Poulan 430429, 96198002801 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.

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

ON

FIG. 11

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 12)

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, rotate lever to “FULL” position.

FIG. 12

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 13)

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.

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 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 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 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 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 CartonInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Speed Control ROD See FigsUnfold Upper Handle Install Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Check Tire PressurePrimer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting engineHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Before Starting the Engine To Start EngineBefore Stopping Snow Throwing TipsIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Maintenance Cleaning EngineChute Deflector Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Carburetor To Adjust Cable Tension See FigTo Remove Wheels See Fig Engine SpeedFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Scraper BAR Auger HousingKEY Part Description Auger 27 LH23 22 KEY Part NO. NO. Description Auger Bearing Bearing PlugChute Weldment Deflector Control AssemblyDeflector Spring 15 420679 Service Part Deflector Control Deflector WeldmentCable Assembly Heat Shield LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Adjustable Rotator HeadLower Tube Loop Handle LHLoop Handle RH Pivot SupportKnob RED SpacerRetainer Handle KnobShifter ROD TOP Impeller ROD AssemblyTraction ROD Assembly Shifter ROD BottomTorsion Spring Interlock SpringInterlock CAM Interlock StopSprocket Axle ShaftRoll PIN 3/16 Clik PINExploded Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Rubber RingEngine Mounting Plate Frame427928X428 428685Idler ARM Bracket Impeller BeltTraction Belt Idler Pulley187833X421 Wheel Assembly LH187865X421 428498 Safety Ignition KEYKEY Part NO. no DECAL, Danger 181037DECAL, DANGER, Deflector KEY Part Description QTY Warranty MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageII. Emission Control System Warranty Warranty Limited Warranty
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