Poulan 96192001903, 421474 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 00155 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

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.

If the discharge chute or auger become clogged, shut-off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 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 downward 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.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CONTROL LEVER

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

REMOTE CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 14

The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to throw snow farther.

•Press downward on chute deflector control lever and move lever forward to lower the deflector and decrease the distance. Move lever back to raise the deflector

 

and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back

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and locks into desired position.

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Contents Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Remove Snow Thrower from Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Unfold Upper HandleInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Auger Control ROD See FigsInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Primer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEYRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsDrive speed control lever used to select forward or HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig To Throw Snow See FigCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR ADD Gasoline See FigBefore Stopping Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance Cleaning EngineTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector To Remove Wheels See Fig Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axleStorage OtherTroubleshooting Scrapper BAR Auger HousingKEY Part Description Auger BearingSkid Plate LH Auger Assembly 30 LHAuger Assembly 30 RH Skid Plate RHExploded Bearing Gearbox Assembly178675X008 Corner Bracket Clean OUT Tool Impeller Pulley181160X479 Drift Cutter BAR Weight BARPlastic Washer Deflector Weldment Deflector Control AssemblyChute Weldment Deflector SealKEY Part Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES Handles Lower Handle Loop Handle LHLoop Handle RH Pivot Support WeldmentHandle Knob SpacerKnob RED Washer 3/8Carriage Bolt 5/16−18 X 155377 NUT 5/16−18 169675 Axle Shaft Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES DriveSprocket Item 43 Exploded END Plate Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Bottom PANFrame ENGINE, TECEngine Mount Plate Traction Belt Belt CoverImpeller Belt Cable Bracket LH Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES WheelsWheel Assembly LH Cable Bracket RHWheel Lobe CoverWheel Driver Retainer Ring Clutch SlideSafety Ignition KEY Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES BAG of Parts35062 Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES Decals 421474 421475Limited Warranty
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