Poulan PRO 420923 - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT; Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers

2 IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and ot...

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

3 6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine. 7. Do not run the e...

Page 4 - PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON; REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CAR TON

4 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (198636) (2) SPACERS (198638) (2) LOCKNUTS 1/4-20 (73800400) EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (1) LOCKNUT 3/...

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

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...

Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

10 The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any ad just - ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses or a wide vi...

Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

12 TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19)NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates.Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for cu...

Page 13 - SNOW THROWING TIPS

13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position.Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. ...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART

14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just me...

Page 15 - ENGINE

15 MAINTENANCE BELTS Check 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 belts on your ...

Page 16 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; SNOW THROWER

16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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...

Page 18 - STORAGE

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, ...

Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING

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...

Page 39 - SERVICE NOTES

Page 40 - LIMITED WARRANTY

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...