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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

Intermediate
Snowthrower Models

555 Models

Mfg. No.

Description

1694587

555M, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start

1694595

555M, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start (Export)

85665

I5225, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start

80494

EI5225, 5HP Snowthrower, Manual Start (Export)

860 Models

Mfg. No.

Description

85666

I8245E, 8HP OHV Snowthrower, Electric Start

80495

EI8245, 8HP OHV Snowthrower, Manual Start (Export)

1694588

860E, 8HP OHV Snowthrower, Electric Start

1694596

860M, 8HP OHV Snowthrower, Manual Start (Export)

1727034

Revision 00

Rev. Date 5/2004

TP 100-4058-00-IW-SN

Summary of Contents for 1694587

Page 1: ...65 I5225 5HP Snowthrower Manual Start 80494 EI5225 5HP Snowthrower Manual Start Export 860 Models Mfg No Description 85666 I8245E 8HP OHV Snowthrower Electric Start 80495 EI8245 8HP OHV Snowthrower Manual Start Export 1694588 860E 8HP OHV Snowthrower Electric Start 1694596 860M 8HP OHV Snowthrower Manual Start Export 1727034 Revision 00 Rev Date 5 2004 TP 100 4058 00 IW SN ...

Page 2: ...t Assembly 19 Storage 19 Troubleshooting Adjustment Service Troubleshooting 20 Speed Selector Pivot Adjustment 22 Traction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment 22 Discharge Chute Worm Assy Adjustment 23 Discharge Chute Control Rod Gear Adjustment 23 Auger Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment 24 Drive Belt Adjustment 24 Drive Belt Replacement 26 Roller Chain Replacement 28 Shear Pin Replacement 28 Specifications...

Page 3: ...utdoor 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 operating on or crossing g...

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...

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Page 6: ...er Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Type Spec Engine Model Engine Code Serial Number Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number Mfg No 169XXXX Serial No XXXXX kW XXX Engine RPM XXXX LpA XXX dB A Vibration XXX m s 2002 dB A Port Washington WI USA 53074 0997 Simplicity Mfg Inc CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS A Manufacturer s Identification Number B Manufacturer s Serial Number C Power Ratin...

Page 7: ...ngage Auger Engage Part No 1726946 Auger Control Decal 1727023 Part No 1727023 Auger Control Decal Part No 1716532 Auger Danger Decal Part No 1722867 Lubrication Decal Part No 1722867 Lubrication Decal GENERAL This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing Although readin...

Page 8: ...ult technical litera ture before performing repairs or maintenance Warning Dismemberment This machine can amputate limbs Keep bystanders and children away when engine is running Danger Dismemberment The auger can amputate limbs Keep hands and feet away from auger and rotating parts Danger Dismemberment The impeller can amputate limbs Stop the engine remove the key and disconnect spark plug wire be...

Page 9: ...MODELS BRIGGS STRATTON MODELS Please take 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 1 2 ALL MODELS ...

Page 10: ...essed Also locks auger control when depressed simultaneously Releasing the traction control lever releases the Free Hand auger control lock and stops the drive wheels Auger Control Engages the auger impeller when depressed Releasing the control stops the auger impeller Chute Direction Control Rotates the discharge chute to desired position Chute Deflector Knob Locks chute deflector in desired posi...

Page 11: ...mer 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 unit down for the day F Engine Key The engine key F prevents the engine from bein...

Page 12: ...utch lever C Figures 3 4 engages the auger drive when the lever is depressed and disengages the auger drive when the lever is released unless Traction Free Hand control is also depressed see above DEFLECTOR CONTROLS D Chute Direction Control The chute direction con trol D Figures 3 4 allows the discharge chute to be rotated to throw snow in the desired direction Snow may be thrown at any angle fro...

Page 13: ...rol 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 For your safety operation on slopes should be in an up and down direction only If it becomes necessary to move across the face of a slope use caution and do not blo...

Page 14: ...le 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 n...

Page 15: ... 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 SELECTOR Use...

