Poulan Pro PR10527ESA 192042 Snow Blower Owners Manual, 2004

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: WARNING: Read the Owner’s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PR10527ESA SNOW THROWER Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 192042 Rev. 2 08.13.04 BY Printed in U.S.A. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers IMPORTANT: · Do not operate the equipment without wearing adeLook for this symbol to point out imquate winter outer garments. Avoid loose, dangling portant safety precautions.

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It means clothing, such as scarves, which can get caught in CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR rotating parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing SAFETY IS INVOLVED. on slippery surfaces. · Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place it where it cannot – Never smoke while refueling. contact plug in order to prevent acci- Use an approved fuel container. dental starting when setting up, trans- Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running porting, adjusting or making repairs. engine (motor) or hot engine (motor). WARNING: This snow thrower is for – Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill use on sidewalks, driveways and other fuel tank indoors. ground level surfaces. Caution should – Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled be exercised while using on sloping fuel. surfaces. Do not use snow thrower on surfaces above ground level such as – Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel in the roofs of residences, garages, porches tank inside of a building where fumes may reach or other such structures or buildings. an open flame or spark. – Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space WARNING: Snow throwers have exfor expansion as the heat of the engine (motor) posed rotating parts, which can cause and/or sun cause fuel to expand. severe injury from contact, or from maSTATIC ELECTRICITY HAZARD terial thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all – Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck persons, small children and pets at all or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place times including startup. containers on the ground, away from your vehicle before filling. – When practical, remove gas-powered equipment CAUTION: Muffler and other engine from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. parts become extremely hot during If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment operation and remain hot after engine on a trailer with a portable container, rather than has stopped. To avoid severe burns on from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. contact, stay away from these areas. – Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tankopening at all times, until refueling is complete. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. its constituents, and certain vehicle – If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing imcomponents contain or emit chemimediately. cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or · For all units with electric starting motors use electric other reproductive harm. starting extension cords certified CSA/UL. Use only with a receptacle that has been installed in accordance with local inspection authorities. TRAINING · Read the operating and service instruction manual · If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface, carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position. unit and disengage the controls quickly. · Never attempt to make any adjustments while the · Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never engine (motor) is running (except when specifically allow adults to operate the equipment without proper recommended by manufacturer). instruction. · Let engine (motor) and snow thrower adjust to outdoor · Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, partemperatures before starting to clear snow. ticularly small children and pets. · Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during op· Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially eration or while performing an adjustment or repair to when operating in reverse. protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower. PREPARATION · · Remove foreign objects. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, rocks & landscaping. Disengage all clutches before starting engine (motor). 2 OPERATION · Do not operate this machine if you are under the influence of alcohol or taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. · · · · · · · · · Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening and front auger area at all times. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing or discharge chute and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. 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 and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller, stop engine (motor), and remove key. Do not run the engine (motor) indoors, except when starting the engine (motor) and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors. WARNING: Exhaust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS). · · · Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing up. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel weights, counterweights, cabs, tire chains, electric start kits, etc.). Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces. Do not use the snow thrower on surfaces above ground level such as roofs of residences, garages, porches or other such structures or buildings. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine (motor) to cool before storing in any enclosure. Always refer to operator’s guide instructions for impor tant details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. Run the snow thrower, with auger engaged, a few minutes after throwing snow to clear the machine and prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE · · · · · Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place. Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop­offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away. · · · CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily 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: __ THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Quarts and Type: Unleaded Regular only Oil Type (API SG­SL): Oil Capacity: Spark Plug: SAE 30 (above 40°F) SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (0° to +40°F) SAE 0W-30 (below 0°F) 26 Ounces Champion RN4C (Gap: .030 “) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your snow thrower. Follow the instructions under “Maintenance ” and “Storage ” sections of this owner’s manual. 3 SAFETY RULES 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 WARRANTY 32 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION . 5-7 OPERATION 8-13 MAINTENANCE . 14-15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . 16-18 STORAGE . 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 REPAIR PARTS 20-31 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON 4 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping 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 boxes from carton. 2. Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat. 3. Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle. 4. Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts. SPEED CONTROL ROD PLASTIC TIE UPPER HANDLE HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10) A toolbox is provided on 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 chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments to the skid plates. UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and tighten handle knobs securely. 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. HANDLE KNOB LOWER HANDLE FIG. 1 SPEED CONTROL ROD RETAINER SPRING SPEED CONTROL BRACKET SPEED CONTROL LEVER FIG. 2 5 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL 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 down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket. Secure with retainer spring. 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. 2. With top end of rod positioned under right side of control panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole in auger control bracket. Secure with retainer spring. TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD AUGER CONTROL ROD RUBBER SLEEVE CONTROL ARM RUBBER SLEEVE LOOP OPENING DOWN LOOP OPENING UP PIVOT BRACKET FIG. 3 AUGER CONTROL ROD FIG. 5 AUGER CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER RETAINER SPRING RETAINER SPRING TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD DRIVE CONTROL BRACKET FIG. 4 FIG. 6 AUGER CONTROL BRACKET 6 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER 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 necessary, rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on underside of chute rotater head with holes in chute bracket. 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 securely. CHUTE ROTATER HEAD INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See Figs. 8 and 9) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5/16-18 carriage bolt, 5/16 flat washer and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. Tighten securely. 2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/4-20 shoulder bolt, 1/4 flat washer and 1/4-20 locknut as shown. Tighten securely. 3. Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater head and into hole in chute deflector as shown. CHUTE DEFLECTOR CABLE EYELET 1/4 FLAT WASHER SPRING 1/4-20 SHOULDER BOLT 3/8 LOCKNUT 3/8 WASHER 1/4-20 LOCKNUT HOOK BETWEEN HEX NUTS ON CHUTE ROTATER HEAD 5/16-18 CARRIAGE BOLT REMOTE CABLE BRACKET CHUTE BRACKET PIN THREADED STUD ROTATER HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET FIG. 7 5/16 FLAT WASHER 5/16-18 LOCKNUT FIG. 8 CHUTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL LEVER FIG. 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance. · Reduce tire pressure to 14­17 PSI. 7 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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 literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER OR WARNING PRIMER FORWARD REVERSE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IGNITION KEY. INSERT TO START AND RUN, PULL OUT TO STOP. DISENGAGED ENGAGED SNOW DISCHARGE TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL 8 OPERATION SPARK PLUG SAFETY IGNITION KEY ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK AUGER CONTROL LEVER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL LEVER GASOLINE FILLER CAP CHUTE DEFLECTOR CHOKE CONTROL OIL DR ….. …

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