Poulan 96194000504 owner manual To Replace Belts See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 19)

The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by a service centre/department.

NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time.

The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special construc- tion and should be replaced by original equipment manu- facturer (OEM) belts available from your nearest service centre/department. Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the snow thrower.

WARNING: Belt replacement requires separation of the snow thrower. While separating the auger housing from the frame assembly, it is important that an assistant stand intheoperatingposition and hold the snow thrower handles. Se- rious personal injury and/or damage to the unit could occur if the snow thrower should fall during the belt changing process.

FRAME

AUGER

ASSEMBLY

HOUSING

HANDLES

1.REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK - Drain gasoline from fuel tank into a suitable container, out- doors, away from fire or flame. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.

2.REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE - Loosen locknut securing chute rotator head to mounting bracket only enough to allow chute rotator head to be raised and discharge chute to be removed from snow thrower.

3.REMOVE BELT COVER - See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in this section of this manual.

4.REMOVE ENGINE PULLEY - Remove bolt, lockwasher and flat washer securing pulley to engine crankshaft. Remove outside (auger) pulley only from crankshaft.

5.SEPARATE SNOW THROWER - With your assistant standing in the operating position holding the handles, remove the two (2) bolts holding the auger housing and frame together.

WARNING: As the last bolt is removed, have your assistant carefully lower the handles down to the ground.

6.REMOVE HAIRPIN FROM CLUTCH ROD and remove clutch rod from swing plate. Tip swing plate forward.

7.REMOVE AUGER BELT from around pulley.

8.RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around pulleys.

HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to relieve tension.

9.With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive belt around pulleys and inside belt keepers.

10.Install clutch rod in swing plate; secure with hairpin.

11.Place auger belt around and inside the groove of auger pulley only.

12.While your assistant slowly raises handles to rejoin the auger housing and frame assembly, pull up on the auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley so belt is fully seated in groove of pulley.

13.Move idler arm so it does not hit impeller pulley as you bring snow thrower completely together and check carefully for proper routing of belts. If auger belt has become dislodged from the pulley (by catching the idler arm bracket while bringing snow thrower together), separate the snow thrower and repeat step 12. Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together.

14.Install the two (2) hex bolts and tighten securely.

15.INSTALL ENGINE PULLEY - Place belt in pulley groove and slide pulley on crankshaft. Install flat washer, lockwasher and bolt and tighten securely (41-47 N-m torque). Make sure belt is inside belt keeper.

16.INSTALL BELT COVER and two (2) screws. Tighten securely.

17.INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE – See “INSTALL DIS- CHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD” in the Assembly / Pre-Operation section of this manual.

 

BELT KEEPER

 

 

TRACTION DRIVE BELT

 

ENGINE

FLAT WASHER

 

PULLEY

 

 

 

 

LOCKWASHER

 

 

BOLT

IDLER ARM

AUGER

SQUARE

BELT

HOLE

 

 

CLUTCHING

 

 

IDLER ARM

 

 

BRACKET

 

FRAME

AUGER PULLEY

AUGER

HOUSING

 

 

 

BOLTS

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FIG. 19

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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-OPERATIONRemove Snow Thrower from Carton HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Install Speed Control ROD See FigsInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Tool BOX See FigInstall Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Operation Know Your Snow ThrowerPrimer Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo USE Choke Control See Fig To Control Snow Discharge See FigsTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See Fig Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigSnow Throwing Tips To Start EngineBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance Cleaning EngineService and Adjustments To Adjust Snow Thrower HeightChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage Troubleshooting OtherImportante ¡ESTE ALERTO! SU Seguridad Esta ComprometidaPreparación FuncionamientoResponsabilidades DEL Cliente Tabla DE MateriasMontaje / PRE-OPERACIÓN Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓN Sacar LA Máquina Quitanieves DEL CartónComo Preparar SU Máquina Quitanieves Desplegar LA Empuñadura SuperiorMontar LA Biela Montaje DE LA BielaDE Mando DE LA Barrena Ver Figs y Controlar LA Presión DE LOS NeumáticosOperación Familiarícese CON SU Máquina QuitanievesCumple CON LOS Requisitos DE Seguridad DE LA A.N.S.I Controlar LA Eyección DE LA Nieve Como Utilizar SU Máquina QuitanievesPararse Usar EL Control DE LA Estrangulación Ver FigUsar LA Herramienta Para Limpiar Ver Fig Lanzar LA Nieve Ver FigMoverse Adelante Y Atrás Ver Fig Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL Motor Puesta EN Marcha DEL MotorAntes DE Parar Consejos Para Lanzar LA NievePuesta EN Marcha CON EL Motor Frío Arrancador Eléctrico Mantenamiento Recomendaciones GeneralesLubricación Maquina QuitanievesMotor LimpiezaServicio Y Adjustes Para Ajustar LA Altura DE Máquina QuitanievesConducto Deflector Pernos DE Seguridad Ver FigSustituir LAS Correas Vea Fig Vaciar LA Gasolina DEL Depósito DE CarburanteAlmacenimiento OtrosIdentificacion DE Problemas Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Housing Auger Assembly LHAuger Assembly RH Scrapper BARAuger Bearing Bearing PlugKnob Black POP RivetWasher Plastic WasherLEVER/CABLE Rotator Assembly Rotator HeadRotator Pivot Bracket Pulley PivotRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000504 Handles Panel Bracket LH Panel Bracket RH Handle GripLower Handle Pivot Support WeldmentCarriage Bolt 5/16−18 X 155377 NUT 5/16−18 169675 Part KEY Description Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000504 Drive 43 402689 Drive Plate Assembly END PlateControl ARM Clevis PINRepair Parts Drive Snow Thrower Model Number Axle ShaftRoll PIN 3/16 SprocketEngine Model FrameEngine Mount Plate Belt CoverRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000504 Wheels Wheel Assembly LH187831X417 187866X417Power Cord Safety Ignition KEYRetainer PIN WrenchRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000504 Decals 181038DECAL, Danger DECAL, DANGER, DeflectorService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty

96194000504 specifications

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