Simplicity 960 User manual

Parts Manual

Rev. 11/2003

960 Large Frame

Two-Stage Snowthrowers

TP 400-3890-01-LW-S

. No. Descri

tion

nowthrowers

1694435 960M, 9HP Snowthrower (CE)

1694439 960E, 9HP Snowthrower

Table Of Content

Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover

PRODUCT COMPONENTS PAGES

Handles and Controls Group ................................................................................................. 4

Engine and Frame Group - 9HP Electric Start ...................................................................... 8

Engine and Frame Group - 9HP Manual Start ...................................................................... 12

Auger and Impeller Group - 24" ............................................................................................. 16

Auger Housing and Chute Group - 24" .................................................................................. 18

Traction Drive Group ............................................................................................................. 20

Wheels & Tires Group ..........................................................................................................24

Decals Group - 960 ............................................................................................................... 26

Handles and Controls Group

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,

use the standard hardware torque

specification chart.

The holes in the frame for Ref. 40 are

slotted so the gear support (Ref. 37) can

be positioned to ensure the inside surface

of the gear support is tight against the

hub of the front gear (Ref. 49).

Mount bushings (Ref. 9)

with flange on inside of

brackets, 3 places.

Ref. 13 required on

slotted holes only.

Slot towards

rear of unit.

Shift rod assembly (Ref. 57)

must pivot freely on

pivot blocks, (Ref. 58).

Apply adhesive to

secure grips.

Insert shift rod (Ref. 55)

into outter hole of Ref. 61.

Must pivot freely

on capscrew (Ref 22).

Apply lubricant as required.

Must slide freely in

dash assembly (Ref 8).

Apply lubricant as required.

810 11

2028

31 32

62 58

59 38

47 48

1624

986366

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

2003 4

1694439 - 960E

1694435 - 960M

TP 400-3890-01-LW-S

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.

Handles and Controls Group

Footnotes

1 1668525 1 ROD, Auger, 3 7/16 Long 10-24

2 1669323 1 SPRING, Extension, 3 7/16 Long

3 1916621 4 NUT, Hex Machine Screw, 10-24

4 1715659 2 ROD, Clutch/Traction, 23 1/8 Long

5 1725434 1 HANDLE, RH

6 1722638 1 HANDLE, Clutch, RH

7 1725245 2 GRIP, Black Vinyl

8 1722627 1 DASHBOARD & SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

9 1667588 3 BUSHING, 3/8

10 1714084 1 KNOB, Spinner, 2 1/2 Long

11 1960093 1 PUSH NUT, Pal, 3/8

12 1919438 4 NUT, Hex Lock ESNA Light, 5/16-18

13 1919326 2 WASHER, 5/16

14 1722633 1 ROD & SPRING ASSEMBLY, with Pin

15 1722690 1 SPRING, Compression, 1 7/8 Long

16 1960519 1 PUSH NUT, Stud Cap, 1/2

17 1722667 1 HANDLE, Clutch, LH

18 1923358 2 NUT, Hex Centerlock, 1/4-20

19 1715655 2 SPACER

20 1922837 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 1 1/2

21 1725433 1 HANDLE, LH

22 1960662 1 CAPSCREW Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 2

23 1722630 1 ROD, 5 3/4 Long

24 1921319 2 WASHER, 1/4

25 1722631 1 LEVER, Pivot

26 1715654 2 SPACER

27 1960671 2 SCREW, Taptite, Pan Head, Torx, 1/4-20 x 3/4

28 1921221 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16 x 1 1/2

29 1920397 2 NUT, Hex Lock ESNA Light, 1/4-20

30 1720452 2 CLAMP, Tube Saddle

31 1917356 3 LOCKWASHER, Spring, 5/16

32 1922127 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1 3/4

33 1921332 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4

34 1707452 1 SPRING, Extension, Clutch Rod

35 1668526 1 ROD, Clutch, 6 5/16 Long

36 1715658 1 ROD, Chute Control, 27 Long

37 1718793 1 SUPPORT, Gear

38 1921319 3 WASHER, 1/4

39 1960518 2 PUSH NUT, 1/4

40 1960252 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 1/4-20 x 5/8 G5

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

2003 5

1694439 - 960E

1694435 - 960M

TP 400-3890-01-LW-S

Handles and Controls Group

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,

use the standard hardware torque

specification chart.

The holes in the frame for Ref. 40 are

slotted so the gear support (Ref. 37) can

be positioned to ensure the inside surface

of the gear support is tight against the

hub of the front gear (Ref. 49).

Mount bushings (Ref. 9)

with flange on inside of

brackets, 3 places.

Ref. 13 required on

slotted holes only.

Slot towards

rear of unit.

Shift rod assembly (Ref. 57)

must pivot freely on

pivot blocks, (Ref. 58).

Apply adhesive to

secure grips.

Insert shift rod (Ref. 55)

into outter hole of Ref. 61.

Must pivot freely

on capscrew (Ref 22).

Apply lubricant as required.

Must slide freely in

dash assembly (Ref 8).

Apply lubricant as required.

810 11

2028

31 32

62 58

59 38

47 48

1624

986366

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

2003 6

1694439 - 960E

1694435 - 960M

TP 400-3890-01-LW-S

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.

