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Instructions for
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* Body—50 lbs brilliant white offset or equivalent.
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P r e s s :
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Bindery:
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* Face Trim
C O V E R S :
* This file contains several manuals, which differ only in their covers.
* Covers are all present at the beginning of this file.
* Back cover for a particular manual is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover.
• Check the front cover for the individual part number (typically a 171xxxx number).
B O D Y :
• The body of the manual is identical, regardless of the cover used.
* REMEMBER: ODD number pages are ALWAYS right hand pages, and EVEN number are ALWAYS
left hand pages.
G e n e r a l :
* This instruction page is NOT part of the manual and must NOT be printed.
• Pages labeled with the text "THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK" are placement pages ONLY,
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- Page 3 860, 8HP Snowthrower 1692469 860, 8HP Snowthrower (Export) 970 Models Mfg. No. Description 1692569 970, 9HP Snowthrower 1692570 970, 9HP Snowthrower (Export) 1080 Models Mfg. No. Description 1691899 1080, 10HP Snowthrower 1691948 1080, 10HP Snowthrower (Export) 1714297-05 Rev 8/1998 TP 100-2016-05-LW-S...
- Page 4 M A N U F A C T U R I N G , I N C . 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 1998, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
- Page 5 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Large Frame Snowthrower Models 8/24E Models Mfg. No. Description 1692616 824E, 8HP Snowthrower 9/28 Models Mfg. No. Description 1692617 9/28, 9HP Snowthrower 1715080-05 Rev 8/1998 TP 100-2016-05-LW-B...
- Page 6 500 N. Spring Street, P.O. Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. © Copyright 1997, 1998 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA. TP 100-2016-05-LW-S REGULAR MAINTENANCE Normal Care Chart ...12 Off-Season Storage ...12... -
Page 8: Safety Rules
Safety Rules WARNING This unit is a “two-stage” snowthrower. The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snow back into the impeller housing. The second stage is the impeller, which throws the snow out the dis- charge chute. If bodily contact is made with the auger or impeller when they are rotating, severe personal injury will occur. -
Page 9: Operation
OPERATION • Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. • Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear slopes over 17.7% (10 •... -
Page 10: Safety Signs & Decals
Safety Signs & Decals SAFETY DECALS Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the snowthrower as a constant reminder to the opera- tor of the most important safety precautions. All warning, caution and instructional messages on your snowthrow- er should be carefully read and obeyed. -
Page 11: Snowthrower Controls
SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS Speed Selects Forward Speeds 1 - 5, Selector Reverse Speeds 1 - 2. Traction & Engages drive to wheels. Also Free-Hand™ allows continued Auger rotation Control when Auger Engage Control is released. See OPERATION. Auger Engage Engages auger/impeller as it is Control depressed. -
Page 12: Controls Starting Controls
Controls STARTING CONTROLS Electric Start Units Only A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (A, Figure 3) activates an electric starter mounted to the engine, eliminating the need to pull the starter handle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 Volts AC, which is provided by connection to the extension cord provided with units equipped with this feature. -
Page 13: Ground Speed Controls
GROUND SPEED CONTROLS A. Speed Selector - This lever (A, Figures 4 & 5) is used to set the ground speed of the snowthrower. The snowthrower has five forward speeds, 1–5, and two reverse speeds, 1–2. No neutral position or gate is required, since the traction drive design automati- cally provides "neutral"... -
Page 14: Operation
Operation GENERAL OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure. 2. Check the engine oil level. See your engine Owner’s Manual for procedure and specifications. 3. Check to make sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely. -
Page 15: Starting The Engine
STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 6) to the ON position. 2. Insert the Engine Key (F, Figure 6) into the Engine Key slot and push fully in to the RUN position. 3. Move the Throttle Lever (E, Figure 6) fully up to the FAST position. -
Page 16: Engine Speed
Operation ENGINE SPEED For overall best performance, run the snowthrower at full engine operating speed. Use the engine Throttle Lever (E, Figure 6) to set the engine speed. Slide the Throttle Lever UP to increase engine speed, and DOWN to reduce speed. -
Page 17: Freewheeling/Traction Drive Lock
FREE-WHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK For easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, you can disengage the traction drive at one or both wheels by using the Traction Lock Pins (See Figures 11 & 12.) 1. Turn the unit off, remove the Engine Key, and discon- nect the spark plug wire. -
Page 18: Regular Maintenance
To avoid this condition, add Simplicity Gasoline Stabilizer to the fuel tank, or drain all fuel from the system before placing unit in storage. 1. Prepare your snowthrower engine for storage as instructed in the Engine Owner’s Manual. -
Page 19: Lubrication
LUBRICATION IMPORTANT NOTE It is very important that grease fittings on the auger shaft are lubricated regularly. If auger rusts to shaft, damage to worm gear may occur if shear pins do not break. To prevent wheels rusting to axles, it is also necessary to remove the wheels and grease the axles regularly. -
Page 20: Service Troubleshooting
Service TROUBLESHOOTING This section provides troubleshooting and service instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible cause/remedy in the order listed. Also, refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for additional information. For problems not covered here, contact your local dealer. PROBLEM Engine fails to start. - Page 21 PROBLEM Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far enough Scraper bar does not clean hard surface. Scraper bar picks up and throws stones on gravel drive. Poor traction Auger does not stop when auger lever is released Snowthrower does not stop when drive lever is released Snowthrower does not drive when drive lever is engaged.
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Page 22: Speed Selector Adjustment
Service SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (F, figure 19). 2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear. The lower speed selector rod (E, Figure 19) will properly locate itself due to an internal spring. 3. Tighten the two nuts. Do not lift up or down on rods while tightening. -
Page 23: Belt Replacement
BELT REPLACEMENT (CONT.) b. Remove the belt from the engine pulley. Slip the belt from under the brake pad. c. Remove six capscrews from bottom cover to snowthrower frame. Loosen nuts (A, Figure 23) on each side to release auger pulley belt stops (B, Figure 22). -
Page 24: Roller Chain Replacement
Service ROLLER CHAIN REPLACEMENT 1. Remove gas from fuel tank and run engine until it stops running from lack of fuel. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. 3. Tilt the snowthrower forward and carefully rest unit on the auger end. -
Page 25: Discharge Control Adjustment
DISCHARGE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the pinion gear (A, Figure 27) and ring gear (F, Figure 27). If it is still difficult to operate, adjust as follows: 1. Loosen the nut (G, Figure 27) which holds the pinion gear bracket in the slotted hole. -
Page 26: Specifications
Specifications ENGINE Make ...Tecumseh Cylinders...1 Cycles...4 Crankshaft ...Horizontal 8 HP - Model No..See engine I.D. plate - Bore & Stroke ...3-1/8 in. x 2-17/32 in. (79.38 mm x 64.31 mm) - Displacement ...19.41 cu. in. 9 HP - Model No..See engine I.D. plate - Bore &... -
Page 27: Replacement Parts & Accessories
COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS Listed below are part numbers for the more common replacement parts. Use only genuine Simplicity replace- ment parts to assure optimum performance and safety. Simplicity Gas Stabilizer - 8 oz. Bottle ...1685748 - Case of 12 Bottles (8 oz. ea.) ...1685747 Special Worm Gear Oil for Auger Gear Case - 8 oz.