Page 16: ...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 See Figure 10 1 To raise the scraper bar height rest the scraper bar on a strip of wood equal in thickness to the desired height 2 Make sure the s...

Page 17: ... unit cools After each period of use follow these steps to prevent freeze 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 le...

Page 18: ... on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled Figure 13 Checking Tire Pressure MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check auger gear case lubrication Lubricate snowthrower Check tire pressure Change engine oil Clean or replace spark plug Check drive linkage belt tension Lubricate Axle Shafts Check Lubricate Free Hand Linkage Lubricate Auger Shaft 25 Hours 10 Hours Monthly 50 Hour...

Page 19: ...etal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts pulley grooves drive disc and friction disc IMPORTANT NOTE It is very important that grease fittings on the auger shaft are lubricated regularly If auger rusts to shaft damage to worm gear may occur if shear pins do not break To prevent wheels rusting to axles it is also necessary to remove the wheels a...

Page 20: ... struc ture see warning 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 Figure 18 Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication A Grease Fittings C Cotter Pins B Shear Pins D Auger Assembly A B D C LUBRICATING THE AUGER SHAFT...

Page 21: ...r dealer for adjustments 3 Clean and gap or replace 4 Clear vent Auger does not rotate 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 1 Engage auger control 2 STOP engine and REMOVE the key DISCONNECT the spark plug wire Clear auger using clean out tool See warning in SAFETY RULES 3 Tighten t...

Page 22: ...t or too tight 1 Loosen cable to remove slack or replace See adjustment procedure Snowthrower does not drive when drive lever is engaged 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 Tighten to remove slack See adjust ment procedure 2 Replace drive belt 3 Repla...

Page 23: ...screw and the head can be held or turned by inserting a screwdriver through the traction drive clutch cable spring Tighten just until slack in cable is removed 3 Tighten hex nut securely The unit should able to be pushed forward and back freely Figure 20 Traction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Traction Drive Clutch Cable Traction Drive Clutch Cable Spring Adjustment Screw Traction Drive Bellcrank A...

Page 24: ...the nut 3 Check the operation again Figure 22 Chute Direction Gear Adjustments 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 Figure 22 2 Slide the gear bracket into the position that provides the best engagement betwe...

Page 25: ... 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 Figure 24 Drive Belt Paths 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 is the...

Page 26: ...lly 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 remove the belt cover Figure 25 6 Loosen the adjustment bolt see Figure 27 and move the auger idler pulley 7 Tighten the adjustment bolt and repea...

Page 27: ...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 genuine replacement belts which match the original equipment belts These are available from your dealer Tracti...

Page 28: ...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 control 14 Install auger belt over engine pulley 15 Adjust auger belt stop as described under ADJUST ING BELT GUIDES 16 Install belt cover 17 Connect spark plug wire a...

Page 29: ...r Chain Master Link Keeper link Must install towards wheel side with open end trailing Master link Direction of travel ROLLER CHAIN REPLACEMENT NOTE This procedure does not apply to models that use an endless chain 1 Remove gas from fuel tank and run engine until it stops running from lack of fuel 2 Disconnect spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug 3 Tilt the snowthrower forward an...

Page 30: ...lation Pressure 20 psi 1 37 bar Spout Rotation 190 Degrees Impeller 10 25 4 cm 4 Blade Ribbon Flighted Steel Drive System Friction Disc 5 Forward Speeds 2 Reverse DIMENSIONS Effective Clearing Width 555 22 61 cm 860 24 65 cm Length 555 860 51 132 cm Height 555 860 43 109cm Weight 555 158 lbs 72 kg 860 178 lbs 80 kg NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change witho...

Page 31: ... values are also included For applicable manuals currently available for your model contact our Customer Publications Department at 262 284 8519 Smiplicity Manufacturing Inc or 1 866 313 6682 Snapper Have the information listed in the box below available when phoning in your request Technical manuals can be downloaded from www simplicitymfg com or www snapper com Engine Oil Touch Up Paint Grease G...

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