Simplicity 990870 User manual

CONGRATULATIONS!
... on your choice of SIMPLICITY equipment.
This great new product is engineered with imagination and built with integrity to assure you maximum service and
performance for years to come. To completely understand the operation of your equipment and to take full
advantage of its many fine built-in features, study this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the machine.
The little time you spend reading now will repay you many times over in the time you save and the satisfaction you
gain in using your equipment properly and safely.
SAFETY FIRST
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES
* ALWAYS inspect the area to be worked — note all
grades, obstructions, wet spots and other potential
hazards and pick up all foreign objects before
mowing.
* ALWAYS keep children and pets a good, safe
distance away.
* ALWAYS know your controls and how to stop
quickly in an emergency — read the owner's manual
thoroughly.
* NEVER allow anyone to operate the equipment
without full instruction and knowledge of safe
operating procedures.
* NEVER handle gasoline carelessly. Use an approved
container and fill the tank out of doors. Wipe up
spilled gasoline. Do not smoke while fueling the
engine.
* NEVER add gasoline to a running engine. Stop
engine and allow it to cool a few minutes before
adding fuel. Replace filler cap securely.
* NEVER operate equipment unless ail guards and
shields are in place.
* ALWAYS keep hands, feet and clothing away from
power driven parts.
* ALWAYS disengage the power take off drives, stop
the engine, and remove the key (on electric start
models) before leaving the machine even if only for
a moment.
* NEVER overspeed the engine or alter governor
settings. Excessive speed is always unsafe and
shortens engine life.
* ALWAYS properly maintain the equipment. Check
all fasteners, guards and parts.
* ALWAYS stop the engine before servicing or
adjusting machine or equipment. Remove the spark
plug wire on walk behind mowers.
* ALWAYS stop the engine and inspect for damage
immediately after striking an obstruction or foreign
object. Repair damage before restarting.
* Do not operate the engine where carbon monoxide
can collect.
BUILT IN SAFETY FEATURES CAN BE
EFFECTIVE ONLY IF PROPERLY
MAINTAINED AND UTILIZED.

---SIMPLICITY'S NEW EQUIPMENT WARRANTY-
The Company warrants Simplicity products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, except
. the Company makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to tires, engines, generators and voltage
regulators, which are warranted by their respective manufacturers. Any part covered by this warranty which
is proven defective within one year (45 days for equipment used for rental, municipal or commercial
purposes) under normal use, from date of purchase, will be replaced without charge, provided such part is
returned to the factory, (if requested), and is found to be defective upon examination at the factory. This
warranty does not apply to any Simplicity products altered outside of the Simplicity factory. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE.
The Company's obligation under its warranty is strictly and exclusively limited to the replacement of such
parts, and in no event shall the Company be liable for any other damages, whether direct, immediate,
incidental, special, or consequential. Simplicity Manufacturing Company, Inc., reserves the right to modify
or change specifications without prior notification. There are no warranties which extend beyond the
description of any Simplicity product.
PROTECT YOURSELF
AND OTHERS
In addition to the basic safety rules appearing on the inside
front cover, follow these snow removal safety tips.
Always direct the snow discharge so that it does not
blow back toward you. Constant inhalation of cold, wet
vapor is extremely injurious. On windy days, have your
nose and mouth well covered.
Adjust the skid shoes to clear gravel or crushed rock
surfaces.
Never direct discharge at by-standers or allow anyone
in front of the machine - debris may be hidden in the snow.
Use caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when moving in reverse.
Disengage the drives and stop the engine before clean¬
ing the discharge chute, removing obstacles, making adjust¬
ments or when leaving the operating position.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...
WARRANTY ...
ACCESSORIES ...
ASSEMBLY .
CONTROLS AND HOW TO USE THEM .
PREPARING SNO-AWAY FOR OPERATION .
OPERATING YOUR SNO-AWAY .
STORAGE . . . ....
TROUBLESHOOTING.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT ..
MAINTENANCE. .
SPECIFICATION .
PARTS LISTING
HANDLE AND CONTROLS GROUP.
TRANSMISSION ...
PULLEY GROUP .
BODY, BLOWER AND ROTOR GROUP ..
ENGINE, SHIELDS AND TIRES ..
SPOUT GROUP ...
DECALS .
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ACCESSORIES
Your dealer can furnish these accessories to increase the
convenience and usefulness of your Sno-Away.
