Simplicity 1694433 Operator's Manual

Print VendorInstructionsHow to use this fileOperator’s ManualsPaper Size: • 11x17• Body - 50 lbs brilliant white offset or equivalent• Cover - on pre-

6Safety DecalsPart No. 1722674Discharge Chute Danger DecalPart No. 1722641Discharge Chute Danger DecalPart No. 1722642Auger Danger DecalPart No. 17226

Warning: Read Operator’s Manual.Read and understand the Operator’sManual before using this machine.7CE Safety Icons & Compliance SpecsDanger: Thro

8Features, Controls, &OperationTECUMSEH L-HEAD MODELS TECUMSEH OHV MODELSALL MODELS BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS1,2..

9Features & ControlsFuel Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). Note: The fuel shutoff valve is located under the fuel tank. Close the valvewh

10Engine ControlsSTARTING CONTROLSSee Figures 1 and 2 for the following instructions.Units with Optional Electric StartA. Electric Start Button - The

11ControlsFigure 4. Operator's Control PositionA. Speed Selector C.Auger ControlB. Drive Control D.Chute Direction ControlFigure 5. Snowthrower

12OperationGENERAL OPERATIONCHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts,bolts and clips are secure.2. Check th

13OperationSTARTING THE ENGINE1. Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 6) to the ON position.2. Insert the Engine Key (F) into the Engine Key slotand push fu

14OperationOPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction.2. Set the Speed Selector to the desired forward speed. 3.

15OperationDEFLECTORThe distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlledby the position of the deflector (Figure 9). (Engine speedalso affects dis

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16OperationFigure 11. Traction Drive Lock - DisengagedFREE-WHEELING ANDTRACTION DRIVE LOCKFor easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, youcan disen

17RegularMaintenanceCHECK AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface.2. Remove the Pipe Plug (Figure 14). 3. Check the lu

18MaintenanceLUBRICATIONGeneral: All moving metal parts should be oiled wherecontact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease offbelts, pulley gr

19StorageTEMPORARY STORAGE (30 DAYS OR LESS)Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, sonever store the unit indoors or in any other a

Troubleshooting,Adjustment, & Service20PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYEngine fails to start.1. Key is OFF.2. Failure to Prime cold Engine3. Fuel val

21TroubleshootingPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYAuger rotates, but snow is notthrown far enough1. Chute deflector too low.2. Engine speed too slow.3. Gr

22AdjustmentsSPEED SELECTOR PIVOT ADJUSTMENTThe Speed Selector is factory set for optimal perfor-mance at each forward and reverse speed setting.Howev

23AdjustmentsDISCHARGE CHUTE WORMASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTIf the Discharge Chute becomes difficult to rotate orbegins to operate erratically, the Worm Assem

24AdjustmentsFigure 22. Auger Drive Clutch Rod AdjustmentAuger DriveClutch RodAuger DriveClutch Rod SpringAdjustmentHex NutsAUGER DRIVE CLUTCH RODADJ

25AdjustmentsDRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (Continued)If the auger drive slips (auger slows or doesn't rotate nor-mally while blowing snow), or stays eng

OPERATOR’SMANUALIntermediateSnowthrower Models555 ModelsMfg. No. Description1693980 555M, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start1693981 555M, 5HP Snowthrower,

26Adjustments & ServiceDRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (Continued)Adjusting Auger Belt Guide1. With the Auger Control still fully depressed, adjustthe Auger

27ServiceDRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Cont.)Auger Drive Belt Replacement1. Remove gas from fuel tank and run engine until itstops running from lack of fuel

28ServiceFigure 31. Shear Pin ReplacementShearPinsSHEAR PIN REPLACEMENTUnder most circumstances, if the auger strikes an objectwhich could cause dama

29SpecificationsENGINE:5 HP* TecumsehMake TecumsehModel Snow KingHorsepower 5 @ 3600 rpmDisplacement 11.88 Cu. in (195 cc)Oil Capacity See Engine Owne

30Replacement Parts & AccessoriesREPLACEMENT PARTSReplacement parts are available from your authorizeddealer. Always use genuine Simplicity Servi

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1Table of ContentsSafety Rules & InformationGeneral Operation ...2Slope Operation ...

2GENERAL OPERATION• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in themanual and on the unit before starting.• Only allow responsible adults, who ar

3Safety RulesCHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to theunit and t

4Safety RulesANSI B71.3-1995 WARNINGSTraining1. Read the operating and service instruction manualcarefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls

5Identification NumbersWhen contacting your authorized dealer for replace-ment parts, service, or information you MUST havethese numbers.Record your m