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lots_a_snow


Joined: Feb 2, 2011
Points: 2

Simplicity problem
Original Message   Feb 2, 2011 9:41 pm
Got about 2 feet of snow with 4 foot drifts and my reliable Simplicity 8 hp decides to take a dump for the first time ever!  I was at the end of the driveway working on the gift the city snow plow left for me and it suddenly just stopped throwing snow.  Engine kept on running and I was able to have it power itself back up my driveway.

Motor runs fine, when I go to fire up the impeller, nothing happens.  Shear pins in the auger appear to be in place.  I can manually spin the impeller with my hands which causes the auger to also move, so I am thinking the problem is not the shear pins.  Any suggestions?

Frosty da Snowman
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Shryp


Location: Cleveland, OH
Joined: Jul 26, 2010
Points: 532

Re: Simplicity problem
Reply #1   Feb 2, 2011 9:45 pm
Have you checked the belt yet?

Or the handle, linkage and idlers that engage the impeller.
This message was modified Feb 2, 2011 by Shryp
lots_a_snow


Joined: Feb 2, 2011
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Re: Simplicity problem
Reply #2   Feb 2, 2011 9:51 pm
Have not checked for a belt.  The linkage appears to be fine...I even pulled on it with my hand to see if it would engage and got nothing.  I will check owners manual for how to get to the belt.
Shryp


Location: Cleveland, OH
Joined: Jul 26, 2010
Points: 532

Re: Simplicity problem
Reply #3   Feb 2, 2011 9:54 pm
There should be a cover between the engine and the chute.  It is probably made of plastic and held on with 2 small bolts.
hirschallan


If it aint broke don't fix it !!


Location: Northern Hills of NY
Joined: Aug 25, 2005
Points: 327

Re: Simplicity problem
Reply #4   Feb 2, 2011 9:54 pm
Just remove the belt cover which is usually held in place with a bolt on either side

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