Poulan 414949 Assembly / PRE-OPERATION, Remove Snow Thrower from Carton, Unfold Upper Handle

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product.

Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship- ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

2.Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.

3.Remove the two (2) screws securing the auger housing to the pallet.

4.Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle.

5.Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet.

6.Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10)

A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts, nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.

NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments to the skid plates.

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

1.Raise upper handle to the operating position and tighten handle knobs securely.

INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)

1.Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2.Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring.

SPEED

CONTROL

ROD

PLASTIC TIE

UPPER

HANDLE

HANDLE

KNOB

LOWER

HANDLE

FIG. 1

SPEED CONTROL ROD

RETAINER

SPRING

SPEED SPEED

CONTROL CONTROL

BRACKET LEVER

FIG. 2

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Unfold Upper HandleInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Stopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerPower Steering Operation See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance Engine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage Other TroubleshootingFuncionamiento ¡ATENCIÓN! ¡ESTE ALERTO! SU Seguridad Esta ComprometidaPreparación Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓN Partes Empacadas POR Separado EL LA Caja DE Cartón Sacar LA Máquina Quitanieves DEL Cartón Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓNComo Preparar SU Máquina Quitanieves Desplegar LA Empuñadura SuperiorDE Mando DE LA Barrena Ver Figs y Montaje DE LA BielaDE Mando DE LA Tracción Ver Figs y Controlar LA Presión DE LOS Neumáticos Familiarícese CON SU Máquina Quitanieves OperaciónCumple CON LOS Requisitos DE Seguridad DE LA A.N.S.I Pararse Controlar LA Eyección DE LA NieveComo Utilizar SU Máquina Quitanieves Usar LA Herramienta Para Limpiar Ver Fig Lanzar LA Nieve Ver FigMoverse Adelante Y Atrás Ver Fig Funcionamiento DE LA Dirección Ver FigRegular LAS Placas DE Deslizamiento Ver Fig Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL MotorBarra DE Arrastre Ver Fig Controlar EL Nivel DE Aceite DEL Motor Ver FigPuesta EN Marcha DEL Motor Consejos Para Lanzar LA NieveAntes DE Parar SI EL Arrancador DE Retroceso SE HA CongeladoLubricación MantenamientoRecomendaciones Generales Limpieza Para Ajustar LA Altura DE Máquina Quitanieves Servicio Y AdjustesConducto Deflector Pernos DE Seguridad Ver FigVaciar LA Gasolina DEL Depósito DE Carburante Sustituir LAS Correas Vea FigOtros AlmacenimientoMotor Identificacion DE Problemas Page KEY Part Description Page 414280 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000600 Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000600 Drive Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000600 Drive Page KEY Part Description Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000600 Wheels KEY Part Description Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000600 Decals 181038 Decal, Danger Limited Warranty

414949 specifications

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