Poulan 421602 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication, Snow Thrower

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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.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad- justments section of this manual.

•At least 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”).

➀SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil

➁ See “ENGINE” in

Maintenance section

➂ General

Purpose

Grease

➀ Pivot points

➁

Engine oil

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance.

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P.S.I. / 19-24.5 N-m).

•Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

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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 FigsInstall Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYRecoil auxiliary starter handle 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 Adjust Skid Plates See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigScraper BAR See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD Gasoline See FigTo 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 Scrapper BAR Auger HousingAuger Bearing Bearing PlugAuger Assembly RH Auger Assembly LHPOP Rivet Knob BlackWasher Plastic WasherRotator Head LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Pivot Bracket Pulley PivotPanel Bracket LH Panel Bracket RH Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PR208 HandlesHandle Grip Lower HandleRetainer SpacerKnob RED Handle KnobTraction ROD Assembly Impeller ROD AssemblyShifter ROD TOP Shifter ROD BottomConsole Panel 01.10.001-BRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PR208 Drive 43 420900 Drive Plate Assembly Speed Selector AssemblyEND Plate Control ARMRoll PIN 3/16 Axle ShaftSprocket Clik PIN417014X428 Engine Mount Plate KEY Part Description LCT Engine Model PLMHK18600781DPTraction Belt Belt CoverImpeller Belt Wheel Assembly LH Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PR208 Wheels187831X417 187866X417Safety Ignition KEY Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PR208 BAG of PartsRetainer PIN WrenchRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PR208 Decals Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty