Snapper ET 200 User's Manual
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1. FIGURE 9 7 Tighten retainer bolts Pull rope starter and ob serve any belt rotation If again rotation persists readjust belt guard as described above BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Disengage blade by placing BLADE CONTROL to its disengaged position 2 Remove spark plug wire and place under the spark plug wire retainer clip located on the head of the engine Refer to Figure 8 3 Remove the drive pulley cover See Figure 10 REMOVE COVER RETAINING BOLTS 4 Remove the driven pulley cover See Figure 11 REMOVE COVER RETAINING BOLTS FIGURE 11 5 Remove belt from pulleys and replace with new belt SNAPPER Part Number 2 3226 Replace covers BLADE BELT STOP EDGER BLADE MUST STOP WITHIN 5 SECONDS AFTER DISENGAGING Check frequently WARNING MAKE SURE ENGINE IS OFF AND SPARK PLUG WIRE IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CHECKING OR ADJUSTING BLADE BELT STOP 1 ADJUSTING BLADE BELT STOP a Engage blade and using feeler gauge check clearance between belt and STOP TABS Clearance should be 030 See Figure 12 FEELER GAUGE TOP STOP TAB 030 CLEARANCE BETWEEN BELT AND TAB STOP TAB FIGURE 12 b Adjust clearance by pushing tabs IN or OUT c After adjusting check to make sure clearance is 030 g NAPPER OFF SEASON STORAGE Thoroughly clean all external surfaces and blade be F fore storing the Edger Trimmer However the following ED GE steps must be taken before long term storage R2. 1 Read this manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment buhay how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly 2 Never allow anyone to operate the edger trimmer without proper instruction 3 Keep the area clear of all persons particulary small children and pets 4 DO NOT allow pre teenage children to operate edger trimmer 5 Allow only responsible teenager with mature judge ment to operate edger trimmer and only under close supervision PREPARATION 1 Wear safety glasses or goggles Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts 2 Always wear substantial footwear and long pants Sturdy gloves are recommended Do not operate edger trimmer when barefoot or wearing open sandals 3 Thoroughly inspect the operating area and remove all stones sticks wire bones and other objects that could cause injury if thrown at high speeds 4 Never operate edger trimmer without proper guards shields or other safety protective devices in place and properly connected Inspect to determine that these safety devices are installed properly are in good repair and operate properly If the condition or opera tion of these devices are questionable they must be repaired or replaced before using the edger trimmer 5 Mix and store fuel in an approved gasoline container Fill fuel tank before starting engine and replace fuel tank cap securely Do not s
3. TR IMMERS 1 Drain gasoline from fuel system and drain the engine crankcase oil Refer to ENGINE MANUAL for details 2 Atthe start of the new season replenish engine crankcase oil and add gasoline to the fuel tank after returning the Edger Trimmer to its wheels 3 Before starting move the ENGINE CONTROL to K gt it s a snap with ACCESSORY STOP and pull rope starter slowly several times e Your Edger Trimmer can be converted to an even If excessive resistance is felt remove the spark more versatile edging and trimming tool with the plug and pull rope starter rapidly to spin the addition of the optional Curbing Kit Contact your engine and clear oil from the cylinder Clean and SNAPPER Dealer for complete information on this kit reinstall the spark plug before attempting to start the engine MANUFACTURER S 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two 2 Years from purchase date for the original purchaser s residential non commercial use ninety 90 days from purchase date for the original purchaser s commercial rental or other non residential use SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT through any SNAPPER dealer will replace free of charge any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough Georgia to be defective in material or workmanship or both All transportation cost incurred by the purchaser in submitting material to a SNAPPER dealer for replacement under this warranty must be borne by the purchaser This warranty does n
4. Card immediately and mail to SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT MCDONOUGH GEORGIA 30253 Company fean A SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT z X 1 McDonough GA 30253 7x esee MANUAL 1 5940 29 Revision 2 11 88 Issue Printed in U S A
5. purpose aside from recommending operating in It is recommended that all operators of this equipment structions and routine service requirements is to become thoroughly familiar with the controls parts and promote safety through the use of accepted operating operation of this machine before operating Specific details practices READ UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW involving the engine are found in the separate engine the safety and operating instructions herein before owner s manual Study these manuals before operating attempting any work with the machine and keep both handy for future reference OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING The blade rotation is stopped by pulling the blade control out and up to its position closest to the Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use perator See Figure 3 them before operating your Edger Trimmer Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start up PRE START CHECK LIST CHECK ENGINE OIL and bring level up to full Refer to engine manual for oil specifications CHECK AIR CLEANER and service according to instructions in Engine Manual CHECK EXTERNAL SURFACES and remove dirt and dust accumulation and sharpen blade as needed CHECK GUARDS to make sure all are in proper position and securely tightened FILL FUEL TANK where fumes will be safely BLADE dissipated Refer to Engine Manual for fuel specifications NS DISENGAGED POSITION
