Poulan Pro 418962, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...WER Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury 418962 12 10 07 TH Printed in the U S A ...

Page 2: ...rown from the machine Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 3 After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thor...

Page 3: ...nsport 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 you...

Page 4: ...ly Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION 2 Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat 3 Removethetwo 2 screwssecuringtheaugerhousing to the pallet 4 Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed...

Page 5: ...ive 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 down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket Secure with retainer spring SPEED CONTROL ROD SPEED CONTROL BRACKET RETAINER SPRING SPEE...

Page 6: ... thrower were overinflated at the fac tory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance Reduce tire pressure to 14 17 PSI 19 24 5 N m AUGER CONTROL ROD CONTROL ARM RUBBER SLEEVE LOOP OPENING UP FIG 5 INSTALL 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 ...

Page 7: ...s 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 DISCHARG...

Page 8: ...andle 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 MEETS A N S I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER RECOIL AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE THROT...

Page 9: ...SE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 11 The choke control is located on the engine Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke turn knob clockwise Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage FIG 10 FIG 9 FIG 11 FULL OFF SLOW FAST OPEN OFF TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE See Figs 12 13 WARNING Snow throwers have ex posed rotating parts which can ...

Page 10: ...recommended that you use a slower speed until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower HIGH POSITION CHUTE DEFLECTOR LOW POSITION KNOB FIG 13 USING THE CLEAN OUT TOOL See Fig 15 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 disen...

Page 11: ... formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional information Never use engine or carburetor...

Page 12: ...ke control to the OFF position Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operat ing temperature WARM START RECOIL STARTER Follow the steps above keeping the choke in the OFF position DO NOT push the primer BEFORE STOPPING Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois ture on the engine IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN If th...

Page 13: ...ioningproperly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in both tires 14 17 P S I 19 24 5 N m Keeptiresfreeofgasolineandoil whichcanharmrubber NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant m...

Page 14: ...fill engine with oil through oil dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS sectionofthismanual 9 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick 10 Wipe off any spilled oil MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire h...

Page 15: ...new1 4 20x2 shoulder shearboltandspacer 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 Replace safety ignition key IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft with two 2 capscrew shear bolts and hex nuts Should a foreign object or ice bec...

Page 16: ...aises handles to rejoin the auger housing and frame assembly pull up on the auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley so belt is fully seated in groove of pulley 11 Bring snow thrower completely together and check carefully for proper routing of belts If auger belt has becomedislodgedfromthepulley bycatchingtheidler arm bracket while bringing snow thrower together separate the snow throwe...

Page 17: ... due to suspected carburetor problems take your snow thrower to a qualified service center Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min imizing the formation ...

Page 18: ... 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 19: ...19 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 20: ...192001603 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 6 6 5 9 9 12 7 7 8 6 11 57 10 13 4 14 16 15 36 37 50 47 42 42 44 27 27 43 43 46 38 45 41 40 39 34 32 49 19 48 51 33 35 56 30 31 19 19 55 26 10 22 25 20 18 58 25 26 29 20 10 17 17 28 55 28 18 58 07 AIG plug_r1 ...

Page 21: ...6 Bolt Shear 29 174762X479 Skid Plate LH 30 405986X479 Auger Assembly RH 31 405985X479 Auger Assembly LH 32 407768 O Ring 33 407769 Bushing Flange 3 4 34 174681 Washer Thrust 3 4 35 174684 Bearing Thrust 3 4 36 407757 Shaft Impeller 37 174683 Washer Thrust 5 8 38 407758 Bushing Flange 5 8 39 407767 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 40 407760 Plug Case 41 407761 Housing Gearbox RH 42 407770 Seal Oil 43 ...

Page 22: ...22 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NO PR5524ES 96192001603 CONTROL PANEL 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 ...

Page 23: ... Nylon 15 404770X428 Chute Assembly 16 178633X428 Deflector Assembly 17 179145 Seal Deflector 18 128415 Rivet Blind 19 414281 Knob Speed Control Lever 20 72270506 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 21 155415 Washer Flat 25 155377 Nut Lock 5 16 18 26 198474 Lever Assembly Speed Control 27 169675 Retainer Hairpin 28 180445 Rod Upper Speed Control 29 187716 Rod Lower Speed Control 30 405400 Clamp Clean Out ...

Page 24: ...24 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NO PR5524ES 96192001603 HANDLES ...

Page 25: ...Traction Control 22 72120618 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 23 178643X479 Handle Tube Lower 24 180447 Sleeve Spring 25 180926 Spring Traction Drive 26 178669 Spring Auger Control 27 17000616 Screw Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 28 412680 Spacer 30 183346 Console Panel 31 175262 Screw Hex Head Tapping 10 24 x 1 1 4 32 184471 Screw Hex Head Tapping 10 24 x 1 2 38 180927 Headlight Flood Includes Bulb 183784 Bulb ...

Page 26: ...ROWER MODEL NO PR5524ES 96192001603 DRIVE 4 4 4 4 2 5 5 2 20 21 17 19 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 Drive 2006 ...

Page 27: ... 186951X479 Bracket Pivot Shift 17 179831 Ring Rubber Wheel 18 198176X479 Plate Rubber Wheel 19 73930500 Nut Lock 5 16 18 20 178613 Hub Rubber Wheel 21 74760514 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 7 8 22 85179 Retainer Hairpin 23 180135 Spring Bias 24 180081 Gear Axle 58 Teeth 25 178695 Pin Pivot Lever 26 197763 Plate Assembly Drive 27 179352 Shaft Axle 28 197764 Shaft Short Hex 29 175350X479 Lever Shifter P...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NO PR5524ES 96192001603 CHASSIS ENGINE PULLEYS ...

Page 29: ...Idler Pivot 20 180523 Pulley Idler 2 3 4 21 74610516 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 22 409475 Spacer Engine Pulley 23 180478 Pulley Engine Traction Drive 24 179157 Pulley Engine Impeller Drive 25 400026 Washer Flat 3 8 26 850263 Washer Lock Helical 3 8 27 851084 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 28 155452 Guide Belt 29 192213 Belt Cover Assembly Includes Toolbox Cover 30 178830 Cover Toolbox 31 17490508 S...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NO PR5524ES 96192001603 WHEELS DECALS 3 2 7 7 5 5 6 6 4 7 1 2 5 3 1 4 2 1 7 6 8 9 ...

Page 31: ...7 Decal Danger 2 187899 Decal Poulan Pro 5 5 HP 24 3 181035 Decal Danger Deflector 4 181042 Decal Danger 5 187898 Decal Poulan Pro 6 181033 Decal Instruction 7 415391 Decal Traction Lever 8 415390 Decal Auger Lever 9 415475 Decal Speed Control 418962 Owner s Manual English 418963 Owner s Manual French NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equi...

Page 32: ...is Warranty does not apply to any product which has been sub jected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 5 Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts shear pins normal wear normal adjustments standard hard ware and normal maintenance 6 In the event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to an a...