Simplicity 1694441 - Manual (Page 5)

Table of Contents
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CONTENTS:
Safety Rules & Information
General Operation ...........................................2
Slope Operation...............................................2
Children ...........................................................3
Emissions ........................................................3
Service & Maintenance ...................................3
ANSI B71.3-1995 Warnings ............................4
Decals..............................................................5
Safety Icons .....................................................6
Identification Numbers........................................7
Features, Controls, & Operation
Control Locations.............................................8
Safety Icons .....................................................9
General Operation
Checks Before Each Start-Up .......................10
Starting The Engine.......................................11
Operating The Snowthrower..........................12
Ground Speed Selector .................................12
Engine Speed ................................................12
Deflector ........................................................13
Scraper Bar & Skid Shoes.............................13
Easy-Turn and Traction Drive Lock ................14
Storage ..........................................................15
Regular Maintenance
Schedule........................................................16
Checking Tire Pressure .................................16
Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication ........16
Lubrication .....................................................17
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
Troubleshooting .............................................18
Speed Selector Adjustment ...........................20
Auger Drive Tension ......................................20
Traction Drive Tension ...................................20
Manual Discharge Chute Adjustment ............21
Electric Discharge Chute Adjustment ............21
Easy Turn Cable Adjustment .........................22
Shear Pin Replacement.................................22
Belt Replacement ..........................................23
Specifications ....................................................25
Replacement Parts & Accessories ................. 26
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all
safety and operating instructions in this manual
before attempting to set-up and operate your
snowthrower.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and /or
bystanders, and risk of equipment and property
damage. The triangle in the text signifies
important cautions or warnings which must be
followed.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.