Snapper Snow Blower 5201E User Manual

Dealer Setup  
& Adjustment Instructions  
520 Series Single Stage Snowthrower  
This Dealer Setup Instruction applies to the following units:  
These instructions may cover additional models issued after their printing.  
Refer to the Dealer Setup Binder Index for complete listings.  
520 Series Snowthrowers  
Mfg. No. Description  
7085663 SS5201R, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start  
7085664 SS5201E, 5HP Snowthrower, Electric Start  
1694585 5201M, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start  
1694586 5201E, 5HP Snowthrower, Electric Start  
ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:  
TABLE OF CONTENTS:  
SAFETY RULES........................................................2  
The safety warnings provided in this guide  
and in the operator's manual included with  
the unit contain important information that  
SETUP PROCEDURES  
must be obeyed when assembling, setting-up, operat-  
ing, servicing, transporting, or storing the unit.  
Quick Setup List.......................................................3  
Unboxing and Assembly .........................................4  
Fill Gas Tank.............................................................5  
Fuel Oil Mix.............................................................5  
Proper Fuel Mixing Procedure ................................5  
Lubricate the Snowthrower.....................................6  
These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert tri-  
angle symbol shown above, which signifies that an  
important safety message is being provided.  
Removing the Belt Cover........................................6  
Lubrication Points ...................................................6  
Test Run....................................................................7  
You must read, understand, and follow these warn-  
ings and instructions, and use safe shop and work  
practices at all times while working on or around  
this unit and all other outdoor power equipment.  
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES  
Sections and items denoted by the Setup  
symbol provide the information necessary to  
fully assemble, test, and prepare the units  
Removing Engine Cover..........................................8  
Carburetor Adjustment............................................8  
Servicing the Spark Plug.........................................8  
Auger Control Cable Adjustment ...........................9  
Checking the Adjustment........................................9  
Adjusting the Cable.................................................9  
described above for delivery to your customers.  
A Quick Setup List is provided on page 3 of this  
booklet to help you identify and check that the  
items have been performed.  
Testing the Auger Control Cable.............................9  
Replacing the Drive Belt........................................10  
Replacing the Scraper Blade ................................10  
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Quick Setup List -  
Page  
Setup Procedure  
Steps to Perform  
Remove Unit From Box.  
4
Unbox & Assemble  
Install Discharge Chute  
Assemble Handle Bars  
(Be careful not to pinch the auger cable)  
Mount Clean-Out Tool in storage position  
on handle  
5
6
7
Fill Gas Tank  
Fill Gas Tank  
Lubricate Snowthrower  
Test Run  
Lubricate all grease & oil points  
Check Primer  
Check Choke  
Check Recoil Starter  
Check Electric Starter (Where Applicable)  
Check Auger Control Cable  
Check Kill Switch  
Check Chute Rotator  
Check Deflector  
Additional information concerning functional  
tests, general adjustment procedures, and  
the location of normal lubrication points are  
included in these instructions.  
Although all required lubrication and normal adjust-  
ments on factory-assembled components are done at  
the factory, this additional information is provided to  
assist you in ensuring that each unit is delivered to the  
customer in proper working order.  
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A
Unboxing & Assembly  
1.Using a utility knife, open the box and remove the  
snowthrower.  
B
IMPORTANT NOTE  
When removing the snowthrower  
from the box and unfolding the han-  
dle bars DO NOT PINCH THE AUGER  
CONTROL CABLE IN THE HANDLE  
BARS.  
C
2. Install the discharge chute on to the rotating ring  
located on the auger housing. Secure with the three  
5/16 inch carriage bolts, flat washers and nylok nuts  
found in the parts bag (the bolt heads go to inside  
of of the rotating ring, with washers and nuts on the  
outside). Refer to Figure 1.  
NOTE: Install the rear bolt first for easier alignment.  
3. Tighten bolts securely with a wrench.  
Figure 2. Handles and Clean-out Tool  
4. Lift up folding handle to align it with lower handle  
and tighten the wing knobs securely as shown in  
Figures 2 and 3.  
