Simplicity 1694237 manuel d'utilisation

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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Lar g e Frame Sno wthr o wer s 860 DLX Models Mfg. No. Description 1693652 860 DLX, 8HP Snowthrower 1693653 860 DLX, 8HP Snowthrower (CE) 1694241 860 DLXE, 8 HP Snowthrower 970 Models Mfg. No. Description 1693654 970M, 9HP Snowthrower 1693655 970M, 9HP Snowthrower (CE) 1694243 970E, 9HP Snowthrower 1060 Models Mfg. No. Descri[...]

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T able of Contents 1 CONTENTS: Safety Rules & Inf ormation General Operation ...........................................2 Slope Operation...............................................2 Children ...........................................................3 Emissions ........................................................3 Ser vice & Mainten[...]

2 Safety Rules & Information GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the unit (local regulations can restrict operator age). • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, et[...]

Safety Rules 3 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and[...]

Safety Rules 4 ANSI B71.3-1995 W ARNINGS Training 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment wi[...]

Decals 5 Discharge Control R 1 2 3 4 5 Auger Engage Control R 1 2 3 4 5 Easy T urn™ Control R 1 2 3 4 5 1720674 T raction & Free-Hand™ Control Part No. 1722674 Discharge Chute Danger Decal Part No. 1722641 Discharge Chute Danger Decal Part No. 1722642 Auger Danger Decal Part No. 1720674 WARNING / Main Dash Decal, North American Models 17240[...]

Safety Icons 6 WARNING: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this machine. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. WARNING: REMOVE KEY BEFORE SERVICING. Remove the key, disconnect spark plug wire, and consult technical litera- ture before per[...]

Identification Numbers 7 When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- ment parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi- fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown. NOTE: For location[...]

8 Features, Controls, & Operation 1 ,2.. CONTR OL LOCA TIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, and driving require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION sectio[...]

Features & Controls 9 Fuel Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). Note: The fuel shut off valve is located under the fuel tank or on the front of the engine. Close the valve when the snowthrower is not in use. Open the valve before starting. Primer Button When pressed, the primer button provides initial fuel to help start a cold engine. Norma[...]

Operation 10 GENERAL OPERA TION CHECKS BEFORE EA CH ST ART -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 tightened securely. If necessary, t[...]

Operation 11 ST ARTING 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 Knob (B) fully clockwise if engine is cold. (Do not choke [...]

Operation 12 Figure 2. Controls (from operator’s position) A. Speed Selector B. Traction & Free-Hand™ Control C. Auger Engage Control D. Chute Direction Control E. Chute Deflector (not shown) F. Remote Deflector Control A B C D F OPERA TING THE SNO WTHR O WER 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction. 2. Set the Speed Selector [...]

Operation 13 DEFLECT OR The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlled by the position of the deflector. (Engine speed also affects distance of discharge.) The more the deflector is tilted UP, the farther snow will be thrown. Models with Chute Deflector Knob See Figure 3. 1. Loosen the deflector knob, tilt the deflector UP or DOWN. 2. Ret[...]

Operation 14 EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND TRA CTION DRIVE LOCK While Clearing Snow: For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze the Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 6). Engaging the Easy Turn™ lever releases the right traction wheel but allows the left wheel to continue driving (Figure 4). Releasing the Easy Turn™ lever automatically engage[...]

Storage 15 TEMPORAR Y ST ORA GE (30 D A YS OR LESS) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal habitation. Here is a checklis[...]

16 Regular Maintenance A UGER GEAR CASE LUBRICA TION 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 Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil (available from your dealer). 4. Re-install pipe plug, and tighten secur[...]

LUBRICA TION Remove wheels and grease axles once each year. There are two grease fittings on the auger shaft (Figure 9). Wipe the fittings clean and apply grease, using a grease gun. Also apply grease on other points indicated. Apply medium weight (10W) oil to points shown (See Figures 10-14). Apply 5W-50 synthetic motor oil to the friction disk dr[...]

18 T roubleshooting, Adjustments, Service W ARNING Before performing any adjustment or service to snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent accidental starting, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten away from the plug. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CA USE REMED Y Engine fails to start. 1. Key is OFF. 1. Push [...]

T roubleshooting 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CA USE REMED Y 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. Snowthrower discharge chute clogged. 4. STOP engine and REMOVE [...]

Adjustments 20 Figure 15. Speed Selector and Auger Drive Linkages A. Turnbuckle B. Spring Hook C. Lever D. Carriage Bolts E. Lower Rod F. Nuts G. Nuts Figure 16. Drive Tension Adjustment A. Upper Rod B. Nuts C. Turnbuckle D. Lower Rod E. Spring A G D F E F B B C B A E D C SPEED SELECT OR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (F, Figure 15). 2. Place th[...]

Adjustments 21 MANU AL DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTR OL LINKA GE ADJUSTMENT Pinion Gear Adjustment If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the pinion gear (A, Figure 17) and ring gear (F). If it is still difficult to operate, adjust as follows: NOTE: If the discharge chute will not stay in position, adjust the pinion gear (A) closer[...]

Adjustments & Service 22 EASY TURN™ CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the Easy Turn™ cable has stretched, the gears will not disengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust the cable using the following procedure. 1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 20). 3. Turn the adjustment nut (A) to lengt[...]

Service 23 BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. Turn off the engine, remove the spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Rotate the spout full right. Loosen the two screws (B, Figure 22) securing the belt cover. 2. Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower. 3. Move the belt guides (B, Figure 23) by loosening the two capscrews (A). 4. R[...]

Service 24 Figure 25. Belt Pattern (viewed from front) A. Engine Pulley B. Drive Belt C. Idler Pulley D. Driven Pulley E. Engine Belt Stops F. Auger Pulley Belt Stops B C A E E F F D 6. Reverse the procedure to install the belts. Be sure there are no twists and the belts are properly seated in the grooves. Adjust the belt stops so there is 1/8” ([...]

25 Specifications ENGINE: 8 HP* T ecumseh 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* T ecumseh Make Tecumseh Model Snow King Horsepower 9 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 19.43 Cu. in (318.3 cc) Oil Capacity See Engine Owner’s Manual 10 HP* Briggs & Stratton[...]

26 Parts & Accessories REPLA CEMENT P ARTS Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer. Always use genuine Simplicity Service Parts. TECHNICAL MANU ALS Additional copies of this manual are available, as well as fully illustrated parts lists. These manuals show all of the product’s components in exploded views (3D illustrations[...]