Poulan 424003 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.

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

2.Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring.install traction DRIVE control rod (See Figs. 3 and 4)

The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown.

1.Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown.

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.

TRACTION DRIVE

CONTROL ROD

RUBBER

SLEEVE

LOOP OPEN-

ING DOWN

PIVOT

BRACKET

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 FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Auger Control ROD See FigsInstall Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYElectric start button 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 FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig Before Starting the Engine To 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 Other StorageTroubleshooting Service Notes Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Assembly LH Auger HousingAuger Assembly RH Scrapper BARBouchon PALIER, TarièreDeflector Weldment Chute WeldmentDeflector Seal StrapRotator Head LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Pivot Bracket Pulley PivotHandle Grip Panel Bracket LH Panel Bracket RHLower Handle Pivot Support WeldmentRetainer SpacerKnob RED Handle KnobCarriage Bolt 5/16−18 X 155377 NUT 5/16−18 169675 Interlock Spring Console PanelInterlock CAM Torsion SpringItem 43 Exploded 43 402689 Drive Plate Assembly Speed Selector AssemblyEND Plate Control ARMRoll PIN 3/16 Axle ShaftSprocket Clik PIN423184X428 Engine Mount Plate KEY Part Description Engine LCT Model PLMHK18600781DEImpeller Belt Belt CoverTraction Belt 187866X421 Wheel Assembly LH187831X421 Safety Ignition KEY Power CordRetainer PIN WrenchDECAL, Poulan PRO DECAL, DangerDECAL, DANGER, Deflector DECAL, InstructionService Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty