Poulan Pro 192046, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ER Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 192046 Rev 1 07 29 04 BY Printed in U S A WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury ...

Page 2: ...nt on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tankopeningatalltimes untilrefuelingiscomplete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing im mediately For all units with electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certified CSA UL Use only with a re...

Page 3: ...ly remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________ THEMOD...

Page 4: ...NTENANCE 14 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 16 18 STORAGE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 REPAIR PARTS 20 31 SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 WARRANTY 32 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION 5 7 OPERATION 8 13 ...

Page 5: ...n 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 NOTE The multi wrench may be used for assembly of the chuterotatorheadtosnowthrowerandmakingadjustments to the skid plates UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE 1 Raiseupperhandletotheoperatingpositionandtighten handle knobs securely INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD See...

Page 6: ... base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower 2 Positionchuterotaterheadoverchutebracket Ifneces sary rotatechuteassemblytoalignsquareandpinonun dersideofchuterotaterheadwithholesinchutebracket 3 With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned position chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket 4 Install 3 8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten securel...

Page 7: ...es Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance Reduce tire pressure to 14 17 PSI HOOK BETWEEN HEX NUTS ON CHUTE ROTATER HEAD SPRING CHUTE DEFLECTOR 5 16 18 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 LOCKNUT REMOTE CABLE BRACKET 1 4 20 LOCK NUT 5 16 FLAT WASHER CABLE EYELET 1 4 FLAT WASHER 1 4 20 SHOULDER BOLT FIG 8 CHUTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL LEVER FIG 9 INSTALL WEIGHT BAR See Fig 10 Th...

Page 8: ... Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning FORWARD PRIMER IGNITION KEY INSERT TO START AND RUN PULL OUT TO STOP READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DANGER OR WARNING REVERSE SNOW DISCHARGE...

Page 9: ... Electric start button used for starting the engine Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Choke Control used for starting a cold engine Throttle engine control used to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine LH and RH turn triggers used to steer the sno...

Page 10: ...econtrolislocatedontheengine Alwaysoperate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle Full throttle offers the best snow thrower performance To engage choke turn knob clockwise Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage FIG 14 FULL OFF FIG 13 SLOW FAST FIG 12 OPEN OFF TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE See Fig 15 WARNING Snow throwers have ex posed rotating parts which can cause severe injury fr...

Page 11: ... chute direction without interrupting the snow throwing process USING THE CLEAN OUT TOOL See Fig 17 In certain snow conditions the discharge chute may be come clogged with ice and snow Use the clean out tool to dislodge this blockage When cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain all controls are disengaged and the auger impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire...

Page 12: ... bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness WARNING Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gas ohol or using ethanol or methanol c...

Page 13: ...l power until it has reached normal operating temperature WARM START RECOIL STARTER Follow the steps above keeping the choke in the OFF position DO NOT push the primer OPERATION BEFORE STOPPING Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois ture on the engine Toavoidpossiblefreeze upofthestarter proceedasfollows ELECTRIC STARTER 1 Connect the power cord to the engine 2 Plug the other en...

Page 14: ... only Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts to service this unit Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRI CATION CHART SAE 30 Motor Oil See ENGINE in Mainte...

Page 15: ... contact with plug 2 Clean area around drain plug 3 Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container 4 Install drain plug and tighten securely 5 Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine 6 Install left wheel if removed for draining oil Be sure to install klick pin into proper hole in wheel axle See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 7 Remove o...

Page 16: ... wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shoulder shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS The impeller i...

Page 17: ...inging snow thrower together separate the snow thrower and repeat step 10 Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together 12 Install the two 2 hex bolts and lock washers and tighten securely 13 INSTALLENGINEPULLEY Placebeltinpulleygroove and slide pulley on crankshaft Install flat washer lock washer and bolt and tighten securely 30 35 ft lbs torque Make sure belt...

Page 18: ...er to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull recoil starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new...

Page 19: ... FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Water in fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of 5 Contact a qualified service centre adjustment or overhaul Excessive 1 Loose parts or damaged 1 Tighten all fasteners Replace damaged...

Page 20: ...anty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manu facturer s warranty on these items 2 Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requeste...