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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Large Frame Snowthrowers 860 DLX Models 1180 Models Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description 1693652 860 DLX, 8HP Snowthrower 1693656 1180M, 11HP Snowthrower 1693653 860 DLX, 8HP Snowthrower (CE) 1693657 1180M, 11HP Snowthrower (CE) 1694241 860 DLXE, 8 HP Snowthrower 1694244 1180E, 11HP Snowthrower 970 Models 1280 Models Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description 1693654 970M, 9HP Snowthrower 1694438 1280M, 12HP Snowthrower (CE) 1693655 970M, 9HP Snowthrower (CE) 1694442 1280E,
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MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2003, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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Table of Contents Regular Maintenance CONTENTS: Schedule........................................................16 Safety Rules & Information Checking Tire Pressure .................................16 General Operation ...........................................2 Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication ........16 Slope Operation...............................................2 Lubrication.....................................................17 Children ................................................
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and manual and on the unit before starting. above,
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Safety Rules EMISSIONS CHILDREN Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth presence of children. Children are often attracted to the defects, or other reproductive harm. unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and will remain where you last saw them. Air Index information on the engine emissions labe
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Safety Rules ANSI B71.3-1995 WARNINGS Training 6. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make certain 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual the collector/impeller and all moving parts have carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental the unit and disengage the controls quickly. starting. 2. Never allow children to opera
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Decals DECALS The safety decals below are on your unit. This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment. at once. See your local dealer for replacements. Although reading this manual and safety instructions it These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowl- v
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Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS WARNING: READ OPERATOR’S WARNING: DISMEMBERMENT. MANUAL. This machine can amputate limbs. Read and understand the Operator’s Keep bystanders and children away Manual before using this machine. when engine is running. DANGER: DISMEMBERMENT. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. The auger can amputate limbs. Keep This machine is capable of throwing hands and feet away from auger and objects and debris. Keep bystanders rotating parts. away. WARNING: REMOVE KEY BEFORE DANGER: DIS
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S SA AM MP PL LE E S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers Identification Numbers North American Models Mfg. No.: 169XXXX Serial No.: XXXXX 2002 dB(A) kW: XXX CE Models PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Engine RPM XXXX LpA: XXX dB(A) Model Description Name/Number Vibration: XXX m/s² Simplicity Mfg. Inc. Port Washington, WI USA 53074-0997 Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number ment parts, service, or informa
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Features, Controls, & Operation TECUMSEH MODELS BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS ALL MODELS 1,2.. CONTROL LOCATIONS 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 section. 1,2.. Speed Selector Traction Control / Free Hand™ Lock Selects forward speeds 1-5 and reverse speeds 1
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Features & Controls Auger Control Fuel Engages the auger/impeller when depressed. Releasing Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). Note: The fuel shut the control stops the auger/impeller. 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. Chute Direction Control Models with Electric Chute Rotator: Depressing the Primer Button chute rotator switch rotates the chute left or right. When
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Operation GENERAL OPERATION WARNING This unit is a “two-stage” snowthrower. CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snow 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, back into the impeller housing. The second stage bolts and clips are secure. is the impeller, which throws the snow out the 2. Check the engine oil level. See your engine Owner’s discharge chute. If bodily contact is made with Manual for procedure and specifications. the auger or impell
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Operation STARTING THE ENGINE Tecumseh Models 1. Turn the fuel valve (located below the fuel tank) to the ON position. D E 2. Insert the Engine Key (F, Figure 1) into the Engine B Key slot and push fully in to the RUN position. F 3. Move the Throttle Lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi- C tion. 4. Turn the Choke Knob (B) fully clockwise if engine is cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.) A 5. Push the Primer Button (D) two times if engine is cold. (Do not prime a warm engine.) 6. Engine Mounted Ele
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Operation OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER WARNING 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction. When BOTH levers are depressed, the Free- 2. Set the Speed Selector to the desired forward speed. Hand™ Control is activated. This allows Auger Engage Control to be released — YET AUGER 3. Fully press and hold the Auger Engage Control (C, ROTATION WILL CONTINUE — until the Free- Figure 2) on the right-hand grip to begin auger rota- Hand™ Control is released. tion. Releasing the Auger Engage Contr
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Operation DEFLECTOR The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlled A 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 B See Figure 3. 1. Loosen the deflector knob, tilt the deflector UP or DOWN. 2. Retighten the knob when desired angle has been chosen. Figure 3. Chute Deflector Adjustment (Some Models) A. Chute Deflector Knob Models with Remote Defl
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Operation FULL TRACTION EASY TURN™ TRACTION Easy Turn™ Easy Turn™ Lever Lever Released Engaged Right Wheel Freewheels, Both Wheels Drive Left Wheel Drives Figure 6. Easy Turn Control A B EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND TRACTION 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 Figure 7. Traction Drive Lock the left wheel to continue driving (Figure 4). R
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Storage TEMPORARY STORAGE WARNING (30 DAYS OR LESS) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used a f
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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Required Service Interval Notes Check auger gear case oil level* 25 Hours Use Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil Lubricate snowthrower 10 Hours Use 10W Oil and Automotive Lithium Grease Check tire pressure Monthly Inflate to 20 psi (1.37 bar) Check/Change engine oil** Check oil before each None use ** Replace spark plug** Yearly** None Check drive linkage & belt tension 4-6 Hours None * If lubricant leaks out, have the unit inspected by y
