Simplicity 1693984, 1694439 Operating the Snowthrower, Ground Speed Selector, Engine Speed

Operation

OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER

1.Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction.

2.Set the speed selector to the desired forward speed.

3.Fully press and hold the auger control (C, Figure 5) on the right-hand grip to begin auger rotation. To dis- engage the auger, completely release the lever.

4.Fully press and hold the traction drive control lever (B, Figure 5) on the left-hand grip to engage the trac- tion drive and begin moving the snowthrower. To dis- engage the traction drive, completely release the lever.

If the auger control (C) and traction control (B) are depressed simultaneously, the Free-Hand mecha- nism will be activated. When activated, the auger control (C) will remain engaged when its control lever is released so long as the traction drive control (B) is engaged. This allows the operator to rotate the dis- charge chute (D) without stopping.

Releasing the traction control (B) will disengage both the auger and traction drive.

5.Select forward or reverse speeds as needed using the speed selector (A, Figure 5). Release the drive control lever whenever changing drive speeds.

NOTE: After 5 - 10 hours of use, it may be necessary to adjust the tension on the traction drive rod. See "Traction Drive Clutch Rod Adjustment" in the Adjustments Section for the adjustment procedure.

GROUND SPEED SELECTOR

Use the speed selector (A, Figure 5) 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 5), then move the speed selector to the desired speed setting. Fully press the traction drive con- trol lever to resume operation.

ENGINE SPEED

Run the engine at full throttle when operating. Use the engine throttle lever (See Figure 6) to set the engine speed. Slide the throttle lever UP to increase engine speed, and DOWN to reduce speed.

Figure 5. Operator's Control Position

Figure 6. Engine Speed Selection