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OPERATOR’S MANUAL R 3 1 2 4 5 Large Frame Snowthrower Models 860 Models Mfg. No. 1691900 1692469 Description 860, 8HP Snowthrower 860, 8HP Snowthrower (Export) 970 Models Mfg. No. 1692569 1692570 Description 970, 9HP Snowthrower 970, 9HP Snowthrower (Export) 1080 Models Mfg. No.
MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 1998, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL R 3 1 2 4 5 Large Frame Snowthrower Models 8/24E Models Mfg. No. 1692616 Description 824E, 8HP Snowthrower 9/28 Models Mfg. No.
500 N. Spring Street, P.O.
Table Of Contents REGULAR MAINTENANCE Normal Care Chart ................................................12 Off-Season Storage ..............................................12 Starting After Storage ...........................................12 Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication ...............12 Lubrication ............................................................13 SERVICE Troubleshooting ...............................................14-15 Speed Selector Adjustment ..................................
Safety Rules WARNING WARNING This unit is a “two-stage” snowthrower. To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands into the auger housing or discharge chute. If auger stalls or chute becomes plugged, use the following procedure to remove objects or clear the chute: The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snow back into the impeller housing. The second stage is the impeller, which throws the snow out the discharge chute.
Safety Rules OPERATION MAINTENANCE & STORAGE • Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. • Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that the equipment is in safe operating condition. • Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear slopes over 17.7% (10o).
Safety Signs & Decals SAFETY DECALS Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the snowthrower as a constant reminder to the operator of the most important safety precautions. All warning, caution and instructional messages on your snowthrower should be carefully read and obeyed. If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once. They can be purchased from your local dealer. 2 4 • Read Owner's Manual before operating unit. • Never allow children to operate snowthrower.
Controls SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS A Speed Selector Selects Forward Speeds 1 - 5, Reverse Speeds 1 - 2. B Traction & Free-Hand™ Control Engages drive to wheels. Also allows continued Auger rotation when Auger Engage Control is released. See OPERATION. C Auger Engage Control Engages auger/impeller as it is depressed. D Chute Direction Control Rotates discharge chute to desired direction E Chute Deflector Controls vertical angle snow is thrown. F Controls and locks chute deflector at desired angle.
Controls STARTING CONTROLS A Electric Start Units Only D Location of electric starter if equipped A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (A, Figure 3) activates an electric starter mounted to the engine, eliminating the need to pull the starter handle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 Volts AC, which is provided by connection to the extension cord provided with units equipped with this feature. Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly grounded 3 prong electrical outlet.
Controls GROUND SPEED CONTROLS A A. Speed Selector - This lever (A, Figures 4 & 5) is used to set the ground speed of the snowthrower. The snowthrower has five forward speeds, 1–5, and two reverse speeds, 1–2. No neutral position or gate is required, since the traction drive design automatically provides "neutral" (no forward or reverse movement), whenever the Drive Control is released. C B B.
Operation GENERAL OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP WARNING 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure. To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands into the auger housing or discharge chute. If auger stalls or chute becomes plugged, use the following procedure to remove objects or clear the chute: 2. Check the engine oil level. See your engine Owner’s Manual for procedure and specifications. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 3.
Operation STARTING THE ENGINE A 1. Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 6) to the ON position. 2. Insert the Engine Key (F, Figure 6) into the Engine Key slot and push fully in to the RUN position. 3. Move the Throttle Lever (E, Figure 6) fully up to the FAST position. 4. Turn the Choke Knob (G, Figure 6) fully clockwise if engine is cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.) 5. Push the Primer Button (D, Figure 6) two times if engine is cold. (Do not prime a warm engine.) 6.
Operation ENGINE SPEED For overall best performance, run the snowthrower at full engine operating speed. Use the engine Throttle Lever (E, Figure 6) to set the engine speed. Slide the Throttle Lever UP to increase engine speed, and DOWN to reduce speed. Chute Deflector Knob Chute Deflector GROUND SPEED SELECTOR Use the Speed Selector (A, Figure 7) to control the drive speed of the snowthrower. There are five forward speeds and two reverse speeds. Use the lower speeds to blow deep or wet snow.
