Simplicity 1693775 860M Starting The Engine, Operation, Operating The Snowthrower, Engine Speed

STARTING THE ENGINE

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

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

3.Move the Throttle Lever (E) fully up to the FAST posi- tion.

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

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

6.Pull Starter Handle (C) 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) 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
G
	D
F	E

Figure 6. Engine Controls

A.Electric Start Button (Optional)

B.Fuel Valve

C.Starter Handle

D.Primer Button

E.Throttle Lever

F.Engine Key

G.Choke Knob

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- 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.

ENGINE SPEED

For overall best performance, run the snowthrower at full engine operating speed. Use the engine Throttle Lever (E, Figure 6) to set the engine speed. Slide the Throttle Lever UP to increase engine speed, and DOWN to reduce speed.

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C A D B

Figure 7. Operator's Control Position

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

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