Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 429890 Poulan
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: 961940009 SNOW THROWER Always W ear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORT ANT MANU AL Do Not Throw Away WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and fol low all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. F ail ure to do so can result in serious injury .
2 IMPORT ANT Safe Operation Practices for W alk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. F ailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury . WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces.
3 CONGRA TUL A TIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower . It has been designed, engineered and man u - fac tured to give best possible dependability and per for - mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy , please contact your nearest authorized service center .
4 P ARTS P ACKED SEP ARA TEL Y IN CARTON (3) RET AINER SPRINGS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (1) L OCKNUT 3/8 (73800600) (2) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (422663) (1) MUL TI- WRENCH (180684) (1) L OCKNUT .
5 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower . Reading the entire manual will familiarize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly , operation and maintenance of the product.
6 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4) The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow thrower . 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. 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.
7 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROT A TER HEAD (See Fig. 7) NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower .
8 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
9 MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute. FIG. 10 OPERA TION Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower .
10 OPERA TION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 13) 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.
11 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD (See Fig. 16) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower , is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system.
12 TO ADJUST SKID PL A TES (See Fig. 18) 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.
13 OPERA TION SNOW THROWING TIPS • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow . Use the drive speed control, NOT the ON / OFF switch, to adjust speed. • It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me- di ate ly after it falls. • The best time to remove snow is the early morning.
14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION 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. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual.
15 MAINTENANCE SNOW THROWER Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P .
16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: T o avoid serious injury , before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove safety ignition key . 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped.
17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BEL T IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around pulleys. HINT : Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to relieve tension.
18 NOTE: T o seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer . Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion. ENGINE See engine manual. CARBURETOR Y our carburetor is not adjustable.
19 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, water heater , clothes dryer or gas ap pli ance.
20 TROUBLESHOOTING Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. T urn 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.
21 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . 1 2 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 01.
22 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y 10 11 11 11 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 9 8 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 01.
23 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty .
24 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO .
25 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.
26 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.
27 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) HANDLES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 01.08.004-B 4 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 01.08.007-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
28 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) HANDLES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty .
29 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) HANDLES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty .
30 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) HANDLES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 7 6 01.10.027-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.
31 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) DRIVE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty .
32 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) DRIVE 9 9 11 11 11 1 2 3 21 5 6 12 13 14 15 20 15 16 17 10 9 8 7 23 19 53 53 53 53 25 26 26 27 39 40 41 42 43 44 32 38 53 53 37 36 35 39 33 28 30 29 31 4 23 24 24 01.
33 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.
34 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) CHAS SIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty .
35 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) CHAS SIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty .
36 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) WHEELS 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 2 23 17 19 20 16 18 24 22 21 23 22 15 18 17 16 20 19 21 01.
37 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) WHEELS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty .
38 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) BAG OF P ARTS KEY P ART NO .
39 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940009 (96194000901) DECALS 1 4 3 1 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship.
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