Poulan 96198003102 Assembly / PRE-OPERATION, Remove Snow Thrower from Carton, Unfold Upper Handle

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product.

Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship- ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

2.Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.

3.Remove the two (2) screws securing the auger housing to the pallet.

4.Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle.

5.Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet.

6.Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10)

A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts, nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.

NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments to the skid plates.

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

1.Raise upper handle to the operating position and tighten handle knobs securely. Additional carriage bolts, washers and handle knobs are in bag of parts. Use to secure upper handle to lower handle. Install in lower holes in handles.

INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)

1.Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2.Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring.

SPEED

CONTROL

ROD

PLASTIC TIE

UPPER

HANDLE

HANDLE

KNOB

LOWER

HANDLE

FIG. 1

SPEED CONTROL ROD

 

RETAINER

 

SPRING

SPEED

SPEED

CONTROL

CONTROL

BRACKET

LEVER

FIG. 2

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Unfold Upper HandleInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYRecoil 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 Adjust Skid Plates See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigScraper BAR See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo USE Drift Cutters See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigTo Start Engine Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance Engine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig To Remove Wheels See Fig To Adjust Cable Tension See FigCarburetor Engine SpeedOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Service Notes Exploded KEY Part Description Scrapper BAR Auger HousingCARRIAGEBOLT5/16−18X.625 Auger BearingAuger Assembly 30 RH Auger Assembly 30 LHSkid Plate LH Skid Plate RHDrift Cutter BAR Weight BARCARRIAGEBOLT5/16−18X.750 Plastic WasherChute Weldment Deflector Control AssemblyDeflector Weldment Deflector SealCable Assembly Adjustable LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Heat Shield Rotator HeadRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP414EPS30 Handles Loop Handle RH Loop Handle LHLower Handle Pivot Support WeldmentKnob RED SpacerHandle Knob Washer 3/8Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 X 155377 NUT 5/16-18 169675 Sprocket Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP414EPS30 DriveAxle Shaft Exploded Drive Plate Assembly AssemblySpeed Selector Rubber RingFrame Complete LCT Engine427963X428 Engine Mounting PlateTraction Belt Impeller BeltIdler ARM Bracket Idler PulleyRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP414EPS30 Wheels Cable Bracket RH Wheel Assembly LHCable Bracket LH 422663 Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP414EPS30 BAG of PartsSafety Ignition KEY Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP414EPS30 Decals Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty

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