Poulan 961980022 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 familiar- ize 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 ship- ping 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 Rotator Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYDeflector remote control lever used to change Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerPower Steering Operation See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig To Throw Snow 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 FrozenMaintenance Engine CleaningChute Deflector Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle To Remove Wheels See FigOther StorageTroubleshooting Exploded KEY Part Description Scrapper BAR Auger HousingCARRIAGEBOLT5/16−18X.625 Auger BearingAuger Assembly 30 RH Auger Assembly 30 LHSkid Plate LH Skid Plate RHDrift Cutter BAR Weight BARPlastic Washer Lockwasher 5/16Rotator Head LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Pivot Bracket Pulley PivotChute Weldment Deflector Control AssemblyDeflector Weldment Deflector SealPlow Handle RH Plow Handle LHPanel Bracket LH Panel Bracket RH Heated Handle GripControl Lever LH Control PanelControl Lever RH Traction ROD ARMCarriage Bolt 5/16−18 X 155377 NUT 5/16−18 169675 Wire Harness Grip SwitchConsole Panel Black Headlight BezelRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model 961980022 96198002200 Drive Item 43 Exploded Drive Plate Assembly Speed Selector AssemblyEND Plate Bottom PANENGINE, TEC, Model Safety Ignition KEYFrame Engine Mount PlateImpeller Belt Belt CoverTraction Belt Cable Bracket RH Wheel Assembly LHCable Bracket LH Steering Bracket CoverPivot Bracket Wheel DriverRetainer PIN Power CordWrench Remote SpringKEY Part Limited Warranty
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