Poulan 421916 Assembly / PRE-OPERATION, Remove Snow Thrower from Carton, Unfold Upper Handle

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiarize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product.

Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

2.Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.

3.Remove the two (2) screws securing the auger housing to the pallet.

4.Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle.

5.Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet.

6.Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10)

A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts, nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.

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.

2.Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring.

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

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Chute Deflector Remote ControlHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Unfold Upper HandleInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo USE Choke Control See Fig To Control Snow Discharge See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig Before Starting the Engine To Adjust Skid Plates See FigScraper BAR See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigTo Start Engine Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE LubricationEngine CleaningSnow Thrower To Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Other StorageTroubleshooting Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Assembly 30 LH Auger HousingAuger Assembly 30 RH Scrapper BARBearing Plug Auger BearingChute Weldment Deflector Control AssemblyDeflector Weldment Deflector SealRotator Head LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Pivot Bracket Pulley PivotLoop Handle LH 419798X479Knob RED SpacerHandle Knob Washer 3/8Traction ROD Assembly Impeller ROD AssemblyShifter ROD TOP Shifter ROD Bottom405784X479 Pivot Support Weldment Wire HarnessConsole Panel Headlight BezelRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model 961940007 96194000701 Drive Drive Plate Assembly Speed Selector AssemblyEND Plate Bottom PAN01.03.002-A 409346X428 Frame Weldment 417015X428 Engine Mount Plate Engine Model 20M314-0927-E1Impeller Belt Belt CoverTraction Belt Wheel Driver Retainer Ring CoverWheel Lobe Clutch SlideCable Bracket RH Cable Bracket LH193071 Safety Ignition KEYDECAL, Danger 181037Service Notes HOP Limited Warranty

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