Snapper 2-9693 Manual

ELECTRIC START SYSTEM DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS for
SNAPPER LARGE FRAME SNOW THROWERS
INTRODUCTION: It will be necessary to complete Dealer Set-Up Instruction #2-8224 first before attempting to
install the electrical components described in this Electric Start System Dealer Set-Up Instruction.
WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug before performing maintenance on snow
thrower. DO NOT operate snow thrower without guards in place. DO NOT put hands into areas that house
rotating parts while machine is in operation!
STEP 1: Drill two 5/16 diameter holes in right side of
auger housing using dimensions shown. See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
STEP 2: Drill two 5/16 diameter holes in control panel
within the 5” by 7” boundary lines shown. Drill holes
using dimensions shown. See Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
STEP 3: Install light onto control panel with washer and
nut and tighten securely. Install light wire harness into
end of light wire and route down handle and secure with
ties as shown. See Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
STEP 4: Remove battery mounting bracket and battery
clamp from #6-0651 Battery Mounting Kit and assemble
these parts as shown. See Figure 4.
FIGURE 4
INSTRUCTION #2-9693 (I.R. 8/94)
5/16 DIAMETER
HOLES AUGER
HOUSING
3-7/16”
4” 4-5/16”
BOUNDARY
LINES
CONTROL
PANEL
5”
5-3/4”
7”
5/16 DIAMETER
HOLES
LIGHT
TIE
LIGHT WIRE
HARNESS
TIE
BATTERY MOUNTING
BRACKET
BATTERY CLAMP
BEND TAB OVER

STEP 5: Secure bracket and ground wire to auger
housing with nuts; washers and bolts supplied with kit.
See Figure 5.
STEP 6: Follow steps as described in #6-0770 Battery
Kit to activate battery for mounting and usage.
STEP 7: Install battery and connect ground wire (black
ground wire found in kit #6-0651) to negative terminal
side of battery with nut and bolt as shown. Tighten nut
and bolt securely; do not over tighten. See Figure 5 & 7.
STEP 8: Before mounting jump start switch connect
positive red wire (longer red wire that mounts to battery)
to switch button as shown. See Figure 6. Mount jump
start switch onto control panel using nuts and bolts
found in kit #6-0646 Jump Start Kit. See Figure 5.
STEP 9: Loosen nut that secures cable guide to engine
base. Install black wire from jump start switch to stud
and reinstall nut and tighten securely. See Figure 5.
STEP 10: Remove nut from starter motor and mount
shorter red wire from jump start switch and reinstall nut
and tighten securely. See Figure 5.
STEP 11: Before mounting positive red wire drill the end
that mounts to battery terminal to 1/4” diameter. Mount
positive wire (red) and charging wire to positive terminal
side of battery with nut and bolt as shown. See Figure 5.
NOTE: There are two different charging wires found in
#6-0651 Battery Mounting Kit. Visually check charging
wire and use the wire that corresponds with correct male
and female connectors found on engine. Connect
charging wire (male connector) into engine wire (female
connector). Connect light wire harness (male connector)
into charging wire (female connector).
STEP 12: Mount battery cover and secure with washers
and wing nuts as shown. See Figure 7. Make sure all
nuts and bolts are tight. All wire connections should be
securely connected.
FIGURE 6
INSTRUCTION #2-9693 (I.R. 8/94) PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 7
JUMP START
SWITCH
BLACK
WIRE
SHORTER RED
WIRE (TO
STARTER)
ENGINE WIRE
POSITIVE RED
WIRE (TO
BATTERY)
GROUND
WIRE
STARTER
MOTOR
STUD CABLE
GUIDE CHARGING
WIRE BATTERY
MOUNTING
BRACKET
BATTERY
COVER
GROUND
WIRE
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
NEGATIVE
TERMINAL
BATTERY
BATTERY
CLAMP
JUMP START
SWITCH
ASSEMBLY RED WIRE
POSITIVE
RED WIRE
(TO BATTERY)
DRILL 1/4”
SHORTER
RED WIRE
(TO STARTER)
BLACK
WIRE