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Troubleshooting & Service

REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT

1. Remove engine key from switch.

2. Remove belt and engine covers.

3. Move the auger control on the handle and slip the

belt out from between the brake lever and roller and
away from the idler pulley.

4. Remove the belt from the engine and auger pulleys.

5. Install new belt around engine and auger pulleys and

under idler pulley. 

The ribbed side of the belt must be

to the inside, against auger and engine pulleys.

6. Slip the new belt into place between brake lever and

roller.

7. Start the engine and engage/disengage the auger

control several times. Make certain that auger stops
turning within 5 seconds after the control is released.

8. If the auger does not stop turning within 5 second

after the control is released, adjust the tension on the
control cable by following the Adjusting Control Cable
procedure in the Adjustments section of this manual.

9. Reinstall the belt and engine covers.

Figure 15. Drive Belt Replacement

REPLACING THE SCRAPER BLADE

1. Remove engine key from switch.

2. Remove the two bolts and nuts securing the scraper

blade to the auger housing. (Retain the bolts and
nuts for attaching the new blade.)

3. Remove the worn scraper blade.

4. Install the new scraper blade and secure it with the

three bolts and nuts saved in step 2 above.

Figure 16.  Removing Scraper Blade

SERVICING THE SPARK PLUG

1. Remove engine key from switch.

2. Remove the engine cover. (See page 13.)

3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

4. Inspect the spark plug and clean. If necessary,

replace the it with a new spark plug as recommended
in the engine owners manual.

5. Adjust the gap on the spark plug to .030 inches  (.762

mm) using a gauge.

6. Reinstall the plug and tighten firmly.

7. Reconnect spark plug wire.

8. Reinstall engine cover.

Figure 17.  Servicing Spark Plug

Spark Plug
Wire

Scraper Blade, Bolts & Nuts

Engine

Pulley

Idler

Pulley

Brake

Lever/Roller

Drive Belt

Auger Pulley

Summary of Contents for 1694585

Page 1: ...ption 1694585 5201M 5HP Snowthrower Manual Start 7085663 SS5201R 5HP Snowthrower Manual Start 520E Models Mfg No Description 1694586 5201E 5HP Snowthrower Electric Start 7085664 SS5201E 5HP Snowthrower Electric Start Manual No 7100951 I R 6 21 2006 TP 100 5201 00 SX SN ...

Page 2: ...opping the Engine 12 Operating the Snowthrower 13 Snowthrowing Tips 13 After Each Use 13 Off Season Storage 13 Starting After Storage 11 Regular Maintenance Removing Belt Cover 14 Lubrication 14 Troubleshooting Service Troubleshooting 15 Removing Engine Cover 15 Auger Control Cable Adjustment 16 Carburetor Adjustment Ref only 16 Replacing the Drive Belt 17 Replacing the Scraper Blade 17 Servicing ...

Page 3: ...r 8 Let engine motor and 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 ext...

Page 4: ...unit safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury 23 DO NOT wear long scarves or loose clothing that could become entangled in moving parts 24 Snow can hide obstacles Make sure to remove all obstacles from the area to be cleared CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activ...

Page 5: ...J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure Revision 2002 05 Given both the wide array of products on which our engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment it may be that the engine you have purchased will not develop the rated horsepower when used in a piece of power equipment actual on site power This difference is due to a variety of fac...

Page 6: ...any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them at once They can be purchased from your local dealer Part No 1733057 Discharge Chute Danger Decal Part No 1716669 Main Dash Decal Electric Start Models Amputation hazard Contact with the auger will cause serious injury Keep hands feet and clothing away Shut off engine before servicing DANGER 1716532 Part No 1716532 Auger Danger Decal Part No 171...

Page 7: ...6 Safety Rules Information International Symbols FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE PRIMER ELECTRIC START IGNITION KEY RUN ...

