Regular Maintenance; Check Auger Cable & Stopping Time; Check Auger & Flite Shoes; Check Drive Belt - Simplicity 1694583 319M Operator's Manual

Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Check Auger Cable & Stopping Time
Check Auger & Flite Shoes
Check/Adjust Drive Belt**
Clean Cooling Fins *
Inspect Spark Plug *

Replace Fuel Filter

* Refer to the Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual for engine-related information.
** Adjust after the first 5 hours of operation.
CHECK AUGER CABLE & STOPPING
TIME
1. Visually check the cable (C, Figure 3) for kinks, fray-
ing, or severed cable strands. Replace if damaged or
worn.
2. Start the engine.
3. Engage the auger control (A) and hold for five sec-
onds.
4. Release the auger control (A). The auger (B) must
stop within 5 seconds or less. If the auger does not
stop within 5 seconds, perform the auger adjustment
listed in the ADJUSTMENTS section.
CHECK AUGER & FLITE SHOES
1. Make sure the engine is OFF, the key is removed,
and all moving parts have stopped.
2. Manually rotate the auger (B, Figure 3) and inspect
the flites. Repair or replace as necessary.

CHECK DRIVE BELT

1. Remove the side cover (D, Figure 3) and inspect the
drive belt (A, Figure 4). Replace if worn or damaged.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
1. Drain the fuel tank (see OFF SEASON STORAGE)
and remove and replace the filter.

ENGINE / SEASONAL MAINTENANCE

Refer to the engine manufacturer's owner's manual for
engine-related information. Refer to the STORAGE sec-
tion for seasonal maintenance information.
Before Each Use Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Each Season
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B
Figure 3. Maintenance
A. Auger Control
B. Auger & Flites
Figure 4. Drive Belt
A. Drive belt
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A
C. Auger Control Cable
D. Side Cover
A
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C
D