Poulan 421028 owner manual Meets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements

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OPERATION

SPARK

PLUG

SAFETY

IGNITION

KEY

CHOKE

CON-

TROL

THROTTLE

/ENGINE

CONTROL

RECOILPOWER

(AUXILIARY) CORD

STARTERPLUG HANDLE

PRIMER

NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE

ARE SHOWN IN

THEIR TYPICAL

LOCATION ON THE

ENGINE. ACTUAL

LOCATION MAY VARY

WITH THE ENGINE

ON YOUR UNIT.

AUGERS

ENGINE OIL CAP

AUGER

WITH DIPSTICK

CONTROL

 

LEVER

GASOLINE

FILLER

CAP

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

OIL

DRAIN

PLUG

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

ELECTRICCLEAN-

START FUEL OUT

BUTTON SHUT-OFF TOOL

VALVE

FIG. 8

DISCHARGE CHUTE

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER

SPEED

DEFLECTOR REMOTE

CONTROL

LEVER

CONTROL LEVER

 

TRACTION

 

DRIVE

 

CONTROL

 

LEVER

HANDLE

KNOB

MUFFLER

TOOLBOX

SKID PLATE

MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute.

Toolbox - used to store spare shear bolts, locknuts and wrench.

Safety ignition key - must be inserted for the engine to start and run. Remove when snow thrower is not in use.

Electric start button - used for starting the engine.

Recoil (auxiliary) starter handle - used for starting the engine.

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.

Choke control - used for starting a cold engine.

Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower.

Throttle/engine control - used to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine.

Traction drive control lever - used to engage power-pro- pelled forward or reverse motion of snow thrower.

Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow).

Discharge chute control lever - used to change the direc- tion the snow is thrown.

Deflector remote control lever - used to change the distance the snow is thrown.

Skid plate - used to adjust height of scraper bar from the

8 ground.

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Contents Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Remove Snow Thrower from Carton Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Unfold Upper Handle Install Speed Control ROD See FigsInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Check Tire Pressure Install Auger Control ROD See FigsInstall Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See Fig Operation Know Your Snow ThrowerPrimer Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engineHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig Before Starting the Engine To Start EngineIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping Maintenance Cleaning EngineChute Deflector Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Frame Auger Assembly Housing Handles Storage CarburetorEngine Speed Fuel SystemOther CylinderTroubleshooting Auger Housing KEY Part DescriptionScraper BAR Auger BearingAuger 27 LH Auger 27 RHSkid Plate LH Skid Plate RHExploded Gearbox Assembly 178675X008 Corner Bracket Clean OUT ToolBearing Impeller PulleyChute Weldment Deflector WeldmentDeflector Seal StrapLEVER/CABLE Rotator Assembly Cable AssemblyRotator Head Rotator Pivot BracketRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR8527ES Handles Loop Handle LH Loop Handle RHControl Panel Control Lever LHControl Lever RH Traction ROD ARMCarriage Bolt 5/16−18 X 155377 NUT 5/16−18 169675 Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR8527ES Drive 43 420900 Drive Plate Assembly END PlateControl ARM Clevis PINAxle Shaft Roll PIN 3/16Sprocket Clik PINEngine Mount Plate ENGINE, TECFrame Impeller Belt Belt CoverTraction Belt Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR8527ES Wheels Wheel Assembly LH35062 Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR8527ES BAG of PartsSafety Ignition KEY Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR8527ES Decals 181037DECAL, Danger DECAL, DANGER, DeflectorService Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty

421028 specifications

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