TIRE CHAINS - MFGS. NO. 2025053. The tires on
your Sno-Away are designed with self-cleaning treads that
will propel the machine under most conditions.
Tire chains will greatly increase the traction on icy
surfaces or if steep grades must be climbed. Chains should
be used with caution on black top to avoid marking the
surface.
SNOW CAB - MFG. NO. 990877. The shelter provided
by this cab, will greatly increase operator comfort in severe
weather and blowing snow.
ELECTRIC STARTER KIT 110V - MFG. NO.
2025074 (U.S. ONLY) MFG. NO. 990875 {CANADA
ONLY). The starter kit will provide the operator with the
comfort and convenience of an electric start.
ASSEMBLY
L See Figure 1. Attach handle assemblies to frame
assembly with four hex capscrews, lock washers and hex nuts.
2. See Figure 2. Place throttle control handle in stop
position and secure loose end of throttle cable to engine as
shown.
3. See Figure 3. Place liner on frame outlet and spout
on liner. Attach hold down plates and tighten into position.
4. See Figure 3. Attach the spout control rod as¬
sembly as follows:
a. Secure support bracket to control panel with
two locknuts and capscrews.
b. Attach upper spout control rod to bracket with
rod guide, liner, capscrew and locknut.
THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE
c. I n sert lower spout control rod into bearing on
blower body assembly. Secure rod into bearing with two
cotter pins above and below bearing.
d. S ecure one end of cable to carriage bolt on
spout. Refer to insets in Figure 3. Wind remaining cable
three turns around control rod tube, through clamp, three
times around to other end of tube and back to carriage bolt.
Overlap approximately 2-inches of loose end of cable and
cut off excess cable. Tape loose end of cable into loop and
secure to carriage bolt and flat washer with cup washer,
lockwasher and hex nut.
NOTE: Be sure clamp is secure on control rod tube and
upper portion of rod is secure to support bracket.
4. See Figure 3. Aline spout extension on spout and
attach with carriage bolts on inside, extension to spout
with two wing nuts, flat washers, pyramidal lock washers
and carriage bolts.
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CLAMP
3 TURNS ON TOP
2 TURNS ON BOTTOM /
\SPOUT SHOULD BE FACING
SPOUT BRACKET DIRECTLY FORWARD WHEN
\ ATTACHING CONTROL CABLE
SPOUT EXTENSION
ROD GU1DE_
AND LINER
A S _
LOCKWASHER,
PYRAMIDAL
CARRIAGE
BOLT
CUP flat
WASHER WASHER
—FLAT WASHER/ /ft
-WING NUT
HEX NUT-"^^
LOCKWASHER K
— IT
-HOLD DOWN PLATE
SPOUT CONTROL
ROD ASSEMBLY
-HOLD DOWN PLATE
It/" BEARING
COTTER
PIN
ASSEMBLED VIEW
Figure 3.

5. See Figure 4. Secure transmission control upper 7. See Figure 4. Attach auger control idler rod to
shift rod to lower shift rod with a capscrew and locknut, pivot assembly and clutch rod with a cotter pin. Refer to
Adjustments Section for clutch rod adjustment.
6. See Figure 4. Secure spring extension to spring
assembly with wire clamp and round-head screw. Pull down 8. Refer to Adjustments Section for chain and belt
on spring extension (upper wire) until there are 4 to 4-V4- adjustments,
inches from the end of the clamp to the end of the spring
extension. Tighten clamp. Further adjustment may be
necessary.
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL
CLUTCH GRIP
UPPER
SHIFT
ROD
PIVOT
ASSEMBLY
COTTER PIN
CLUTCH
ROD
Figure 4.
PATTERN LOWER
GUIDE SHIFT
ROD

THE CONTROLS AND HOW TO USE THEM
Visualize yourself standing at the operators position by
looking at Figure 5. Before starting the engine let’s learn
how you can use these controls all within easy reach to
SIMPLIFY your snow moving problem. You are safely
behind the handles away from all moving parts even for
starting. Your Sno-Away is one of the very few snow
throwers with this convenience and safety. (The numbers
on the figure correspond to the paragraph numbers below).
1. THE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - is the most con¬
venient way to control throwing distance - it is at your fin¬
ger tips. It also can be used to control speed over the
ground. Push it forward to increase throwing distance (up
to 30’) and ground speed up to 1.75 MPH. Pull it all of the
way back to stop the engine. The control is freeze proof so
it always works. Set it at the lowest speed for satisfactory
throwing distance - there will be much less powdery snow in
the air.
2. TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER - Select either
high or low speed forward, neutral, or reverse, in the all
gear transmission of your Sno-Away. The shift pattern is
shown by the decal on top of the handle panel. The shift
sector at the rear of the transmission has notches to keep
your Sno-Away transmission in the position you have se¬
lected. To shift out of any position raise the handle slightly
and then rotate it to the desired position.
USE HIGH GEAR (Down and to the right) for trans¬
porting to the snow removal area. Also use it when light
snow is up to 4” deep and heavy snow is up to 2” deep.
USE LOW GEAR (Up and to the right) for light deep
snow, and heavy snow over 2” deep.
CAUTION: The Touch-O-Matic trigger must be released
while shifting.
NOTE: It may be necessary occasionally to squeeze the
Touch-O-Matic trigger momentarily and release it before the
shift lever will travel fully into gear.
3 THE TOUCH-O-MATIC TRIGGER is a true safety
feature. If you should slip and fall, your hand comes off
the trigger and the Sno-Away stops instantly in either for¬
ward or reverse.
Rest your left hand on the handle and squeeze the
trigger upward gently to start travel. Squeezing it further
upward increases the travel speed. This control, together
with gear selection, should be used to adjust travel speed
so engine speed control can be used to control throw¬
ing distance.
The Touch-O-Matic trigger should also be used for
inching into heavy drifts - it is designed to withstand slip¬
ping.
4. THE AUGER CONTROL LEVER starts and stops
the auger rotation independently of any other drive. Your
Sno-Away is one of the few snow throwers which lets you
run the traction drive without running the auger.
NOTE: The speed control lever should .be at least half
way forward before engaging the auger drive.
Pull the lever all of the way up to run the auger. Push
down to stop the auger. NOTE: Your Sno-Away should
always be operated with this drive either fully engaged or
fully disengaged. (All of the way up or down).
5. THE DISCHARGE SPOUT CONTROL is an exclus¬
ive design using aircraft cable and a "T" handle rod. You
can break loose a frozen Sno-Away spout by rotating the
“T” handle-
Rotate the handle clockwise (top to the right) to dis¬
charge snow to the right. Throw snow down wind wherever
possible to keep airborne snow away from you.
ALL OF THE CONTROLS WE HAVE JUST DIS¬
CUSSED ARE FOR USE WHILE YOUR SNO-AWAY IS
IN OPERATION.
There are two other controls for added convenience
which must BE ADJUSTED ONLY WITH THE MACHINE
STOPPED. Let’s go to the front of the Sno-Away by
looking at Figures 6 and 7.
6. THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR POSITION can be adjust¬
ed by loosening the wing nuts and moving the deflector up
Figure 6.
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or down. Be sure to tighten both wing nuts after position¬
ing the deflector. See Figure 6.
This deflector position supplements the engine speed
control to control throwing distance. The highest position
provides the greatest throwing distance. Most snow moving
can be done with the deflector all of the way up by using
the engine speed lever to control the throwing distance.
Hold the rear of the deflector down while tightening the
wing nuts to make sure that all of the snow goes out of the
chute.
7. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT While we are at the
front of the Sno-Away, let’s check the skid shoe adjust¬
ment. Your Sno-Away has hardened steel adjustable skid
shoes. Their large area supports the front of the Sno-Away
above even a gravel surface.
Figure 7.
GRAVEL SURFACE USE ADJUSTMENT
If you will be clearing a gravel surface loosen the nuts, see
figure 7, raise the front of the Sno-Away and drop the skid
shoes all of the way down. Set the bottom surface of the
skid shoes so thay are level or slightly (maximum of 1/8”)
higher in the front and tighten the nuts securely. Repeat
these steps for the skid shoe on the other side. Check to
make sure that with the Sno-Away resting on the skid shoes
and the wheels, that the skid shoes are even with each other.
The Sno-Away will now be supported on the skid shoes so
the scraper bar can skim the snow from the surface and
leave the stones on your driveway instead of throwing them
on your lawn.
HARD SURFACE USE ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the nuts and rest the Sno-Away on a hard level sur¬
face. The Sno-Away should now be supported on the tires,
and skid shoes with the scraper bar resting on the surface.
Tighten the nuts on both skid shoes taking care that their
position doesn’t change while the nuts are tightened. The
full width scraper bar on your Sno-Away will now get down
to "bed rock” and leave the surface clean.
8 THE TRACTION DRIVE LOCK PLATE is standard
equipment on your Sno-Away - an extra cost option on
most other snow throwers. In the locked position both
wheels propel the Sno-Away straight ahead even on icy sur¬
faces or through uneven snow. It can be unlocked for
easily turning the Sno-Away on dry surfaces.
This plate is located on the left wheel of the
Sno-Away.
TO RELEASE THE LOCK PLATE so that the wheels
can rotate independently, grasp the lock plate and pull it
toward you, as far as it goes. NOTE: It may be necessary to
push the Sno-Away back and forth slightly to pull the
plate out of engagement with the pins. Now rotate the
plate in either direction until the solid area of the plate rests
against the pins. The plate will stay out and the Sno-Away
can be turned easily.
TO LOCK THE PLATE IN SOLID AXLE POSITION
just rotate it until the pins line up with the holes - a spring
will snap it into the drive position. NOTE: On occasion the
Sno-Away will have to move a short distance before the
lock plate will fully engage the axle.
Now that you know how the Sno-Away can SIMPLIFY
your life, let’s prepare it for operation and start it up.
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PREPARING YOUR SNO-AWAY FOR OPERATION
Replace the filler cap securely. Store gasoline in small
quantities - prolonged storage produces harmful gum and
deposits.
CAUTION: NEVER START OR OPERATE THE SNO-
AWAY WITHOUT ALL COVERS, OR SHIELDS IN
PLACE.
If your dealer has not already filled the engine crankcase
with oil, proceed as follows:
Figure 10.
1. Remove the crankcase oil filler cap shown in this pic¬
ture and fill the crankcase with 5W20 grade M.S. oil - level
with the top of the filler neck.
2. Re-install the filler cap - tighten it securely.
NOTE: The oil level should be checked and oil should be
added if necessary to bring the oil level with the top of the
filler neck every other time you fill the Sno-Away with
gasoline.
3. Remove the fuel tank filler cap and fill the tank com-
pletely with clean, fresh “Regular" grade gasoline. _
Figure 11.
CAUTION
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE. AVOID OVER¬
FILLING AND WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL. ALLOW
NO OPEN FLAME, SMOKING OR MATCHES NEAR THE
AREA WHEN REFUELING. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO
COOL SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE ADDING FUEL
Now you are ready to start the Sno-Away.
CAUTION: CONCENTRATED EXHAUST GAS IS POI¬
SONOUS
Always push the Sno-Away out of doors or open the
garage door fully before starting the engine.
The paragraph numbers match the numbers in Figure 11 and
Figure 12, identifying the controls in that figure.
1. Set the engine speed control lever at the center of its
travel.
2. Place the transmission control lever in neutral.
3. Push the auger drive control all of the way down.
Figure 12.
4. Push the choke lever all the way down.
handle firmly in your right hand and pull sharply straight
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back. The engine should start after a few pulls. After the
engine starts push the choke lever up slowly.
Electric Start units equipped with Electric Start Kit. See
figurel3.Plugone end of the electric cord into the Sno-Away
as shown and the other into a 115V wall socket. To crank
the engine, use the switch on the cord. Remove cord once
engine has started.
Let the engine warm up about a minute before using
the Sno-Away.
If the engine fails to start after 4 or 5 pulls, or 15 sec¬
onds of cranking, it may be "flooded”. Push the choke all of
the way in and crank the engine 4 or 5 times or about 10
seconds to clear the excess fuel.
OPERATING YOUR SNO-AWAY
The engine is warmed up and your Sno-Away is ready
to go. You are familiar with the controls, their function and
how to set them,, so let’s survey the job at hand.
ORGANIZING THE JOB
A few seconds spent in organizing the job will cut the
total time required greatly.
Remove door mats and any other objects from the
area to be cleared. We want to throw the snow downwind
as much as possible so start your first pass on the upwind
side of the driveway or sidewalk.
TRANSPORTING
Transporting the Sno-Away to the area to be cleared.
Shift the transmission central lever into forward (Hi Gear),
push the throttle forward, grasp the handles, and squeeze
the touch-o-matic trigger gently to guide the Sno-Away to
the work area. A down pressure on the handles will raise
the skid shoes and make the Sno-Away easier to guide.
Remember the lock plate should be in the driving position
and there is no need to run the auger while transporting.
