Operation; General Operation - Simplicity SMI I924E Operator's Manual

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 to make sure that the clean-out is attached
to the auger housing. Do not operate the machine
without the clean-out tool properly stored on the
auger housing.
3. Check the engine oil level. See your engine
owner's manual for procedure and specifications.
4. Check to make sure spark plug wire is attached
and spark plug is tightened securely. If necessary,
torque spark plug to 15 ft. lbs.
5. Check the fuel supply. Fill the tank no closer than
1/4 to 1/2 inch of top of tank to provide space for
expansion. See your engine owner's manual for
fuel recommendations.
6. Check the scraper bar to make sure it is set at the
desired height. Adjust the skid shoes if necessary.
7. Check the drive control (
control ( ,Figure 1) for proper operation. If
adjustment is required, see the service section for
procedures.
8. Check the chute direction control (
for proper operation. The discharge chute should
rotate freely in both directions. See the service
section for adjustment procedures and
troubleshooting.
9. Check the chute deflector (
proper operation. The deflector should pivot freely
up and down when knob is loosened.
10. Position the chute at the desired starting direction
and set the deflector at the desired angle.
11. Check the speed selector (
smooth operation. The control must move freely
into each speed position gate and remain in
position when released. If the speed selector does
not move freely into all forward and reverse speed
positions, contact your local authorized dealer for
assistance.
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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 discharge chute. If bodily contact
is made with the auger or impeller when they
are rotating, severe personal injury will occur.
To avoid injury, keep others and yourself away
from the auger and the discharge chute
whenever the engine is running. Read and
follow all of the safety rules and warnings in
this manual.
DANGER
Do not clean out discharge chute with hands.
Contact with moving parts inside chute will
cause serious injury. Use clean out tool
provided with machine. Use the following
procedure to remove objects or clear the
chute:
1. Stop the engine. Remove the key
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger/impeller
blades have stopped rotating.
3. Always use the clean-out tool. DO NOT use your
hands.
WARNING
For your safety, operation on slopes should be
in an up and down direction only. If it becomes
necessary to move across the face of a slope,
use caution and do not blow snow. Be very
careful when changing direction on a slope.
Proper winter footwear is recommended for the
operator to help prevent slipping. Never
attempt to clean snow from excessively steep
slopes. The maximum slope for any operation
is 17.7% (10º).
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
handled with care. Never fill the tank when the
engine is hot or running. Always move
outdoors to fill the tank. Keep snowthrower
and gasoline away from open flame or spark.