Simplicity 1695468, Operator'S Manual

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A
C
C
C
B
B
C
A
B
B
C
C
E
D
Figure 13. Top Cover
and Belt Cover
A. Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8
B. Screw, #10-24 x 1/2
C. Screw, 1/4-14 x 3/4
D. Top Cover
E. Belt Cover
COVER REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
To access the drive system or the engine, the covers
must be removed as follows:
REMOVE THE TOP COVER
1. Remove the discharge chute. See “Chute Removal
and Installation”.
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Remove the screws (A, Figure 13) and nuts from the
front of the top cover (D).
4. Remove the screws (B) and nuts from the left and
right side of the top cover (D).
5. Remove the eight screws (C) on the left and right
side of the top cover (D).
6. Remove the five screws (C) from the back portion of
the control panel.
7. Carefully pull the rear of the top cover up and over
the gas tank.
8. Installation of top cover (D) is reverse of removal.
REMOVE THE BELT COVER
1. Remove the screws (B, Figure 13) and nuts that hold
the belt cover (E) to the auger housing.
2. If the top cover (D) has not been removed, then
remove the screws (C) that attach the belt cover to
the top cover.
3. Remove screw (C) that holds the belt cover (E) to the
top cover (D).
4. To remove, hold the bottom portion of the belt cover
(E) and pull down and out.
5. Installation of belt cover (E) is reverse of removal.
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