Simplicity 1693425 555M, 1693426 755E, 1693164 755M Starting the Engine, Operating the Snowthrower

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 6) to the ON position.

2.Insert the Engine Key (F, Figure 6) into the Engine Key slot and push fully in to the RUN position.

3.Move the Throttle Lever (E, Figure 6) fully up to the FAST position.

4.Turn the Choke Knob (G, Figure 6) fully clockwise if engine is cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.)

5.Push the Primer Button (D, Figure 6) two times if engine is cold. (Do not prime a warm engine.)

6.Pull Starter Handle (C, Figure 6) rapidly, or push Starter Button if equipped with the electric start. Do not allow the Starter Handle to snap back—let the starter rope rewind slowly—while keeping a firm grip on the Starter Handle.

7.As the engine starts and begins to operate evenly, turn the Choke Knob (G, Figure 6) slowly counter- clockwise to the OFF position, and set the Throttle Lever to SLOW. If the engine falters, turn the Choke Knob clockwise until the engine runs smoothly, and let it run briefly before returning the choke to the OFF position.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up at SLOW throttle for a few minutes before operating the snowthrower at full speed. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

Operation

B * A

C

D

	G	F	E
Figure 6. Engine Controls
A.	Electric Start Button	C.	Starter Handle
B.	(On some units only)	D.	Primer Button
	Fuel Valve	E.	Throttle Lever
	* 7 HP Engine - Lower
		F.	Engine Key
	Front Gas Tank Area
		G.	Choke Knob
	* 5 HP Engine - Lower
	Rear Gas Tank Area

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 7)
	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 7) on the left-hand grip to engage the trac-
	tion drive and begin moving the snowthrower. To dis-

FRONT

A

engage the traction drive, completely release the

lever.

5. Select forward or reverse speeds as needed using

the Speed Selector (A, Figure 7). 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

Service Section for the adjustment procedure.

BDC

Figure 7. Operator's Control Position

A.	Speed Selector	C.	Auger Control
B.	Drive Control	D.	Chute Direction Control

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