Poulan 961940009 Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig, Check Tire Pressure

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

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

INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See Figs. 8 and 9)

1.Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. Tighten securely.

2.Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/4-20 shoulder bolt and 1/4-20 locknut as shown. Tighten nut securely. Eyelet will be loose on shoulder bolt.

3.Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater head and into hole in chute deflector as shown.

1/4-20

SPRING

CHUTE

SHOULDER

DEFLECTOR

BOLT

 

 

HOOK

 

BETWEEN

 

HEX NUTS

 

ON CHUTE

1/4-20

ROTATER

LOCKNUT

HEAD

 

5/16-18

 

CARRIAGE

 

BOLT

CABLE

 

EYELET

 

REMOTE

 

CABLE

 

BRACKET

 

5/16-18

 

LOCKNUT

 

FIG. 8

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 9

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 Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Unfold Upper Handle Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Remove Snow Thrower from CartonInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Ignition KEY OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower PrimerRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerPower Steering Operation See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigBefore Starting the Engine Scraper BAR See FigIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine Before StoppingLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USESnow Thrower CleaningEngine Shear Bolts See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Chute DeflectorTo Replace Belts See Fig Engine Speed To Adjust Cable Tension See FigTo Remove Wheels See Fig CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting KEY Part Description Exploded Impeller Pulley Gearbox Assembly178675X431 Corner Bracket Clean OUT Tool BearingBearing Plug Skid Plate LHSkid Plate RH Auger BearingDeflector Spring Knob BlackPOP Rivet Chute Snow Shield 419822X431 Shield Retainer StrapRotator Head LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Adjustable Cable Assembly Heat ShieldInterlock CAM Loop Handle LHLoop Handle RH Interlock SpringWasher 3/8 SpacerKnob RED Handle KnobShifter ROD Bottom Impeller RODTraction ROD Shifter ROD TOPConsole Panel Wire HarnessLower Handle Pivot Support WeldmentSprocket Axle ShaftExploded Rubber Ring AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Speed SelectorEngine Mounting Plate Complete LCT EngineFrame 427963X428Idler Pulley Impeller BeltTraction Belt Idler ARM BracketClutch Slide CoverWheel Driver Retainer Ring Wheel LobeCable Bracket LH Wheel Assembly LHCable Bracket RH 422663 Safety Ignition KEYDECAL, Instruction 181037DECAL, Danger DECAL, DANGER, DeflectorHOP Limited Warranty

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