Simplicity 1692984 - Manual (Page 2)

Table of
Safety Rules Information
G e n e r a l ..................................................................
Preparation ............................................................
Operation ................................................................ 3
Maintenance Storage .......................................... 3
Safety Decals.. .......................................................
International Symbols ............................................
Assembling t h e Snowthrower.. .................................
Controls
Operation
Snowthrower Controls ............................................. 6
Engine Starting Controls ...................................... 7
General Operation ..................................................8
Checks Before Each Start-Up ................................. 8
Mixing Fuel.. ...........................................................
Starting t h e E n g i n e ...............................................
Stopping t h e Engine.. ...........................................
Operating the Snowthrower.. ................................ 1 1
Snowthrowing Tips.. .............................................
After E a c h Use.. ...................................................
Off-Season Storage .............................................
Starting After Storage ........................................... 1 1
Regular Maintenance
Removing Belt Cover.. .........................................
Lubrication ...........................................................
Troubleshooting Service
Troubleshooting .................................................... 1 3
Removing E n g i n e Cover.. ....................................
Auger Control Cable Adjustment .......................... 1 4
Carburetor Adjustment (Ref. only) ........................ 1 4
Replacing the Drive Belt ....................................... 1 5
Replacing t h e Scraper Blade ...............................
Servicing t h e Spark Plug.. ....................................
Appendices
Specifications.. .....................................................
Parts Accessories.. ............................................ 1 6
Technical Manuals ...............................................
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WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safe-
ty 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 tri-
angle in the text signifies important cautions or warn-
ings which must be followed.
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W A R N I N G
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
For easy reference, please record the infor-
mation on the chart below.
The Equipment Reference Data can be found on the
identification tag located on the unit’s rear frame. (Refer
to the Engine Owner’s Manual for location of engine
information serial number.)