DETERMINING THROWING DISTANCE
The snow should be deposited beyond the surface you
want to clear - if at all possible - so start with the deflector
all of the way up and adjust the engine speed so that the
thrown snow is deposited just beyond the far side of the
area to be cleared. If the snow is only a couple of inches
deep it may be necessary to go over the ground quite rap¬
idly to feed snow into the auger. In this situation, the de¬
flector should be lowered and the engine speed increased.
CAUTION: Stop the engine while changing the deflector
adjustment.
THROWING DIRECTION
The chute should be rotated to discharge the snow
downwind, not into it.
Always adjust the spout and extension so that you are
well out of the path of the snow stream.
CAUTION
CONSTANT INHALATION OF COLD, WET VAPOR IS
EXTREMELY INJURIOUS. ON WINDY DAYS HAVE
YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH WELL COVERED.
MOVING THE SNOW
LIGHT SNOW
Snow up to 6” deep can usually be cleared in one pass the
full width of the machine, face the Sno-Away into the snow,
set the throttle at half speed or more, and pull the auger
drive control rod all of the way up. When the auger drive is
fully engaged, readjust the engine speed as described under
throwing distance. Select the proper gear for the conditions
as explained under Transmission Control Lever page. Page 5.
Squeeze the touch-o-matic slowly and guide the Sno-
Away through the snow. When you come to the end of a
pass, push down on the handles and turn the Sno-Away a-
round to make the next pass, alongside of the cleared area -
allow about 2” of over-lap into the cleared area. Release
the downward pressure on the handles, rotate the chute so
the snow stream goes downwind, and squeeze the touch-o-
matic clutch for the second pass. Repeat these steps until
the area is cleared.
HEAVY DEEP SNOW
With very dense snow or snow deeper than the center
of the auger, a different method is necessary. (Always use
low gear.)
FIRST PASS
Lower the deflector about half way and run the en¬
gine at full speed. Push down on the handles until the top
of the auger housing is above the top of the snow whenever
possible. Squeeze the Touch-O-Matic trigger gently, and
"inch” through the snow. (Readjust the deflector if nec¬
essary to obtain the desired throwing distance. Remember
to stop the engine before adjusting the deflector.) At the
end of the pass, turn around as described under light snow
except go back over the same path with the no down pres¬
sure on the handles.
SUBSEQUENT PASSES
Use the same procedure as light snow, but substantially in¬
crease the overlap into the cleared area. In other words, j
take a narrower slice of snow than the width of the auger
housing.
Judge how wide a “bite” to take by watching the
snow stream - it should continue to flow freely from the
chute - if it doesn't - squeeze the trigger less or take a nar¬
rower slice of snow. Any time snow stops flowing freely
from the spout, use reverse to back away until the Sno-
Away clears itself and then inch into the snow. You will
soon get the “feel” of how fast to go and how wide a slice
to take.
FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE AUGER
OR PLUGGED CHUTE
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If the auger stalls or the chute plugs, push down the
auger drive control IMMEDIATELY. Pull the speed con¬
trol all of the way back to stop the engine, and remove the
foreign object or spout blockage. CAUTION: Always stop
the engine before working near or on the auger or spout.
SHUT DOWN AND STORAGE
After the clearing job is finished the Sno-Away should
be transported to a sheltered area.
Set the transmission lever and auger drive control in
the neutral posit on and run the engine at slow speed for
about 5 minutes to melt and dry up the snow in hidden
areas of the Sno-Away to prevent icing. CAUTION: DO
NOT RUN ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Allow the Sno-Away to cool about 5 minutes and fill
the fuel tank to reduce condensation during storage.
SUMMER STORAGE
Your engine owners manual and the maintenance sec¬
tion of this manual cover the details of preparation for ex¬
tended storage. Here are some additional suggestions.
The engine should be run out of fuel, the crankcase
drained and refilled. Remove the spark plug, and pour
about 2 tablespoons of oil into the spark plug hole. Crank
the engine about 6 pulls and replace the spark plug.
Wash the Sno-Away thoroughly to remove dirt and
salt, and wipe it dry. Go over exposed areas with an oily
rag or use automotive wax to preserve its appearance.
Your Sno-Away has a unique feature - it can be stored
on the front to reduce floor area required by about .40%.
The fuel tank must be empty but the oil need not be drain¬
ed for storage in this position.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START, check the following:
1. Throttle must be 1/2 open.
2. Choke lever must be in “CHOKE 1 ' position (pulled
out) or in “OFF” position if engine appears to be flooded.