A. Handle  
B. Wing Knobs C. Clean-out Tool  
5 Mount clean-out tool in storage position on handle.  
Refer to Figure 2.  
A
C
D
E
B
Figure 1. Assembly of Discharge Chute  
Figure 3. Lift Handles and Lock Wing Knobs  
A. Discharge Chute  
B. Carriage Bolts  
C. Washers  
D. Nuts  
E. Rotating Ring  
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FUEL TO OIL MIXTURE CHART (50:1)  
U.S.  
Imperial  
Metric  
Fill Gas Tank  
Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil  
Gallons  
Ounces  
2.5  
5
Gallons  
Ounces  
Liters  
Milliliters  
Fuel and Oil Mixture  
1
2
5
1
2
5
2.8  
4
80 ml  
The snowthrower uses a two cycle engine that requires  
a mixture of fuel (gasoline) and oil for lubrication of  
engine bearings and other moving parts.  
5.6  
8
160 ml  
400 ml  
13  
14.1  
20  
The correct fuel/oil mixture ratio for the five horsepow-  
er engine is 50 to 1. Use fuel/oil mixture chart shown.  
NOTE: To prevent damage to engine, carefully  
observe recommended fuel to oil mixing ratio and  
procedures.  
WARNING  
• Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean fuel  
container.  
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled  
with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot  
or running. Always move outdoors to fill the tank.  
Keep snowthrower and gasoline away from open  
flame or spark.  
• Always use fresh, unleaded, winter grade fuel  
• Never put plain, unmixed fuel into fuel tank. Shake  
fuel container each time before filling fuel tank.  
• Never use “stale” fuel left over from last season or  
stored for long periods.  
• DO NOT USE MULTI VISCOSITY OILS, SUCH AS  
10W-30 or 10W-40.  
Proper Fuel Mixing Procedure  
A
B
C
D
1. Fill approved clean fuel container one quarter full  
with fresh unleaded fuel - one quart (one liter) in a  
one gallon (4 liter) container.  
2. Pour recommended amount of high quality two  
cycle oil — 2.5 ounces (80 ml) into fuel container  
for one gallon (4 liters) of fuel. (NOTE: DO NOT  
USE MULTI VISCOSITY OILS, SUCH AS 10W-30  
or 10W-40.)  
3. Reinstall cap on the fuel container and shake con-  
tainer vigorously so oil mixes with gasoline.  
4. Unscrew cap and fill container with fuel. Shake  
container again.  
5. Remove fuel tank cap and carefully pour mixed fuel  
into the fuel tank, filling to 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) below  
filler neck to allow room for expansion. Never put  
plain, unmixed fuel into fuel tank. Shake fuel  
container each time before filling fuel tank.  
Figure 4. Proper Fuel Mixing Procedure  
A. Fill Container with 1 Quart (1 Liter) of fuel  
B. 2.5 Ounces (80 ml) of two-cycle oil  
C. Combine in container, then shake container  
D. Additional fuel brings total to 1 Gallon (4 liters)  
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Lubricate Snowthrower  
Removing Belt Cover  
Screws  
In order to perform proper lubrication, it is necessary to  
remove the Belt cover from the lower left of the  
snowthrower.  
1. Remove the Engine Key from the switch.  
Figure 5. Removing Belt Cover  
2. Remove the fours screws securing the belt cover  
(see Figure 5).  
3. Remove the cover.  
4. Perform lubrication (see below).  
5. Reinstall belt cover (reverse steps 3 to 1 above.)  
Lubrication  
Note: The drive pulley end of auger shaft is supported  
by a sealed ball bearing and requires no lubrication.  
The ball bearing on other end of auger shaft is also  
sealed, and will not require lubrication.  
Lightly Oil  
• A few drops of oil should be placed on  
wheel hubs occasionally to keep wheels  
turning freely.  
Figure 6. Lubrication points  
• Apply oil to pivot points of auger control  
periodically, wiping off any excess oil.  
Pivot Point  
• A couple of drops of light machine oil applied to  
upper end of auger control cable will assure free  
movement of cable through outside casing. Wipe  
off any excess oil (Figure 5).  
