Simplicity 1693984, 1693985, 1694242, 1694435, 1694439 OPERATORS MANUAL

OPERATOR’SMANUAL

Large Frame

Snowthrower

860 Series Large Frame Snowthrower

Mfg. No. Description

1693984 860M, 8HP Snowthrower

1693985 860M, 8HP Snowthrower (Export)

1694242 860E, 8HP Snowthrower

960 Series Large Frame Snowthrower

Mfg. No. Description

1694435 960M, 9HP Snowthrower (Export)

1694439 960E, 9HP Snowthrower

1722659-04

Rev 4/2003

TP 100-2491-04-LW-S

Contents

Main Print Vendor Instructions How to use this file Operators Manuals Page OPERATORS MANUAL Large Frame Snowthrower 860 Series Large Frame Snowthrower 960 Series Large Frame Snowthrower Page Table of Contents GENERAL OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION Safety Rules & Information Safety Rules CHILDREN EMISSIONS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safety Rules ANSI B71.3-1995 WARNINGS Identification Tags IDENTIFICATION TAGS NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owners manual. SSAAMMPPLLEE SSAAMMPPLLEE North American Models CE Models CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS CE Models: Place copy of Identification Tag here. Safety Decals GENERAL CE MODEL DECALS NORTH AMERICAN MODEL DECALS Safety Icons Features, Controls, & Operation 1,2.. Features & Controls CONTROL LOCATIONS Engine Controls STARTING CONTROLS Units with Optional Electric Start Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly grounded 3 prong electrical outlet. Manual Start Controls GROUND SPEED CONTROLS AUGER CONTROL DEFLECTOR CONTROLS SCRAPER HEIGHT GENERAL OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP STARTING THE ENGINE Tecumseh Models Briggs & Stratton Models OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER GROUND SPEED SELECTOR ENGINE SPEED DEFLECTOR SCRAPER BAR & SKID SHOES FREE-WHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK NOTE: For best drive performance engage both wheels. For easier turning disengage one wheel. AFTER EACH USE to prevent freeze-up caused by ice formation Maintenance SCHEDULE CHECK AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE Maintenance IMPORTANT NOTE LUBRICATION Storage TEMPORARY STORAGE (30 DAYS OR LESS) LONG TERM STORAGE (LONGER THAN 30 DAYS) STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE CHECK / LUBRICATE FREE-HAND LINKAGE Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service WARNING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Adjustments TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM Speed Selector Pivot Adjustment Traction Drive Clutch Rod & Spring Adjustment Adjustments AUGER DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS Auger Drive Clutch Rod Adjustment Adjustment DISCHARGE CHUTE PINION DISCHARGE CHUTE GEAR BRACKET Service BELT REPLACEMENT Service SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT Specifications Specifications are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE: 8 HP* Tecumseh 9 HP* Briggs & Stratton Replacement Parts & Accessories REPLACEMENT PARTS TECHNICAL MANUALS MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Simplicity OPERATORS MANUAL

Models: 1693984 1693985 1694242 1694435 1694439

Large Frame

Snowthrower

860 Series Large Frame Snowthrower

960 Series Large Frame Snowthrower