3. Shift lever must be in “Neutral”.
4. Auger control lever must be down (disengaged).
5. Spark plug cable must be securely connected.
IF BELT SLIPPAGE OCCURS, check the following:
1. Belts may be stretched or excessively worn.
2. Pulleys may be greasy or oily.
3. Insufficient belt tension (See “Adjustments”).
4. Auger may be clogged. Stop engine before
cleaning.
IF A BELT BREAKS, check the following:
1. Look for sharp edges or rough spots on pulleys.
2. Pulleys may be misaligned.
3. Belt tension may be too tight (See “Adjustment”).
4. Auger may be blocked by a foreign object or snow.
Stop engine before cleaning.
IF GENERAL PERFORMANCE SEEMS UNSATISFACT¬
ORY, check the following:
1. Controls or drive system may be out of adjustment
(See “Adjustments” and “Maintenance”).
2. Extremely wet and heavy snow. See “Operation”.
Run at full throttle and in successive passes.
3. Belt slippage. See “Adjustments”.
4. Low discharge capacity due to insufficient auger
speed. See “Operation” and run at full throttle.
5. Lack of traction. Install the tire chains Mfg. No.
2025053 for greater traction.
BELT ADJUSTMENTS
IDLER
Figure 14.
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1. Remove the belt shields on the left side of the unit.
Engage both the auger and transmission drive belts. Loosen
hardwaie and adjust the large one-piece belt stop on the
engine to gain approximately 1/8” clearance between the
belts and the belt stop with belt engaged. Secure the belt
stop hardware. See Figure 14.
2. Check the alignment of the transmission drive pulley
on the engine and the large pulley on the transmission input
shaft.
3. Belt tension for the auger drive is regulated by the
position of the set collar on the Auger Control clutch rod.
With the Auger Control lever engaged, there should be
3/8” to 1/2” clearance between the collar and the front ear
of the rod bracket. Loosen the square-head setscrew to
position the stop collar. See Figure 15.
Figure 15.
securely. Be sure both shoes are at equal height. For clear¬
ing smooth pavement, raise the shoes to allow the scraper
bar to rest on the ground. See Figure 17.
Figure 17
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
The chain is in correct adjustment when all slack has been
removed.
1. Remove the belt shields and chain guard from the left
side of the unit.
2. Loosen but do not remove all hardware holding the
side plate to the blower housing and bearing clamp. Loosen
but do not remove all hardware holding the adjustment
plate and bearing clamp to the blower housing. Move the
bearing housing down and back to remove all slack from
both chains connected to the sprocket and the shaft assem¬
bly. IMPORTANT: Be sure the bearing housing is parallel
to the blower housing.
4. A djust the Touch-O-Matic control engagement at the
control wire clamp. Loosen the clamp screw. Pull the
upper extension wire down and the lower extension wire up
until there is 4 or 4-1/4 inch clearance between the clamp
and the end of the lower extension wire. Tighten
the clamp screw securely. See Figure 16.
Figure 16.
5. A djust the auger housing side.skid shoe height to suit
the type of surface to be cleared. For moving across gravel
or crushed stone, loosen the mounting nuts and lower the
shoes to raise the housing scraper bar. Retighten the nuts
Visually check the alignment of both chains.. Move the
sprockets and/or bearing housing to achieve proper align¬
ment. Secure all hardware at this time makinq sure it is verv
tight.
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3. To adjust the chain between the engine drive and the
impeller, shaft, loosen but do not remove the hardware hold¬
ing the bearing housing bracket to the frame. Move the
bearing housing bracket down and to the rear to achieve
the proper chain tension. Re-tighten all hardware at this
time. See Figure 18.
4. Oil or grease all the chains and replace all guards and
shields.
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION: There are four grease fitting located on
the following:
1. Axle drive housing (right side).
2. Axle shaft (left side).
3. Auger drive pulley shaft
4. Auger drive sprocket shaft.
Apply general purpose automotive grease to all fittings every
15 hours of operation.
Figure 19.
ENGINE CRANKCASE: See the engine manual. Drain the
crankcase by removing the plug on the rear lower side of the
side of the engine. Change oil every 25 hours of operation.
Refill the crankcase to the top of the filler neck with 5W-20
grade MS motor oil.
GENERAL LUBRICATION: Apply light motor oil occas¬
ionally at the points indicated to reduce wear and assure
free movement. Keep a light coating of oil on the auger
drive roller chains.
OIL
Figure 21.