6. under LAWN MOWERS WARNING MAKE CERTAIN ENGINE IS OFF BLADE DISENGAG ED AND SPARK PLUG WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMER SERVICE NOTE Since an edger trimmer normally operates under dusty or dirty conditions the air cleaner engine oil and cooling fins must be serviced as specified in the engine manual at frequent intervals The edger trimmer should be serviced as follows SERVICE BELT ADJUSTMENT REPLACEMENT WARNING MAKE CERTAIN ENGINE IS OFF BLADE DIS ENGAGED AND SPARK PLUG WIRE IS REMOVED EDGER TRIMMER LUBRICATION The SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMER has three 3 lubrication fittings on the L H side of the machine These lubrication points should be serviced weekly with good grade G P grease to assure safe trouble free operation the Edger Trimmer Grease levers twice a year Oil controls and control cables as required EDGER TRIMMER BLADE SERVICE BLADE REMOVAL REPLACEMENT 1 Remove blade by holding the spindle with a 3 4 boxed end wrench while removing the blade retaining nut with a 3 4 socket wrench See Figure 5 FIGURE 5 2 Replace blade according to sequence in Figure 6 When tightening blade make certain proper torque of 20 ft Ibs is achieved before any operation of the SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMER is attempted BEARING GUARD BLADE SPINDLE BLADE RETAINING WASHER WASHERS BLADE RETAINING NUT RETAINING NUT WASHER TO 20 foot Ibs TORQ
7. CaN NA vs N W NOTE ON MODEL ET250 2 MIX 2 CYCLE ENGINE OIL WITH THE GASOLINE IN THE EXACT i RATIO SPECIFIED IN THE ENGINE OWNERS FIGURE 3 MANUAL OPERATE ENGINE AS FOLLOWS STEP 1 Disengage blade by placing the BLADE STARTING STOPPING CONTROL to its disengaged position Know beforehand how to stop the blade and STEP 2 On cold starts move the THROTTLE CONTROL engine in preparation for possible emergencies into the CHOKE position The engine is stopped by pulling the engine THROTTLE CONTROL to the rear to STOP See Figure 2 STEP 3 Move around to right side of the unit and pull ROPE STARTER on engine with a smooth steady motion until engine starts To prolong the life of the rope guide the starter back to the engine rather than allowing it to snap back STEP 4 After engine starts allow a brief engine warm up period then move the THROTTLE CONTROL to the de sired speed setting Refer to EDGING and TRIMMING K PROCEDURE sections Bed Yee STEP 5 To stop the engine pull the engine THROTTLE ENGINE CONTROL completely back to its OFF position TRANSPORTING TO WORK SITE To avoid damage to blade lawn curbs or pavement make certain blade control is in its disengaged position After disengaging blade push the machine to the site CONTROL where work is to begin PUSH i DOWN EDGING PROCEDURE CHOKE The SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMER is designed for edging along driveways sidewalks and curbing at any desir
8. E REMOVED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OF BLADE AND WHEELS 1 ADJUST FRONT WHEELS by removing the hair pin from the axle and sliding the L H WHEEL against the R H WHEEL reinsert the hair pin to hold wheel in place 2 ADJUST BLADE to the trimming position by setting the blade angle control on the L H side of machine all the way down to its lowest position The blade should be horizontal 3 Check guards to make certain all are tightened securely Also check blade for sharpness and correct torque on mounting spindle Proper torque should be 20 ft Ibs 4 Replace the spark plug wire and start engine accord ing to OPERATE ENGINE AS FOLLOWS on the preceding column 5 Position the EDGER TRIMMER to begin work 6 Engage and adjust blade to desired cutting position by moving blade control to the desired position SERVICE PARTS amp ASSISTANCE To retain the original quality of your Edger Trimmer use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts Specify the model and serial number as found on the nameplate of your Edger Trimmer when contacting your SNAPPER Dealer for parts of service assistance Only numbers of certain routine service parts are listed in this manual Your SNAPPER Dealer has a complete listing of all components For engine parts look for the engine manufacturer s dealers under the heading ENGINES gasoline in the yellow pages of your telephone directory SNAPPER Dealers are listed
9. Safety Instruction amp Operator s Manual for SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMERS sman Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Your Edger Trimmer was designed and built to provide long and satisfactory service Study this manual carefully before operating this equipment and pay particular attention to the Important Safety Instructions found on page 2 Keep in mind that an Edger Trimmer like any other mechanical device can be potentially dangerous if used improperly Following the instructions in this and the engine manual will help you continue to enjoy the trouble free operation expected of a SNAPPER SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT Revision 2 11 88 McDonough GA 30253 Comeeny MANUAL 1 5940 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 edger trimmer must understand these instructions and furthermore must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate the unit Each person operating the edger trimmer must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance which might impair vision dex terity or judgement If you have any questions pertaining to your edger trimmer which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT McDonough Georgia 30253 Phone 404 957 9141 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TRAINING
