Simplicity Snow-Away 560 User manual

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Manual
Walk-Behind
MODEL 560- 5 H.P., 24 INCH (60cm) WIDTH
MODEL 760 - 7 H.P., 24 INCH (60 cm) WIDTH
MODEL 860 - 8 H.P., 24 INCH (60 cm) WIDTH
MODEL 870 - 8 H.P., 28 INCH (70 cm) WIDTH
MODEL 1070 - 10 H.P., 28 INCH (70 cm) WIDTH
MODEL 1080 - 10 H.P., 32 INCH (80 cm) WIDTH
FORM - 1701412

Contents.
IDENTIFICATION & ACCESSORIES .... . 1
SAFETY RULES . 2
DECALS .. .1........ .4
OPERATION .'.... 6
• CONTROLS...s.y.. .4........... . 6
v .CHECKS BEFORE EACH STARTUP .......... 7
.DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT. 7
SCRAPER BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. 7
> freewheeling a
STARTING THE ENGINE . . ... ...'... ’B .
GROUND SPEED SELECTION ..... . 8
* ENGINE SPEED T.v... 9
■ *$' STARTING & STOPPINGOPERATION .^....v*9 v : ■
| C AFTER EACH USE . 10
NORMAL CARE ....... 11
. OFF SEASON STORAGE 1-1
STARTING AFTER STORAGE . . . . . . ..11
■ d J
NORMAL CARE CHART .. 11
CHECK AUGER GEAR CASE
LUBRICATION ..11
LUBRICATE THE SNOWTHROWER .. 12
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. 12
INSPECT THE BATTERY .. 13
SERVICE . 1 4
TROUBLESHOOTING .. . V. , . ....14
BELT REPLACEMENT.. 1 6
TRACTION DRIVE TENSION . 18
AUGER DRIVE TENSION . . .. „ . 18
A SPEED SELECTOR ADJUST. ......;. .... 18
, • SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT ......... f... ., 19
DISCHARGE CONTROL ADJUST. ............ 19
SPECIFICATIONS ...,........• 20
COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS . ... 22
PARTS MANUAL AVAILABLE J?. . ...... 23
Manufacturer’s Numbers
Model 560 - 1690543, 1690775, 1691374
Model 760 - 1690544, 1690903
Model 860- 1691023, 1691024, 1691376, 1691401, 1691403
Model 870 - 1690545, 1690678, 1690776, 1690778; 1691377 ,
Model 1070- 1691378 ’ ? 'C;
Model 1080- 1690546, 1690679, 1690777, 1690779, 1691540

Identification & Accessories
Record your model and serial numbers
here for easy reference. The snow-
thrower I.O. tag is located on rear of
frame.
Snowthrower I.D. (Mfg. No. & Serial No.)
Engine Model
Serial Number
(See engine Owner’s Manual for loca¬
tion of serial number.).
See your dealer to purchase any of the
following accessories for your snow-
thrower.
Tire Chains:
Increase traction on snowy surfaces
(use with caution to avoid marking
surfaces). Available for all models.
Standard on some models.
The PROTECTOR Snow Cab:
Provides shelter for operator from
severe weather and blowing snow.
Available for all models.
Electric Starter Kit (120V AC):
Offers operator the convenience of
electric start. Available for all models.
Standard on some models.
Drift Cutters:
Helps break through drifts. Avail¬
able for all models. Standard on
some models.
WARNING
This unit is a “two-stage” snow-
thrower. 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 o£cur. To
avoid injury, keep others and yourself
away from the auger and the dis¬
charge chute whenever the engine is
running. See Safety Rules on the
following pages.
1