GENERAL REPAIRS: To prevent rusting, sand off and
paint any parts or areas which become chipped or damaged.
Tighten all fasteners and guard securely. Use a wire brush
to clean the auger drive roller chains before re-oiling.
SERVICE PARTS should be obtained through your
Simplicity dealer. He can give you better service if you will
take the Sno-Away identification (I.D.) number with you.
The I.D. number is on the right side of the frame just
ahead of the handles.
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SPECI FfCATiONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
SPECIFICATIONS
MAKE;
MODEL NO. 190402
BRIGGS &
TYPE NO. 0696-01
STRATTON
CYCLES: 4
CYLINDERS; 1
STARTER
MANUAL REWIND, UP-ANGLE, SIDE PULL
CHOKE
MANUAL
ENGINE
GOVERNOR
REMOTE CONTROLLED MECHANICAL
IGNITION
HIGH TENSION MAGNETO
LUBRICATION
TYPE: SPLASH
CRANKCASE CAPACITY: 1-1/4 Pints
FUEL
4 QUARTS
CAPACITY
MUFFLER
QUIET, LOW BACK PRESSURE
HOUSING
WINTERIZED BY SIMPLICITY
TYPE
ALL GEAR
SPEEDS
2 FORWARD, ONE REVERSE
CLUTCH
TOUCH-O-MATIC,
V-BELT TYPE
TRACTION
AXLE
DIFFERENTIAL WITH FREE-TURN LOCK
DRIVE
SOLID WITH FREE-TURN LOCK
TRANSMISSION
SIZE: 3.50x6
TIRES
SIZE: 4.50x6
TYPE: ZERO PRESSURE, KEYED
TYPE: PNEUMATIC
DIAMETER: 14 INCHES
AUGER
DRIVE TYPE: BELT AND ROLLER CHAIN
AND
AUGER
CONSTRUCTION:
SOLID FLITE, WELDED STEEL
HOUSING
SECOND STAGE;
3 RUBBER PADDLES
■
SECOND STAGE AND FIRST STAGE AXIS: PARALLEL

SPECIFICATIONS ( CONT'D )
CLUTCH
TYPE: V-BELT I
DLER
PROTECTION: CUSHIONING BELT
CONSTRUCTION; WELDED STEEL
AUGER
AND
HOUSING
( Cont'd )
26 Inches
EFFECTIVE
HOUSING
WIDTH
OPENING HEIGHT: 19 Inches
FRONT SUPPORT; Adjustable, Hardened, Large Area Skid Shoes
SCRAPER BAR:
FULL WIDTH, HIGH CARBON STEEL
AUGER DRIVE:
CONTROL PANEL
THROTTLE: CONTROL PANEL
LOCATION
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH: LEFT HANDLE
TRACTION DRIVE DIRECTION: CONTROL PANEL
CONTROLS
TRACTION DRIVE SPEED: CONTROL PANEL
DISCHARGE SPOUT: ADJACENT TO RIGHT HANDLE
THROTTLE
FREEZE-PROOF, WIPER TYPE BOWDEN WIRE
ADJUSTABLE TYPE: FREEZE-PROOF CABLE AND ROD
SPOUT
ROTATION ANGLE: 245 DEGREES
OVERALL LENGTH: 58-7/8 Inches
OVERALL
WIDTH
27-1/2 Inches
OPERATING
POSITION
HEIGHT TO TOP OF HANDLES: 35 Inches
HEIGHT TO TOP OF DEFLECTOR: 40 Inches
LENGTH: 38 Inches
STORAGE
POSITION
27-1/2 INCHES
DIMENSIONS
WIDTH
HEIGHT
58 Inches
255 POUNDS
NET DRY
WEIGHT
277 POUNDS
SHIPPING

HANDLE and CONTROLS GROUP
REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
QTY.
REQ. DESCRIPTION
1
176563 1 L.H. Handle
2
176564
1
R.H. Handle
3
106558
2
Grip
4
715073
4 Hex Capscrew, 5/16 ”-18 x
7/8"
5
720001
4 Lock Washer, 5/16”
6
717001
4 Hex Nut, Full, 5/16”-18
7
171308 1 Control Housing Assy.