Page 8: ...he parts bag the bolt heads go to inside of of the rotating ring with washers and nuts on the out side Note install the rear bolt first for easier align ment 2 Tighten bolts securely with a wrench 3 Lift up folding handle to align it with lower handle and tighten the wing knobs securely as shown in Figure 3 4 Insert clean out tool into holders on left handle Figure 1 Assembly of Discharge Chute A ...

Page 9: ...gures 4 5 allows the discharge chute 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 The length of the chute direction control can be adjusted Remove the cotter pin A Figure 5 to extend or shorten the rod to desired length then rein stall the pin C Chute Deflector Controls the distance snow is thrown Tilt...

Page 10: ...ly spins the engine crankshaft cycles the engine and generates the spark necessary for starting the engine D Primer Button When pressed the primer button D Figure 6 provides initial fuel to help start a cold engine Normally pressing the primer button twice will provide enough fuel to start a cold engine E Engine Key Insert key in switch and turn key to ON position when starting engine To stop engi...

Page 11: ...ait for all moving parts to stop 5 Use the clean out tool to remove foreign objects and clear the chute or auger Never put your hands into the auger or discharge chute 6 If servicing is needed remove cover and disconnect spark plug wire Discharge Chute Adjustment Release the auger control and make sure the auger has STOPPED before rotating the discharge chute or adjusting the deflector DO NOT plac...

Page 12: ...and shake con tainer vigorously so oil mixes with gasoline 4 Unscrew cap and fill container with fuel Shake con tainer again 5 Remove fuel tank cap and carefully pour mixed fuel into the fuel tank filling to 1 2 inch 1 5 cm below filler neck to allow room for expansion Never put plain unmixed fuel into fuel tank Shake fuel con tainer each time before filling fuel tank Controls Operation Gasoline i...

Page 13: ...e 8 To stop engine turn engine key to the OFF position Manual Recoil Starting Steps 1 Insert engine key in switch and turn key to the ON position 2 If engine is cold move choke control lever to the ON position Do not choke a warm engine 3 Push the primer button two times if engine is cold Do not prime a warm engine 4 Grasp starter rope handle and slowly pull out rope until resistance is felt Allow...

Page 14: ... continuing oper ation Controls Operation AFTER EACH USE Allow snow thrower to run a few minutes after clearing snow to reduce the likelihood of parts freezing while machine is not is use If you will be storing the unit for the season see the STORAGE section for instructions on properly preparing the unit for long term storage OFF SEASON STORAGE Before you store your snowthrower for the off season...

Page 15: ... placed on wheel hubs occasionally to keep wheels turning freely Note Carefully pry off hub caps with a flat bladed screwdriver to access wheel hubs Apply oil to pivot points of auger control peri odically wiping off any excess oil A couple of drops of light machine oil applied to upper end of auger control cable will assure free movement of cable through outside casing Wipe off any excess oil Rem...

Page 16: ...lean out discharge chute 4 Broken control cable 4 Replace cable Auger does not stop turning 1 Incorrect control cable 1 Adjust Auger Control cable when control is released adjustment Excessive vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged 1 STOP engine and REMOVE the key auger tighten all hardware If vibration continues see your dealer Note For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above please contact...

Page 17: ... end of the cable If the auger turns too slowly under heavy load or momentary squealing of drive belt is heard when enter ing heavy snow pressure applied to drive belt by idler pulley must be increased by reducing the slack in the cable If the auger continues to turn when the auger control is released the cable is too tight The pressure applied to the drive belt must be eliminated by increasing th...

Page 18: ...edure in the Adjustments section of this manual 9 Reinstall the belt and engine covers Figure 15 Drive Belt Replacement REPLACING THE SCRAPER BLADE 1 Remove engine key from switch 2 Remove the two bolts and nuts securing the scraper blade to the auger housing Retain the bolts and nuts for attaching the new blade 3 Remove the worn scraper blade 4 Install the new scraper blade and secure it with the...

Page 19: ...lustrated 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 torque values are also included For applicable manuals currently available for your Simplicity model contact Customer Publications Department at 262 284 8519...

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