Simplicity 1696927 Signature Pro Series Dual-Stage Snow Blower User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: Simplicity

Table of Contents

Simplicity 1696927 Signature Pro Series Dual-Stage Snow Blower
Identification Tag
Product Warranty
- Warranty Statement
Warranty Period
About Your Warranty
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Warranty
Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Warranty Provisions
References
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Simplicity 1696927 Signature Pro Series Dual-Stage Snow Blower

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PRODUCT

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Simplicity®product. We are pleased that you have confidence in the Simplicity® brand. When operated and maintained according to the manuals, this product will provide many years of dependable service. The Operator’s Manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the unit and how to avoid them. This product was designed to be used as described in the Operator’s Manual and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and thoroughly understand the instructions in the manual before attempting to start, operate, or service the product. Save these original instructions for future reference.

This product requires final assembly, which is described in the Setup Instructions. Make sure to follow the instructions completely before use. If you need assistance with assembly, operation, or maintenance of the product, contact your local Authorized Service Dealer or visit simplicitymfg.com or call 1-800-837-6836 (in the USA only).

Identification Tag

Record the model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access.

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When contacting the Authorized Dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have the numbers. The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded from simplicitymfg.com. Please provide the model and serial number when ordering replacement parts. For the location of the identification tag (A) refer to the following illustration.

Product Warranty

Warranty Statement

LIMITED WARRANTY

Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on products submitted for repair orreplacement under this warranty must be borne by the purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at simplicitymfg.com.
The purchaser must contact the Authorized Service Dealer, and then make the product available to the Authorized Service Dealer for inspection and testing. There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the warranty period listed below, or to the extent permitted by law. Liability for incidental or consequential damages are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country.

Warranty Period

Item	Consumer Use	Commercial Use
Equipment	36 Months	3 Months
Engine*	36 Months	3 Months
Battery (if equipped)	12 Months	12 Months

Applies to Briggs & Stratton® engines only. Warranty coverage of non-Briggs & Stratton engines is provided by that engine manufacturer. Emissions-related components are covered by the Emissions Warranty Statement.

In Australia: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM, or by calling 1300 274 447, or by emailing or writing to salesenquires@briggsandstratton.com.au, Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty Ltd, 1 Moorebank Avenue, NSW, Australia, 2170.

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail or commercial consumer. “Consumer use” means personal residential household use by a retail consumer. “Commercial use” means all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes. Once a product has experienced commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use product for purposes of this warranty.

In order to ensure prompt and complete warranty coverage, register your product at www.onlineproductregistration.com. Save your proof of purchase receipt. If you do not provide proof of the initial purchase date at the time warranty service is requested, the manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period. Product registration is not required to obtain warranty service on Briggs & Stratton products.

About Your Warranty

Warranty service is available only through Simplicity® Authorized Service Dealers. This warranty covers only defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, normal wear, and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.

Improper Use and Abuse

The proper, intended use of this product is described in the Operator’s Manual. Using the product in a way not described in the Operator’s Manual or using the product after it has been damaged will not be covered under this warranty. Warranty coverage will also not be provided if the serial number on the product has beenremoved or the product has been altered or modified in anyway, or if the product has evidence of abuse such as impact damage or water/chemical corrosion damage.

Improper Maintenance or Repair

This product must be maintained according to the procedures and schedules provided in the Operator’s Manual, and serviced or repairedusing genuine Briggs & Stratton parts or equivalent. Damage caused by lack of maintenance or use of non-original parts is not covered by warranty.

Normal Wear and Tear

Like most mechanical devices, your unit is subject to wear even when properly maintained. This warranty does not cover repairs when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment. Maintenance and wear items such as filters, belts, cutting blades, and brake pads (except engine brake pads) are not covered by warranty due to wear characteristics alone unless the cause is due to defects in material or workmanship.

Stale or Unapproved Fuel

In order to function correctly, this product requires fresh fuel that conforms to the criteria specified in the Operator’s Manual. Engine or equipment damage caused by stale fuel or the use of unapproved fuels (such as E15 or E85 ethanol blends) is not covered by warranty.