10. UE FIGURE 6 BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMER Proper belt adjustment is achieved by observing the following conditions and adjustment procedures 2 Disengage blade by placing blade control in its dis engaged position See Figure 7 DISENGAGED POSITION e CONTROL ROD FIGURE 7 HANDLE RETAINING BOLTS Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and place under the spark plug retaining clip located on the head of the engine See Figure 8 Move to the R H side of the machine grasp the ROPE STARTER HANDLE and pull with a smooth even motion REMOVE SPARK PLUG RETAINING CLIP FIGURE 8 SERVICE 5 While pulling the ROPE STARTER watch the belt for any rotational movement If any movement of belt is observed make the following adjustments to the BLADE CONTROL Refer to Figure 7 a Loosen the six handle retaining bolts b Place BLADE CONTROL in disengaged position c Piace foot on front wheels to hold wheels down d Push handle bars back to take slack out of control rod and arm and hold in this position while retightening the handle retaining bolts 6 Pull ROPE STARTER observing for belt rotation If belt rotation persists make the following adjustment a Loosen the drive pulley guard retainer bolts Adjust the guard to relieve any tension on the drive belt See Figure 9 ADJUST GUARD x TO RELIEVE TENSION ON BELT TIGHTEN BOLTS
11. ed depth and or angle FIGURE 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE Initial setup of blade and wheels is required to achieve the desired results Follow the instructions below before beginning the EDGING OPERATION WARNING MAKE CERTAIN ENGINE IS OFF BLADE DISEN GAGED AND SPARK PLUG WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OF BLADE AND WHEELS 1 ADJUST FRONT WHEELS by removing the hair pin from the axle and sliding the L H WHEEL to the position closest to the blade guard reinsert the hair pin 2 ADJUST BLADE CUTTING ANGLE by setting the blade angle control on the L H side of the machine to the desired cutting FIGURE 4 3 Check guards to make certain all are tightened se curely Also check blade for sharpness and correct torque on mounting spindle Proper torque should be 20 foot Ibs torque 4 Replace the spark plug wire and start engine according to OPERATE ENGINE AS FOLLOWS on the preceding column 5 Position the EDGER TRIMMER to begin work 6 Engage and adjust blade to desired cutting depth by moving blade control to the desired position TRIMMING PROCEDURE The SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMER is also designed for trimming operations Initial set up of blade and wheels is required to achieve desired results Follow the instructions below before beginning any TRIMMING OPERATION angle See Figure 4 WARNING MAKE CERTAIN ENGINE IS OFF BLADE DISENGAGED AND SPARK PLUG WIR
12. jects MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Disconnect unplug spark wire when unit is not in use before servicing or cleaning or before changing accessories 2 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure unit is in safe operating condition 3 Never store unit with gasoline in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 4 To reduce fire hazard keep unit free of grass leaves or excessive grease 5 Have your edger trimmer inspected and serviced each year by an authorized Snapper dealer Determine if any additional devices are available which might upgrade the safety of your edger trimmer 6 Use only factory specified Snapper attachments ac cessories and fasteners 7 Store edger trimmer in an area inaccessible to children OPERATOR S MANUAL FAMILIARIZATION SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMERS BLADE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL AIR CLEANER STARTER PULL HANDLE 3HP ENGINE EELE A p HANDLE RETAINING 3 BOLTS BLADE FUEL TANK LUBRICATION FITTING OIL CHECK amp FILL PORT 7 i LA ADJUSTABLE ADJUSTABLE DRIVE PULLEY FRONT WHEELS ff TZA GUARD BLADE ANGLE CONTROL LUBRICATION EDGING amp TRIMMING FITTINGS BLADE FIGURE 1 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of The nomenclature drawing above Figure 1 shows the the SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMER essential parts of the SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMER Its
13. moke near open gasoline container Do not fill gasoline tank indoors or when engine is running Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before refueling Wipe off any spilled gasoline and move away from fueling site before staring engine Do not run engine indoors 6 Use edger trimmer only in daylight or in good ar tificial light 7 Never operate edger trimmer in wet grass Keep a firm hold on the handles and walk slowly never run 8 Operate only where firm footing and balance are assured Do not operate where use of hands would be necessary to prevent falls SNAPPER EDGER TRIMMERS Page 2 OPERATION 1 Do not overspeed engine 2 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts while engine is running Keep feet away from cutting area 3 Stop engine when crossing gravel drives walks or roads and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard 4 After striking a foreign object or if unit vibrates ab normally stop the engine disconnect and secure spark plug wire Inspect the unit for any damage and repair the damage 5 Stop engine before leaving unit Caution cutting blade coasts after turn off 6 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make cer tain blade has stopped Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to prevent accidental star ting 7 Hold handles firmly with both hands to prevent loss of control due to blade bounce upon contact with hid den solid ob
14. ot apply to engines and their components as these items are warranted separately by their manufacturers and does not apply to batteries which are covered separately This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident alteration abuse improper lubrication normal wear or other cause beyond our control There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to two 2 years from purchase date for the original purchaser s residential non commercial use ninety 90 days from purchase for the original purchaser s commercial rental or other non residential use and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are excluded This is the exclusive remedy Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the ex Clusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to state WARNING THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE SNAPPER PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY OF SNAPPER PRODUCTS AND WILL VOID ANY LIABILITY AND WARRANTY BY SNAPPER ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF SUCH PARTS IMPORTANT Please fill out the attached SNAPPER Product Registration
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