Simplicity 1692243 Snow Blower User Manual


 
14. Attach the bottom half of the spout rotator handcrank
(A, figure
IO)
to the spiral spring shaft (B) and secure
with large ring pin at location C.
15. Slide the upper half of spout rotator handcrank
through the retaining bracket and into the lower half of
handcrank. Secure the upper half just in front of
retaining bracket with the small ring pin to prevent
movement of the handcrank.
16. The snowthrower is now ready for operation,
Figure
16.
Attaching Handcrank
A. Spout Rotator (Bottom Half)
B. Spiral Spring Shaft
C. Large Ring Pin Location
CHECKS PRIOR TO USING
SNOWTHROWER
.,
‘1
1.’
Read safety precautions on pages 2-3 of this manual.
2. Prior to any snow falling, survey area to make sure
that all objects are removed to prevent them from
being picked up and thrown from the snowthrower
resulting in personal injury or property damage.
3. Make sure PTO shield turns freely on PTO shaft and
guards are properly fastened.
4. Make sure oil level in auger gearbox and speed
reduction gearbox is correct (oil level should be even
with check plugs). Refer to figures 14
&
15 on page
13.
5. Inspect for loose, missing, and worn parts.
6. Properly adjust discharge chute, discharge spout and
skid shoes. Refer to following paragraphs and figures
11 and 12.
7. Adjust the transport height if necessary. Refer to
“Transport Height Adjustment” on page 11.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
NOTE: This procedure applies to both side and rear skid
shoes.Side skid shoes are optional equipment and must
be purchased separately under kit number 1713411.
1. Using a l/2” wrench, loosen both nuts.
2. Adjust to desired height.
3. Tighten nuts.
Figure 11. Skid Shoe Adjustment
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