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Manual Simplicity 1691900

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Page 7 - Table Of Contents; For easy reference, please record the

03 1 Table Of Contents SAFETY RULES General ...................................................................2 Preparation .............................................................2 Operation ................................................................3 Maintenance & Storage .............

Page 8 - Safety Rules; GENERAL; WARNING; PREPARATION

03 2 WARNING This unit is a “two-stage” snowthrower. The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snowback into the impeller housing. The second stage isthe impeller, which throws the snow out the dis-charge chute. If bodily contact is made with the augeror impeller when they are rotating, severe p...

Page 9 - OPERATION

03 3 Safety Rules OPERATION • 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 whenchanging direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clearslopes over 17.7% (10 o ) ...

Page 10 - Safety Signs & Decals; SAFETY DECALS; DANGER

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 ...

Page 11 - Controls; ENGINE CONTROLS

03 SpeedSelector Traction &Free-Hand™Control Auger EngageControl Chute DirectionControl Chute Deflector Chute DeflectorKnob OR Remote Deflector Control Skid Shoes TractionLock Pins Headlight(optional) 5 Controls Figure 1. Snowthrower Controls (1080 Model Shown ) Figure 2. Engine Controls F E C G...

Page 12 - STARTING CONTROLS; Electric Start Units Only; Manual Start

03 6 STARTING CONTROLS Electric Start Units Only A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (A, Figure 3) activates an electric starter mounted tothe engine, eliminating the need to pull the starterhandle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120Volts AC, which is provided by connection t...

Page 13 - TRACTION LOCK CONTROL

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, andtwo reverse speeds, 1–2. No neutral position or gateis required, since the traction drive design automati-cally provide...

Page 14 - GENERAL OPERATION; CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP; Operation

03 8 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...

Page 15 - STARTING THE ENGINE; OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER

03 Figure 7. Operator's Control Position A. Speed SelectorB. Traction & Free-Hand™ Control C. Auger Engage Control D. Chute Direction ControlE. Chute Deflector (not shown)F. Remote Deflector Control. A B C D F 9 Operation STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 6) to the ON positio...

Page 17 - AFTER EACH USE

03 11 Operation FREE-WHEELING ANDTRACTION DRIVE LOCK For easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, youcan disengage the traction drive at one or both wheelsby 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. 2...

Page 18 - Regular Maintenance; NORMAL CARE; Lubricate snowthrower.; STARTING AFTER STORAGE

03 12 Regular Maintenance NORMAL CARE Check auger gear case lubrication.* Lubricate snowthrower. Check tire pressure. Change engine oil.** ✛ Clean or replace spark plug. ✛ Check drive linkage/belt tension Page 12 Page 13 Page 22 - - Page 16-19 25 Hours 10 Hours Monthly 50 Hours ✛ Yearly 4-6 Hours Si...

Page 19 - IMPORTANT NOTE; LUBRICATION

Figure 14. Lubricate Points Where Free-Hand TM Control Linkage Pivots - (Model 1080 Shown) Do not lubricateRemoteDeflectorControl 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 f...

Page 20 - Service; TROUBLESHOOTING

03 14 Service 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 osnowthrower, stop the engine and wait for movingparts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent accidentalstarting, disconnect the spark plug wire and fastenaway from the plug. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMED...

Page 21 - PROBLEM

03 15 Service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Auger rotates, but snow is notthrown 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. 2. Set speed to full thro...

Page 22 - SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT

Figure 21. Belt Cover Belt Cover Screws 03 16 Figure 19. Speed Selector and Auger Drive LinkagesA. Turnbuckle E. Lower Rod B. Spring Hook F. Nuts C. Lever G. Nuts D. Carriage Bolts SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (F, figure 19). 2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear. The lower speed ...

Page 23 - M a i n t e n a n c e &

Figure 24. Belt Pattern (as viewed from front ofsnowthrower)A. Engine Pulley C. Idler Pulley B. Drive Belt D. Driven Pulley Belt Stops Belt Stops (Auger Pulley Only) 03 M a i n t e n a n c e & 17 Service b. Remove the belt from the engine pulley. Slip the belt from under the brake pad. c. Remove...

Page 24 - ROLLER CHAIN REPLACEMENT

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. 2. Disconnect s...

Page 25 - CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE

DISCHARGE CONTROLADJUSTMENT If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricatethe pinion gear (A, Figure 27) and ring gear (F, Figure27). 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. 2. ...

Page 26 - Specifications

03 20 ENGINE Make ................................................................Tecumseh Cylinders ........................................................................1 Cycles.............................................................................4 Crankshaft ................................

Page 27 - Replacement Parts & Accessories; USE ONLY GENUINE; COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS; ACCESSORIES; Drift Cutters; TECHNICAL MANUAL AVAILABILITY

03 21 Replacement Parts & Accessories USE ONLY GENUINE SIMPLICITY REPLACEMENT PARTS Available through your local authorized SIMPLICITY dealer. Note: Information listed above is correct at time of printing, andare subject to changes in availability and specifications withoutnotice. Part numbers m...