Poulan 424003 owner manual Install Auger Control ROD See Figs, Check Tire Pressure

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6)

The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown.

1.Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown.

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

AUGER

CONTROL

ROD

RUBBER

SLEEVE

CONTROL

ARM

LOOP

OPENING

UP

FIG. 5

	AUGER CONTROL ROD	AUGER
	RETAINER	CONTROL
	RETAINER	LEVER
	SPRING	LEVER
	SPRING
		AUGER
	CONTROL
	BRACKET

FIG. 6

INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7)

NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head.

1.Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower.

2.Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If neces- sary, rotatechute assembly to align square and pin on un- derside of chute rotater head with holes in chute bracket.

3.With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned, position chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket.

4.Install 3/8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten securely.

CHUTE
ROTATER		3/8 LOCKNUT
HEAD
		3/8 WASHER
		PIN
		THREADED
		STUD
	ALIGN BEFORE	ROTATER HEAD
CHUTE	ALIGN BEFORE	MOUNTING
BRACKET	TIGHTENING LOCKNUT	BRACKET

FIG. 7

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac- tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI (19-24.5 N-m).

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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 Speed Control ROD See Figs Unfold Upper HandleInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Primer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Electric start button used for starting the engineTo USE Fuel SHUT-OFF Valve See Fig HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerStopping To USE Choke Control See FigUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig To Throw Snow See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Before Starting the Engine Before Stopping Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine If Recoil Starter has FrozenBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations LubricationCleaning EngineChute Deflector Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage OtherTroubleshooting Service Notes Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Assembly RH Auger HousingAuger Assembly LH Scrapper BARPALIER, Tarière BouchonDeflector Seal Chute WeldmentDeflector Weldment StrapRotator Pivot Bracket LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Head Pulley PivotLower Handle Panel Bracket LH Panel Bracket RHHandle Grip Pivot Support WeldmentKnob RED SpacerRetainer Handle KnobCarriage Bolt 5/16−18 X 155377 NUT 5/16−18 169675 Interlock CAM Console PanelInterlock Spring Torsion SpringItem 43 Exploded END Plate Speed Selector Assembly43 402689 Drive Plate Assembly Control ARMSprocket Axle ShaftRoll PIN 3/16 Clik PINKEY Part Description Engine LCT Model PLMHK18600781DE 423184X428 Engine Mount PlateBelt Cover Traction BeltImpeller Belt Wheel Assembly LH 187831X421187866X421 Retainer PIN Power CordSafety Ignition KEY WrenchDECAL, DANGER, Deflector DECAL, DangerDECAL, Poulan PRO DECAL, InstructionService Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty