Poulan 96192002001, 421281 owner manual HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower, Stopping

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OPERATION

The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses

or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 13)

The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

•To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage.

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or attempting to start the engine.

STOPPING

TRACTION DRIVE

•Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower.

AUGER

•Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.

ENGINE

1.Move throttle control to “STOP” position.

2.Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent unauthorized use.

NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.

TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 11)

The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel shut-off valve in the OPEN position.

OFF

OPEN

FIG. 11

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 12)

The throttle control is located on the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle offers the best snow thrower performance.

FAST

SLOW

FIG. 12

10

OFFFULL

FIG. 13

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14)

WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from ma- terial thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup.

WARNING: If the discharge chute or auger become clogged, shut-off engine and wait for all moving parts tostop. Use the clean-out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS, to unclog the chute and/or auger.

The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever.

•To change the discharge chute position, press down- ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position.

The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the posi- tion of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to throw snow ashortdistance;setthedeflectorhighertothrowsnowfarther.

•Press downward on chute deflector control lever and move lever forward to raise the deflector and increase the distance. Move lever back to lower the deflector and decrease the distance. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CONTROL LEVER

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

REMOTE CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 14

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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 FigsRemove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle Install Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Check Tire PressurePrimer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEYAuger control lever used to engage auger motion throw snow Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsDeflector remote control lever used to change Distance the snow is thrownHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig Release the auger control lever and shut off the engineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigBefore Starting the Engine ADD Gasoline See FigBefore 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 Storage OtherTroubleshooting Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Bearing Auger HousingScraper BAR Bearing Plug420496X479 420495X479Auger 27 LH Auger 27 RHDeflector Weldment Deflector Control AssemblyChute Weldment Deflector SealRotator Pivot Bracket LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Head Pulley PivotLoop Handle RH Loop Handle LH405784X479 Pivot Support Weldment Knob RED SpacerRetainer Handle KnobShifter ROD TOP Impeller ROD AssemblyTraction ROD Assembly Shifter ROD BottomHeadlight Bezel Wire HarnessConsole Panel Flood HeadlightRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PP10527ES Drive END Plate Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Bottom PAN01.03.002-A 409346X428 Frame KEY Part Description ENGINE, TECModel LH358SA-159628A 417014X428 Engine Mount PlateTraction Belt Belt CoverImpeller Belt Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PP10527ES Wheels Cable Bracket LH Cable Bracket RHWheel Lobe CoverWheel Driver Retainer Ring Clutch SlideSafety Ignition KEY 35062DECAL, Poulan PRO DECAL, DANGER, Deflector 181037DECAL, Danger DECAL, DangerService Notes Limited Warranty

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