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en Operator’s Manual
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Manuel d’utilisation
Walkbehind Snowthrower
Mfg. No. Description
1695824 Dual Stage Snowthrower, 14.5 TP, 24 Inch (61 cm)
1695825 Dual Stage Snowthrower, 15.5 TP, 28 Inch (71 cm)
1695826 Dual Stage Snowthrower, 16.5 TP, 32 Inch (81 cm)
1695827 Dual Stage Snowthrower, 16.5 TP, 38 Inch (97 cm)
1739950
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CONTENTS Front Cover..................................................................................................................1 Illustrations .................................................................................................................2 Operator Safety...........................................................................................................6 Features and Controls .........................................................................................
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OPERATOR SAFETY Hazard Symbols and Meanings Eye Thrown Fire Protection Objects Rotating Impeller Shock Moving Explosion Parts Hot Surface Toxic Rotating Kickback Fumes Auger Safe Distance Hazardous Ear Rotating Chemical Rotating Protection Parts Gears Control Symbols on Equipment Engine Slow Oil On-Off Discharge Traction Chute Fast Fuel Control Choke- Run Fuel Auger Shutoff Clutch Chute Engine Deflector Choke Primer Off Forward Auger Heated Choke Control Hand On Neutral Engine Grips Run Reverse
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OPERATOR SAFETY Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words Read the Manual DANGER The safety alert symbol and signal word (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE) is used to indicate the likelihood Read, understand, and follow all the and potential severity of personal injury and/or damage to the instructions on the snowthrower and in the product. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the operator’s manual before operating this unit. type of hazard. Failure to observe the safet y instruc
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OPERATOR SAFETY Operation and Equipment Safety Fuel Handling DANGER DANGER This snowthrower is only as safe as the Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable operator. If it is misused, or not properly and explosive. Always handle fuel with extreme maintained, it can be dangerous. Remember care. you are responsible for your safety and that of Failure to observe these safety instructions can those around you. cause a fire or explosion which will result in severe burns or death. • Keep the area o
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OPERATOR SAFETY Moving Parts Children DANGER DANGER Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is rotating parts. Rotating parts can contact or not alert to the presence of children. Children entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or are often attracted to the unit and the accessories. operating activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Failure to observe these safety instructions will result in traumatic amputation or sever
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OPERATOR SAFETY Engine Safety (Continued) Maintenance and Storage WARNING WARNING Starting engine creates sparking. This snowthrower must be properly maintained to ensure safe operation and performance. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Failure to observe the safety instructions in this Explosion and fire could result. manual could result in death or serious injury. • When performing any maintenance or repairs on the • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.
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OPERATOR SAFETY Look for this symbol to indicate important safety WARNING: If any safety decals become worn or precautions. This symbol indicates: “Attention! damaged and cannot be read, order replacement Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk.” decals from your local dealer. Before operating your snow thrower, read the safety decals as shown on your snow thrower. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or damage to your snow thrower, understand and follow all the
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS A H G C F D E 1 2 B I K J Snowthrower Controls 12 www.simplicitymfg.com Not for Reproduction
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS TM SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS F. Easy-Turn Traction Control — When engaged, allows the operator to release the left traction wheel, but allows the right A. Speed Select Lever — Allows the operator to use one of five wheel to continue driving for easy turning. (5) forward and two (2) reverse speeds. To shift, move speed select lever to desired position. G. Traction Control Lever — Used to propel snowthrower for- ward or reverse. Push down to engage, release to disengage. NOTICE
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS A H C I D B G F E Engine Controls ENGINE CONTROLS F. Throttle Control Lever — Used to control engine speed. For best performance, the throttle control should be set to the A. Choke Control Knob — Used to start a cold engine. FAST position. Use the SLOW position only for warming the B. Electric Start Button — Used to start the engine using the engine. electric starter. G. Fuel Shut-Off Valve — Used to turn the fuel supply off for C. Primer Button — Used to inject fuel d
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OPERATION NOTE: This snowthrower was shipped WITH OIL in the BEFORE OPERATING SNOWTHROWER engine. See Check the Oil (Before Starting Engine) Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight. instructions in this section before starting engine. On electric start models, the unit was shipped with the starter cord plugged into the engine. Before operating, unplug the starter cord from the engine. SNOWTHROWER SAFETY TESTS OPERATE THE SNOWTHROWER Test 1 - Auger/Impeller CAUTION: Operation w
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OPERATION 7. Press the grip warmer switch (Figure 5) to the LEFT/RIGHT WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed, position to heat the hand grips. See Discharge Chute, De- poor ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains CARBON flector, and Grip Warmer in this section. MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS. 8. Use the speed select lever (E, Figure 1) to select the forward • Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from any drive speed. Set the speed select lever to one of the foll
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OPERATION CHECK THE OIL (BEFORE STARTING ENGINE) NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. 1. Make sure the unit is level. Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher”. 2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick (A, Figure 6) and wipe with a clean cloth. 3. Insert the oil fill cap/dipstick and turn clockwise to tighten. 4. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and check the oil. NOTE: Do not check the
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OPERATION 8. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (A, Figure START THE ENGINE 8). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, Be sure that engine oil is at FULL mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick. then pull rapidly. The snowthrower engine is equipped with an AC electric starter and recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be certain that you WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord have read the following information. (kickback) will pull your hand and arm t
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OPERATION STOP THE ENGINE OPERATING TIPS Before stopping the engine, allow it to run for a few minutes to help 1. Most efficient snowthrowing is accomplished when snow is dry off any moisture on the engine. removed immediately after it falls. 2. For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each swath WARNING: Gasoline and vapors are extremely previously taken. flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can 3. Snow should be discharged downwind whenever possible. cause severe burns or death. DO NO
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART SNOWTHROWER ENGINE After Each Use First 5 Hours Remove the snow and slush off snowthrower to prevent Change engine oil freezing of controls Every 8 Hours or Daily Every 8 Hours or Daily Check engine oil level Perform snowthrower safety tests Every 50 Hours or Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually * Change engine oil Check tire pressure Check muffler and muffler guard. Check snowthrower for loose hardware See Dealer Annually to See Dealer Annually to Replace spark pl
