Poulan 96198003601, 437390 owner manual Unfold Upper Handle, Install Speed Control ROD See Figs

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments to the skid plates.

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

1.Raise upper handle to the operating position and tighten handle knobs securely. Additional carriage bolts, washers and handle knobs are in bag of parts. Use to secure upper handle to lower handle. Install in lower holes in handles.

INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)

1.Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2.Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring.

SPEED

CONTROL

ROD

PLASTIC TIE

UPPER

HANDLE

HANDLE

KNOB

LOWER

HANDLE

Fig. 1

SPEED CONTROL ROD
	RETAINER
	SPRING
SPEED	SPEED
CONTROL	CONTROL
BRACKET	LEVER

Fig. 2

INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4)

The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow thrower.

1.Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2.With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel, push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket. Secure with retainer spring.

PLASTIC TIE

TRACTION DRIVE

CONTROL ROD

VINYL

SLEEVE

Fig. 3

TRACTION DRIVE	RETAINER
CONTROL LEVER	SPRING
	TRACTION
	DRIVE
	CONTROL
	ROD
DRIVE
CONTROL
BRACKET

Fig. 4

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONParts Packed Separately in Carton Remove Snow Thrower from CartonUnfold Upper Handle Install Speed Control ROD See FigsInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Chute Deflector Remote Control See FigsKnow Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer TractionRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo USE Fuel SHUT-OFF Valve See Fig To USE Choke Control See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig Before Starting the Engine To Adjust Skid Plates See FigScraper BAR See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigTo Start Engine Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE LubricationEngine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig To Remove Wheels See Fig To Adjust Cable Tension See FigCarburetor Engine SpeedOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting KEY Part Description Auger HousingScraper BAR Auger 27 LHExploded 178675X008 Corner Bracket Clean OUT Tool Gearbox AssemblyBearing Impeller PulleyBearing Plug Auger BearingSkid Plate LH Skid Plate RHPOP Rivet Knob BlackChute Snow Shield Shield Retainer StrapCable Assembly Adjustable LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Heat Shield Rotator HeadLoop Handle RH Loop Handle LHLower Tube Pivot SupportRetainer SpacerKnob RED Handle KnobTraction ROD Impeller RODConsole Panel Wire HarnessHeadlight Bezel Flood Headlight01.03.005-B Exploded Drive Plate Assembly Speed Selector AssemblyWheel HUB END PlateFrame Complete LCT Engine427963X428 Engine Mounting PlateTraction Belt Impeller BeltIdler ARM Bracket Idler Pulley432336X421 Wheel Assembly LH432335X421 422663 Safety Ignition KEYDECAL, Danger 181037Service Notes Limited Warranty