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Page 1: ...nual Start CE 7800000 175225 7 5HP Manual Start 7800001 EI75225 7 5HP Manual Start CE 860 Models Mfg No Description 85666 18245E 8HP OHV Electric Start 80495 EI8245 8HP OHV Manual Start CE 1694588 860E 8HP OHV Electric Start 1694596 860M 8HP OHV Manual Start CE 8560 Models Mfg No Description 7800017 185245E 8 5HP OHV Electric Start 7800018 EI85245 8 5HP OHV Manual Start CE 1694845 8560EI 8 5HP OHV...

Page 2: ...mply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control serious personal injury to you and or bystanders and risk of equipment and property damage The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed Regular Maintenance Schedule 17 Checking Tire Pressure 17 Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication 17 Lubrication 18 Check Lubricate Free ...

Page 3: ... machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow 9 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eye from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine OPERATION 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operat...

Page 4: ...to be stored for an extended period 4 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 5 Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the collector impeller 6 If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated 7 Always observe...

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Page 6: ...l CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS A Manufacturer s Identification Number Part Number B Manufacturer s Serial Number C Power Rating in Kilowatts D Maximum Engine Speed in Rotations per Minute E Manufacturer s Address F Year of Manufacture G CE Compliance Logo H Mass of Unit in Kilograms I Sound Power in Decibels J Model Number NOTE Decal format and configuration may differ from illustration Model De...

Page 7: ...ow are on your unit If any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them at once See your local dealer for replacements These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation NORTH AMERICAN MODEL DECALS Part No 1727020 WARNING Main Dash Decal North American Mo...

Page 8: ...hen engine is running Danger Dismemberment The auger can amputate limbs Keep hands and feet away from auger and rotating parts Warning Remove Key Before Servicing Remove the key disconnect spark plug wire and consult technical litera ture before performing repairs or maintenance Danger Dismemberment The impeller can amputate limbs Stop the engine remove the key and disconnect spark plug wire befor...

Page 9: ...ake a moment and familiarize yourself with the name location and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual ALL MODELS TECUMSEH MODELS BRIGGS STRATTON MODELS ...

Page 10: ...ired position 5_ Chute Deflector Knob Locks chute deflector in desired position Traction Lock Pins The traction drive to each wheel can be locked and unlocked with the Traction Lock Pins H Figure 4 to per mit the unit to free wheel allowing easier manual han dling and transport of the snowthrower r_ Electric Start Button Optional Activates electric starter r_ Fuel Fuel tank filler cap see illustra...

Page 11: ...n D provides initial fuel to help start a cold engine Normally pressing the primer button twice will pro vide enough fuel to start a cold engine E Throttle Lever The throttle lever E controls the engine speed For best overall performance the throttle lever should be set to the FAST position Use the SLOW position only for warming the engine or to help prevent snow ice freeze up when shutting the un...

Page 12: ...to be rotated to throw snow in the desired direction Snow may be thrown at any angle from straight left to straight forward to straight right E Chute Deflector Controls the distance snow is thrown Tilting the chute deflector E Figure 4 UP provides a higher stream and greater distance while tilting the deflector DOWN provides a lower stream and less distance F Chute Deflector Knob This knob F Figur...

Page 13: ...tor A Figure 3 for smooth operation The control must move freely into each speed position gate and remain in position when released If the speed selector does not move freely into all forward and reverse speed positions contact your local authorized dealer for assistance WARNING This unit is a two stage snowthrower The first stage is the auger which feeds the snow back into the impeller housing Th...

Page 14: ...ndle 7 As the engine starts and begins to operate evenly open the choke G slowly and set the throttle lever to SLOW If the engine falters turn the choke knob clockwise until the engine runs smoothly and let it run briefly before returning the choke to the OPEN position NOTE Allow the engine to warm up at SLOW throttle for a few minutes before operating the snowthrower at full speed The engine will...

Page 15: ...CHUTE Hand contact with the rotating auger impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers DO NOT use your hand to clean out the discharge chute To clear the chute 1 Stop the engine Remove the key 2 Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger impeller blades have stopped rotating 3 Always use the clean out tool DO NOT use your hands GROUND SPEED SELECTO...

Page 16: ...height rest the scraper bar on a strip of wood equal in thickness to the desired height 2 Make sure the scraper bar is parallel to the ground surface 3 Loosen the skid shoe nuts and let the skid shoes drop to the surface 4 Tighten the nuts making sure the skid shoes are adjusted equally and are parallel to the surface 5 To lower the height of the scraper bar raise the skid shoes 6 If the scraper b...

Page 17: ...ze up caused by ice formation in and around the engine controls and external parts 1 Before shutting off the engine pull the starter rope out 2 3 times and allow it to rewind slowly This will help clear packed snow from the starter cord area Allow the engine to run for several minutes 2 Stop the engine by moving the throttle lever See Figure 8 down or by pulling out the engine key 3 Disconnect the...

Page 18: ...rs See Engine Manual Yearly See Engine Manual 4 6 Hours N A Yearly Lithium Grease 10 Hours 10W Oil 10 Hours Lithium Grease CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE The air pressure in each tire Figure 13 should be 20 psi 1 36 kPa and should be equal for both tires for best performance Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled CHECK AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATIO...

Page 19: ...tor oil to the friction disc hex shaft see Figure 15 Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts pulley grooves drive disc and friction disc LUBRICATION NOTES Grease locations indicated by grease gun symbol Use grease fittings when present Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not install...

Page 20: ...ly Repeat step 2 4 Reinstall shear pin B and cotter pin C 5 Repeat procedure for other side STORAGE WARNING Never store the unit with fuel in an enclosed poorly ventilated structure Fuel vapors can travel to an ignition source such as a furnace water heater etc and cause an explosion Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals Before you store your unit for the off season read the Maintenance a...

Page 21: ...er in fuel or old fuel 1 2 3 6 7 8 Fuel mixture too rich 1 Carburetor adjusted incorrectly 2 Spark plug faulty fouled or gapped 3 improperly 4 Fuel cap vent is blocked 1 Auger control not engaged 2 Foreign matter blocking auger 3 Auger drive clutch cable slack 4 Auger drive belt slipping 5 Broken belt 6 Shear pin broken 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Push key in to the ON position Press Primer Button twice and res...

Page 22: ...utch cable bent or too tight Excessive vibration Drive fails to move snowthrower at slow speeds 1 2 3 4 1 Traction drive clutch cable loose 2 Drive belt loose broken or stretched 3 Drive roller chain damaged 4 Traction lock pins in free wheeling position OUTER hole 5 Friction disc worn 1 Gearing needs lubrication 2 Worm gear not adjusted properly 3 Control rod gears misaligned 4 Pin connecting con...

Page 23: ... until slack in cable is removed 3 Tighten hex nut securely The unit should able to be pushed forward and back freely WARNING Do not over tighten as this may cause traction drive to engage without depressing the traction drive control bellcrank arm must remain in down position Verify that the cables are not over tightened With speed selector in position 1 and traction drive control fully released ...

Page 24: ...ten the nut 3 Check the operation again Figure 21 Discharge Control A Pinion Gear B Control Rod C Carriage Bolt D Slotted Bracket E U shaped Bracket F Ring Gear G Nut CHUTE DIRECTION CONTROL ROD GEAR ADJUSTMENT If the discharge chute becomes difficult to rotate or begins to operate erratically the chute direction control rod gears may require adjustment 1 Loosen the gear bracket mounting nuts Figu...

Page 25: ... operate properly stop engine and recheck clutch cable adjustments 8 If clutch cable is properly adjusted auger drive belt tension may require adjustment See Adjusting Auger Drive Belt on next page DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT The snowthrower is equipped with two drive belts locat ed just in front of the engine under the belt cover Figure 24 shows both belts and idler pulleys The belt nearest the engine ...

Page 26: ...f there is follow the auger drive clutch cable Adjustment procedure on page 24 3 Measure the length of the auger drive clutch spring Figure 26 4 Fully depress the auger control and measure the expanded length of the spring The spring should expand 19 64 5 16 If the spring deflection is less than 19 64 5 16 the auger idler pulley must be adjusted Proceed to step 5 5 Loosen the belt cover screws and...

Page 27: ...ustment Earlier Models I_ Belt Guide _ Gap Figure 28a Auger Belt Guide Adjustment Later Models DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT The snowthrower has two drive belts one for the traction drive which transmits engine power to the wheels and a second for the auger drive which transmits engine power to the auger mechanism Each of these drive belts are of special construction and should be replaced only with genu...

Page 28: ... lower cover 8 Loosen hex screw securing belt stop Figure 30 and pivot the belt stop away from the pulley to permit removal of belt 9 Pull the belt out of the unit and install the new belt on the auger drive pulley 10 Position belt stop to provide 1 8 clearance between stop and belt and and tighten securely 11 Replace lower cover 12 Return unit to normal upright operating position 13 Release auger...

Page 29: ...ing Do not run the engine with any cover or guard removed Under most circumstances if the auger strikes an object which could cause damage to the unit the shear pin will break This protects the gear box and other parts from damage The shear pins are located on the auger shaft as shown in Figure 32 To replace the shear pins tap out broken pin with a pin punch and install a new shear pin and cot ter...

Page 30: ...HP 3600 rpm Displacement 18 6 Cu in 305 cc Oil Capacity 28 oz 84 L Inflation Pressure 20 psi 1 37 bar 190 Degrees 10 25 4 cm 4 Blade Ribbon Flighted Steel Friction Disc 5 Forward Speeds 2 Reverse DIMENSIONS Effective Clearing Width 555 15225 22 61 cm 7555 175225 860 18245 24 65 cm 8560 185245 Length 555 15225 7555 175225 860 18245 8560 185245 51 132 cm Height 555 15225 7555 175225 860 18245 8560 1...

Page 31: ...ated parts lists These manuals show all of the product s components in exploded views 3D illustrations which show the relationship of parts and how they go together as well as part numbers and quantities used Important assembly notes and and torque values are also included For applicable manuals currently available for your model contact our Customer Publications Department at 262 284 8519 Simplic...

Page 32: ...MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street PO Box 997 Port Washington Wl 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com Copyright 2005 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA ...

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