Poulan 436838, 96192003502 owner manual Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

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”).

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance.

TIRES

Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P.S.I. ).

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.

LUBRICATION CHART

SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil

See “ENGINE”

in Maintenance section

General

Purpose

Grease

Pivot points

Auger

 

grease fittings

Engine oil

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer. Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to

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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 Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engineTo USE Choke Control See Fig HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerStopping To Control Snow Discharge See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig Power Steering Operation 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 FrozenMaintenance Cleaning 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 Service Notes Exploded KEY Part Description CARRIAGEBOLT5/16−18X.625 Auger HousingScrapper BAR Auger 27 LHSkid Plate LH Auger BearingBearing Plug Skid Plate RHDeflector Weldment Deflector Control AssemblyChute Weldment Deflector SealRotator Head LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Adjustable Rotator Pivot BracketLoop Handle RH Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model XT11530ES HandlesLoop Handle LH Lower TubeTraction ROD 180480Impeller ROD RetainerHandle Knob SpacerKnob RED Washer 3/8Interlock CAM Wire HarnessInterlock Spring Torsion SpringRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model XT11530ES Drive Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Rubber RingAxle Shaft Sprocket436146X505 Engine ModelFrame Engine Mount Plate428684 Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model XT11530ES Wheels 432338X428 Wheel Assembly LH432337X428 193071 Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model XT11530ES BAG of PartsSafety Ignition KEY DECAL, Danger Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model XT11530ES Decals181037 DECAL, DANGER, DeflectorService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty