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Page 3 - 60M LargeFrame Snowthrower

OPERATOR’SMANUAL Large FrameSnowthrower 860M LargeFrame Snowthrower Mfg. No. Description 1693650 860M, 8HP Snowthrower 1693651 860M, 8HP Snowthrower (Export) 1693763 860M, 8HP Snowthrower 1693775 860M, 8HP Snowthrower (Export) 1720535-01 Rev 4/2000 TP 100-2292-01-LW-S

Page 5 - Table Of Contents; For easy reference, please record the

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

Page 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - Safety Decals; SAFETY DECALS; Discharge Chute Danger Decal; DANGER; Auger Danger Decal; WA R N I N G; WARNING / Main Dash Decal

03 Safety 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. If a...

Page 9 - Controls; Figure 1. Snowthrower Controls; ENGINE CONTROLS

03 5 Controls Figure 1. Snowthrower Controls Figure 2. Engine Controls ENGINE CONTROLS SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS A Electric StartButton(Optional) Activates electric starter B Fuel Valve Turns fuel supply on or off. C Starter Handle Used to start engine D Primer Button Primes carburetor for faster coldsta...

Page 10 - STARTING CONTROLS; Electric Start Units Only; A. Electric Start Button; All Models; FAST; SLOW; Figure 3. Engine Controls

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 11 - Figure 5. Snowthrower Controls; AUGER CONTROL; D. Chute Direction Control; F. Chute Deflector Knob; SCRAPER HEIGHT CONTROL; G. Scraper Bar Height Control; TRACTION LOCK CONTROL; H. Traction Lock Pins

03 7 Controls Figure 4. Operator's Control Position A. Speed Selector C. Auger Control B. Drive Control D. Chute Direction Control Figure 5. Snowthrower Controls A. Speed Selector F. Chute Deflector Knob (Behind) B. Drive Control G. Skid Shoes C. Auger Control H. Traction Lock Pins D. Chute Control ...

Page 12 - 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 13 - STARTING THE ENGINE; OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER; ENGINE SPEED; Figure 6. Engine Controls

03 9 Operation STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 6) to the ON position. 2. Insert the Engine Key (F) into the Engine Key slot and push fully in to the RUN position. 3. Move the Throttle Lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi- tion. 4. Turn the Choke Knob (G) fully clockwise if engin...

Page 15 - Figure 11. Traction Drive Lock - Disengaged; AFTER EACH USE; OUTER Hole

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 16 - Regular Maintenance; NORMAL CARE; STARTING AFTER STORAGE; Figure 13. Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication; CARE REQUIRED

03 12 Regular Maintenance NORMAL CARE OFF-SEASON STORAGE Before you store your snowthrower for the off-season,read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in theSafety Rules section and take the following precautions: NOTE: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extend-ed periods (30 days or lo...

Page 17 - Figure 18. Lubricate Deflector Hinges; IMPORTANT NOTE; LUBRICATION; Figure 17. Grease Axles & Lubricate Control Levers; CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE; Figure 14. Checking Tire Pressure

Figure 18. Lubricate Deflector Hinges 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. 2.Oil locations indicated by oil can symbol: Do not allow oil to ...

Page 18 - Engine fails to start.; TROUBLESHOOTING

03 14 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & 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 th...

Page 19 - Poor traction; Snowthrower veers to one side.

03 15 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & 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 ...

Page 20 - Speed Selector Pivot Adjustment; Tighten

03 16 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEMADJUSTMENT Speed Selector Pivot Adjustment The Speed Selector is factory set for optimal perfor-mance at each forward and reverse speed setting.However, if drive system components have beenreplaced, adjustment may be necessary. A...

Page 21 - Auger Drive Clutch Rod Adjustment; auger must stop with-; Figure 21. Auger Drive Clutch Rod adjustment

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 17 03 AUGER DRIVE SYSTEMADJUSTMENTS Auger Drive Clutch Rod Adjustment All auger drive adjustment is accomplished through theauger drive clutch rod. The rod must be adjusted so thatthere is 1/32” clearance between the spring hook and theauger lever (see Fig...

Page 22 - Figure 24. Belts and Pulleys; Figure 23. Auger Pulley Belt Stops; BELT REPLACEMENT; Figure 22. Belt Cover

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 18 03 Figure 24. Belts and Pulleys A. Capscrews F. Auger Pulley B. Belt Guides G. Idler Pulley, Auger C. Traction Drive Belt H. Traction Pulley D. Auger Drive Belt I. Idler Pulley, Traction E. Engine Pulley Figure 23. Auger Pulley Belt Stops (shown with bo...

Page 23 - Figure 26. Shear Pins; SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT; Do

03 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 19 Figure 25. Belt Pattern (as viewed from front ofsnowthrower) A. Engine Pulley C. Idler Pulley B. Drive Belt D. Driven Pulley Figure 26. Shear Pins SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT Under most circumstances, if the auger strikes an objectwhich could cause damage ...

Page 25 - Specifications

Specifications 21 03 ENGINE Make ................................................................Tecumseh Cylinders ........................................................................1 Cycles .............................................................................4 Crankshaft ................

Page 26 - COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS; TECHNICAL MANUAL AVAILABILITY

03 22 USE ONLY GENUINE SIMPLICITY REPLACEMENT PARTS Available through your local authorized SIMPLICITY dealer. Specifications Note: Information listed above is correct at time of printing, andare subject to changes in availability and specifications withoutnotice. Part numbers may be superceded by o...