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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Large Frame Snowthrowers 860 DLX Models 1180 Models Mfg. No. 1693652 1693653 1694241 Mfg. No. 1693656 1693657 1694244 Description 860 DLX, 8HP Snowthrower 860 DLX, 8HP Snowthrower (CE) 860 DLXE, 8 HP Snowthrower Description 1180M, 11HP Snowthrower 1180M, 11HP Snowthrower (CE) 1180E, 11HP Snowthrower 970 Models 1280 Models Mfg. No. 1693654 1693655 1694243 Mfg. No. 1694438 1694442 Description 970M, 9HP Snowthrower 970M, 9HP Snowthrower (CE) 970E, 9HP Snowthrower 1060 Models Mfg.
MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2003, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
Table of Contents CONTENTS: 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 ......................................
Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting.
Safety Rules EMISSIONS CHILDREN • Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. • Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index information on the engine emissions label. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
Safety Rules ANSI B71.3-1995 WARNINGS Training 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. 3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. 4.
Decals DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment. The safety decals below are on your unit.
Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS WARNING: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL. WARNING: DISMEMBERMENT. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this machine. This machine can amputate limbs. Keep bystanders and children away when engine is running. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. DANGER: DISMEMBERMENT. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. The auger can amputate limbs. Keep hands and feet away from auger and rotating parts. WARNING: REMOVE KEY BEFORE SERVICING.
Identification Numbers Identification Numbers SA M North American Models PL E 169XXXX Serial No.: kW: Engine RPM LpA: Vibration: XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX dB(A) XXX m/s² SA Mfg. No.: 2002 dB(A) CE Models PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA M Model Description Name/Number PL Simplicity Mfg. Inc. Port Washington, WI USA 53074-0997 E When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers.
Features, Controls, & Operation TECUMSEH MODELS ALL MODELS BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS 1,2.. CONTROL LOCATIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, and driving require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. 1,2.. Speed Selector Traction Control / Free Hand™ Lock Selects forward speeds 1-5 and reverse speeds 1-2.
Features & Controls Auger Control Fuel Engages the auger/impeller when depressed. Releasing the control stops the auger/impeller. Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). Note: The fuel shut off valve is located under the fuel tank or on the front of the engine. Close the valve when the snowthrower is not in use. Open the valve before starting. Chute Direction Control Models with Electric Chute Rotator: Depressing the chute rotator switch rotates the chute left or right.
Operation GENERAL OPERATION WARNING This unit is a “two-stage” snowthrower. CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snow back into the impeller housing. The second stage is the impeller, which throws the snow out the discharge chute. If bodily contact is made with the auger or impeller when they are rotating, severe personal injury will occur. 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure. 2. Check the engine oil level.
Operation STARTING THE ENGINE Tecumseh Models 1. Turn the fuel valve (located below the fuel tank) to the ON position. 2. Insert the Engine Key (F, Figure 1) into the Engine Key slot and push fully in to the RUN position. 3. Move the Throttle Lever (E) fully up to the FAST position. 4. Turn the Choke Knob (B) 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.
Operation OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER WARNING 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction. When BOTH levers are depressed, the FreeHand™ Control is activated. This allows Auger Engage Control to be released — YET AUGER ROTATION WILL CONTINUE — until the FreeHand™ Control is released. 2. Set the Speed Selector to the desired forward speed. 3. Fully press and hold the Auger Engage Control (C, Figure 2) on the right-hand grip to begin auger rotation.
Operation DEFLECTOR The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlled by the position of the deflector. (Engine speed also affects distance of discharge.) The more the deflector is tilted UP, the farther snow will be thrown. Models with Chute Deflector Knob See Figure 3. 1. Loosen the deflector knob, tilt the deflector UP or DOWN. 2. Retighten the knob when desired angle has been chosen. Models with Remote Deflector Control See Figure 4. 1.
Operation FULL TRACTION EASY TURN™ TRACTION Easy Turn™ Lever Engaged Easy Turn™ Lever Released Right Wheel Freewheels, Left Wheel Drives Both Wheels Drive Figure 6. Easy Turn Control A B EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK While Clearing Snow: For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze the Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 6). Engaging the Easy Turn™ lever releases the right traction wheel but allows the left wheel to continue driving (Figure 4).
