Simplicity 1694237 - Manual

S a f e t y R u l e s 3 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to theunit and the operating activity. Never assume that childrenwill remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the area and under the watchf...

D e c a l s 5 Discharge Control R 1 2 3 4 5 Auger Engage Control R 1 2 3 4 5 Easy Turn™ Control R 1 2 3 4 5 1720674 Traction & Free-Hand™ Control Part No. 1722674Discharge Chute Danger Decal Part No. 1722641Discharge Chute Danger Decal Part No. 1722642Auger Danger Decal Part No. 1720674WARNING /...

S a f e t y I c o n s 6 WARNING: READ OPERATOR’SMANUAL. Read and understand the Operator’sManual before using this machine. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. This machine is capable of throwingobjects and debris. Keep bystandersaway. WARNING: REMOVE KEY BEFORESERVICING. Remove the key, disconnect sparkplug wi...

I d e n t i f i c a t i o n N u m b e r s 7 When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-ment parts, service, or information you MUST havethese numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi-fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in thespace provided for easy access. These ...

8 Features, Controls, & Operation 1,2.. CONTROL LOCATIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, and driving require thecombined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controlsto u...

F e a t u r e s & C o n t r o l s 9 Fuel Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). Note: The fuel shutoff valve is located under the fuel tank or on the front ofthe engine. Close the valve when the snowthrower is notin use. Open the valve before starting. Primer Button When pressed, the primer bu...

O p e r a t i o n 10 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 a...

O p e r a t i o n 11 STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve (located below the fuel tank) to the ON position. 2. Insert the Engine Key (F, Figure 1) 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 K...

O p e r a t i o n 12 Figure 2. Controls (from operator’s position)A. Speed SelectorB. Traction & Free-Hand™ ControlC. Auger Engage ControlD. Chute Direction ControlE. Chute Deflector (not shown)F. Remote Deflector Control A B C D F OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the d...

O p e r a t i o n 13 DEFLECTOR The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlledby the position of the deflector. (Engine speed alsoaffects distance of discharge.) The more the deflector istilted UP, the farther snow will be thrown. Models with Chute Deflector Knob See Figure 3. 1. Loosen the...

O p e r a t i o n 14 EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK While Clearing Snow: For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeezethe Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 6). Engaging the EasyTurn™ lever releases the right traction wheel but allowsthe left wheel to continue driving (Figure 4). Relea...

S t o r a g e 15 TEMPORARY STORAGE (30 DAYS OR LESS) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, sonever store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuelvapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is alsotoxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure usedfor...

16 Regular Maintenance AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION 1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface. 2. Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 9). 3. Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add SimplicityWinter Weight Worm Gear Oil (available from yourdeale...

LUBRICATION Remove wheels and grease axles once each year. There are two grease fittings on the auger shaft (Figure9). 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 10-14). Apply 5W-...

18 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, Service WARNING Before performing any adjustment or service tosnowthrower, stop the engine and wait formoving parts to stop. Remove the key. To preventaccidental starting, disconnect the spark plugwire and fasten away from the plug. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engi...

Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far enough 1. Chute Deflector too low. 1. Adjust deflector as necessary. 2. Engine speed too slow. 2. Set speed to full throttle. 3. Ground speed too fast. 3. Use slower Speed Selector setting. 4. Sno...

A d j u s t m e n t s 20 Figure 15. Speed Selector and Auger Drive LinkagesA. TurnbuckleB. Spring HookC. LeverD. Carriage BoltsE. Lower RodF. NutsG. Nuts Figure 16. Drive Tension AdjustmentA. Upper RodB. NutsC. TurnbuckleD. Lower RodE. Spring A G D F E F B B C B A E D C SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1. ...

A d j u s t m e n t s 21 MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTECONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Pinion Gear Adjustment If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricatethe pinion gear (A, Figure 17) and ring gear (F). If it isstill difficult to operate, adjust as follows: NOTE: If the discharge chute will n...

A d j u s t m e n t s & S e r v i c e 22 EASY TURN™ CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the Easy Turn™ cable has stretched, the gears will notdisengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust thecable using the following procedure. 1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Loosen the jam...

S e r v i c e 23 BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Turn off the engine, remove the spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Rotate the spout fullright. Loosen the two screws (B, Figure 22) securingthe belt cover. 2. Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower. 3. Move the belt guides (B,...

25 Specifications ENGINE: 8 HP* Tecumseh Make Tecumseh Model Snow King Horsepower 8 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 19.43 Cu. in (318.3 cc) Oil Capacity See Engine Owner’s Manual 9 HP* Tecumseh Make Tecumseh Model Snow King Horsepower 9 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 19.43 Cu. in (318.3 cc) Oil Capacity See Engine...