Simplicity 870S 1080S Snow Blower Owners Manual

This manual covers the following Manufacturer’s Numbers: 870: 1080: 8 HP, 70 CM WIDTH MFG. NO. 1691898 10 HP, 80 CM WIDTH MFG. NO. 1691899 AWARNING This unit Is a “two-stage ” snowthrower. The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snow back into the impeller housing. The second stage is the impeller, which throws the snow out the discharge chute. If bodily contact Is made with the auger or Impeller when they are rotating, severe personal Injury will occur. To avoid Injury, keep others and yourself away from the auger and the discharge chute whenever the engine is running.

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See Safety Rules on the following pages. AWARNING To avoid serious Injury, do not put your hands into the auger housing or discharge spout. If auger stalls or spout plugs, use the following procedure to remove objects or clear the spout 1. Release both drive levers. 2. Shut off the engine. 3. Wait for moving parts to stop. 4. Use a narrow board to remove foreign objects and clear the spout. Never put your hands into the auger or discharge spout, because tension buildup due to plugging could cause paris to rotate upon clearing. Contents SAFETY RULES DECALS OPERATION SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS ENGINE CONTROLS CHECKS BEFORE EACH STARTUP. DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT SCRAPER BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. FREEWHEELING STARTING THE ENGINE GROUND SPEED SELECTION ENGINE SPEED OPERATION AFTER EACH USE NORMAL CARE NORMAL CARE CHART OFF SEASON STORAGE STARTING AFTER STORAGE 2 4 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 11 13 13 14 15 15 16 16 CHECK AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION LUBRICATE THE SNOWTHROWER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE INSPECT THE BATTERy SERViCE TROUBLESHOOTING BELT REPLACEMENT SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT AUGER/TRACTION DRIVE TENSION SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT DISCHARGE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT. SPECIFICATIONS COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS IDENTIFICATION & ACCESSORIES PARTS MANUAL AVAILABLE SERVICE MANUAL AVAILABLE _ 17 17 19 19 20 20 23 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 31 Safety Rules Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules can result In loss of control of machine, severe personal Injury to yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment affecting safety. The triangle In the text signifies Important cautions or warnings which must be followea. _ A GENERAL -Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and proper equipment use. -Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction. -Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. -Never discharge material toward any person or pet. -Make sure: a. snowthrower is in good operating condition,. b. all safety devices and shields are in place and working, and c. all adjustments are correct. PREPARATION -Never attempt to make any adjustment while engine is running. -Thoroughly inspect the area where the snowthrower is to be used and remove all objects such as door mats, sleds, boards, wires, and sticks. -Disengage all clutches (release drive levers) before starting engine. -Do not operate snowthrower without wearing proper winter clothing. Wear footwear which improves footing on slippery surfaces. -Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable. a. Use approved gasoline container. b. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine. c. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. d. Wipe up spilled gasoline. -Adjust skid shoe height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface. -Do not run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly. OPERATION -Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. 2 Safety Rules -Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear slopes over 35% (19.3°). -After striking an object, release drive levers, stop the engine, and remove spark plug wire. Inspect the snowthrower for damage before restarting. -Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards and traffic. -Be especially careful not to touch snowthrower parts which might be hot from operation. Allow such parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service. -If unit starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage drives and stop the engine. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

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