Simplicity 3190M manual

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for SINGLE STAGE SNOW THROWER SERIES 0 Model Mfg. No. 3190M 3190E 1694382 1694383 MODEL NUMBER EXPLA NA TION 3 19 0 E E N G I N E H P E N G I N E O P T I O N S A UGER WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION 3 – 3.0 HP (Engine Ho rse Power) 19 – 19” A uger Width 0 -- Series Designat ion E – 110 Volt Electric St[...]

2 IMPORTA NT SA F ETY INSTRU CTIONS WARNING: This pow erful mach ine is capable of amputatin g hands and feet and can throw object s that can cause injury a n d d a ma g e ! Failure to comply w ith the follow ing instruct ions may result in se rious injury to the ope rator or other persons. The ow ner of the snow thrower must understand these instr[...]

3 IMPORTA NT SA F ETY INSTRU CTIONS OPERA TIONA L PRECA U TIONS 8. Start engine only where exhaust f umes will be saf ely dissipated. A llow a brief w arm-up per iod, and practice opera tion of controls outside befor e putting the machine t o wo rk. 9. A ft er striking a f oreign ob ject, ST OP the engine (motor), remove the key, and r emove the wi[...]

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 2-3 TA BLE OF CO NTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 2 - OPERA TIN G INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 5-9 Pre-start Checklist .....................................................[...]

5 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the f ollowing check s and per form the s ervice required bef ore each star t-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, c hutes, deflec tors and covers to ma ke s ure all are in place and s ecurely tightened. 2.1.2. Check auger control to ins ure it work s f reely. See Figure 2.1. FIGURE 2.1 2.1.3.[...]

6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST (Continued from Pre vious Page) Make the f ollowing check s and per form the s ervice required bef ore each star t-up. WA RNING DO NOT use an electrical ext ension cord that is damaged. A damaged e lectrical e xtension cord could cause a shoc k or fire. Thoroughly ins pect electric al e[...]

7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING, STOPPING & OPERA TION (RECOIL STA RT M ODELS) 2.2.1. ENGINE & AU G E R 1. Move chok e c ontrol to the chok e “ON ” position. See Figure 2.4. NOTE: Stop the auger by releasing the auger control. Stop the engine by turning the k ey switch to the “OFF” position. FIGURE 2.4 2. T urn ig[...]

8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.4. S TOP PI NG Stop the auger by releasing the auger control. Stop the engine by turning the k ey switch to the “O FF” position. Alway s rem ove k ey from k ey switch before leaving m ac hine unattended. See Figure 2.7. FIGURE 2.7 2.2 STARTING, STOPPING & OPERA TION (ELECTRIC STA RT M ODELS) 2.2.5. [...]

9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING Objects can b e thrown b y th e snow thrower w hile it is in operation. Thrown objects could caus e serious injury to the operator or by standers. A lw ays wear safety goggles or other suitable eye pr otection. Keep people an d pets aw ay from area. 2.2.6. ENGA GING A UGER 1. Pull auger control agains [...]

10 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the snow thrower, use only factor y authorized replacem ent parts. Contact a local authorized dealer for parts and servic e assistanc e. For the cor rect part or other inform ation for a particular snow thrower, alway s m ention the Model, Manufactur er Num ber and Serial Num b[...]

11 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, mainten ance, service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key . Remove spar k plug wire and secure w ire aw ay from spark plug . 4.1 AUGE R BELT ADJUSTMENT /REPLA CEMENT W hen operating mac hine release the auger clutch control. The auger[...]

12 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, mainten ance, service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key . Remove spar k plug wire and secure w ire aw ay from spark plug . 4.1.2. A UGE R BELT IDLER PULLEY AD J U ST M EN T (Continued From Pre vious Page) 3. Loos en nut and bolt tha[...]

13 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, mainten ance, service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key . Remove spar k plug wire and secure w ire aw ay from spark plug . 4.1.3. A UGER B ELT R EPLACEMENT (Continued From Pre vious Page) 5. Reinstall belt guide. IMPO RTANT: Make su[...]

14 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBA BLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix . Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking & priming. 2. Mo ve choke control to “C HOKE” position. Push primer bulb three times. 3. Spark plug fouled or wire disconnected. 3. Replace spark p[...]

15 2 YEA R LIMITED WARRA NTY For two (2) years fr om purchase date f or the original pur chaser 's residential, non- com m ercial us e, SNA PPER , through any authorized dealer will replace, f ree of c harge (ex cept for taxes where applicable) , any part or parts found upon exam ination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in[...]

16 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for SINGLE STAGE SNOW THROWER SERIES 0 IMPORTA NT These products are built usi ng engines that meet or exceed all app licable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information a nd critical safety warnings. Rea d, Understand, and[...]