken Replace broken part Requires partial or complete disassembly of auger housing Section VII H l Pgs 18 19 12 PROBLEM Discharge chute rotates freely Will not stay fixed in desired position Excessive noise or vibration when unit is in operation POSSIBLE CAUSE Debris jammed between chute rotation detent and chute mounting ring Compression spring s in chute rotation detent broken detent is not locking chute Section VI TROUBLESHOOTING Cont d PROBABLE SOLUTION REFERENCES Remove debris from between Section VII H Pg 18 detent and chute mounting ring Requires partial disassembly of auger housing Section VII H Pg 18 Repiace rotation detent or compression springs requires partial disassembly of auger housing mounting ring in desired position auger f
30. the Chute Handle Deflector Assembly to the rear of the unit to remove See Figure 7 15 3 SLIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE TO THE REAR TO REMOVE REAR BOLTS REMOVE NUT AT REAR BASE OF CHUTE REMOVE FRONT NUTS ONLY REMOVE THREE 3 CARRIAGE BOLTS CHUTE MOUNTING RING FIGURE 7 15 4 Remove two 2 screws at rear of unit which secure Top Cover to Lower Handlebar and remove Top Cover by tipping forward to unlatch Tabs between Top Cover and Auger Housing front edge Using full length of Pull Start Rope remove Top Cover and place Top Cover at rear of unit between Handlebars 5 Remove Beit Cover by unfastening the three 3 screws on the front and the two 2 nuts near the Exhaust Outlet at the rear of the unit 18 Section VII OVERHAUL amp REPAIR AUGER HOUSING 6 Remove two 2 screws at rear of R H End 10 Slightly loosen nuts which secure metal P Frame Cover and remove Cover See Endframes to Lower Handle Figure 7 16 11 Remove Auger Housing Assembly and Auger from metal Chassis by slightly spreading metal Endframes to clear REMOVE Auger Shaft ends COVER 12 Spread sides of old Auger Housing nee Assembly to remove Auger keep d Bearings and Bearing Retainers in lt position on Auger Shaft 13 Discard old Auger Housing properly Spread sides of new Auger Housing Assembly and install Auger with Bearings and Inner Bearing Retainers in place in Housing with threaded Shaft end t
31. tion and pays particular attention to the Safety Precautions on the inside front cover and to the Warning Decals on the machine Also make sure all operators are T thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the blower Make certain that bod operators know beforehand how to stop the Auger and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies Section II MACHINE OPERATION 2 1 The SNAPPER LE317 or LE319 is powered by a 3 Horsepower 2 cycle engine and will clear a path either 17 inches or 19 inches wide and will throw snow from 3 to 20 feet away depending on the Discharge Deflector setting and snow conditions Due to the light weight of these units they are ideally suited for clearing decks and porches These units have a fuel capacity of 1 25 quarts which will result in an operational time of 1 1 4 to 1 3 4 hours 2 2 Save this manual and the Engine Manual and review at the start of each new season Pay particular attention to the important Safety Instructions and to the Warning Decals on the unit 2 3 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2 CYCLE ENGINE N WARNING FN USE A 50 1 RATIO GASOLINE OIL MIXTURE ONLY IN THE SNAPPER LE317 OR LE319 SNOW THROWER A For proper lubrication the engine must operate on an exact mixture of gasoline and 2 cycle air cooled engine oil Use a 50 to 1 mixture Use a good quality regular grade leaded or unleaded gasoline and SNAPPER special formulated 2 cycle engine oil The 50 to
32. w Thrower unattended Start the engine after performing the foregoing Prestart Checks 1 Prime See Engine Owner s Manual Prime as instructed in manual 2 Choke Move the Choke Lever to the right 3 Ignition Turn the Ignition Key to ON 4 Stabilize Machine Place hand on Upper Handle and hold securely 5 Pull Rope With remaining hand pull recoil rope handle with smooth rapid movement until engine starts If engine fires but does not start after several attempts move Choke Control to the left and pull Starter Rope again Do not allow handle to snap back M CROIRE RS Section Il MACHINE OPERATION 6 Electric Start If So Equipped Tecumseh amp Decal Connect Power Cord to Starter Switch Box on panel then plug the other end into a 120 volt AC receptacle Push Starter Button in until engine starts do not hold button for more than twenty seconds to avoid damaging Starter Motor After engine starts disconnect Power Cord from the AC receptacle first then unplug from the switch box on the Snow Thrower After the engine has started move the Choke Lever to the left slowly If the engine falters it may become necessary to move the Choke Lever back to the right slightly When the engine has smoothed out move the Choke Lever fully to the left 2 8 OPERATION ALSO SEE SECTION lil SNOWTHROWING TECHNIQUES OBSERVE SURROUNDINGS FOR ANY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC OR OBSTACLES TAKE NOTE OF WI
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