Simplicity 1692918 - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Safety Rules & Information
General ...................................................................2
Preparation .............................................................2
Operation ................................................................3
Maintenance & Storage ..........................................3
Safety Decals ..........................................................4
International Symbols .............................................4
Assembling the Snowthrower ....................................5
Controls & Operation
Snowthrower Controls.............................................6
Engine & Starting Controls......................................7
General Operation ..................................................8
Checks Before Each Start-Up .................................8
Mixing Fuel..............................................................9
Starting the Engine ...............................................10
Stopping the Engine..............................................10
Operating the Snowthrower ..................................11
Snowthrowing Tips................................................11
After Each Use ......................................................11
Off-Season Storage ..............................................11
Starting After Storage ...........................................11
Regular Maintenance
Removing Belt Cover ............................................12
Lubrication ............................................................12
Troubleshooting & Service
Troubleshooting ....................................................13
Removing Engine Cover .......................................13
Auger Control Cable Adjustment ..........................14
Carburetor Adjustment (Ref. only) ........................14
Replacing the Drive Belt .......................................15
Replacing the Scraper Blade ................................15
Servicing the Spark Plug.......................................15
Appendices
Specifications ........................................................16
Parts & Accessories ..............................................16
Technical Manuals ................................................16
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.)
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.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Model Description/Number
M/N (Manufacturer’s Number)
EQUIPMENT REFERENCE DATA
S/N (Serial Number)
Dealer Name Date Purchased
Engine Make/Model Engine ID/Serial Number