Poulan Snow Blower 414659 User Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL  
Do Not Throw Away  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
MODEL NUMBER:  
WARNING:  
Read the Owner's Manual and  
follow all Warnings and Safety  
Instructions. Failure to do so  
can result in serious injury.  
PP10530ES  
SNOW THROWER  
414659 Rev 1 09.21.07 TH  
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation  
Printed in the U.S.A.  
 
6. Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthesnowthrower,  
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 engine indoors, except when starting  
the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or  
out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust  
fumes are dangerous.  
16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler.  
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute  
Handcontactwiththerotatingimpellerinsidethedischarge  
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with  
snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis-  
charge chute. To clear the chute:  
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!  
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have  
stopped rotating.  
8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.  
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.  
9. Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproperguards,  
and other safety protective devices in place and work-  
ing.  
Maintenance and Storage  
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals  
for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe  
working condition.  
10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas  
where property damage can occur. Keep children and  
others away.  
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank  
inside a building where ignition sources are present  
such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes  
dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any  
enclosure.  
3. Always refer to operator’s manual for important details  
if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended  
period.  
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  
necessary.  
5. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow  
to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.  
11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting  
to clear snow at too fast a rate.  
12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds  
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when  
operating in reverse.  
13. Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow  
thrower is transported or not in use.  
14. Use only attachments and accessories approved by  
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel  
weights, counterweights, or cabs).  
15. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility  
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm  
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.  
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow  
thrower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-  
tured to give best possible dependability and performance.  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
Gasoline Capacity  
and Type:  
4.0 Quarts  
Unleaded Regular only  
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily  
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service  
center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and  
the proper tools to service or repair this unit.  
Oil Type  
(API SG–SL):  
SAE 30 (above 40°F)  
SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (0° to +40°F)  
SAE 0W-30 (below 0°F)  
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will  
enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower  
properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.  
Oil Capacity:  
21 Ounces (0,6 Liters)  
Spark Plug:  
Gap:  
Champion RJ19LM  
0.030" (0,762 mm)  
SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________  
DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________________  
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND  
ONADECALATTACHEDTOTHEREAROFTHESNOW  
THROWER HOUSING.  
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES  
Read and observe the safety rules.  
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for  
and using your snow thrower.  
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND  
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE  
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-  
age” sections of this owner’s manual.  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 13  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS........................... 15-17  
STORAGE................................................................... 17  
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................ 18  
REPAIR PARTS ..................................................... 20-31  
WARRANTY................................................................ 32  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 3  
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................ 3  
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION ............................... 4-6  
OPERATION ............................................................ 7-12  
MAINTENANCE..................................................... 13-14  
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON  
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION  
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 familiar-  
ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly,  
operation and maintenance of the product.  
2. Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.  
3. Removethetwo(2)screwssecuringtheaugerhousing  
to the pallet.  
4. Removeallpackingmaterialsexceptplastictieholding  
speed control rod to lower handle.  
Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory  
with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship-  
ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,  
necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in  
the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your  
snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must  
be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary  
to ensure proper tightness.  
5. Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper  
handle to the pallet.  
6. Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton  
thoroughly for additional loose parts.  
HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER  
TOOL BOX (See Fig. 8)  
A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is  
located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts,  
nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.  
REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON  
1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes  
from carton.  
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION  
NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the  
INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD  
(See Figs. 3 and 4)  
The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end  
of the spring as shown.  
chuterotatorheadtosnowthrowerandmakingadjustments  
to the skid plates.  
UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE  
1. Raiseupperhandletotheoperatingpositionandtighten  
handle knobs securely.  
1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into  
pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown.  
2. With top end of rod positioned under left side of control  
panel, pushroddownandinserttopendofrodintohole  
in drive control bracket. Secure with retainer spring.  
INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)  
1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.  
2. Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with  
retainer spring.  
SPEED  
CONTROL  
ROD  
TRACTION DRIVE  
CONTROL ROD  
PLASTIC TIE  
UPPER  
HANDLE  
RUBBER  
SLEEVE  
HANDLE  
KNOB  
LOWER  
HANDLE  
LOOP OPEN-  
ING DOWN  
PIVOT  
BRACKET  
FIG. 3  
FIG. 1  
TRACTION DRIVE  
CONTROL LEVER  
RETAINER  
SPRING  
SPEED CONTROL ROD  
RETAINER  
SPRING  
TRACTION  
DRIVE  
CONTROL  
ROD  
DRIVE  
CONTROL  
BRACKET  
SPEED  
CONTROL  
BRACKET  
SPEED  
CONTROL  
LEVER  
FIG. 4  
FIG. 2  
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