• Remove belt cover and lightly apply oil to the pivot  
point for idler pulley arm. BE CAREFUL NOT TO  
GET OIL ON BELT OR PULLEYS.  
Figure 7. Lightly oil pivot point  
Grease  
• At the beginning of each snow throwing sea-  
son, remove discharge chute, clean, and  
generously lubricate steel flange at back of  
rotating ring with light grease. Rotate ring  
with crank to distribute grease (Figure 8).  
Lubricate  
Flange  
Engine Lubrication  
Figure 8. Grease the Discharge Chute Ring  
The two cycle engine used in this snow thrower is lubri-  
cated by the fuel and oil mixture. Observe recommend-  
ed fuel to oil mixture ratio shown on page 5.  
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Manual (Recoil) Starting Steps  
1. Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON  
position.  
Test Run  
2. If engine is cold, move choke control lever to the  
ON position. (Do not choke a warm engine).  
Test run the unit for several minutes. Check that the  
following work properly:  
3. Push the Primer Button two times if engine is cold.  
(Do not prime a warm engine.)  
• Primer  
• Auger Control Cable  
• Kill Switch  
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.  
• Choke  
• Recoil Starter  
• Chute Rotator  
• Deflector  
• Electric Starter  
(Where Applicable)  
NOTE: If engine does not start after three pulls,  
push primer bulb once and again pull starter  
rope.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
STOPPING THE ENGINE  
1. Release the Auger Control.  
1. Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON  
position.  
2. Turn Engine Key to the OFF position.  
2. If engine is cold, move choke control lever to the  
ON position. (Do not choke a warm engine).  
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.)  
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.  
OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER  
Before operating snowthrower, review the Checks  
Before Each Use under General Operation on page 8  
of this manual.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
7. Disconnect power cord from household receptacle  
and then from starter switch on snow thrower. Store  
cord in a dry, convenient place.  
4. Release the Auger Control to stop both the auger  
and the forward motion of the snowthrower.  
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.  
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Removing  
Remove  
Fuel Tank  
Cap  
Engine Cover  
Note: In many of the following adjustment and service  
tasks, it will be necessary to remove and reinstall the  
engine cover. To remove the cover, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
1. Remove the Engine Key from the switch.  
2. Remove the two rear fasteners securing the back  
of the cover housing. (Figure 9).  
3. Remove the fuel tank cap.  
4. Remove the cover (see Figure 10).  
5. Temporarily reinstall the fuel tank cap.  
6. Perform the adjustments or service desired.  
7. Reinstall the cover by reversing the removal steps.  
Remove two  
rear fasteners  
securing  
cover  
Note: The tabs at the lower front of the cover must  
be positioned correctly.  
Figure 9. Remove and/or loosen Cover Screws  
WARNING  
To avoid the possibility of serious bodily injury when  
performing adjustments, maintenance or lubrication,  
stop engine and remove key from switch.  
Lift Cover  
from Rear  
of unit  
Carburetor  
Adjustment  
The carburetor is properly calibrated and preset at the  
factory for efficient cold weather operation. There are  
no adjusting screws on the carburetor.  
Insert front  
tabs first  
when  
reinstalling  
cover.  
Align rear  
tabs & side of  
cover when  
reinstalling.  
If it is apparent that the carburetor is not providing sat-  
isfactory fuel supply to engine, contact your nearest  
Authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet for service.  
Figure 10. Cover Removal & Installation  
Servicing  
the Spark Plug  
1. Remove Engine Key from switch.  
2. Remove the engine cover. (See procedure above.)  
3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.  
4. Inspect the Spark Plug and clean. If necessary,  
replace the it with a new Spark Plug as recom-  
mended in the Engine Owners Manual.  
Spark Plug  
Wire  
5. Adjust the gap on the Spark Plug to .030 inches  
(.762 mm) using a gauge.  
6. Reinstall the plug and tighten firmly.  
7. Reconnect Spark Plug wire.  
8. Reinstall engine cover.  
Figure 11. Servicing Spark Plug  
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Auger Control Cable  
Adjustment  
Locknuts  
Spring  
The length of the auger control cable is adjustable.  
