Poulan 428558, 96194000900 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS	LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check for loose fasteners.

3.Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRICATION

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil

See “ENGINE” in

Maintenance section

General

Purpose

Grease

Pivot points

Auger	Engine
Auger	oil
grease fittings

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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 FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Primer 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 Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig Scraper BAR See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level See FigBefore Stopping Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine If Recoil Starter has FrozenBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations LubricationEngine CleaningSnow Thrower Chute 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 Auger Assembly 30 RH Auger HousingAuger Assembly 30 LH KEY Part Description23 22 Bearing Gearbox Assembly178675X008 Corner Bracket Clean OUT Tool Impeller PulleyAuger Bearing Bearing PlugChute Snow Shield Knob BlackPOP Rivet Shield Retainer StrapRotator Head LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Adjustable Rotator Pivot BracketInterlock Spring Loop Handle LHLoop Handle RH Interlock CAMHandle Knob SpacerKnob RED Washer 3/8Shifter ROD TOP Impeller RODTraction ROD Shifter ROD BottomPivot Support Wire HarnessLower Tube Console PanelAxle Shaft SprocketExploded Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Rubber RingFrame Cover AssemblyComplete LCT Engine 427963X428Idler ARM Bracket Impeller BeltTraction Belt Idler PulleyWheel Lobe CoverWheel Driver Retainer Ring Clutch SlideCable Bracket LH Cable Bracket RHSafety Ignition KEY 422663DECAL, DANGER, Deflector 181037DECAL, Danger DECAL, InstructionLimited Warranty HOP