Simplicity 1692978, 1693166, 1692984, 1692986, 1692992, 1692981, 1692977, 1692918 General, Preparation

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Safety Rules & Information

WARNING

This unit is a “single-stage” snowthrower.

The auger feeds the snow back into the housing and throws the snow out the discharge chute. If bodily contact is made with the auger or impeller when they are rotating, severe personal injury will occur.

To avoid injury, keep others and yourself away from the auger and the discharge chute whenever the engine is running. Read and follow all of the safety rules and warnings in this manual.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands into the auger housing or discharge chute. If auger stalls or chute becomes plugged, use the following proce- dure to remove objects or clear the chute:

1.Release the Auger Control.

2.Shut off the engine.

3.Remove the Engine Key.

4.Wait for moving parts to stop.

5.Use a narrow board to remove foreign objects and clear the chute or auger. Never put your hands into the auger or discharge chute.

6.If servicing is needed, remove cover and dis- connect spark plug wire.

GENERAL

Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and proper equipment use.

Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par- ticularly small children and pets.

Never discharge material toward any person or pet.

Make sure:

a.snowthrower is in good operating condition;

b.all safety devices and shields are in place and working;

c.all adjustments are correct.

PREPARATION

Never attempt to make any adjustment while engine is running.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the snowthrower is to be used and remove all objects such as door mats, sleds, boards, wires and sticks.

Disengage all clutches (release Auger Control lever) before starting engine.

Do not operate snowthrower without wearing proper winter clothing. Wear footwear which improves foot- ing on slippery surfaces.

Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.

a.Use approved gasoline container.

b.Never remove the fuel tank cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine.

c.Never fill the fuel tank indoors.

d.Wipe up spilled gasoline.

Do not run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

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Contents How to use this file...Operators Manuals Print Vendors Paper ManualsThis page Intentionally Blank OPERATOR’S Manual Page Table of Contents General PreparationSafety Rules & Information OperationDischarge Chute Danger Decal International SymbolsSafety Decals Auger Danger DecalAssembly Procedure Tools RequiredSnowthrower Controls Auger ControlDeflector Controls Electric Start Units Only Controls & OperationEngine & Starting Controls All ModelsGeneral Operation Checks Before Each START-UPProper Fuel Mixing Procedure Fuel and OIL MixtureMulti Viscosity OILS, Such AS 10W-30 or 10W-40 Electric Starting Steps Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Manual Recoil Starting StepsAfter Each USE Operating the SnowthrowerSnowthrowing Tips OFF-SEASON StorageRemoving Belt Cover LubricationEngine Lubrication Removing Engine Cover Remove and/or loosen Cover ScrewsTroubleshooting & Service Auger Control Cable AdjustmentCarburetor Adjustment Replacing the Drive Belt Replacing the Scraper BladeServicing the Spark Plug Technical Manuals Equipment Cleaner/Degreaser/DegrimerCleaner/Polish/Protectant Additional Technical Literature Available