However, it will seldom be necessary to change the  
cable length since the operating tension on the drive  
belt is maintained by the spring on the end of the cable.  
If the auger turns too slowly under heavy load or  
momentary squealing of drive belt is heard when enter-  
ing heavy snow, pressure applied to drive belt by idler  
pulley must be increased by reducing the slack in the  
cable.  
If the auger continues to turn when the auger con-  
trol is released, the cable is too tight. The pressure  
applied to the drive belt must be eliminated by increas-  
ing the amount of slack to the cable adjustment.  
Figure 12. Auger Control Cable  
Checking the Adjustment  
WARNING  
1. Remove the Cover. (See Figures 9 & 10.)  
Use extreme care when making adjust-  
ments that require engine to be running.  
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing  
away from any moving parts.  
2. Measure the spring while the auger control on the  
handle is disengaged. Record this measurement.  
3. Pull the auger control against the handle and again  
measure the spring. Record this measurement.  
4. Compare the two measurements. The measure-  
ment obtained with the spring extended should be  
7/16 inch (11 mm) greater than with the spring un-  
extended.  
WARNING  
Adjusting the Cable  
Make certain the cable is NOT placing any ten-  
sion on the spring. If the cable places tension on  
the spring, the auger may turn when the control  
has not been engaged.  
1. Remove the engine cover.  
2. Locate and loosen the lower locknut securing the  
auger control cable (shown in Figure 12).  
3. To change the slack in the cable, turn the upper  
locknut slightly just until the slack between the  
spring and the exposed cable has been elimi-  
nated.  
4. Tighten the lower locknut.  
5. Reinstall the engine cover.  
6. Test the units to make certain that the cable has  
been adjusted properly (see “Testing the Auger  
Control Cable “ below).  
Testing the Auger Control Cable  
Start the snow thrower engine and pull back on auger  
control to operate auger. Release auger control and  
check to be sure auger stops turning.  
If auger continues to turn after auger control is  
released, the cable is too tight and will have to be  
adjusted to make it longer. Cable must be slightly  
slack when auger control is released (away from  
handle).  
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Service Notes  
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Service Notes  
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Replacing  
the Drive Belt  
1. Remove Engine Key from switch.  
2. Remove belt cover (see Page 6) and the engine  
cover (see Page 8).  
3. Move the Auger Control on the handle and slip the  
belt out from between the brake lever and roller  
and away from the idler pulley.  
Idler  
Pulley  
Engine  
Pulley  
4. Remove the belt from the engine and auger pul-  
leys.  
5. Install new belt around engine and auger pulleys  
and under idler pulley. The ribbed side of the belt  
must be to the inside, against auger and engine  
pulleys.  
6. Slip the new belt into place between brake lever  
and roller.  
Brake  
Lever/Roller  
7. Start the engine and engage/disengage the auger  
control several times. Make certain that auger  
stops turning within 5 seconds after the control is  
released.  
Drive Belt  
Auger Pulley  
8. If the auger does not stop turning within 5 second  
after the control is released, adjust the tension on  
the control cable by following the Adjusting Control  
Cable procedure in the adjustments section of this  
manual.  
Figure 13. Drive Belt Replacement  
9. Reinstall the belt and engine covers.  
Replacing  
the Scraper Blade  
1. Remove Engine Key from switch.  
2. Remove the two bolts and nuts securing the  
Scraper Blade to the auger housing. (Retain the  
bolts and nuts for attaching the new blade.)  
3. Remove the worn Scraper Blade.  
4. Install the new Scraper Blade and secure it with the  
three bolts and nuts saved in step 2 above.  
Scraper Blade, Bolts & Nuts  
Figure 14. Removing Scraper Blade  
PRODUCTS, INC.  
McDonough, GA., 30253  
MANUFACTURING INC.  
© Copyright 2005 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.  
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA  
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997  
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Manual No. 7100193  
I.R. 6/10/2005  
TP 300-5071-IR-SX-N  
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