Poulan Pro 424549, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... 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 424549 Rev 1 10 21 08 SR Printed in the U S A ...

Page 2: ...thrown 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 th...

Page 3: ...igh 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...

Page 4: ...mbled 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 REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts b...

Page 5: ...and tighten handle knobs securely Additional carriage bolts washers and handle knobs are in bag of parts Use to secure upper handle to lower handle Install in lower holes in handles 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 INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD See Figs 3 and 4 T...

Page 6: ...r 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 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 rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown...

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: ...l fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Choke control used for starting a cold engine Drive speed control lever used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower 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 R...

Page 9: ...USE 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: ...er 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 AUGER CONTROL LEVER FIG 14 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD 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 Squeezetractiondrivecon...

Page 11: ... reinsert the dipstick and screw tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill To change engine oil see TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE See Fig 18 Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87...

Page 12: ...l to the OFF posi tion 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 the recoil...

Page 13: ...yarefunctioningproperly 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 ...

Page 14: ... MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep snow thrower housing free of any dirt or tra...

Page 15: ...er 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 become lodged in the ...

Page 16: ...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 around pulleys and inside belt keepers 10 Install clutch rod in swing plate secure with hairpin 11 Place auger belt around and inside the groove of aug...

Page 17: ...methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 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 Fue...

Page 18: ...season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt Cover your snow thrower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your sn...

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: ...rer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 1 2 3 5x 4 5x 01 07 002 A 1 404929X428 AUGER HOUSING 27 2 404932X479 SCRAPER BAR 3 72270505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 625 4 155377 NUT 5 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 1 2 3 2 3 01 07 024 B 1 420478 AUGER BEARING 2 411939 BEARING PLUG 3 179582 SCREW 5 16 18 X...

Page 21: ...Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 1 01 07 018 A 1 420495X479 AUGER 27 LH 2 420496X479 AUGER 27 RH 1 2 3 4 4 3 01 11 001 A 1 174762X479 SKID PLATE LH 2 178777X479 SKID PLATE RH 3 72270506 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 75 4 751153 NUT 5 16 18 ...

Page 22: ...cement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NO 961980025 96198002500 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 2 EXPLODED 2 10 9 1 11 11 3 12 12 4 13 14 15 17 8 7 11 5 6 11 16 18 35 19 21 22 23 24 25 23 22 21 20 36 26 27 28 30 29 31 31 32 33 34 01 07 004 B ...

Page 23: ...5400 TOOL CLIP 9 73800400 NUT 1 4 20 10 74780426 SCREW 1 4 20 X 625 11 155377 NUT 5 16 18 12 163183 SCREW 5 16 18 X 625 13 19111507 WASHER 14 10040500 LOCKWASHER 5 16 15 74940516 SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 00 16 180355 CARRIAGE BOLT 17 194189 SCREW 13 16 X 625 18 407760 PLUG 19 407761 GEARBOX COVER RH 20 407766 GASKET 21 407770 SEAL 22 407762 BEARING 23 174697 THRUST WASHER 1 00 24 407763 WORM GEAR 25 4077...

Page 24: ...lure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 11 11 11 10 01 09 001 A KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 404770X428 CHUTE WELDMENT 2 178633X428 DEFLECTOR WELDMENT 3 420325 DEFLECTOR SEAL 4 179096X479 STRAP 5 189713X428 KNOB BLACK 6 128415 POP RIVET 7 185600 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 X 704 8 72270505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 625 9 191730 NUT 1 4 20 10 1554...

Page 25: ...O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 2 3 6 6 4 5 01 09 007 A 1 420337 LEVER CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY 2 17501010 SCREW 10 24 X 625 3 420678 ROTATOR HEAD 4 420677 ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET 5 420675 PULLEY PIVOT 6 420674 CABLE ASSEMBLY NOTES 1 ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN ARE LISTED AS REFERENCE FOR SERVICE PAR...

Page 26: ...ge your snow thrower and void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 4 4 5 5 2 3 7 6 01 10 003 B 1 183346 CONSOLE PANEL 2 178668 HEADLIGHT BEZEL 3 180927 FLOOD HEADLIGHT 4 184471 SHOULDER SCREW 10 24 X 625 5 175262 SCREW 10 24 X 1 25 6 178770 WIRE HARNESS 7 183784 BULB 01 05 002 B 1 2 4 4 4 4 3 3 1 419797X479 LOWER HANDLE 2 405784X479 PIVOT SUPPORT WELDMENT 3 150078 ...

