Poulan 96198002000, 415308 owner manual Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATION

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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

	Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety		2.	Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.
	before you attempt to assemble or operate your new		3.	Remove the two (2) screws securing the auger housing
	snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar-		3.	Remove the two (2) screws securing the auger housing
	snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar-			to the pallet.
	ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly,			to the pallet.
	ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly,		4.	Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding
	operation and maintenance of the product.		4.	Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding
	operation and maintenance of the product.			speed control rod to lower handle.
	Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory			speed control rod to lower handle.
	Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory		5. Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper
	with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship-		5. Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper
				handle to the pallet.
	ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,			handle to the pallet.
			6. Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton
	necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in		6. Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton
	the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your			thoroughly for additional loose parts.
	snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must		HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER
	be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary		HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER
	to ensure proper tightness.		TOOL BOX (See Fig. 8)
			TOOL BOX (See Fig. 8)
	REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON		A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is
	1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes		located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts,
	1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes	4	nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.
	from carton.		nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.
	from carton.

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Contents Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Install Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Speed Control ROD See FigsUnfold Upper Handle Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Operation Know Your Snow ThrowerPrimer Ignition KEYRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsDischarge chute control lever used to change the di HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Before Starting the Engine Scraper BARSnow Throwing Tips To Start EngineBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance Cleaning EngineTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector To Remove Wheels See Fig Storage OtherTroubleshooting Service Notes 405973X479 405972X479Page 414280 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Handles 183784 Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model 961980020 96198002000 Drive Page KEY Part Description 416717X004Repair Parts Wheels / Decals Repair Parts Limited Warranty