Simplicity Signature Series User Manual

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storage, turn the engine ON for 2 minutes to move the fuel
and stabilizer through the fuel system.
Off-Season Storage
At the end of the season, or when the unit is in storage for
more than 30 days, complete the steps that follow.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Fumes can move to a distant ignition source and an
explosion and/or fire can result.
• If fuel is in the tank, do not keep the unit indoors or
in poorly ventilated areas where fumes could reach
sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
Snowthrower
• Clean the unit. Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws
are tightened.
• Examine visible moving parts for damage, breakage,
and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Lubricate the control lever linkages, chute and
deflector, auger assembly, and drive wheel axles. See
Maintenance and Adjustments.
• For rusted or chipped paint surfaces, sand lightly and
apply touch-up paint.
• For unpainted or bare metal surfaces, apply a rust
preventative product.
• Keep the unit indoors and put a cover over it. If kept
outdoors, use heavy tarpaulin cover.
Return the unit to Service
• Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for annual
maintenance tasks. See Maintenance Schedule.
• Inspect engine oil level and add oil, if necessary.
• Fill the fuel tank with clean fuel.
• Check tire pressures.
• Make sure that all guards, shields, and covers are
attached.
• Make sure that all fasteners are tightened.
• Inspect the auger and impeller control, and the traction
drive control.
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Look for Remedy
The key is not installed or set to the OFF position. Install the key or turn it to the ON position.
The engine is cold and requires priming. Push the primer button two times andstart the
engine again.
The fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) is in the
CLOSED position.
Turn fuel shut-off valve to the OPEN position.
The fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank with clean fuel.
The choke is turned to the OPEN/RUN position
with a cold engine.
Turn the choke to the CLOSED/START position.
The engine does not start.
The engine is flooded. Turn the choke to OPEN/RUN position, move
throttle control to the FAST position (if equipped),
and crank until the engine starts.
Stale fuel or moisture in fuel. Fill with clean fuel.The engine is hard to start, operates unsatisfactory,
or does not start after several minutes.
The fuel cap does not vent. The fuel cap is too tight. Remove the fuel cap,
and install it again. Do not tighten the fuel cap too
much.
Excessive vibration. Loose parts or a damaged impeller. Stop the engine immediately. Remove the ignition
key or push/pull key. Inspect for loose hardware
on any moving parts and tighten as necessary.
If vibration continues, make sure that the unit is
inspected by an authorized service dealer.
The auger does not stop in 5 seconds after the
auger control lever is released.
The auger control cable could be out of adjustment. Seean Authorized Service Dealer.
The discharge chute or deflector is not adjusted
correctly.
Adjust the pivot points. See Adjust the Discharge
Chute and Deflector.
The discharge chute or deflector does not work
(remote-manual).
The discharge chute or deflector needs lubrication. Lubricate the control linkage and pivot points. See
Lubricate the Control Lever Linkage.
The snowthrower does not stop when the traction
control is released.
The traction control cable is not adjusted correctly. See Adjust the Traction Control Cable.
The scraper bar does not clean hard surfaces. The skid shoes are not correctly adjusted. Raise or lower the skid shoes. See Adjust the Skid
Shoe Height.
Not for
Reproduction

Simplicity Signature Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	Signature Series
Category	Snow Blower
Language	English