Snapper L1226E Manuals

en English es fr Español Français en Operator’s Manual es Manual del Operario fr Manuel de l’opérateur Form No. 279128TRI Revision: E Model 120000 150000 200000 210000 Snow Seriest Professional Seriest Copyright E 2012 Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved. Briggs & Stratton is a registered trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Not for Reproduction

Large Frame Snowthrower 1226 Model Mfg. No. Description 1695571 L1226E, Snowthrower, 130.887260 1736685 Revision 00 Rev. Date 07/2008 TP 191-4980-00-LW-N

Parts Manual for Revision IR, LARGE FRAME TWO STAGE 2008 MODELS McDonough, GA, 30253 U.S.A. TP 400-5286-IR-LF-N 8/27/2007 Manual No. 7006185 SNOW THROWERS 26", 28", 30", & 32" Copyright © 2007 Briggs & Startton Yard Power Products Group Milwaukee, WI USA. All Rights Reserved Briggs & Startton Corporation MODEL L1226E (1695324) L1226EX (1695325) L1428E (1695328) L1428EX (1695329) L1530E (1695332) L1530EX (1695333) L1632E (1695336) L1632EX (1695337)

Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without the express written permission of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate and current. However, we reserve the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice or obligation. TP-1000-4956-00-LW-SN Form No. 1736892 Two-Stage Snowthrower Models No. L1226E, L1428E a 5/16” Flange Lock Nuts, 2 b 5/16” Jam Nut (thin), 1 c 3/8” Flange Nuts, 2 d 5/16” Lock Nut, 1 e 1/4” Lock Nuts, 2 f Chute Rotator Control Handle, 1 g 5/16” Lock Washer, 1 h Large Carriage Bolts, 2 j 120V Power Cord, 1 k Extra Shear Pins, 2 m Extra Cotter Pins, 2 n Small Carriage Bolts, 2 p Zip Ties, 3 q Ignition Keys, 2 (1 pre-attached to snowthrower) Items not shown above: Operator’s Manual Illustrated Parts List Product Registration Card Engine Manual Fresh Start® Fuel Preserver Cartridge Items Included: Make sure you have all items before assembly. a c d b e f g h j k m n p q You Will Need: • Utility knife • Unleaded fuel • Tire pressure gauge • 1/2” combination or deep socket wrench • 9/16” combination or deep socket wrench • 7/16” wrench Fuel Cap Oil Dipstick Auger Engage Control Traction Control Chute Rotator Control Split Rod Chute Clean-Out Tool 1 2 3 7 14 13 8 5 13 X Y 9 11 12 4 A h a b f 10 F G J H c e e n n M L P N R Q S T W V U 6 B E C d g K DANGER: Amputation Hazard Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury or death. Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute. Use clean-out tool, not hands! WARNING: Failure to read and follow the Operator’s Manual and all operating instructions can result in serious injury or death. WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Turn off engine and wait at least 2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine. Remove Packaging Materials Note: Follow setup instructions in the order presented. Remove banding from crate. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom as shown. 1 Open small cardboard box behind snowthrower. Remove parts bag from inside chute. Remove manual packet. Ensure you have all “Items Included” prior to assembly. Locate the operator’s manual in the manual packet. Always read and follow the instructions in the operator’s manual. Proper care, performance tips, and safety information are located in this important document. Raise Handles and Check Cables Note: “Right” and “Left” are from the Operating Position. Cut orange zip ties that secure control cables to handle assembly. Be careful not to cut or damage the control cables. Rotate upper handle assembly (A) up. 2 Slide large carriage bolts (h) and 5/16” flange lock nuts (a) into lower holes. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. 3 Remove shipping rubber bands from control levers. Make sure the “Z” bend ends of the control lever cables are secured in the holes on the control levers as shown. 4 Make sure auger engage control and traction control cables route over the top of cable buttons as shown. Check that all cables can move freely and are not kinked. Tighten upper and lower nuts in handle with a 1/2” wrench or deep socket. 3 Install Chute Rotator Control Handle Install thin jam nut (b) onto chute rotator rod. Install chute rotator control handle (f) onto chute rotator rod turning at least 10 full clockwise rotations. 5 Align chute rotator control handle so it is facing forward and use a 9/16” wrench to tighten jam nut (b) against chute rotator control handle (f). Slide chute rotator control handle to the right. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. Connect Shift Rod Connect shift rod (B) to shift lever (C) and secure with lock washer (g) and 5/16 lock nut (d). Tighten lock nut with a 1/2” wrench while preventing stud (E) from turning with a 7/16” wrench. 6 Assemble Chute and Rotator Bring chute from pallet to the left side of snowthrower. Slide the chute base (F) onto the auger housing (G). 7 Slide support tube (H) on the carriage bolts (J). Thread two 3/8” flange nuts (c) onto carriage bolts and tighten with a 9/16” wrench. 8 Assemble Split Rod Take end of split rod (K) that is attached to top back side of chute assembly and align it to right side of split rod protruding from dash. 9 Insert two small carriage bolts (n) into square holes of split rod. Install 1/4” lock nuts (e) and tighten hardware with a 7/16” wrench. Connect Spout Rotator Brake Cable Slide spout rotator brake cable (L) between dash and the handle cross bar as shown. 10 Slide rubber dust cover (M) off of plastic fitting as shown. Place “Z” bend of cable (N) into hole of brake lever assembly (P). Pull plastic fitting (Q) behind bracket (R). 11 Slide chute rotator cable (S) between slot in bracket and push forward to lock in place. 12 Slide rubber dust cover (T) over plastic fitting. Remove Snowthrower From Crate Cut straps from between snowthrower and wood pallet by wheels and auger. Roll snowthrower off crate. Secure Cable and Final Checks To prevent chute deflector cable from contacting tire, rotate chute all the way to the left and secure with zip ties (p). Secure cable to left handle (U) and to support tube (V), and secure speed selector cable to split rod (W). 13 Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI. (Tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.) Check that clean-out tool is attached to snowthrower. (See assembled figure.) Always use a clean-out tool to clear clogged discharge chute. NEVER use your hands. Locate two shear pins (k) and cotter pins (m) in parts bag. Place hardware in compartment labeled “Replacement Shear Bolt Storage” located on unit behind chute. Check Oil Level and Add Fuel Note: Engine is shipped with oil. See Engine Manual for complete engine oil specifications and maintenance requirements. Remove oil dipstick (X). Check oil level. Oil level should be between FULL and ADD marks. Reinstall oil dipstick. 14 Remove fuel cap (Y). Following the three-step instructions on the Fresh Start card, snap the fuel preserver cartridge into the bottom of the fuel fill cap. NOTICE: Do not use E22 or E85 fuel. NOTICE: Do not mix oil with fuel. WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Turn off engine and wait at least 2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine. Add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel with a minimum 87 octane. Leave one inch of space at top of tank for fuel expansion. Reinstall fuel cap. Read Manual Before Starting Engine Follow procedures and safety instructions in Operator’s and Engine Manuals. DANGER: Amputation hazard Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury or death. Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute. Use clean-out tool, not hands! WARNING: Failure to read and follow the Operator’s Manual and all operating instructions can result in serious injury or death. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3.