Simplicity 1693647 555M - Manual

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 ) . •...

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 any of these decal...

5 ENGINE CONTROLS SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS Figure 2. Engine Controls - 5HP Models Figure 3. Engine Controls - 7HP Models A* Electric Start Button(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 fa...

6 STARTING CONTROLS Units with Optional Electric Start A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (A, Figures 4 & 5) activates an electric starter mount-ed to the engine, eliminating the need to pull thestarter handle. The Electric Start Button operates on120 Volts AC, which is provide...

7 Controls Figure 6. Operator's Control Position A. Speed Selector C. Auger Control B. Drive Control D. Chute Direction Control Figure 7. Snowthrower Controls A. Speed Selector E. Chute Deflector B. Drive Control F. Chute Deflector Knob C. Auger Control G. Skid Shoes D. Chute Control H. Traction Loc...

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 ti...

9 Operation STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve (B, Figures 8 & 9) to the ON posi- tion. 2. Insert the Engine Key (F, Figures 8 & 9) into the Engine Key slot and push fully in to the RUN position. 3. Move the Throttle Lever (E, Figures 8 & 9) fully up to the FAST position. 4. Full...

10 Operation OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction. 2. Set the Speed Selector to the desired forward speed. 3. Fully press and hold the Auger Control (C, Figure 10) on the right-hand grip to begin auger rotation. To dis-engage the auger, completely release ...

11 Operation DEFLECTOR The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlledby the position of the deflector (Figure 12). (Enginespeed also affects distance of discharge.) The more the deflector is tilted UP, the farther snow willbe thrown. Loosen the deflector knob, tilt the deflectorUP or DOWN,...

Figure 14. Traction Drive Lock - Disengaged 12 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 14 & 15.) 1. Turn the unit off, remove the Engine Key...

13 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 25 Hours 10 Hours Monthly 50 Hours ✛ Yearly 4-6 Hours Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil 10W O...

14 Regular Maintenance There are two grease fittings on the auger shaft (Figure18). Wipe the fittings clean and apply grease, using agrease gun. Also apply grease on other points indicated. Apply medium weight (10W) oil to points shown(SeeFigures 17 - 19). Generally, all moving metal parts should be...

Service 16 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine fails to start. 1. Key is OFF. 2. Failure to Prime cold Engine 3. Fuel valve is in CLOSED position. 4. Out of fuel. 5. Choke OFF - cold engine. 6. Engine flooded. 7. Spark plug not sparking. 8. Water in fuel, or old fuel. 1. Push key in to the ON posit...

18 S P E E D S E L E C T O R P I V O T A D J U S T -MENT 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. Adjust as follows: 1. Move the ground speed control (A, Fi...

19 Service Figure 22. Auger Drive Clutch Rod Adjustment Auger DriveClutch Rod Auger DriveClutch Rod Spring AdjustmentHex Nuts AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH RODADJUSTMENT The auger drive clutch rod should be adjusted so thatthere is no slack in the rod when moved slightly fromside to side. To adjust tension on ...

20 Service DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (Continued) If the auger drive slips (auger slows or doesn't rotate nor-mally while blowing snow), or stays engaged when thecontrol is disengaged — and the auger clutch rod hasbeen properly adjusted — the auger drive belt may beout of adjustment. Checking Auger Belt ...

21 S e r v i c e DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Adjusting Auger Belt Guide 1. With the Auger Control still fully depressed, adjust the Auger Belt Guide so that there is a 1/64” gap(1/32” Maximum) between the end of the guide andthe belt (Figure 27), making certain the guide is NOTputting pressure...

22 Service DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Cont.) Auger Drive Belt Replacement 1. Remove gas from fuel tank and run engine until it stops running from lack of fuel. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. 3. Remove belt cover (See Figure 27). 4. Loosen auger belt guide and slid...

23 Figure 32. Auger Bearings AUGER SHAFT BEARINGREPLACEMENT If auger shaft bearings need replacement, proceed asfollows: 1. Pry off the E-ring (Figure 32). 2. Remove the washers, then pull the bearing out of the housing and off the shaft. 3. Apply a coating of grease to inside diameter of bear- ings...

24 Service DISCHARGE CHUTE WORMASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT If the Discharge Chute becomes difficult to rotate orbegins to operate erratically, the Worm Assembly mayrequire adjustment: 1. Loosen the adjustment screw under the Worm Assembly mounting area (Figure 33). 2. Slide the Worm Assembly in or out to pr...

25 ENGINE Make ................................................................Tecumseh Cylinders ........................................................................1 Cycles.............................................................................4 Crankshaft ...................................

26 COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS Listed below are part numbers for the more commonreplacement parts. Use only genuine Simplicity replace-ment parts to assure optimum performance and safety. Simplicity Gas Stabilizer- 8 oz. Bottle........................................................1685748- Case of 12 ...