Poulan 435551 owner manual Unfold Upper Handle, Install Speed Control ROD See Figs

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

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

INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4)

The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow thrower.

1.Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2.With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel, push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket. Secure with retainer spring.

PLASTIC TIE

TRACTION DRIVE

CONTROL ROD

VINYL

SLEEVE

Fig. 3

TRACTION DRIVE	RETAINER
CONTROL LEVER	SPRING
	TRACTION
	DRIVE
	CONTROL
	ROD
DRIVE
CONTROL
BRACKET

Fig. 4

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONParts Packed Separately in Carton Remove Snow Thrower from CartonUnfold Upper Handle Install Speed Control ROD See FigsInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs a and 8BKnow 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 USE Fuel SHUT-OFF Valve See Fig To USE Choke Control See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigBefore Starting the Engine To Adjust Skid Plates See FigScraper BAR See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigTo Start Engine Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE LubricationEngine 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 Auger Assembly LH Auger HousingAuger Assembly RH KEY Part DescriptionExploded 178675X431 Corner Bracket Clean OUT Tool Gearbox AssemblyBearing Impeller PulleyBearing Plug Auger BearingSkid Plate LH Skid Plate RHChute Snow Shield 419822X431 Shield Retainer Strap Knob BlackPOP Rivet Cable Assembly Adjustable LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Head Rotator Pivot BracketHandle Grip 196944X431 Panel Bracket LH 196943X431 Panel Bracket RHWasher Lower HandleRetainer SpacerKnob RED Handle KnobTraction ROD Impeller RODShifter ROD TOP Shifter ROD BottomConsole Panel Wire HarnessHeadlight Bezel Flood HeadlightSprocket Axle ShaftExploded Drive Plate Assembly Speed Selector AssemblyWheel HUB END PlateFrame Complete LCT Engine427963X428 Engine Mounting PlateTraction Belt Impeller BeltIdler ARM Bracket Idler Pulley01.06.017-A 432333X421 Wheel Assembly LH 432334X421 Wheel Assembly RHCable Bracket LH Cable Bracket RHWheel Driver Retainer Ring CoverWheel Lobe Clutch Slide422663 Safety Ignition KEYDECAL, DANGER, Deflector DECAL, DangerDECAL, Instruction DECAL, Speed ControlLimited Warranty