Poulan PRO 414944 - Manuals

8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols ma...

10 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14) WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from ma- terial thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup. WA...

12 ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 22) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. WARNING: Wip...

13 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea- son. See Storage In struc tions for ad di tion al information. Never use engine or car bu re tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per ma nent damage m...

14 SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any main te nance. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P.S.I. / 19-24.5 N-m). • Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tir...

15 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).The V-belts on...

16 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position.2. Remove safety ignition key.3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can ...

18 STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, ...

19 TROUBLESHOOTING Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key. is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position 4...

21 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 4 191079 Pulley, Impeller 5 188909 Bearing Assembly, Flange 6 155377 Nut, Hex Flange 5/16-18 7 180355 Bolt, Flat Head, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 8 72270505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 9 163183 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 5/8 10 404930X428 Housing, Auger 11 404933X479 Bar, Scrape...

LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer pur- chaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, wit...