Maintenance, General Recommendations, Lubrication | Poulan 429890

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 429890 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 Parts Packed Separately in Carton 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 Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig Scraper BAR See Fig To Adjust Skid Plates See FigBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level 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 Carburetor To Adjust Cable Tension See FigTo Remove Wheels See Fig Engine Speed Fuel System StorageOther Engine OIL Troubleshooting Auger Assembly 30 RH Auger HousingAuger Assembly 30 LH KEY Part Description 23 22 Bearing Gearbox Assembly178675X008 Corner Bracket Clean OUT Tool Impeller Pulley Auger Bearing Bearing Plug Chute Snow Shield Knob BlackPOP Rivet Shield Retainer Strap Rotator Head LEVER/CABLE Rotator AssemblyCable Assembly Adjustable Rotator Pivot Bracket Interlock Spring Loop Handle LHLoop Handle RH Interlock CAM Handle Knob SpacerKnob RED Washer 3/8 Shifter ROD TOP Impeller RODTraction ROD Shifter ROD Bottom Pivot Support Wire HarnessLower Tube Console Panel Axle Shaft Sprocket Exploded Speed Selector AssemblyDrive Plate Assembly Rubber Ring Frame Cover AssemblyComplete LCT Engine 427963X428 Idler ARM Bracket Impeller BeltTraction Belt Idler Pulley Wheel Lobe CoverWheel Driver Retainer Ring Clutch Slide Cable Bracket LH Cable Bracket RH Safety Ignition KEY 422663 DECAL, DANGER, Deflector 181037DECAL, Danger Limited Warranty HOP