Safety Rules
A Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these
rules can result in loss of control of machine, severe personal Injury to
yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment affecting
safety. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings
which must be followed.
GENERAL
• Read the Operator's Manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls
and proper-equipment use.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine. Do not allow adults to operate
it without proper instruction.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children, and
pets. ‘
• Never discharge material toward any
person or pet.
• Make sure:
a. snowthrower is in good operating
condition,
b. all safety devices and shields are in
place and working, and
c. all adjustments are correct.
PREPARATION
• Never attempt to make any adjustment
while engine is running.
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the
snowthrower is to be used and remove
all objects such as door mats, sleds,
boards, wires, and sticks.
• Disengage all clutches (release drive
levers) before starting engine.
• Do not operate snowthrower without
wearing proper winter clothing. Wear
footwear which improves footing on
slippery surfaces.
• Handle gasoline with care — it is highly
flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the fuel tank cap or
add gasoline to a running or hot
engine.
c. Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
d. Wipe up spilled gasoline.
•Adjust skid shoe height to clear gravel
or crushed rock surface.
•Do not run engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are deadly.
OPERATION
• Keep hands and feet away from rotat¬
ing parts. Keep clear of discharge open¬
ing at all times.
• Always clear snow up and down the
face of slopes, never across the face.
Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear slopes over 35% (19.3°).
• After striking an object, release drive
levers, stop the engine, and remove
spark plug wire. Inspect the snowthrower
for damage before restarting.
• Use extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards and
traffic.
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Safety Rules
•Be especially careful not to touch
snowthrower parts which might be hot
trom operation. Allow such parts to cool
before attempting to maintain, adjust, or
service.
•If unit starts to vibrate abnormally,
disengage drives and stop the engine.
Check immediately for the cause. Vibra¬
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
•Before leaving operator's position for
any reason: shut off engine, remove key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect¬
ing, make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Remove key and remove spark
plug wire to prevent accidental starting.
•Always use grounded 3 wire plug-in for
electric starting.
•Adjust snow discharge angle for safe
flow when operating near glass enclo¬
sures, automobiles, window wells, drop-
offs, etc.
•Do not overload machine capacity by
clearing snow at too fast a ground speed.
• Never operate machine at high trans¬
port speeds on slippery surfaces. Use
care when backing.
•Disengage auger drive when transport¬
ing or not in use.
•Never operate the snowthrower with¬
out good visibility or light. Always be
sure of your footing.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury do not put
your hands into the auger housing or
discharge spout. If auger stalls or
spout plugs, use the following proce¬
dure to remove objects or clear the
spout.
1. Release both drive levers.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Wait for moving parts to stop.
4. Use a narrow board to remove
foreign objects and clear the
spout. Never put your hands into
the auger or discharge spout,
because tension buildup due to
plugging could cause parts to
rotate upon clearing.
•Do not change the engine governor
settings or overspeed the engine.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
•Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
•Never store equipment with gasoline in
the tank in a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark.,Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
•Always refer to the Operator's Manual
for important details if snowthrower is to
be stored for an extended period.
•Run auger drive a few seconds after
each completion of throwing snow to
help clear out snow and prevent freeze
up.
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Safety Decals
WARNING
A
MUFFLER & ADJACENT
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F.
B t ecumseh engine
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
A FOR YOUR PERSONAL PROTEC¬
TION, READ ALL SAFETY NOTES
IN ENGINE OWNER'S MANUAL.
OPERATION:
FOR DETAILED LUBRICATION,
STARTING, AND OPERATING IN¬
STRUCTIONS, SEE ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL AND EQUIP¬
MENT MFR'S. INSTRUCTIONS.
LUBRICATION:
SUMMER SAE 30 OIL
WINTER SAE 5W-30 OIL
TECUMSEH PRODUCTS COMPANY
•00 NORTH STREET
3RAFT0N. Wl S»2«, USA
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Decals - Cont'd.
PRIMER
PUSH TO PRIME
Safety Decals
(a danger)
Avoid injury from
rotating auger;
Keep hands, feet
and clothing away.
V -V
<*
V
IANGER
Avoid injury from
rotating blower:
Shut off engine
before unclogging
discharge chute.
J
SPEED
CONTROL
PULL UP
FOR FAST
PUSH
DOWN
FOR SLOW
PUSH BUTTON
TO CRANK
IGNITION KEY
INSERT TO RUN
REMOVE TO STOP
CAUTION
ALLOW ENGINE
TO COOL FOR 2
MINUTES BEFORE
REFUELING
8 H.P. Briggs & Stratton
Safety warning signs are placed at strategic locations on the snowthrower as a constant reminder to the operator
of the most important safety precautions. All Warning, Caution, and instructional messages on your
snowthrower should be carefully read and obeyed.
If any of these signs are lost or damaged, replace them at once. They can be purchased from your dealer.

