Poulan 96194000504 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.

 

 

(or ON/OFF switch is OFF).

 

 

 

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 Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Assembly / PRE-OPERATION Parts Packed Separately in CartonRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Install Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerInstall Speed Control ROD See Figs Tool BOX See FigInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Primer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements To USE Choke Control See Fig HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerStopping To Control Snow Discharge See FigsUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig To Throw Snow See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Scraper BAR See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level See FigBefore Stopping Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance Cleaning EngineChute Deflector Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage Troubleshooting OtherPreparación Importante¡ESTE ALERTO! SU Seguridad Esta Comprometida FuncionamientoTabla DE Materias Responsabilidades DEL ClienteMontaje / PRE-OPERACIÓN Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓN Sacar LA Máquina Quitanieves DEL CartónMontar LA Biela Como Preparar SU Máquina QuitanievesDesplegar LA Empuñadura Superior 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 Pararse Controlar LA Eyección DE LA NieveComo Utilizar SU Máquina Quitanieves Usar EL Control DE LA Estrangulación Ver FigLanzar LA Nieve Ver Fig Usar LA Herramienta Para Limpiar Ver FigMoverse Adelante Y Atrás Ver Fig Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL Motor Puesta EN Marcha DEL MotorConsejos Para Lanzar LA Nieve Antes DE PararPuesta EN Marcha CON EL Motor Frío Arrancador Eléctrico Lubricación MantenamientoRecomendaciones Generales Maquina QuitanievesMotor LimpiezaConducto Deflector Servicio Y AdjustesPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Máquina Quitanieves Pernos DE Seguridad Ver FigSustituir LAS Correas Vea Fig Vaciar LA Gasolina DEL Depósito DE CarburanteAlmacenimiento OtrosIdentificacion DE Problemas Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Assembly RH Auger HousingAuger Assembly LH Scrapper BARAuger Bearing Bearing PlugWasher Knob BlackPOP Rivet Plastic WasherRotator Pivot Bracket LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Head Pulley PivotRepair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000504 Handles Lower Handle Panel Bracket LH Panel Bracket RHHandle Grip 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 Control ARM 43 402689 Drive Plate AssemblyEND Plate Clevis PINRoll PIN 3/16 Repair Parts Drive Snow Thrower Model NumberAxle Shaft SprocketEngine Mount Plate Engine ModelFrame Belt Cover187831X417 Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000504 WheelsWheel Assembly LH 187866X417Retainer PIN Power CordSafety Ignition KEY WrenchDECAL, Danger Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000504 Decals181038 DECAL, DANGER, DeflectorService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty

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