Storage TEMPORARY STORAGE (30 DAYS OR LESS) WARNING Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and cause an explosion. Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source.
Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Required Service Interval Notes Check auger gear case oil level* 25 Hours Use Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil Lubricate snowthrower 10 Hours Use 10W Oil and Automotive Lithium Grease Check tire pressure Monthly Inflate to 20 psi (1.
Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION IMPORTANT NOTE It is very important that grease fittings on the auger shaft are lubricated regularly. If auger rusts to shaft, damage to worm gear may occur if shear pins do not break. To prevent wheels rusting to axles, it is also necessary to remove the wheels and grease the axles regularly. Remove wheels and grease axles once each year. Figure 11. Chute Lubrication There are two grease fittings on the auger shaft (Figure 9).
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING This section provides troubleshooting and service instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible cause/remedy in the order listed. Before performing any adjustment or service to snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent accidental starting, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten away from the plug. Also, refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for additional information.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far enough POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Chute Deflector too low. 1. Adjust deflector as necessary. 2. Engine speed too slow. 2. Set speed to full throttle. 3. Ground speed too fast. 3. Use slower Speed Selector setting. 4. Snowthrower discharge chute clogged. 5. Auger belt loose or worn. 4. STOP engine and REMOVE the key. DISCONNECT the spark plug wire. Clear auger using a narrow board. See warning in SAFETY RULES. 5.
Adjustments SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two nuts (F, Figure 15). F 2. Place the shift lever in 5th gear. 3. Push the lower rod into the housing and tighten the two nuts. Do not lift up or down on rods while tightening. Make sure the shoulders of the carriage bolts (D) are in the slots. F D E A G 4. Always check traction drive tension and auger drive tension after adjusting speed selector. C AUGER DRIVE TENSION B 1.
Adjustments MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT F A E Pinion Gear Adjustment If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate the pinion gear (A, Figure 17) and ring gear (F). If it is still difficult to operate, adjust as follows: NOTE: If the discharge chute will not stay in position, adjust the pinion gear (A) closer to the ring gear. B 1. Loosen the nut (G, Figure 17) which holds the pinion gear bracket in the slotted hole. D C G 2.
Adjustments & Service EASY TURN™ CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the Easy Turn™ cable has stretched, the gears will not disengage when the control lever is activated. Adjust the cable using the following procedure. 1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 20). 3. Turn the adjustment nut (A) to lengthen or shorten the cable.
Service BELT REPLACEMENT A 1. Turn off the engine, remove the spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Rotate the spout full right. Loosen the two screws (B, Figure 22) securing the belt cover. 2. Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower. 3. Move the belt guides (B, Figure 23) by loosening the two capscrews (A). 4. Remove the auger drive belt as follows: a.
Service 6. Reverse the procedure to install the belts. Be sure there are no twists and the belts are properly seated in the grooves. Adjust the belt stops so there is 1/8” (3mm) clearance between belt and stop. The pattern for both belts is shown in Figure 25. Slide the right axle left fully before tightening the set collar (E, Figure 24). 7. Check the traction drive tension and auger drive tension. Follow the procedures under AUGER/TRACTION DRIVE TENSION. 8.
Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. ENGINE: CHASSIS: 8 HP* Tecumseh Wheels - 860, 970, 1060, 1170 - 1180, 1280, 1390 Make Model Horsepower Displacement Oil Capacity Tire Size: 16 x 4.8 Inflation Pressure: 20 psi (1,37 bar) Tire Size: 16 x 6.
Parts & Accessories REPLACEMENT PARTS TECHNICAL MANUALS Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer. Always use genuine Simplicity Service Parts. Additional copies of this manual are available, as well as fully illustrated parts lists. These manuals show all of the product’s components in exploded views (3D illustrations which show the relationship of parts and how they go together) as well as part numbers and quantities used. Important assembly notes and torque values are also included.