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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Large Frame Snowthrower 860M LargeFrame Snowthrower Mfg. No. Description 1693650 860M, 8HP Snowthrower 1693651 860M, 8HP Snowthrower (Export) 1693763 860M, 8HP Snowthrower 1693775 860M, 8HP Snowthrower (Export) 1720535-01 Rev 4/2000 TP 100-2292-01-LW-S
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MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2000, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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Table Of Contents SAFETY RULES REGULAR MAINTENANCE General ...................................................................2 Normal Care Chart................................................12 Preparation .............................................................2 Off-Season Storage ..............................................12 Operation ................................................................3 Starting After Storage ...........................................12 Maintenance & St
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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 The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snow or chute becomes plugged, use the following proce- back into the impeller housing. The second stage is dure to remove objects or clear the chute: the impeller, which throws the snow out the dis- 1. Release both the Drive and Auger Control levers. charge chute. If bodily con
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Safety Rules OPERATION MAINTENANCE & STORAGE Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that clear of discharge opening at all times. the equipment is in safe operating condition. Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes, Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank in a never across the face. Use extreme caution when building where fumes may reach an open flame or changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear spa
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Safety Decals 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 decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once. They can be purchased from your local dealer. WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY Read Owner’s Manual before operating unit. Never allow chil
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Controls SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS A Speed Selects Forward Speeds 1 - 5, B D Selector Reverse Speeds 1 - 2 C B Drive Control Engages drive to wheels as it is A F depressed; disengages when released. E I C Auger Control Engages auger/impeller as it is depressed; disengages when released. D Chute Direction Rotates discharge chute to Control desired direction E Chute Controls vertical angle snow is Deflector thrown. F Chute Locks chute deflector at desired H Deflector Knob angle G G Skid Shoes Controls
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Controls STARTING CONTROLS A B Electric Start Units Only A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button C (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 G properly grounded 3 prong electrical outlet. All Models B. Fuel Valve - The f
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Controls GROUND SPEED CONTROLS B A D C 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 automati- cally provides "neutral" (no forward or reverse move- ment), whenever the Drive Control is released. B. Drive Control - This control engages the traction drive as the lever (B, Figures 4 & 5) is depr
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Operation GENERAL OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP WARNING 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands into bolts and clips are secure. the auger housing or discharge chute. If auger stalls or chute becomes plugged, use the following proce- 2. Check the engine oil level. See your engine Owner’s dure to remove objects or clear the chute: Manual for procedure and specifications. 1. Release both the Drive and Auger Control levers. 3.
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Operation STARTING THE ENGINE A B 1. Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 6) to the ON position. 2. Insert the Engine Key (F) into the Engine Key slot and push fully in to the RUN position. C 3. Move the Throttle Lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi- tion. 4. Turn the Choke Knob (G) fully clockwise if engine is cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.) 5. Push the Primer Button (D) two times if engine is G cold. (Do not prime a warm engine.) 6. Pull Starter Handle (C) rapidly, or push Starter Button if equip
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Operation GROUND SPEED SELECTOR B A Use the Speed Selector (A, Figure 8) 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. Use the higher speeds to blow light snow or to drive the snow- thrower without blowing snow. To change speeds, first release the traction Drive Control lever (B, Figure 8), then move the Speed Selector to the desired speed setting. Fully press the traction Drive Control lever
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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 discon- nect 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. To ENGAGE the traction drive lock, insert the pin Figure 11.
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Regular Maintenance NORMAL CARE CARE REQUIRED FREQUENCY LUBRICATION Simplicity Winter Weight Check auger gear case lubrication.** 25 Hours Worm Gear Oil Lubricate snowthrower. 10 Hours 10W Oil and Grease Check tire pressure. Monthly N/A ✛ ✛ Change engine oil.* 50 Hours See Engine Manual ✛ Clean or replace spark plug. Yearly See Engine Manual Check drive linkage/belt tension 4-6 Hours N/A * Change original oil after two hours of operation. ** Check oil level each fall and spring. ✛ See your engi
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Regular Maintenance Figure 14. Checking Tire Pressure Figure 15. Lubricate Points Where Chute Contacts CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE Flange (oil); Lubricate Ring Gear and Pinion Gear The air pressure in each tire should be 20 psi (136 kPa) While Rotating Spout (grease) and should be equal for both tires for best performance. Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled. LUBRICATION IMPORTANT NOTE It is very important that grease fittings on the aug
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING This section provides troubleshooting and service WARNING instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible cause/remedy in the order listed. Before performing any adjustment or service to snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for moving Also, refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent accidental for additional information. starting, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten For probl
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Chute Deflector too low. 1. Adjust deflector as necessary. Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far enough 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.
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT A Speed Selector Pivot Adjustment The Speed Selector is factory set for optimal perfor- mance at each forward and reverse speed setting. However, if drive system components have been replaced, adjustment may be necessary. Adjust as follows: 1. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 19) fully forward. B 2. Loosen the hardware (B) securing the upper and lower shift rods. 3. Push the lower rod (C) down fully (into the housin
