Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 961980019 Poulan
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: 961980019 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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 13 SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ........................... 15-17 STORAGE ................................................................... 17 TROU BLE SHOOT ING .............................
4 P ARTS P ACKED SEP ARA TEL Y IN CARTON.
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 AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown.
7 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.
8 MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute. OPERA TION Drift cutter - used to cut through deep snowdrifts. Drive speed control lever – used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower .
9 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 vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
10 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD (See Fig. 14) 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.
11 OPERA TION TO ST ART ENGINE Y our snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 V olt 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 V olt A .C.
12 WARM ST ART - ELECTRIC ST ARTER Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the “OFF” position. COLD ST ART - RECOIL ST ARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts bag) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key .
13 MAINTENANCE 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.
14 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS 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 BEL T COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
15 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. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contact with plug.
16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPL ACE BEL TS (See Fig. 20) The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear , they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by a Sears service centre/department.
17 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.
18 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.
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21 KEY P ART 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, Carri.
22 3 2 1 1 2 6 19 2 2 26 28 27 27 25 20 29 7 4 5 6 8 8 16 18 17 10 14 3 13 15 9 11 12 31 32 30 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961980019 (96198001901) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE.
23 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 414280 Knob, Lever , Black 2 17501010 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 3 198475 Control, Cable, Deflector 4 73800600 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 5 19131316 Washer , Flat 3/8 6 404974 Contro.
24 34 37 42 10 15 23 22 27 27 22 15 32 31 32 30 31 38 39 7 6 36 2 5 5 5 1 8 28 28 9 18 19 26 24 24 25 5 5 40 12 11 15 11 15 16 17 16 17 14 11 13 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961980019 (96198001.
25 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 412682X479 Lever , Auger Control, RH 2 412681X479 Lever , T raction Drive Control, LH 5 169675 Retainer , Hairpin 6 17060408 Screw , Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7 412677 .
26 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 43 11 1 1 22 5 5 5 2 2 20 41 21 17 13 3 6 14 19 18 18 15 24 36 35 34 37 31 9 12 23 26 29 25 4 4 33 28 32 27 44 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961980019 (96198001901) DRIVE.
27 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 .
28 6 19 17 10 21 22 23 2 3 4 6 42 8 9 12 13 15 27 26 25 24 18 7 20 14 5 40 46 44 49 50 51 52 35 34 33 38 37 39 43 11 32 32 36 36 44 45 41 30 29 31 31 11 11 1 5 5 5 16 56 47 53 10 21 28 57 6 58 REP AIR.
29 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 .
30 3 2 7 7 5 5 6 6 4 7 1 2 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961980019 (96198001901) WHEELS / DECALS.
31 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 187833X421 Wheel Assembly , 16", LH 2 155443 Pin, Klik 1/4 3 187865X421 Wheel Assembly , 16", RH 4 146315 Screw , Hex Head, T apping 5/16-18 x 5/8 5 179830 Bearing, Axle 6 174697 Washer , Thrust (1") 7 17490508 Screw , Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1/2 KEY P ART NO .
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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