Page 27: ... mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 1 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 01 08 004 B 4 4 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 419798X479 LOOP HANDLE LH 2 419799X479 LOOP HANDLE RH 3 74780524 SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 50 4 751153 NUT 5 16 18 ...

Page 28: ...r and void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 01 08 002 E 1 4 5 6 7 7 8 10 11 14 14 12 13 13 12 2 3 9 9 8 1 412683X479 CONTROL PANEL 2 412681X479 CONTROL LEVER LH 3 412682X479 CONTROL LEVER RH 4 412679X008 TRACTION ROD ARM 5 420889X008 IMPELLER ROD ARM 6 412677 INTERLOCK ROD 7 421613 SPACER 8 169675 RETAINER 9 17060408 SCREW 1 4 20 X 50 10 414280 KNOB BLACK 11 414281 KNOB RED 12 178899 HANDL...

Page 29: ... your warranty REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NO 961980025 96198002500 HANDLES 1 3 4 5 6 5 7 8 2 9 10 10 10 01 12 001 B KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 180480 IMPELLER ROD ASSEMBLY 2 405740 TRACTION ROD ASSEMBLY 3 180445 SHIFTER ROD TOP 4 187716 SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM 5 180447 SPRING SLEEVE 6 178669 IMPELLER SPRING 7 180926 TRACTION SPRING 8 72270506 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 75 9 155377 NUT 5 16 18 10 16...

Page 30: ...ts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 01 02 003 D 31 29 28 26 27 26 25 30 24 24 4 41 40 40 3 6 5 76 8 9 76 10 11 12 11 9 9 76 13 37 39 76 36 76 38 76 15 14 16 20 19 21 44 17 18 32 33 34 33 42 24 22 24 4 43 50 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 67 49 51 57 58 52 64 4 1 2 7 35 35 65 23 23 23 59 63 61 62 66 60 48 49 45 47 46 15 11 ITEM 43 EXPLODED 68 69 70 71 72 73 ...

Page 31: ...8 175344 BEARING 29 178613 WHEEL HUB 30 74760514 SCREW 5 16 18 875 31 12000012 RETAINER RING 32 402187 HEX SHAFT 33 401619 CHAIN 34 417234 SPROCKET SHAFT 35 17490408 SCREW 1 4 20 X 50 36 401984X479 SHIFTER BRACKET 37 180135 SPRING 38 402652 PLATE PIVOT ROD 39 12000007 E RING 375 40 184471 SHOULDER SCREW 41 410877 BOTTOM PAN 42 413429X479 SPRING BRACKET 43 402689 DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY 44 414557 IDLE...

Page 32: ...O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 1a 1b 1b 4 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 5 2 01 03 005 B KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 188226 assy of 1a 1b AXLE ASSEMBLY 1a 179352 AXLE SHAFT 1b 9465M1 ROLL PIN 3 16 2 402691 SPROCKET 3 174697 THRUST WASHER 4 179830 BEARING 5 17490508 BOLT 5 16 18 X 500 6 155443 CLIK PIN 7 189282 SQUARE KEY ...

Page 33: ...mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 1 2 3 4 4 3 01 00 008 B KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION ENGINE TEC MODEL OH318SA 221853B 1 409346X428 FRAME 2 423184X428 ENGINE MOUNT PLATE 3 150406 BOLT 3 8 16 4 150078 SCREW 5 16 18 X 750 ...

Page 34: ... U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 01 04 019 A 1 192213 BELT COVER 2 179157 IMPELLER PULLEY 3 419744 TRACTION BELT 4 408007 IMPELLER BELT ...

Page 35: ...E All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 1 2 01 06 002 A 1 187833X421 WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH 2 187865X421 WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH ...

Page 36: ...ement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 01 14 004 A KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 198563 POWER CORD 2 169675 RETAINER PIN 3 180684 WRENCH 4 73800600 LOCKNUT 3 8 16 5 19131316 WASHER 3 8 6 198636 SHEAR BOLT 1 4 20 X 1 3 4 7 198638 SPACER 8 73800400 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 1 01 14 008 A 1 35062 SAFETY IGNITION K...

Page 37: ...rts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 1 181037 DECAL DANGER 2 424610 DECAL POULON PRO 8 0 HP 27 3 181035 DECAL DANGER DEFLECTOR 4 181042 DECAL DANGER 5 424609 DECAL POULON PRO 6 181033 DECAL INSTRUCTION 7 415391 DECAL TRACTION LEVER 8 415390 DECAL AUGER LEVER 9 415475 DECAL SPEED CONTROL 424549 OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH 424550 OWNER S MANUAL FRENCH KE...

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Page 40: ...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...