Other Exclusions

This warranty excludes damage due to accident, abuse, modifications, alterations, improper servicing, freezing, or chemical deterioration. Attachments or accessories that were not originally packaged with the product are also excluded. There is no warranty coverage on equipment used for primary power in place of utility power or on equipment used in life support applications. This warranty does not include used, reconditioned, second-hand, or demonstration equipment or engines. This warranty also excludes failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer’s control.

Briggs & Stratton Emissions Warranty

California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton, LLC
Emissions Control Warranty – Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
For Briggs & Stratton Engine Models with “F” Trim Designation (Model-Type-Trim Representation xxxxxx xxxx Fx)

The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are pleased to explain the exhaust and evaporative emissions (“emissions”) control system warranty on your 2021-2023 engine. In California, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. B&S must warrant the emissions control system on your engine/equipment for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off- road engine or equipment leading to the failure of the emissions control system. Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines (for liquid fuel andfuel vapors), fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, clamps and other associated components. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission-related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your engine/equipment at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts, and labor.

Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage

The exhaust and evaporative emissions control system on your engine/equipment is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission-related part on your engine/equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S.

Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities

As the engine/equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. B&S recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine, butB&S cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the engine/equipment owner, you should however be aware that B&S may deny you warranty coverage if your engine/equipment or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your engine/ equipment to a B&S distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact B&S at 1-800-444-7774 (in USA) or BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM.

Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Warranty Provisions

The following are specific provisions relative to your Emissions Control Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the B&S engine warranty for non- regulated engines found in the Operator’s Manual.

Warranted Emissions Parts

Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emissions control systems parts) to the extent these parts were present on the B&S engine and/ or B&S supplied fuel system.

Fuel Metering System
- Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)
- Carburetor or fuel injection system
- Oxygen sensor
- Electronic control unit
- Fuel pump module
- Fuel line (for liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel line fittings, clamps
- Fuel tank, cap and tether
- Carbon canister and mounting bracket
- Pressure relief valves
- Liquid/Vapor separator
Air Induction System
- Air cleaner
- Intake manifold
- Purge and vent line
Ignition System
- Spark plug(s)
- Magneto ignition system
Catalyst System
- Catalytic converter
- Exhaust manifold
- Air injection system or pulse value
Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
- Vacuum, temperature, position, time-sensitive valves, and switches
- Connectors and assemblies
- Electronic controls

Length of Coverage

Coverage is for a period of two years from the date of delivery to an ultimate purchaser, or for the time period listed in the respective engine or product warranty statement, whichever is greater. B&S warrants to the original purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board; that it is free from defects in material and workmanship that could cause the failure of a warranted part; and that it is identical in all material respects to the engine described in the manufacturer’s application for certification. The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.

The warranty on emissions-related parts is as follows

Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator’s Manual supplied, is warranted for the warranty period stated above. If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S at no charge to the owner. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.
Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the Operator’s Manual supplied, is warranted for the warranty period stated above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.
Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator’s Manual supplied, is warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S at no charge to the owner. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.
Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the owner will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The manufacturer will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.

Consequential Coverage
Coverage shall extend to the failure of any engine components caused by the failure of any warranted emissions parts.
Claims and Coverage Exclusions

Warranty claims shall be filed according to the provisions of the B&S engine warranty policy. Warranty coverage does not apply to failures of emissions parts that are not original equipment B&S parts or to parts that fail due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance as set forth in the B&S engine warranty policy. B&S is not liable for warranty coverage of failures of emissions parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts.

Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Small Off-Road Engine Emissions Label

Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) small off-road Emissions Standard must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emissions labels. The engine emissions label will indicate certification information.

The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is certified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operator’s Manual. The following categories are used:

Moderate

Engines at or less than 80 cc displacement are certified to be emissions compliant for 50 hours of actual engine running time. Engines greater than 80 cc displacement are certified to be emissions compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time.

Intermediate

Engines at or less than 80 cc displacement are certified to be emissions compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time. Engines greater than 80 cc displacement are certified to be emissions compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time.

Extended

Engines at or less than 80 cc displacement are certified to be emissions compliant for 300 hours of actual engine running time. Engines greater than 80 cc displacement are certified to be emissions compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20,to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years. Briggs & Stratton engines are certified to meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 or Phase 3 emissions standards. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements.

For engines greater than 80 cc displacement and less than 225 cc displacement