Simplicity 1692978 Operator's Manual

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6Controls& OperationAugerControlChuteDirectionControl Chute DeflectorABCEngages auger when pulledback, and disengages augerwhen released.Rotates d

7Controls & OperationENGINE & STARTING CONTROLSNOTE: Throttle - This snow thrower does NOT have athrottle for controlling operating speed of e

8GENERAL OPERATIONCHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts,bolts and clips are secure.2. Check the fuel sup

9FUEL AND OIL MIXTUREThe snowthrower uses a two cycle engine that requires amixture of fuel (gasoline) and oil for lubrication of enginebearings and o

10Controls & OperationSTARTING THE ENGINENOTE: The snow thrower engine is designed to operateat cold temperatures. Avoid operating the snow throwe

11OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWERBefore operating snowthrower, review the Checks BeforeEach Useunder General Operation on page 8 of thismanual.1. Rotate the

Figure 10. Grease the Discharge Chute RingLubricateFlangeRegularMaintenance12Removing Belt CoverIn order to perform proper lubrication, it is necessa

TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Possible Cause RemedyEngine fails to start 1. Key is OFF 1. Turn Key to the ON position2. Failure to prime cold engine 2. Press

14Troubleshooting & ServiceAdjusting the Cable1. Remove the engine cover.2. Locate and loosen the lower locknut securing theauger control cable (s

15Troubleshooting & ServiceREPLACING THE DRIVE BELT1. Remove Engine Key from switch.2. Remove belt and engine covers.3. Move the Auger Control on

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16SpecificationsAdditional Technical Literature AvailableOperators ManualsAdditional copies of this manual are available, (and as part ofour product s

OPERATOR’SMANUAL520 / Snow Tackler SeriesMfg. No. Description1692917 520M, 5HP Snowthrower1692918 520E, 5HP Snowthrower1692977 Green Bay Packers Snowt

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1Table of ContentsENGINE REFERENCE DATASafety Rules & InformationGeneral ...2Prepa

WARNINGThis unit is a “single-stage” snowthrower.The auger feeds the snow back into the housing andthrows the snow out the discharge chute. If bodilyc

3Safety Rules & InformationOPERATION• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keepclear of discharge opening at all times.• Always clear sno

4SAFETY DECALSSafety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the snowthrower as a constant reminder to the opera-tor of the most important

5Assembling the SnowthrowerTOOLS REQUIRED• Socket or Wrench Set• Pair of PliersASSEMBLY PROCEDUREIf your unit was not previously assembled, see Figure