Snapper 3201 Series User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 1 - LOCATION OF PANEL CONTROLS
PRE-START CHECKS
• FUEL with unit safely away from ignition produc¬
ing 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.
• CHECK GUARDS & COVERS to make sure all are
in position and securely tightened.
• CHECK AUGER CLUTCH to make sure control
operates freely without binding.
• CHECK BLOWER HOUSING to make sure it is
completely free of rags, toys or other objects which
could be thrown or block operation of the augers.
FIGURE 2 - DISCHARGE & BLOWER CONTROLS
OPERATION
Know how to stop the auger and engine quickly in
preparation for possible emergencies! The auger is
stopped by releasing the auger clutch control and
the engine is stopped by turning the key in ignition
switch to off position.
STARTING-STOPPING ENGINE: The engine is stop¬
ped by turning the ignition key to OFF. Always
remove the key from the switch when leaving the
machine. Start the engine as follows after perform¬
ing the foregoing pre-start checks and services.
1. PRIME engine as instructed in the engine owners
manual.
2. CHOKE by pulling choke control out.
3. IGNITION: turn engine ignition key to ON.
4. ROPE START: Pull starter handle with smooth
rapid movement until engine starts. If engine fires
but does not start after repeated attempts, push
choke control in and pull starter handle again. Do
not allow handle to snap back.
5. ELECTRIC START (OPTION) Connect power cord
to starter switch box on panel then plug the other
end into a 120 volt AC receptacle. Push starter but¬
ton in until engine starts—do not hold button for
more than twenty seconds to avoid damaging star¬
ting motor. After engine starts, disconnect power
cord from the AC receptacle first then unplug from
the switch box on the snow thrower.
OPERATIONAL HINTS
After the engine has warmed sufficiently, start the
augers by pulling the auger clutch control back to
the handle. Release the control to stop the augers.
The rubber strips attached to the edges of the
augers help pull the Snow Thrower forward. Push
down on the handles to raise the strips above the
surface to stop forward motion. In especially heavy
snow, moving the Snow Thrower back and forth may
help clear the first path. Overlap as needed to suit
snow conditions.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Contact your Snapper Dealer for service assistance
and/or replacement parts for your Snow Thrower.
Your unit will have either a Briggs & Stratton or
Tecumseh two-cycle engine. Contact the engine
dealer for engine service.
STORAGE-OFF SEASON
Before storing the unit for the off season, operate
the engine until it runs out of fuel. If this is not done,
oil in the gasoline will gather in the carburetor mak¬
ing starting very difficult at the beginning of the next
season. Refer to the engine owner's manual for
specific storage instructions. Cover the unit and
store in clean, dry area.
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Snapper 3201 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	3201 Series
Category	Snow Blower
Language	English