Poulan 422075 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 P.S.I. / 19-24.5 N-m).

•Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber.

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 Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Install Speed Control ROD See Figs HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Tool BOX See FigInstall Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Start Engine Before Starting the EngineBefore Stopping Snow Throwing TipsIf Recoil Starter has Frozen General Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE LubricationEngine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Other StorageTroubleshooting Service Notes Exploded KEY Part Description Scraper BAR Auger HousingAuger 27 LH Auger 27 RHBearing Plug Auger BearingDeflector Weldment Chute WeldmentDeflector Seal StrapRotator Head LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Pivot Bracket Pulley PivotLoop Handle RH Loop Handle LHLower Tube Pivot SupportRetainer SpacerKnob RED Handle KnobCarriage Bolt 5/16−18 X 155377 NUT 5/16−18 169675 Console Panel Wire HarnessHeadlight Bezel Flood HeadlightRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number XT8527ES Drive 43 402689 Drive Plate Assembly Speed Selector AssemblyEND Plate Control ARMRoll PIN 3/16 Axle ShaftSprocket Clik PIN423184X505 Engine Mount Plate KEY Part Description Engine Tecumseh Model LH318SA-156551HTraction Belt Belt CoverImpeller Belt 187833X428 Wheel Assembly LH187865X428 Part KEY Description Safety Ignition KEY35062 DECAL, Danger 181037DECAL, DANGER, Deflector Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty
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