Snapper 520 Series - Manual (Page 7)

520 Single Stage Snowthrower
5/2005 7
Test Run
Test run the unit for several minutes. Check that the
following work properly:
• Primer
• Choke
• Recoil Starter
• Electric Starter
(Where Applicable)
• Auger Control Cable
• Kill Switch
• Chute Rotator
• Deflector
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: The snow thrower engine is designed to oper-
ate at cold temperatures. Avoid operating the snow
thrower if air temperature is (40° C or warmer since
engine may vapor lock and stop running after a short
time. Engine will be difficult to start in warm weather.
Electric Starting Steps
Note: The electric starter is designed to operate on
120V AC household current, using power cord supplied
with electric start snow thrower. When using power
cord, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of recepta-
cle.
1. Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON
position.
2. If engine is cold, move choke control lever to the
ON position. (Do not choke a warm engine).
3. Push the Primer Button two times if engine is cold.
(Do not prime a warm engine.)
4. Plug power cord for starter into receptacle on
starter switch, then plug other end into a 120Volt
AC household receptacle. DO NOT use an exten-
sion cord with the electric start power cord supplied.
5. Push starter button to crank engine. DO NOT crank
engine for more than a total of 15 seconds without
allowing electric starter to cool for 10 minutes
before additional cranking is attempted. Electric
starter can be severely damaged if recommended
starter operating limitations are not observed.
NOTE: Do not push primer button while engine
is being cranked.
6. Release starter button when engine starts and
gradually move choke lever to the OFF position.
7. Disconnect power cord from household receptacle
and then from starter switch on snow thrower. Store
cord in a dry, convenient place.
NOTE: Always disconnect power cord from
household receptacle first, then unplug from
starter switch.
8. To stop engine, turn Engine Key to the OFF posi-
tion.
Manual (Recoil) Starting Steps
1. Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON
position.
2. If engine is cold, move choke control lever to the
ON position. (Do not choke a warm engine).
3. Push the Primer Button two times if engine is cold.
(Do not prime a warm engine.)
4. Grasp starter rope handle and slowly pull out rope
until resistance is felt. Allow rope to rewind slowly,
then pull rope out rapidly to start engine. Let rope
return slowly to starter.
NOTE: If engine does not start after three pulls,
push primer bulb once and again pull starter
rope.
5. After engine starts and gradually warms up, move
choke lever to the OFF position. Be prepared to
move choke lever to the ON position if engine fal-
ters during warm up.
6. Allow engine to warm up before beginning snow
thrower operations. The engine will operate at full
throttle when thoroughly warmed up.
7. To stop engine, turn Engine Key to the OFF posi-
tion.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Release the Auger Control.
2. Turn Engine Key to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the switch if you are leaving
the operating position or will be making adjustments
or repairs. (NOTE: Allow the unit to cool before stor-
ing or making any adjustments or repairs.)
OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER
Before operating snowthrower, review the Checks
Before Each Use under General Operation on page 8
of this manual.
1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction.
2. Pull the Auger Control back against the handle to
engage the auger and tip the unit slightly forward.
NOTE: The snow thrower will be pulled forward by
the auger when the auger contacts the ground or
with the snow to be thrown.
3. Begin snow removal by clearing a path down the
center of walk or driveway, then gradually widen
path, throwing snow off to both sides.
4. Release the Auger Control to stop both the auger
and the forward motion of the snowthrower.