Simplicity 560 - Starting the Engine; Ground Speed Selection

Operation
FREEWHEELING/TRACTION
DRIVE LOCK
For easy turning when pushing the snow-
thrower (engine off), disengage the traction
drive locks (see figure "3 and 4). You can
disengage one wheel, or both, for easier
turning.
To disengage a drive lock, insert the pin thru
the outer hole in the axle as shown in figure 3.
To engage the lock, insert the pin thru the
hub and axle as shown in figure 4. If the hole
in the hub is not aligned with the inner hole
in the axle, push the snowthrower until the
Figure 3. Traction Drive Lock -
Disengaged
Figure 4. Traction Drive Lock - Engaged
holes align. Be sure to install spring clip to
secure pin.
When snowthrowing, engage both wheels
for best performance. You can, however,
only engage one wheel to make turning
easier, if you are not using full width of
auger. Engage the wheel on the side of the
snowthrower that contacts the snow.
STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine with the rewind starter or
with the 120 volt electric start, follow the
instructions in the engine Owner’s Manual.
If the snowthrower is equipped with battery
start (Tecumseh engine) follow this
procedure to start the engine.
1. Move the throttle lever to FAST posi¬
tion.
2. To crank the engine, turn the key switch
to START. If the engine is cold, move
the choke to FULL while cranking. If
the engine is warm, try starting without
the choke. If engine doesn’t start, move
the choke to FULL while cranking.
3. When the engine starts, release the key
switch. If the engine falters, move the
choke to FULL and then gradually to
OFF.
GROUND SPEED SELECTION
Use the ground speed selector (G, figure 1) to
control the drive speed of the snowthrower.
There are five forward speeds and two
reverse speeds. Use the lower speeds to blow
deep or wet snow. Use the higher speeds to
blow light snow or to drive the snowthrower
without blowing snow. To change speed,
first release the traction drive lever. Then
move the selector to the desired speed.
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