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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Single Stage Snowthrower 319M Models Mfg. No. Description 1694382 319M, 3HP Snowthrower, Manual Start 319E Models Mfg. No. Description 1694383 319E, 3HP Snowthrower, Electric Start Manual No. 21806 Rev 4/2003 TP 100-3826-01-SW-S
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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 Safety Rules & Information Regular Maintenance General Operation ..................................................2 Check Auger Cable & Stopping Time ...................12 Slope Operation ......................................................2 Check Auger & Flite Shoes...................................12 Children...................................................................3 Check Drive Belt ..................................................12 Emissions.................
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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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S SA AM MP PL LE E Safety Decals / Identification Numbers 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 pur- chased from your local dealer. 7028315 Part No. 7028315 Part No. 7072883 Control Dec
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Features & Controls All Models Electric Start Models 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. NOTE: Throttle - This snowthrower does NOT have a throttle for controlling operating speed of engine. The engine governor maintains operati
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Features & Controls Chute Deflector Control Ignition Switch Controls the distance snow is thrown. Tilting the Chute The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, and can Deflector UP provides a higher stream and greater dis- be removed to prevent engine starting. It has two posi- tance, while tilting the deflector DOWN provides a lower tions: stream and less distance. Loosen the deflector knob, OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the adjust the deflector, then retighten the knob. electri
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Operation WARNING GENERAL OPERATION OPERATIONAL WARNINGS CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP Clearing The Discharge Chute 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands bolts and clips are secure. into the auger housing or discharge chute. If the auger stalls or chute becomes plugged, use the 2. Check the fuel supply. Fill the tank no closer than 1/4 following procedure to remove objects or clear to 1/2 inch of top of tank to provide space for ex
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Operation FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE WARNING The snowthrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of fuel (gasoline) and oil for lubrication of engine Gasoline is highly flammable and must be bearings and other moving parts. handled with care. Follow these fuel handling precautions: The correct fuel/oil mixture ratio is 50 to 1. Use fuel/oil mixture chart shown. Use an approved fuel container. NOTE: To prevent damage to engine, carefully DO NOT run the unit indoors. DO NOT fill fuel o
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Operation STARTING THE ENGINE A B NOTE: The snowthrower engine is designed to operate at cold temperatures. Avoid operating the snowthrower if air temperature is 40° F or warmer. Engine will be diffi- cult to start in warm weather. WARNING Electric start precautions: Use only with a polarized 120V AC outlet. Do not modify the plug to fit into any other type of outlet. Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. DO NOT use a damaged cord. E D C Be sure there is no moisture present on
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Operation OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER SNOWTHROWING TIPS Before operating snowthrower, review the CHECKS Discharge chute plugging may occur as the result of BEFORE EACH START UP on page 8 of this manual. snow build up inside the chute. DO NOT use your hands Refer to FEATURES & CONTROLS for control locations. to clear the blockage. DO NOT place your hands near the auger or discharge chute any time the engine is run- 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction. ning. Turn the engine OFF
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F F O Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before Each Use Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Each Season Check Auger Cable & Stopping Time Check Auger & Flite Shoes Check/Adjust Drive Belt** Clean Cooling Fins * Inspect Spark Plug * Replace Fuel Filter * Refer to the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for engine-related information. ** Adjust after the first 5 hours of operation. CHECK AUGER CABLE & STOPPING A TIME 1. Visually check the cable (C, Figure 3) for
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 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. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position. Push primer bulb three times. 3. Spark plug fouled or wire disconnected. 3. Replace spark plug. Attach plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Will Not Crank 1. Power extension cord not plugged into 1. Plug power extension co
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service WARNING Before beginning any repair stop the engine, remove the key, disconnect the spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop. AUGER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Inspection B 1. Inspect the auger cable for kinks, wear, or frayed cable strands. Replace if worn or damaged. A 2. Start the engine. 3. Engage the auger control for 5 seconds. Figure 5. Auger Cable Adjustment - Disengaged 4. Disengage the auger control. The auger should stop A. Cable Spring
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F F O Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service AUGER DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT A If the auger control cable has run out of adjustment, the B D drive belt idler pulley (B) can be adjusted to take up more C belt slack. 1. Turn the engine OFF. 2. Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 5) at the upper end of the cable. Hold the threaded end of the cable and turn the cable counterclockwise until the adjustment is half way between fully in and fully out. 3. Remove the belt cover to access the idler pu
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F F O Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service A A Figure 9. Drive Belt Bracket Figure 8. Drive Belt A. Spring-Loaded Idler Pulley A. Belt Guide AUGER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Equal Clearance C Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. A B Visually check for cracking, fraying, severed or exposed belt strands. 1. Remove the side belt cover (D, Figure 3). 2. Remove both belt cover retaining studs (D, Figure 7). Equal 3. Remove belt guide (A, Figure 8) Clearance 4. Push the spring-loaded
