Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1692570 Simplicity
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OPERA T OR’S MANUAL R 1 2 3 4 5 Large Frame Snowthrower Models 860 Models Mfg. No. Description 1691900 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.
MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 1998, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
OPERA T OR’S MANUAL R 1 2 3 4 5 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-.
500 N. Spring Street, P .O. Box 997 Port W ashington, WI 53074-0997.
03 1 T able Of Contents SAFETY RULES General ...................................................................2 Preparation .............................................................2 Operation ....................................................
03 2 W ARNING 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.
03 3 Safety Rules OPERA TION • 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.
03 Safety Signs & Decals 4 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.
03 Speed Selector Traction & Free-Hand™ Control Auger Engage Control Chute Direction Control Chute Deflector Chute Deflector Knob OR Remote Deflector Control Skid Shoes Traction Lock Pins Headlight (optional) 5 Controls Figure 1. Snowthrower Controls (1080 Model Shown ) Figure 2.
03 6 ST ARTING 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.
03 7 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.
03 8 GENERAL OPERA TION CHECKS BEFORE EACH ST ART -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.
03 Figure 7. Operator's Control Position A. Speed Selector B. Traction & Free-Hand™ Control C. Auger Engage Control D. Chute Direction Control E . Chute Deflector (not shown) F. Remote Deflector Control. A B C D F 9 Operation ST ARTING THE ENGINE 1.
03 10 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.
03 11 Operation 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.
03 12 Regular Maintenance NORMAL CARE Check auger gear case lubrication.* Lubricate snowthrower . Check tire pressure. Change engine oil.** ✛ Clean or replace spark plug.
Figure 14. Lubricate Points Where Free-Hand TM Control Linkage Pivots - (Model 1080 Shown) Do not lubricate Remote Deflector Control 04 LUBRICATION NOTES: 1.Grease locations indicated by grease gun symbol: Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
03 14 Service W ARNING Before performing any adjustment or service to snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent accidental starting, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten away from the plug. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine fails to start.
03 15 Service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far enough 1. Chute Deflector too low. 2. Engine speed too slow. 3. Ground speed too fast. 4. Snowthrower discharge chute clogged. 5. Auger belt loose or worn. 1. Adjust deflector as necessary.
Figure 21. Belt Cover Belt Cover Screws 03 16 Figure 19. Speed Selector and Auger Drive Linkages A. Turnbuckle E. Lower Rod B. Spring Hook F. Nuts C. Lever G. Nuts D. Carriage Bolts SPEED SELECT OR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (F, figure 19). 2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear.
Figure 24. Belt Pattern (as viewed from front of snowthrower) A. Engine Pulley C. Idler Pulley B. Drive Belt D. Driven Pulley Belt Stops Belt Stops (Auger Pulley Only) 03 Maintenance & 17 Service b. Remove the belt from the engine pulley. Slip the belt from under the brake pad.
03 18 Service Figure 26. Shear Pins Figure 25. Roller Chain Master Link Keeper link (Must install towards wheel side with open end trailing.) Master link Direction of travel ROLLER CHAIN REPLACEMENT 1. Remove gas from fuel tank and run engine until it stops running from lack of fuel.
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.
03 20 ENGINE Make ................................................................Tecumseh Cylinders ........................................................................1 Cycles .....................................................................
03 21 Replacement Parts & Accessories USE ONL Y GENUINE SIMPLICITY REPLACEMENT P ARTS A vailable through your local authorized SIMPLICITY dealer . Note: Information listed above is correct at time of printing, and are subject to changes in availability and specifications without notice.
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