Poulan 437390 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication, Snow Thrower

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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS	LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad- justments section of this manual.

•At least once a year, you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check for loose fasteners.

3.Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRICATION

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

➀SAE 30 Motor Oil

➁ See “ENGINE” in

Maintenance section

➂ General

Purpose

Grease

➀ Pivot points

➁ Engine

➂ Auger

oil

grease fittings

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance.

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 PSI.)

•Keeptiresfreeofgasolineandoil,whichcanharmrubber.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

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Contents Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Remove Snow Thrower from CartonUnfold Upper Handle Install Speed Control ROD See FigsInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Check Tire PressurePrimer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower TractionMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engineTo USE Fuel SHUT-OFF Valve See Fig HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerStopping To USE Choke Control See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig Scraper BAR See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level See FigBefore Stopping Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine If Recoil Starter has FrozenBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations LubricationCleaning EngineChute Deflector Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Carburetor To Adjust Cable Tension See FigTo Remove Wheels See Fig Engine SpeedFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Scraper BAR Auger HousingKEY Part Description Auger 27 LHExploded Bearing Gearbox Assembly178675X008 Corner Bracket Clean OUT Tool Impeller PulleySkid Plate LH Auger BearingBearing Plug Skid Plate RHChute Snow Shield Knob BlackPOP Rivet Shield Retainer StrapCable Assembly Heat Shield LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Adjustable Rotator HeadLower Tube Loop Handle LHLoop Handle RH Pivot SupportKnob RED SpacerRetainer Handle KnobImpeller ROD Traction RODHeadlight Bezel Wire HarnessConsole Panel Flood Headlight01.03.005-B Exploded Wheel HUB Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly END Plate427963X428 Complete LCT EngineFrame Engine Mounting PlateIdler ARM Bracket Impeller BeltTraction Belt Idler Pulley432336X421 Wheel Assembly LH432335X421 Safety Ignition KEY 422663181037 DECAL, DangerService Notes Limited Warranty