ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

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

INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4)

The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown.

1.Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown.

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

TRACTION DRIVE

CONTROL ROD

RUBBER

SLEEVE

LOOP OPEN-

ING DOWN

PIVOT

BRACKET

FIG. 3

TRACTION DRIVE

RETAINER

CONTROL LEVER

SPRING

TRACTION

DRIVE

CONTROL

ROD

DRIVE

CONTROL

BRACKET

FIG. 4

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Poulan 415180 Unfold Upper Handle, Install Speed Control ROD See Figs, Install Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs

415180 specifications

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Starting up the chainsaw is made hassle-free with the innovative easy-start system. This feature minimizes the effort required to start the engine, providing a smooth and quick ignition with minimal pulling force. Additionally, the chainsaw is equipped with a primer bulb, ensuring that fuel reaches the carburetor more efficiently, which further improves starting performance in various weather conditions.

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