Poulan 96194000505 Service and Adjustments, To Adjust Snow Thrower Height, Chute Deflector

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments:

1.Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position.

2.Remove safety ignition key.

3.Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped.

4.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

SNOW THROWER

TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT

See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” and “SCRAPER BAR” in the Operation section of this manual.

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

The chute deflector, attached to the top of the discharge chute, is provided to direct discharging snow away from the operator. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, never operate your snow thrower with the deflector removed or damaged.

•To change direction and/or distance snow is discharged, see “TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE” in the Op- eration section of this manual.

SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 17)

AUGER SHEAR BOLTS

Both right and left-hand augers are secured to the auger shaft with a shoulder/shear bolt and hex nut. Should a for- eign object or ice become lodged in the augers, the shear bolts are designed to break, preventing damage to any other components. If one or both augers do not turn when auger control lever is engaged, check to see if one or both of the bolts have sheared. To replace the shear bolts:

1.Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

3.Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1/4-20 x 2" shoulder/shear bolt and spacer. Install 1/4-20 lock nut and tighten securely.

3.Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and install two (2) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" capscrew/shear bolts. Install 1/4-20 locknuts and tighten securely.

CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equipment capscrew/shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower.

4.Insert safety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

1/4-20

1/4-20 x 1-5/8

1/4-20 x 2

LOCKNUT

CAPSCREW /

SHOULDER /

 

SHEAR BOLT

SHEAR BOLT

 

IMPELLER HUB

 

 

IMPELLER

SPACER

 

SHAFT

 

 

 

AUGER

 

 

HUB

1/4-20

 

 

LOCKNUT

AUGER HUB

AUGER SHAFT

FIG. 17

TO REMOVE BELT COVER (See Fig. 18)

1.Remove the two screws securing belt cover to frame.

2.Remove belt cover.

•Replace belt cover by installing cover and screws and tighten securely.

CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower.

4.Insert safety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS

The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft with two (2) capscrew/shear bolts and hex nuts. Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the impeller, the capscrews are designed to break, preventing damage to any other com- ponents. If impeller does not turn when auger control lever is engaged, check to see if the capscrews have sheared. To replace the capscrew/shear bolts:

1.Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come

in contact with spark plug.

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FRAME

BELT COVER

SCREWS

FIG. 18

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Assembly / PRE-OPERATION Parts Packed Separately in CartonRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Tool BOX See Fig HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerInstall Speed Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsInstall Auger Control ROD 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 To Control Snow Discharge See Figs HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerStopping To USE Choke Control See FigUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig To Throw Snow See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigBefore Starting the Engine Scraper BAR See FigIf 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 TroubleshootingFuncionamiento Importante¡ESTE ALERTO! SU Seguridad Esta Comprometida PreparaciónTabla DE Materias Responsabilidades DEL ClienteMontaje / PRE-OPERACIÓN Sacar LA Máquina Quitanieves DEL Cartón Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓNMontaje DE LA Biela Como Preparar SU Máquina QuitanievesDesplegar LA Empuñadura Superior Montar LA BielaControlar LA Presión DE LOS Neumáticos DE Mando DE LA Barrena Ver Figs yFamiliarícese CON SU Máquina Quitanieves OperaciónCumple CON LOS Requisitos DE Seguridad DE LA A.N.S.I Usar EL Control DE LA Estrangulación Ver Fig Controlar LA Eyección DE LA NieveComo Utilizar SU Máquina Quitanieves PararseLanzar LA Nieve Ver Fig Usar LA Herramienta Para Limpiar Ver FigMoverse Adelante Y Atrás Ver Fig Puesta EN Marcha DEL Motor Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL MotorConsejos Para Lanzar LA Nieve Antes DE PararPuesta EN Marcha CON EL Motor Frío Arrancador Eléctrico Maquina 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 Exploded KEY Part Description Scrapper BAR Auger HousingAuger Assembly LH Auger Assembly RHBearing Plug Auger BearingPlastic Washer Knob BlackPOP Rivet WasherPulley Pivot LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Head Rotator Pivot BracketRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000505 Handles Pivot Support Weldment Panel Bracket LH Panel Bracket RHHandle Grip Lower HandleShifter ROD Bottom Impeller ROD AssemblyTraction ROD Assembly Shifter ROD TOPFlood Headlight Wire HarnessConsole Panel Headlight BezelRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000505 Drive Clevis PIN 43 402689 Drive Plate AssemblyEND Plate Control ARMSprocket Repair Parts Drive Snow Thrower Model NumberAxle Shaft Roll PIN 3/16Belt Cover Engine ModelFrame Engine Mount Plate187866X417 Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000505 WheelsWheel Assembly LH 187831X417Wrench Power CordSafety Ignition KEY Retainer PINDECAL, DANGER, Deflector Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000505 Decals181038 DECAL, DangerService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty

96194000505 specifications

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