Poulan 961980022 Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See Fig, Check Tire Pressure

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 7

INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See Figs. 8 and 9)

1.Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. Tighten securely.

2.Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/4-20 shoulder bolt, nylon washer and 1/4-20 locknut as shown. Tighten securely.

3.Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater head and into hole in chute deflector as shown.

	1/4-20	SPRING
	1/4-20	CHUTE
	SHOULDER	CHUTE
	SHOULDER	DEFLECTOR
	BOLT	DEFLECTOR
	BOLT
		HOOK
	NYLON	BETWEEN HEX
	WASHER	NUTS
		ON CHUTE
	1/4-20	ROTATER HEAD
	LOCKNUT
		5/16-18
		CARRIAGE
		BOLT
	CABLE
	EYELET
	REMOTE
	CABLE
	BRACKET
	5/16-18
	LOCKNUT

FIG. 8

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 9

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 Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Chute Deflector Remote ControlUnfold Upper Handle Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Remove Snow Thrower from CartonInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Ignition KEY OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower PrimerDeflector remote control lever used to change Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigADD Gasoline See Fig Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine Before StoppingMaintenance Engine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle To Remove Wheels See FigOther StorageTroubleshooting Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Bearing Auger HousingScrapper BAR CARRIAGEBOLT5/16−18X.625Skid Plate RH Auger Assembly 30 LHAuger Assembly 30 RH Skid Plate LHLockwasher 5/16 Weight BARDrift Cutter BAR Plastic WasherPulley Pivot LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Head Rotator Pivot BracketDeflector Seal Deflector Control AssemblyChute Weldment Deflector WeldmentPanel Bracket RH Heated Handle Grip Plow Handle LHPlow Handle RH Panel Bracket LHTraction ROD ARM Control PanelControl Lever LH Control Lever RHCarriage Bolt 5/16−18 X 155377 NUT 5/16−18 169675 Headlight Bezel Grip SwitchWire Harness Console Panel BlackRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model 961980022 96198002200 Drive Item 43 Exploded Bottom PAN Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly END PlateEngine Mount Plate Safety Ignition KEYENGINE, TEC, Model FrameTraction Belt Belt CoverImpeller Belt Cable Bracket LH Wheel Assembly LHCable Bracket RH Wheel Driver CoverSteering Bracket Pivot BracketRemote Spring Power CordRetainer PIN WrenchKEY Part Limited Warranty