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Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions
Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers
Refer to the Dealer Setup & Adjustment binder Index for a
complete listing of products covered by this document.
Mfg. No. Description
7800084 I75246E, 7.5HP OHV, Snowthrower
Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol
7800085 I7524E, 7.5HP OHV, Snowthrower
provide the information necessary to fully assemble,
7800086 EI75246E, 7.5HP OHV, Snowthrower (CE)
test, and prepare the units described above for
7800087 I7524EX, 7.5HP
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers SAFETY RULES 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 to protect themselves and others from injury. • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the All operators should seek and
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Quick Setup List - Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform 4 Uncrating 4 Reduce Tire Pressures ❏ Reduce Tire Pressure to 20 psi (137 kPa) & Check 4 Assembly ❏ Install Drift Cutters 5 Assembly ❏ Un-Folding Handles ❏ Connecting Shift Rods 6 Assembly ❏ Spout Rotator ❏ Control Levers ❏ Clean-Out Tool 7 Check Fluid Levels & Fill ❏ Auger Gearcase ❏ Engine Crankcase ❏ Fuel Tank 7 Lubricate Snowthrower ❏ Lubricate all grease & oil points 8 Lubricate Snowthrower ❏ Lubricate
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Uncrating 1. Using a reciprocating saw, cut crate sides from bot- tom skid. Lift crate from bottom skid. 2. Remove screws securing skid shoes to bottom skid. Roll snowthrower from bottom skid backwards. A 3. Make sure klik-pin is inserted through hole in wheel and axle shaft and secured. Figure 1. Klik-pin-locked A. Klik-Pin Reduce and Check Tire Pressure The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes. It is very important to reduce the tire pressure to the f
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers C A Assembly G D B Un-Folding Handles Folding handles (if equipped) are shipped in the down position and need to be rotated up and secured. Cut D cable ties (F, Figure 4) that secure control cables to lower E handle assembly (C). Be careful not to cut or damage the control cables. Loosen wing nuts (B) and remove C any packing materials. Rotate upper handle assembly (A) F up. Slide 5/16-18 special bolts (D) through upper handle A assembly (A) and lower handle a
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers B A Assembly D Spout Rotator On models with folding handles the spout rotator is two pieces and needs to be connected. Remove crank han- C dle (A, Figure 7) from its packaging. Slide crank handle (A) through dash (B) and slide into crank tube (C) line up holes and secure with hair pin (D). A C Assembly Control Levers On models with control lever cables need to be checked. Figure 7. Control Levers (Folding Handle Models) Remove wire ties or cardboard tubes (A,
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Check Fluid Levels & Fill 1. Check auger gear case lubrication. Place the snowthrower on a level surface. Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 9). The lubricant should be level with the hole. If not, add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil 2. Fill the engine crankcase with oil as described in the engine Owner's Manual. A WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over- Figure 9
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers A Figure 15. Drive Lubrication Figure 12. Lubricate Points Where chute Contacts A. Hex Shaft Flange (Oil); Lubricate Ring Gear and Pinion Gear While Rotating Spout (Grease) C B A B C Figure 13. Lubricate Points Where Control Rods Pass Thru Bracket A D D Figure 16. Lubricating the Auger Shaft Assembly A. Grease Fittings C. Cotter Pins B. Shear Pins D. Auger Assembly Figure 14. Lubricate Free Hand Control LUBRICATING THE AUGER SHAFT & ASSEMBLY 1. Remove cotter p
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Perform D B A Safety Checks Check Engine Controls C 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts, clips, cotter pins and wires are secure. 2. Check to make sure spark plug wire is attached. 3. Check all controls for proper operation: a. The engine should stop when the key is removed. b. The fuel shut-off valve should stop the flow of fuel to the engine E c. The recoil starter or electric starter (if equipped) F should crank the engine when activ
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Adjustments A Auger Drive Linkage D Adjustment E C 1. With the drive lever released, the hook (B, Figure 19) should barely touch the lever (C) without raising it. There B can be a maximum 1/32” clearance as shown. 2. To adjust, loosen nut (D, Figure 19) by holding the adjusting flats (A)and turning nut (D). Turn adjustment Figure 19. Auger Drive Adjustment flats and hold screw. The adjustment screw is a phillips A. Adjusting Flats D. Nut screw and the head can
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers C Speed Selector A Adjustment B 1. Loosen the two nuts (A, Figure 21). A 2. Place the shift lever (B, Figure 18) in 5th gear. The lower speed selector rod (B, Figure 21) will properly locate itself due to an integral spring. 3. Grasp upper speed selector rod (C, Figure 21), and Figure 21. Drive Linkage pull up, then tighten the two nuts (A) while maintain- A. Nut C. Upper Speed ing the position of the upper rod. Make sure the B. Lower Speed Selector Rod shoulde
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Chute Direction Control Rod Gear Adjustment If the discharge chute becomes difficult to rotate or begins to operate erratically, the chute direction control rod gears may require adjustment: 1. Loosen the gear bracket mounting nuts (Figure 23). 2. Slide the gear bracket into the position that provides the best engagement between the gears. Mounting Nuts 3. Tighten the bracket mounting nuts, and check for smooth operation. 4. Readjust if necessary. 5. Lubricate the
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Traction Drive Belt & Pulley Drive Belt Replacement Traction Drive Belt Replacement WARNING Snowthrower must move only when the traction drive control is depressed, and must stop when the lever is released (disengaged). 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. Remove belt cover. 2. Pull the drive belt idler pulley arm away from the belt to relieve tension, and slide the belt off engine pulley Figure 26. Traction Drive Pulley (A,
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers Auger Drive Belt Replacement Belt Guide Screws WARNING Auger must NOT rotate unless the Auger Control Belt Guide lever has been depressed. Proper Auger Drive & Gap Belt adjustments stop the auger within 5 seconds after the Auger Control is disengaged. 1. Drain the fuel tank and run engine out of gas. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. 3. Remove belt cover. Figure 28. Auger Belt Guide Adjustment 4. Loosen auger belt guide and sli
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers NOTES 6/2006 15 TP 300-5196-00-IS-SN
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Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers NOTES MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA © 2006 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved 16
