Poulan PO927ES manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PO927ES SNOW THROWER Alwa ys W ear Ey e Pr otection During Operation IMPORT ANT MANUAL Do Not Throw A way W ARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and fol low all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury . 199248 Rev . 3 07.21.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.[...]

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. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury . W ARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces. Caution should be e[...]

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Quarts and T ype: Unleaded Regular only Oil T ype SAE 30 (above 40°F) (API SG–SL): SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (0° to +40°F) SAE 0W-30 (below 0°F) Oil Capacity: 26 Ounces Spark Plug: Champion RN4C (Gap: .030") CONGRA TULA TIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower . It has been designed, engineer[...]

4 P ARTS P ACKED SEP ARA TEL Y IN CART ON[...]

5 Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower . Y our new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for ship- ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sem bly hav[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL 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. 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, push rod[...]

7 ASSEMBL 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. 2. Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If n[...]

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. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literat[...]

9 OPERA TION Throttle/engine control - used to se lect either F AST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine. T raction drive control lever - used to engage power-pro- pelled for ward or reverse motion of snow thrower . Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow). Discharge chute control lever - used to change the di- rec tion[...]

10 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14) W ARNING: 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. If the discharge chute or au ger become clogged, sh[...]

11 OPERA TION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow . • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. TO MOVE FOR W ARD AND BACKW ARD (See Fig. 17) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and r[...]

12 TO ADJUST SKID PLA TES (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 current surface conditions. For removal of snow i[...]

13 OPERA TION COLD ST ART - ELECTRIC ST ARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key into the ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key . Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 2. Place throttle control in F AST position. 3. Rotate choke control to FULL position. 4. Connect the power cord to the engine. 5. Plug the other end of the pow[...]

14 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. Some ad just - ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower[...]

15 MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE • The gear case was fi lled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory . The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. • If lubricant is required, use only Ronex ED #1 grease. TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM DO NOT lubricate the drive components inside the snow throwe[...]

16 CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied with your snow thrower . 4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug. W ARNING: T o 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[...]

17 BEL T KEEPER IDLER ARM SQUARE HOLE BOL T LOCK W ASHER TRACTION DRIVE BEL T CLUTCHING IDLER ARM BRACKET AUGER BEL T FLA T WASHER AUGER PULLEY AUGER HOUSING FRAME ENGINE PULLEY LOCKW ASHER BOL T FIG. 23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL T ANK - Drain gaso- line from fuel tank into a suitable container , out doors, away from fi[...]

18 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ST ORAGE Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, water heater , clothes dryer [...]

19 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. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to F AST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL position. 6. [...]

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. 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, without charge for parts or labor incurred in repla[...]