8
171422 1
Rod Guide
9
171357
1
Support Bracket
10
705025
2 Hex Capscrew, 1/4”-20 x
1-1/2"
11
705053
2 Hex. Capscrew, 1/4”-20
x 1-3/4”
12
720003
4 Lock Washer, 1/4”
13
717005
4 Hex Nut, Full, l/4”-20
14 106980 1 Idler Rod
15
106572
1 Grip
16 106931
1 Pivot Assy.
17 106928
1
Stud
18
720006
1
Lock Washer, 7/16”
19
717022
1
Hex Nut, Full 7/16”-14
20
106913
1
Clutch Rod
21
719001
1 Plain Washer, 3/8”
22
722009
2 Cotter Pin, 1/8” x 3/4”
23
106954 1 Rod Guide Assy.
24
8191045
1 Spring
25 105201
1
Set Collar
26
713001
1
Sq. Hd. SetScrew, 1/4”-20
x 3/8”
27
705012 1
Hex Capscrew, 5/16”-18x
5/8”
28
717511 1
Hex Nut, Full Lock, 5/16"-18
29
171411
1
Upper Shift Rod Assembly
30
705020 1
Hex Capscrew, 5/16”-18x 2”
31
717511
1
Hex Nut, Full Lock, 5/16”-18
32
161105
1
Handle Grip
33
161178
1
Throttle Control Assy.
34
714016
2
Self Tapping Screw, l/4”-20
x 1/2”
35
118056
1
Clutch Grip
36
705025 1
Hex Capscrew, 1/4”-20x
1-1/2”
37
717513
1
Hex Nut, Full Lock, l/4”-20
38
161090
1
Spring Extension
39
176017
1
Spring Assy.
40
161092
1 Wire Clamp
41
710006
1
Round Hd. Screw, No. 10-24
x 3/8”
42
8061108
1
Cable Clip

TRANSMISSION
REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
QTY.
REQ.
DESCRIPTION
1
171240 1
Engine Base & Frame Assy.
2
158363 2
Bushing
3
8051038 1
Bearing
4 727002 2
Grease Fitting
5
158569
1
Bearing
6 158542 1
Gear & Bearing Assy, (in¬
cludes Parts 6 & 7)
7
158544 1
Bearing
8 158541 1
Shaft, In term.
9 158561 Thrust Collar
10
723004
Roll Pin, 1/8’' x 1”
11
171237
1
Lo Shift Link
12
722003
1
Cotter Pin, 3/16” x 1-1/4”
13 722001
1
Cotter Pin, 3/32” x 3/4”
14 1602155
Retaining Ring
15 158578 Spring
16
172782
1
Gear & Shaft Assy.
17
153079
1 Washer
18
153124 1 Retaining Ring
19
158557 1
Reverse Pinion
20
158534 1
Shaft, Reverse
21
158562
Thrust Collar
22
723014 Roll Pin, 5/32” x 1”
23
723016
Roll Pin, 1/8” x 3/4”
24
161227 Reverse Shift Link
25
722003
1
Cotter Pin, 3/16” x 1-1/4”
26
722001
1
Cotter Pin, 3/32x3/4”
27
1602155
2 Retaining Ring
28
158578
1 Spring
29
158570 1 Gear & Bearing Assy.
30
158544
1 Bearing
REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
QTY.
REQ.
DESCRIPTION
31
158561
2 Thrust Collar
32
723004 2 Roll Pin, 1/8” x 1”
33
158541 1
Shaft, Interm.
34
171169
1 High Shift Link
35 722003
1 Cotter Pin, 3/16” x 1-1/4”
36
722001 1
Cotter Pin, 3/32” x 3/4”
37 1602155
2
Retaining Ring
38
158578
1 Spring
39
161221 1 Axle & Drive Gear Assy.
40
118252 1
Washer
41
158357 1
Set Collar
42
713002 1
Sq. Hd. SetScrew, 5/16”-18
x 3/8”
43
161265 1
Transmission Case Assy. (In¬
cludes Parts 43 & 44)
44 727003
1 Grease Fitting
45
158524
1
Gasket
46
715067 ' 10
Hex Taptite Screw, 1/4”-20 x
3/8”
47
161290
1
Spring
48
157288
1
Retaining Ring
49
719003
1
Plain Washer, 7/16”
50
171396
1
Lower Shift Rod Assy.
51 171391
1
Shift Pattern Guide
52
715121
2
Hex Capscrew, 5/16”-18 x
3/4” (Grade 5)
53
720001
2
Lock Washer, 5/16”
54
718022
2
Retainer Nut
55
172789
1 Belt Stop
56
719006
1
Plain Washer, 1/4”