Poulan 96194000602, 418984 owner manual Troubleshooting, Other

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STORAGE

OTHER

•Remove safety ignition key; store it in a safe place.

•Remove safety ignition key; store it in a safe place.

•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.

•Cover your snow thrower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your snow thrower to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover snow thrower while engine/ exhaust area is still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service centre/department.

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

Does not start

1.

Fuel shut-off valve (if so

1.

Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position.

 

 

equipped) in OFF position.

 

 

 

2.

Safety ignition switch OUT.

2.

Push safety ignition switch IN.

 

3.

Out of fuel.

3.

Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

4.

Throttle in STOP position.

4.

Move throttle to FAST position.

 

5.

Choke in OFF position.

5.

Move to FULL position.

 

6.

Primer not depressed.

6.

Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual.

 

7.

Engine is flooded.

7.

Wait a few minutes before restarting, DO NOT prime.

 

8.

Spark plug wire is

8.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

9.

Bad spark plug.

9.

Replace spark plug.

 

10.

Stale fuel.

10.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

11.

Water in fuel.

11.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of power

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Reconnect spark plug wire.

 

2.

Throwing too much snow.

2.

Reduce speed and width of swath.

 

3.

Fuel tank cap is covered

3.

Remove ice and snow on and around fuel tank cap.

 

 

with ice or snow.

 

 

 

4.

Dirty or clogged muffler.

4.

Clean or replace muffler.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine idles or

1.

Choke is in FULL position.

1.

Move choke to OFF position.

runs roughly

2.

Blockage in fuel line.

2.

Clean fuel line.

 

3.

Stale fuel.

3.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

4.

Water in fuel.

4.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

5.

Carburetor is in need of

5.

Contact a qualified service centre/department.

 

 

adjustment or overhaul.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Loose parts or damaged

1.

Tighten all fasteners. Replace damaged parts. If vibration

vibration

 

augers or impeller.

 

remains, contact a qualified service centre/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Recoil starter

1.

Frozen recoil starter.

1.

See “IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN”

is hard to pull

 

 

 

in the Operation section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of traction

1.

Drive belt is worn.

1.

Check / replace drive belt.

drive / slowing

2.

Drive belt is off of pulley.

2.

Check / reinstall drive belt.

of drive speed

3.

Friction drive wheel is worn.

3.

Contact a qualified service centre/department.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of snow

1.

Auger belt is off of pulley.

1.

Check / reinstall auger belt.

discharge or

2.

Auger belt is worn.

2.

Check / replace auger belt.

slowing of

3.

Clogged discharge chute.

3.

Clean snow chute.

snow discharge

4.

Augers / impeller jammed.

4.

Remove debris or foreign object from augers / impeller.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Unfold 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 PrimerMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Stopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig To Throw Snow See FigBefore Starting the Engine If Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine Before StoppingMaintenance Engine CleaningShear Bolts See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Chute DeflectorTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage Other TroubleshootingPreparación ¡ATENCIÓN! ¡ESTE ALERTO! SU Seguridad Esta ComprometidaFuncionamiento Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓN Tabla DE MateriasPartes Empacadas POR Separado EL LA Caja DE Cartón Desplegar LA Empuñadura Superior Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓNSacar LA Máquina Quitanieves DEL Cartón Como Preparar SU Máquina QuitanievesDE Mando DE LA Tracción Ver Figs y Montaje DE LA BielaDE Mando DE LA Barrena Ver Figs y Controlar LA Presión DE LOS Neumáticos Familiarícese CON SU Máquina Quitanieves OperaciónCumple CON LOS Requisitos DE Seguridad DE LA A.N.S.I Como Utilizar SU Máquina Quitanieves Controlar LA Eyección DE LA NievePararse Funcionamiento DE LA Dirección Ver Fig Lanzar LA Nieve Ver FigUsar LA Herramienta Para Limpiar Ver Fig Moverse Adelante Y Atrás Ver FigControlar EL Nivel DE Aceite DEL Motor Ver Fig Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL MotorRegular LAS Placas DE Deslizamiento Ver Fig Barra DE Arrastre Ver FigSI EL Arrancador DE Retroceso SE HA Congelado Consejos Para Lanzar LA NievePuesta EN Marcha DEL Motor Antes DE PararMaquina Quitanieves MantenamientoRecomendaciones Generales LubricaciónLimpieza MotorPernos DE Seguridad Ver Fig Servicio Y AdjustesPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Máquina Quitanieves Conducto DeflectorVaciar LA Gasolina DEL Depósito DE Carburante Sustituir LAS Correas Vea FigOtros AlmacenimientoIdentificacion DE Problemas Page KEY Part Description Page 414280 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000602 Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000602 Drive Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000602 Drive Page 413429X479 KEY Part Description416954 416717X004Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000602 Wheels KEY Part Description Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000602 Decals 406045 181038 Decal, DangerLimited Warranty

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