Poulan 414639 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 ThrowerTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigBefore Starting the Engine To Adjust Skid Plates See FigCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD Gasoline See FigTo 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 TroubleshootingRepair Parts KEY Part Description 205 414280 Knob, Lever Handles Repair Parts Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Page 417014X428 KEY Part DescriptionWheels / Decals KEY Part Description Limited Warranty

414639 specifications

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