Maintenance, General Recommendations, Lubrication | Poulan 421471

MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS	LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check for loose fasteners.

3.Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRICATION

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil

See “ENGINE” in

Maintenance section

General

Purpose

Grease

Pivot points

Auger	Engine
Auger	oil
grease fittings

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Poulan 421471, PP1053ES owner manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

Contents

Model Number Snow Thrower Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents EXT RA Shear Bolts and Nuts Chute Deflector Remote ControlParts Packed Separately in Carton Rotator Head Mounting Remove Snow Thrower from Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Unfold Upper Handle Install Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Auger Control ROD See Figs Check Tire Pressure Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Primer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEY Meets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting engine HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower Stopping To Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigBefore Starting the Engine ADD Gasoline See Fig Before Stopping Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine If Recoil Starter has Frozen Before Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Lubrication Engine CleaningSnow Thrower Chute Deflector Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Shear Bolts See Fig To Replace Belts See Fig Storage Other Troubleshooting Exploded KEY Part Description Auger Bearing Auger HousingScrapper BAR Bearing Plug Auger Assembly 30 LH Auger Assembly 30 RH Deflector Weldment Deflector Control AssemblyChute Weldment Deflector Seal Rotator Pivot Bracket LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyRotator Head Pulley Pivot Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP1053ES Handles Handle Knob SpacerKnob RED Washer 3/8 Shifter ROD TOP Impeller ROD AssemblyTraction ROD Assembly Shifter ROD Bottom Part KEY Description Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP1053ES 96192001803DRIVE END Plate Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Bottom PAN Sprocket Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP1053ES DriveAxle Shaft 417014X428 Engine Mount Plate KEY Part Description Tecumseh Engine ModelLH358SA-159628A Impeller Belt Belt CoverTraction Belt Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP1053ES Wheels Cable Bracket LH Cable Bracket RH 35062 Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP1053ES BAG of PartsSafety Ignition KEY DECAL, Danger Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP1053ES Decals181037 Service Notes Limited Warranty