Operation
CONTROLS
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Figure 1. Controls (Location of controls may not match
your unit.) Tecumseh shown (see figure 2 for Briggs &
Stratton).
NAME
H
Traction
Drive
Lock
Deflector
c
Light
Switch
D
Auger &
Free-
Hand ™
Control
NAME
FUNCTION
E
Discharge
Control
Controls direction snow is
thrown.
1
Traction
Control
See ''Operation” for
explanation.
G
Ground
Speed
Selector
Controls ground speed.
Also shifts to reverse.
H
Skid
Shoes
Control height of scraper
bar.
irm
NAME
FUNCTION
■
Ignition
Switch
Allows starting & stopping
of enqine.
B
Primer
Bulb
Primes carburetor.
K
Throttle
Lever
Controls engine speed.
B
Rewind
Starter
Allows manual start.
M
Choke
Enriches fuel supply.

Operation
Figure 2. Engine Controls.
Briggs & Stratton
CHECKS BEFORE EACH STARTUP
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place
and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure.
2. Check the engine oil level. See your
engine Owner’s Manual for procedure
and quantity.
3. Check the fuel supply. Fill the tank to
within 1 / 4 to 1/2 inch of top of tank to
provide space for expansion. See your
engine Owner's Manual for fuel re¬
commendations.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
must be handled with care. Never fill
the tank when the engine is hot or
running. Always move the unit
outdoors to fdl the tank. Keep
snowthrower and gasoline away from
open flame or spark.
4. P osition the deflector at the desired
angle and the scraper bar at the desired
height. Engage or disengage the trac¬
tion drive lock. These procedures are
explained in the following paragraphs.
DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT
The angle and distance of the discharged
snow is controlled by the position of the
deflector (B, figure 1). (Engine speed also
affects distance of discharge.) The more the
deflector is tilted back, the farther snow will
be thrown. Loosen the knob to tilt the
deflector back or forward then retighten the
knob.
SCRAPER BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
On smooth surfaces such as concrete or
asphalt, the scraper bar should scrape the
surface. On surfaces such as gravel, the
scraper bar should be high enough so that it
will not pick up gravel or debris.
The height of the scraper bar is controlled by
raising or lowering the skid shoes (H, figure
I).
To raise the scraper bar, rest the scraper bar
on a piece of wood of thickness equal to
desired height of the scraper bar. Make sure
the scraper bar is parallel to the surface.
Loosen the skid shoe nuts and let the skid
shoes drop to the surface. Tighten the nuts,
making sure the skid shoes are adjusted
equally and are parallel to the surface.
To lower the scraper bar, raise the skid
shoes.
If the scraper bar becomes worn, it can be
moved down. Rest the skid shoes on pieces
of wood. Loosen the nuts which secure the
scraper bar to the housing, and slide the
scraper bar down (holes in housing are
slotted). Tighten the nuts securely.
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Operation
FREEWHEELING/TRACTION
DRIVE LOCK
For easy turning when pushing the snow-
thrower (engine off), disengage the traction
drive locks (see figure "3 and 4). You can
disengage one wheel, or both, for easier
turning.
To disengage a drive lock, insert the pin thru
the outer hole in the axle as shown in figure 3.
To engage the lock, insert the pin thru the
hub and axle as shown in figure 4. If the hole
in the hub is not aligned with the inner hole
in the axle, push the snowthrower until the
Figure 3. Traction Drive Lock -
Disengaged
Figure 4. Traction Drive Lock - Engaged
holes align. Be sure to install spring clip to
secure pin.
When snowthrowing, engage both wheels
for best performance. You can, however,
only engage one wheel to make turning
easier, if you are not using full width of
auger. Engage the wheel on the side of the
snowthrower that contacts the snow.
STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine with the rewind starter or
with the 120 volt electric start, follow the
instructions in the engine Owner’s Manual.
If the snowthrower is equipped with battery
start (Tecumseh engine) follow this
procedure to start the engine.
1. Move the throttle lever to FAST posi¬
tion.
2. To crank the engine, turn the key switch
to START. If the engine is cold, move
the choke to FULL while cranking. If
the engine is warm, try starting without
the choke. If engine doesn’t start, move
the choke to FULL while cranking.
3. When the engine starts, release the key
switch. If the engine falters, move the
choke to FULL and then gradually to
OFF.
GROUND SPEED SELECTION
Use the ground speed selector (G, figure 1) to
control the drive speed of the snowthrower.
There are five forward speeds and two
reverse speeds. Use the lower speeds to blow
deep or wet snow. Use the higher speeds to
blow light snow or to drive the snowthrower
without blowing snow. To change speed,
first release the traction drive lever. Then
move the selector to the desired speed.
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