Poulan 428695, 96192003001 owner manual Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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.

LUBRICATION CHART

SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil

See “ENGINE”

in Maintenance section

General

Purpose

Grease

Pivot points

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

Auger

 

(See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

grease fittings

Engine oil

 

SNOW THROWER

 

BELTS

 

Always observe the safety rules when performing any

 

Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours

maintenance.

of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

 

TIRES

adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

• Maintain proper air pressure in both tires

(See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

 

(14–17 P.S.I.).

 

The belts on your snow thrower are of special construction

• Keeptiresfreeofgasolineandoil,whichcanharmrubber.

and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due

(OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer. Using other

to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your

than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot

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and corrosion.

 

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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 CartonUnfold Upper Handle Install Speed Control ROD See FigsInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs 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 the engineTo USE Choke Control See Fig HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerStopping To Control Snow Discharge See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow 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 FrozenMaintenance 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 Service Notes Scraper BAR Auger HousingKEY Part Description Auger BearingSkid Plate LH Auger 27 LHAuger 27 RH Skid Plate RH23 22 Bearing Gearbox Assembly178675X008 Corner Bracket Clean OUT Tool Impeller PulleyCable Assembly Heat Shield LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Adjustable Rotator HeadShoulder Screw Knob BlackPOP Rivet Deflector SpringRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR827ES Handles Interlock Spring Lower TubePivot Support Interlock CAMHandle Knob SpacerKnob RED Washer 3/8Shifter ROD TOP Impeller ROD AssemblyTraction ROD Assembly Shifter ROD BottomRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR827ES Drive Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Rubber RingSprocket Axle ShaftRoll PIN 3/16 Clik PINFrame Cover AssemblyEngine Model 12A114 423185X428Idler ARM Bracket Impeller BeltTraction Belt Idler Pulley187833X421 Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR827ES WheelsWheel Assembly LH 187865X421193071 Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR827ES BAG of PartsSafety Ignition KEY 181037 Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR827ESDecals DECAL, DangerLimited Warranty
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