Poulan 435562, 96198002603 owner manual Install Auger Control ROD See Figs, Check Tire Pressure

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6)

1.Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end.

2.Hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. (See Fig. 5)

3.With top end of rod positioned under right side of control panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole in auger control bracket. Secure with retainer spring.

AUGER

CONTROL

ROD

VINYL

SLEEVE

CONTROL

ARM

LOOP

OPENING

UP

FIG. 5

AUGER CONTROL ROD

AUGER

RETAINER

CONTROL

LEVER

SPRING

 

 

AUGER

CONTROL

BRACKET

FIG. 6

INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7)

NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head.

1.Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower.

2.Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If neces- sary, rotatechute assembly to align square and pin on un- derside of chute rotater head with holes in chute bracket.

3.With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned, position chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket.

4.Install 3/8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten securely.

CHUTE

 

 

ROTATER

 

3/8 LOCKNUT

HEAD

 

 

 

 

3/8 WASHER

 

 

PIN

 

 

THREADED

 

 

STUD

 

ALIGN BEFORE

ROTATER HEAD

CHUTE

MOUNTING

BRACKET

TIGHTENING LOCKNUT

BRACKET

FIG. 7

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac- tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance.

Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI.

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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 CartonInstall Speed Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsUnfold Upper Handle Install Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Primer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Electric start button used for starting the engineTo USE Fuel SHUT-OFF Valve See Fig HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerStopping To USE Choke Control See FigUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig To Throw Snow See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Before Starting the Engine Before 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 Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Assembly RH Auger HousingAuger Assembly LH Scrapper BARSkid Plate LH Auger BearingBearing Plug Skid Plate RHWasher Knob BlackPOP Rivet Plastic WasherCable Assembly Heat Shield LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Adjustable Rotator HeadLower Handle 196944X007 Panel Bracket LH 196943X007 Panel Bracket RHHandle Grip Pivot Support WeldmentKnob RED SpacerRetainer Handle KnobShifter ROD TOP Impeller RODTraction ROD Shifter ROD BottomInterlock CAM Console PanelInterlock Spring Torsion SpringRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PP208E24 Drive Wheel HUB Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly END PlateSprocket Axle ShaftRoll PIN 3/16 Clik PIN427963X428 Complete LCT EngineFrame Engine Mounting PlateIdler ARM Bracket Impeller BeltTraction Belt Idler PulleyWheel Assembly LH 432331X421432332X421 Safety Ignition KEY 422663DECAL, DANGER, Deflector 181037DECAL, Danger DECAL, InstructionService Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty

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