Simplicity 1691414 - Manuals

Safety Rules l Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for importantdetails if snowthrower is to be stored for an extendedperiod. l Run auger drive a few seconds after completion of throwing snow to help clear out snow and prevent freeze-up. SAFETYDECALS Safety warning decals are placed at strategic l...

SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS (Figure 1) R e f A B C D E N a m e Auger ControlClutch Lever Drive ControlClutch Lever Chute ControlR o d ChuteDeflector Skid Shoes F u n c t i o n Engages auger/impeller depressed; disengages whenr e l e a s e d . Engages drive to w h e e l s w h e n depressed; disengages when ...

Operation GENERAL WARNING A WARNING B e f o r e l e a v i n g t h e o p e r a t o r ’ s a r e a f o r a n y r e a s o n , s t o p t h e e n g i n e a n d r e m o v e t h e k e y . D i s c o n n e c tthe spark plug wire and secure it away from the p l u g t o p r e v e n t a c c i d e n t a l s t a r...

O p e r a t i o n 7. As the engine warms up and begins to operate even- ly, turn the choke knob slowly counterclockwise to theOFF position. If engine falters, return to choke position until it runs smoothly, then turn it to thechoke OFF position. NOTE: the engine to warm up for a few minutes before ...

Regular Maintenance NORMAL CARE Every 25 C a r e See Paae H o u r s Check auger gear case lubrication.* Page . I Lubricate snowthrower. I . Check tire pressure. I Paae 9 I l I 1 Change engine oil.**+ Clean or replace spark plug.+ . I I . Check discharge control. Page 14 I * I The transmission and au...

A WARNING B e f o r e p e r f o r m i n g a n y a d j u s t m e n t o r s e r v i c e t o s n o w t h r o w e r , s t o p t h e e n g i n e a n d w a i t f o r m o v i n gp a r t s t o s t o p . R e m o v e t h e k e y . T o p r e v e n t a c c i d e n -t a l s t a r t i n g , d i s c o n n e c t t ...

SHIFT CONTROL ADJUSTMENT If any of the following conditions exist, it will be neces- sary to adjust the shift control. l Snowthrower is not in neutral when shift lever is inNEUTRAL position. l Reverse position cannot be fully reached. l 3rd gear cannot be fully reached. Adjust as follows: 1. Locate ...

Adjusting Drive Belts If the auger or wheels slip under load, belts could be stretched or worn. Adjust as follows: Remove the belt cover (figure 10). Determine which belt requires adjustment. 2. Loosen the locknut on the appropriate idler pulley and move the idler pulley toward the belt (figure 11)....

WHEEL AXLE BEARING REPLACEMENT After approximately 100 hours of use (about 5 years), or if drive chain jumps off sprockets, wheel axle bearingsmay need to be replaced. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. 2. Place a block under the snowthrower so the wheels are just ...

Specifications ENGINE M a k e ................................................................ Tecumseh Cylinders.. ..................................................................... Cycles............................................................................. 4 C r a n k s h a f t ...........

Replacement Parts Accessories COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS Listed below are numbers for the more common replacement parts. Use only genuine Simplicity replace-ment parts to assure optimum performance and safety. Special Worm Gear Oil for Auger Gear Case 8 o z . Container.. .................................