Poulan 185156 Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig, Install Weight BAG See Fig

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

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

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

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

2.Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If nec- essary, rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on underside of chute rotater head with holes in chute bracket.

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

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

CHUTE

 

ROTATER

 

HEAD

3/8 LOCKNUT

 

3/8 WASHER

CHUTE

BRACKET

PIN

THREADED

STUD

ROTATER HEAD

MOUNTING

BRACKET

FIG. 7

INSTALL WEIGHT BAG (See Fig. 8)

Though seldom required, the weight bag will reduce the tendency of the auger housing to ride up on hard, icy drifts. Should conditions require it, install as follows:

1.Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Fill weight bag with desired amount of sand.

3.Place weight bag on top of auger housing with mount- ing clamp at front edge of auger housing as shown.

4.Insert weight bag between the auger housing and the bar of the mounting clamp as shown and secure with 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 capscrews. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Mount the weight bag in a location which does not cover the warning decals on top of the auger housing.

MOUNTING

BAR

CLAMP

 

WEIGHT

 

BAG

 

5/16-18 x 1-1/2

CAPSCREWS

AUGER HOUSING

 

FIG. 8

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.

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberStatic Electricity Hazard TrainingPreparation OperationAPI-SF-SJ Maintenance and Storage16-18 Service and AdjustmentsParts Packed Separately in Carton 14-15Unfold Upper Handle Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Remove Snow Thrower from CartonInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsInstall Weight BAG See Fig Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower OperationRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Throw Snow See FigScraper BAR Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Before Stopping Snow Throwing TipsIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEEngine CleaningShear Bolts See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Chute DeflectorTo Replace Belts See Fig Other StorageTroubleshooting Page Repair Parts Control Panel / Discharge Chute 183334 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number P524ESA Handles Repair Parts Drive Washer, Flat Chassis / Engine / Pulleys Repair Parts Wheels / Decals Repair Parts Limited Warranty

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