Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
Safety Rules ANSI B71.3-1995 WARNINGS Training 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment. Although reading this manual and safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowl- edge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating...
Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS WARNING: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this machine. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. WARNING: REMOVE KEY BEFORE SERVICING. Remove the key, disconnect spark plug wire, and consult technical litera- ture before performing repairs or maintenance.
Engine RPM XXXX LpA: XXX dB(A) Vibration: XXX m/s² Simplicity Mfg. Inc. Port Washington, WI USA 53074-0997 When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- ment parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi- fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access.
Features, Controls, & Operation TECUMSEH MODELS ALL MODELS CONTROL LOCATIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, and driving require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
Auger Control Engages the auger/impeller when depressed. Releasing the control stops the auger/impeller. Chute Direction Control Models with Electric Chute Rotator: Depressing the chute rotator switch rotates the chute left or right. Models with Manual Chute Rotator: Turning the crank rotates the discharge chute to desired position.
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.
STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve (located below the fuel tank) to the ON position. 2. Insert the Engine Key (F, Figure 1) into the Engine Key slot and push fully in to the RUN position. 3. Move the Throttle Lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi- tion.
Operation OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction. 2. Set the Speed Selector to the desired forward speed. 3. Fully press and hold the Auger Engage Control (C, Figure 2) on the right-hand grip to begin auger rota- tion.
DEFLECTOR The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlled by the position of the deflector. (Engine speed also affects distance of discharge.) The more the deflector is tilted UP, the farther snow will be thrown. Models with Chute Deflector Knob See Figure 3.
Operation FULL TRACTION Both Wheels Drive Figure 6. Easy Turn Control EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK While Clearing Snow: For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze the Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 6). Engaging the Easy Turn™ lever releases the right traction wheel but allows the left wheel to continue driving (Figure 4).
TEMPORARY STORAGE (30 DAYS OR LESS) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal habitation.
1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface. 2. Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 9). 3. Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil (available from your dealer).
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.
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, 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 deal- PROBLEM Engine fails to start.
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PROBLEM Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far enough Poor traction Auger does not stop when auger lever is released Snowthrower does not stop when drive lever is released Discharge control is difficult to operate. Snowthrower veers to one side. Excessive vibration.
Adjustments SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (F, Figure 15). 2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear. 3. Push the lower rod into the housing and tighten the two nuts. Do not lift up or down on rods while tighten- ing.
MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Pinion Gear Adjustment If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the pinion gear (A, Figure 17) and ring gear (F). If it is still difficult to operate, adjust as follows: NOTE: If the discharge chute will not stay in position, adjust the pinion gear (A) closer to the ring gear.
Adjustments & Service EASY TURN™ CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the Easy Turn™ cable has stretched, the gears will not disengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust the cable using the following procedure. 1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire.
BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Turn off the engine, remove the spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Rotate the spout full right. Loosen the two screws (B, Figure 22) securing the belt cover. 2. Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower. 3.
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Service 6. Reverse the procedure to install the belts. Be sure there are no twists and the belts are properly seated in the grooves. Adjust the belt stops so there is 1/8” (3mm) clearance between belt and stop. The pattern for both belts is shown in Figure 25.
Parts & Accessories REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer. Always use genuine Simplicity Service Parts. MAINTENANCE ITEMS Many convenient and helpful service and maintenance items are available from you authorized dealer. Some of these items include:...
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