860 series, 960 series large frame snowthrower (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for Simplicity 9GT
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Milwaukee, WI USA. All Rights Reserved 09/2007 Initial setup Description SMI I1924E, 9GT, B&S 24 SMI I1924EX, 9GT, B&S 24 (CE) SMI I1924EX, 9GT, B&S 24 (CE) SNP I1924E, 9GT, B&S 24 SNP I1924EX, 9GT, B&S 24 (CE) SNP I1924EX, 9GT, B&S 24 (CE) M A N U FAC T U R I N G , I N C.
Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers 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.
Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Perform Safety Checks Check Engine Controls 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts, clips, cotter pins and wires are secure. 2. Check to make sure spark plug wire is attached. 3. Check all controls for proper operation: a.
Perform Safety Checks Check Snowthrower Controls 1. Check the skid shoes to make sure they are set at the desired height. Adjust if necessary. 2. Check the traction drive control (B, Figure 2). Snowthrower motion should stop when the control is released.
Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Auger Drive Adjustment WARNING Do not over-tighten, as this may lift the lever and cause auger drive to be engaged without depressing the Auger Control. 1.With the drive lever released, the hook (B, Figure 3) should barely touch the lever (C) without raising it. There can be a maximum 1/32”...
WARNING Do not over-tighten, as this may cause traction drive to engage without depressing the traction drive control (arm must remain in down position). Verify that the cables are not over-tightened: With speed selector in position 1 and traction drive control fully released, push snowthrower forward.
Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers 7. Loosen shift lever nuts (B, Figure 6), and position the shift speed lever (A) in the lowest forward speed. Figure 6. Shift Lever Adjustment A. Shift Lever B. Nuts, 1/4-20 8. Note the position of the friction wheel (A, Figure 7). The correct distance from the right side of the friction wheel to the outside of the frame is 4-5/16”...
Belt Adjustment Auger Drive Belt If your snowthrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjustment. If it is correct, then check the condition of the auger drive belt. If it is damaged or loose,replace it (see Belt Replacement in this section of the manual).
Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Belt Replacement Auger Drive Belt The drive belts are of special construction and must be replaced with original factory replacement belts available from your nearest authorized service center. Some steps require the assistance of a second person. If the auger drive belt is damaged, the snow thrower will not discharge snow.
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Figure 14. Rotator Shaft Removal A. Pin, Hair B. Shaft Figure 15. Offset Tube (Lower) Removal A. Nuts, KEPS, hex, 5/16-18 B. Bolts, Carriage, 5/16 x 1-1/2 C. Tube, Offset D. Bracket, tube support 9. Remove hair pin (A, Figure 14) and slide rod (B) backward about 3 inches (until shaft separates from the worm drive).
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