Handles and Controls Group

Footnotes

41 1960294 1 NUT, Hex Whiz Lock Flange, Small, 1/4-20

42 1611911 1 SUPPORT, Worm

43 1931333 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16 x 3/4 G5

44 1919326 1 WASHER, 5/16

45 1917372 1 NUT, Hex, 5/16-18

46 916168 2 PIN, Spring 1/8 x 3/4

47 1668186 1 WORM, Chute, LH

48 1725283 1 ROD, Chute, 18 Long

49 1718593 2 GEAR, Powder Metal

50 1918452 2 PIN, Cotter

51 1918447 3 PIN, Cotter

52 1666255 1 ROD, Shift, 3/8 15 5/16

53 1916964 3 LOCKWASHER, Spring, 1/4

54 1916622 3 NUT, Hex, 1/2-20

55 1720238 1 ROD, Upper Shift, 12 1/2 Long

56 1921159 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 2 1/4 G5

57 1668523 1 ROD & CLEVIS ASSEMBLY, Shift

58 1668524 2 BLOCK, Pivot, 3/4 x 3/4

59 1924361 1 WASHER, 1/2

60 1668185 2 BUSHING, 1/2

61 1720240 1 ROD & ARM ASSEMBLY, Pivot

62 1715123 1 SPRING, Torsion, 1/2 Long

63 172038 1 KNOB

64 1718791 1 CABLE & HANDLE ASSEMBLY

65 1725702 1 SCREW, Pan Head, Torx, #10 x 1/2

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

2003 7

1694439 - 960E

1694435 - 960M

TP 400-3890-01-LW-S

Engine and Frame Group - 9HP Electric Start

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,

use the standard hardware torque

specification chart.

Hook one end of spring (Ref. 15)

into top hole of roller arm (Ref. 16)

and other end into top hole of the idler

arm assembly in the Traction Drive Group.

Long hub of idler pulley

(Ref. 19) to be toward

idler arm (Ref. 16).

Position idler pulley (Ref. 25)

at center of slot in clutch arm

(Ref. 22).

Hook one end of spring (Ref. 27)

over clutch rod assembly (Ref. 22)

between tabsand other end into

slot in frame.

Use 0-2 washers

between Ref. 40

& 22 to assure a

centered belt and no

interference between

pulleys Ref. 19 & 25.

Position belt stop (Ref. 33)

1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt

when auger clutch is engaged.

Torque to

10-14 ft. lbs. or

14-20 N m

Right rear bolt.

910

19 20

25 26

37 38

48 49

986367

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

2003 8

1694439 - 960E

TP 400-3890-01-LW-S

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.

Engine and Frame Group - 9HP Electric Start

Footnotes

1 1725416 1 BELT, Traction

2 1700415 1 BELT, Drive Auger

3 1725287 1 GUARD, Belt

4 1935255 2 NUT, Speed, 5/16-18

5 920426 2 LOCKWASHER, Ext. Tooth, 5/16

6 1918249 2 SCREW, Truss Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4

7 1725438 1 FRAME, Main

8 1930591 4 CAPSCREW, Whizlock, 5/16-18 x 3/4

9 1664847 4 CAPSCREW, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/8

10 1666374 1 COVER, Bottom

11 1926018 6 NUT, Speed, 1/4-20

12 1925003 6 CAPSCREW, Taptite,1/4-20 x 1/2

13 1669198 1 SUPPORT, Tie Bar

14 1927557 4 NUT, Hex, Whizlock, 5/16-18

15 1672735 1 SPRING, Idler

16 1703046 1 ARM, Idler, Traction

17 1665994 1 PIN

18 1928731 2 LOCKNUT, Jam, 3/8-16

19 1668477 1 PULLEY, Idler

20 1960647 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

21 1918451 2 PlN, Cotter, 1/8 x 3/4

22 1612200 1 CLUTCH ROD & BRAKE ASSEMBLY

23 1669313 1 PAD, Brake

24 925160 2 RIVET, Pop

25 154534 1 PULLEY

26 1921971 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4

27 1724503 1 SPRING, Extension

28 * 1 ENGINE, Briggs & Stratton, 9 H.P. Electric Start - Engine Model #

20G4140111E1

29 1931277 4 NUT, Hex, 5/16-18

30 1935159 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1 3/4

31 960551 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2

32 1668174 1 GUIDE, Belt

33 1919326 6 WASHER,11/32 x 3/4

34 1917356 2 LOCKWASHER, 5/16

35 1921515 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-24 x 3/4

36 1666109 1 PULLEY, Traction

37 1930540 1 SETSCREW, 5/8

38 8221042 1 KEY, Parallel, 3/16 x 13/16 x 7/8

39 1924940 3 WASHER, Flat, 13/32

40 157081 1 SPACER

* See your local Briggs & Stratton distributor for Parts & Service.

** Not a Service Part.

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

2003 9

1694439 - 960E

TP 400-3890-01-LW-S

Engine and Frame Group - 9HP Electric Start

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,

use the standard hardware torque

specification chart.

Hook one end of spring (Ref. 15)

into top hole of roller arm (Ref. 16)

and other end into top hole of the idler

arm assembly in the Traction Drive Group.

Long hub of idler pulley

(Ref. 19) to be toward

idler arm (Ref. 16).

Position idler pulley (Ref. 25)

at center of slot in clutch arm

(Ref. 22).

Hook one end of spring (Ref. 27)

over clutch rod assembly (Ref. 22)

between tabsand other end into

slot in frame.

Use 0-2 washers

between Ref. 40

& 22 to assure a

centered belt and no

interference between

pulleys Ref. 19 & 25.

Position belt stop (Ref. 33)

1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt

when auger clutch is engaged.

Torque to

10-14 ft. lbs. or

14-20 N m

Right rear bolt.

910

19 20

25 26

37 38

48 49

986367

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

2003 10

1694439 - 960E

TP 400-3890-01-LW-S

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