Poulan 96198001800 owner manual Install Auger Control ROD See Figs, Check Tire Pressure

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6)

The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown.

1.Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown.

2.With top end of rod positioned under right side of control panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole in auger control bracket. Secure with retainer spring.

AUGER

CONTROL

ROD

RUBBER

SLEEVE

CONTROL

ARM

LOOP

OPENING

UP

FIG. 5

AUGER CONTROL ROD

AUGER

RETAINER

CONTROL

LEVER

SPRING

 

AUGER

CONTROL

BRACKET

FIG. 6

INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD (See Fig. 7)

NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotator head.

1.Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower.

2.Position chute rotator head over chute bracket. If neces- sary, rotate chute assembly toalign square and pin on un- derside of chute rotator head with holes in chute bracket.

3.With chute rotator head and chute bracket aligned, position chute rotator head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket.

4.Install 3/8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten securely.

CHUTE

 

 

ROTATOR

 

3/8 LOCKNUT

HEAD

 

 

 

 

3/8 WASHER

 

 

PIN

 

 

THREADED

 

 

STUD

 

ALIGN BEFORE

ROTATOR HEAD

CHUTE

MOUNTING

BRACKET

TIGHTENING LOCKNUT

BRACKET

FIG. 7

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac- tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance.

Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI (19-24.5 N-m).

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Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATION HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Install Speed Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsUnfold Upper Handle Install Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Primer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower TractionMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for startingDischarge chute control lever used to change the di HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig To Throw Snow See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Before Starting the Engine Scraper BARTo Start Engine Snow Throwing Tips Before StoppingIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Maintenance Cleaning EngineService and Adjustments To Adjust Snow Thrower HeightChute Deflector To Remove Wheels See Fig Storage OtherTroubleshooting Service Notes 1958 KEY Part Description Page 414280 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Handles KEY Part Description Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model 961980018 96198001800 Drive Page KEY Part Description Repair Parts Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model 961980018 96198001800 Wheels Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model 961980018 96198001800 Decals Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model 961980018 96198001800 Decals Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty