Poulan 96198002900, PP291EPS27 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

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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

➂ Auger grease fittings

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 Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Remove Snow Thrower from CartonUnfold Upper Handle Install Speed Control ROD See FigsInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Check Tire PressurePrimer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engineHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo USE Drift Cutters See Fig Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigBefore Stopping Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine If Recoil Starter has FrozenBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations LubricationCleaning EngineChute Deflector Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Carburetor To Adjust Cable Tension See FigTo Remove Wheels See Fig Engine SpeedFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Service Notes Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Bearing Auger HousingScraper BAR Bearing PlugAuger 27 LH Auger 27 RHPlastic Washer Drift Cutter BARCARRIAGEBOLT5/16−18X.750 Lockwasher 5/16Chute Snow Shield Knob BlackPOP Rivet Shield Retainer StrapCable Assembly Heat Shield LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Adjustable Rotator HeadLower Tube Loop Handle LHLoop Handle RH Pivot SupportKnob RED SpacerRetainer Handle KnobShifter ROD TOP Impeller ROD AssemblyTraction ROD Assembly Shifter ROD BottomHeadlight Bezel Wire HarnessConsole Panel Flood HeadlightRepair Parts Snow Thrower - Model Number PP291EPS27 Drive Exploded Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Rubber Ring427963X428 Complete LCT EngineFrame Engine Mounting PlateIdler ARM Bracket Impeller BeltTraction Belt Idler PulleyCover Assembly 01.21.014-ACable Bracket LH Cable Bracket RHWheel Lobe CoverWheel Driver Retainer Ring Clutch SlideSafety Ignition KEY 422663DECAL, DANGER, Deflector 181037DECAL, Danger DECAL, InstructionService Notes Limited Warranty