Operation FREE-WHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK Klik-Pin In OUTER Hole For easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, you can disengage the traction drive at one or both wheels by using the Traction Lock Pins (See Figures 11 & 12.) 1. Turn the unit off, remove the Engine Key, and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. To DISENGAGE the traction drive lock, insert the Traction Lock Pin through the outer hole in the axle. (See Figure 8). 3.
Regular Maintenance NORMAL CARE CARE REQUIRED SEE PAGE FREQUENCY Check auger gear case lubrication.* Page 12 25 Hours Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil Lubricate snowthrower. Page 13 10 Hours 10W Oil and Grease Check tire pressure. Page 22 Monthly N/A Change engine oil.**✛ - 50 Hours✛ See Engine Manual Clean or replace spark plug.
Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION IMPORTANT NOTE It is very important that grease fittings on the auger shaft are lubricated regularly. If auger rusts to shaft, damage to worm gear may occur if shear pins do not break. To prevent wheels rusting to axles, it is also necessary to remove the wheels and grease the axles regularly. Remove wheels and grease axles once each year. There are two grease fittings on the auger shaft (Figure 13). Wipe the fittings clean and apply grease, using a grease gun.
Service TROUBLESHOOTING This section provides troubleshooting and service instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible cause/remedy in the order listed. WARNING 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. Also, refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for additional information.
Service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 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 the key. DISCONNECT the spark plug wire. Clear auger using a narrow board. See warning in SAFETY RULES. 5. Auger belt loose or worn. 5. Check Auger Drive Belt Adjustment Scraper bar does not clean hard surface.
Service SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (F, figure 19). 2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear. The lower speed selector rod (E, Figure 19) will properly locate itself due to an internal spring. 3. Tighten the two nuts. Do not lift up or down on rods while tightening. Make sure the shoulders of the carriage bolts (D, Figure 19) are in the slots. 4. Always check traction drive tension and auger drive tension after adjusting speed selector. AUGER DRIVE TENSION 1.
Maintenance & Service BELT REPLACEMENT (CONT.) 5. 6. 7. 8. b. Remove the belt from the engine pulley. Slip the belt from under the brake pad. c. Remove six capscrews from bottom cover to snowthrower frame. Loosen nuts (A, Figure 23) on each side to release auger pulley belt stops (B, Figure 22). Move belt stops and remove belt from pulley (C, Figure 23). d. Belt can be removed from top or bottom. For more clearance to remove the belt, engage the traction drive lever.
Service ROLLER CHAIN REPLACEMENT Keeper link (Must install towards wheel side with open end trailing.) 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. Tilt the snowthrower forward and carefully rest unit on the auger end. 4. Rotate the wheel to locate the roller chain master link. 5. Remove the keeper link, master link and chain. 6. Install new chain and keeper link as shown in Figure 25. 7.
Service DISCHARGE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the pinion gear (A, Figure 27) and ring gear (F, Figure 27). If it is still difficult to operate, adjust as follows: 1. Loosen the nut (G, Figure 27) which holds the pinion gear bracket in the slotted hole. 2. If the pinion gear is too tight against the ring gear, move it away slightly and then retighten the nut. 3. Check the operation again. Figure 27. Discharge Control A. Pinion Gear E.
Specifications ENGINE Auger Opening Height ...........................19 in. (47.5 cm) Make ................................................................Tecumseh Cylinders........................................................................1 Spout Rotation ............................................210 degrees Cycles.............................................................................4 Skid Shoes ........................Adjustable, heat-treated steel Scraper Bar.................
Replacement Parts & Accessories COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS ACCESSORIES Listed below are part numbers for the more common replacement parts. Use only genuine Simplicity replacement parts to assure optimum performance and safety. See your dealer to purchase any of the following accessories for your snowthrower. Simplicity Gas Stabilizer - 8 oz. Bottle ........................................................1685748 - Case of 12 Bottles (8 oz. ea.) ...........................
