Poulan 418971 manual

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    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PR524 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 . 418971 12.14.07 TH Printed in U.S.A.[...]

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    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. Caution should be e[...]

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    3 6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower , stop the engine and make certain the collector/impeller 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 en- gine. 7. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine an[...]

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

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    5 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. Y our new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of t[...]

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    6 AS SEMBL 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 ro[...]

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    7 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROT A TOR HEAD (See Fig. 7) NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotator head. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower . 2. Position chute rotator head over chute bracket. If[...]

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    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[...]

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    9 OPERA TION Throttle/engine control - used to se lect either F AST or SL OW engine speed and to STOP the engine. Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow). Discharge chute control lever - used to change the di- rec tion the snow is thrown. Skid plate - used to adjust height of scraper bar from the ground. T oolbox - used to st[...]

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    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 vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE [...]

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    11 OPERA TION 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. • Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward [...]

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    12 ENGINE OIL FILL CAP / DIPSTICK FUEL SHUT - OFF VAL VE PRIM ER SAFETY IG NI TION KEY THROT TLE CHOKE CONTROL RECOIL ST ARTER HANDLE GAS O LINE FILLER CAP NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL L OCA TION. ACTUAL L OCA TION MA Y VARY WITH ENGINE ON Y OUR UNIT . FIG. 18 TO ADJUST SKID PL A TES (See Fig. 17) NOTE: The wrench provided in your par[...]

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    13 OPERA TION TO ST ART ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. Y our snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter . COLD ST ART 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts bag) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key . Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 2. Place [...]

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    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[...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE • The gear case was filled 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 thrower [...]

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    16 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and install two (2) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" capscrew/shear bolts. Install 1/4-20 locknuts and tighten securely . CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied with your snow thrower . 4. Insert safety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wi[...]

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    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. 9. With tension relieved on idler , install new traction drive belt arou[...]

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    18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE 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. 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 ga[...]

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    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 switch OUT . 2. Push safety ignition switch IN. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to F AST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move[...]

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    20 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y                                         [...]

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    21 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y 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, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 9 163183 Bolt, Hex Head 10 404928X428 Hou[...]

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    22 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE 1 2 2 6 7 4 5 6 8 8 19 2 26 28 27 27 25 20 29 3 18 17 10 15 12 21 9 16 14 13 31 34 30 14 07_Chute-knob_2[...]

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    23 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 414280 Knob, Lever 2 17501010 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 3 179096X479 Strap, Slotted 4 73800600 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 5 19131316 Washer , Flat 3/8 6 404974 Control Assembly , Chute Rotater 7 405784X479 Support, Pivot 8 150078 Screw , Hex [...]

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    24 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) HANDLES 10 11 15 23 22 27 27 22 11 15 12 12 13 15 49 49 48 47 16 17 16 17 15 14 32 31 32 30 31 7 6 36 2 5 5 1 8 28 28 9 18 19 26 24 24 25 5 5[...]

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    25 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) HANDLES 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 1/2 7 412677 Rod, Interlock 8 196333X008 Arm, Impeller Rod 9 412679X008 Arm, T raction Rod 10 41268[...]

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    26 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) DRIVE 4 4 4 4 2 5 5 2 20 21 17 19 18 18 7 7 2 2 2 24 23 12 32 27 44 22 16 15 2 4 4 13 4 2 5 5 8 9 10 6 41 14 44 43 11 35 33 15 41 22 34 29 22 31 26 25 28 30 40 39 38 36 37 33[...]

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    27 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) 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 . KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 2 751153 Nut, [...]

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    28 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) CHAS SIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 6 19 17 10 21 22 23 2 3 4 6 9 12 15 27 26 25 24 18 7 20 30 29 31 31 16 53 1 42 8 13 14 46 44 49 50 51 52 35 34 33 38 37 39 43 11 32 32 36 36 44 45 41 11 11 47 10 21 28 57 6[...]

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    29 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) CHAS SIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 181044 Spring, T raction Idler 2 180522 Pulley , Idler (2-1/4) 3 - - - Engine, T ecumseh, Model Number LH195SP (For engine service and replacement parts, call Tecumseh Products at 1-800-558-5402) 4 74780520 Screw , Hex Head 5/16-1[...]

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    30 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) WHEELS / DECALS 3 2 7 7 5 5 6 6 4 7 1 2 5 3 1 4 2 1 7 6 8 9[...]

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    31 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001503) WHEELS / DECALS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 187831X421 Wheel Assembly , 13", LH 2 155443 Pin, Klik 1/4 3 187866X421 Wheel Assembly , 13", RH 4 146315 Screw , Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 5 179830 Bearing, Axle 6 174697 Washer , Thrust (1") 7 17490508 Bolt KEY P ART NO . NO. DE[...]

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    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 repl[...]