Poulan BLOWERS/THROWERS/961940007 User Manual

Poulan BLOWERS/THROWERS/961940007 Manual

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  • Poulan BLOWERS/THROWERS/961940007 | User Manual - Page 1
    IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: 961940007 SNOW THROWER WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 421916 08.21.08 TH Printed in
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    or buildings. WARNING: Snow throwers have exposed rotating parts, which can cause severe understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit gas-powered equipment Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. from the truck or trailer and refuel it
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    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
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    PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) FUEL STABILIZER PACKET (1) MULTIWRENCH (180684) (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (193071) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE
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    these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    TURN TRIGGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CLEAN-OUT TOOL LIGHT HANDLE KNOB MUFFLER TOOLBOX AUGERS SKID PLATE FIG. 10 MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute. Toolbox - used to store spare shear bolts, locknuts and wrench
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    • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. OFF FULL FIG. 11 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 12) WARNING: Snow throwers have exposed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from material thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of
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    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 drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower. SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed control lever. •
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    thrower must be operated over gravel surface, use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position. 1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts additional service before section of this manual. ADD GASOLINE (See engine problems, Instructions
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    or damage to your snow thrower could result. COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts bag) into ignition slot snow conditions. See "TO ADJUST SKID PLATES" in this section of this manual. • For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of snow removal by
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    thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual in this manual. NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to service this unit.
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    due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. V-BELTS Check TO REMOVE BELT COVER" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special construction and should
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    service or adjustments: 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all moving parts plug. SNOW THROWER TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST SKID PLATES" and "SCRAPER BAR" in the Operation section of this manual. CHUTE
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    be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by a qualified service center. NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt to be removed from snow thrower. 3. REMOVE BELT COVER - See "TO REMOVE BELT COVER" in this section of this manual. 4. REMOVE ENGINE PULLEY -
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    ENGINE See engine manual. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your snow thrower to a qualified service center. ENGINE
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    TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service centre/department. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ON position). 5. Move to FULL position. 6. Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual. 7. Wait a few minutes before restarting, DO NOT prime.
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    REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 11 6 15 14 13 4 12 16 11 12 3 11 1 9 10 2 11 7 8 17 33 32 34 30 31 31 29 26 28 27 35 18 25 24 23 22 21 19 01.07.004-B 36 20 21 22 23 2 (EXPLODED) 20
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    REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 PART NO. 175321X479 196710 188909 191079 175322 178675X008 192199 405400 73800400 74780426 155377
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    REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 1 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 2 01.07.003-A KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NO. 404930X428 404933X479 72270505 155377 DESCRIPTION AUGER HOUSING SCRAPPER BAR CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .625 NUT 5/16−18 2 1 KEY NO. 1 2 PART NO.
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    REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 3 4 3 01.11.001-A 1 4 2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NO. 174762X479 178777X479 72270506 751153 DESCRIPTION SKID PLATE LH SKID PLATE RH CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .75 NUT 5/16−18 2 3 1 1 2 3 01.07.024-B
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    PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE 5 7 14 3 15 *13 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 *8 *9 *10 *11 *12 *13 14 15 PART 16−18 X .50 NUT 5/16−18 DEFLECTOR SPRING (SERVICE PART) DEFLECTOR CONTROL HEAD (SERVICE PART) DEFLECTOR CONTROL CABLE *10 *9 *8 6 *12
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    PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE 2 2 *3 1 *6 *6 KEY NO. 1 2 *3 *4 *5 *6 PART 1. ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN * ARE LISTED AS REFERENCE FOR SERVICE PARTS ONLY. 2 1 KEY NO. 1 2 PART NO. 188303 74041024 01.15.005-A DESCRIPTION STEER CABLE SCREW
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    SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) 5 5 4 2 3 5 5 3 KEY PART 3 NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 419798X479 LOOP HANDLE LH 2 419799 X479 LOOP HANDLE RH 3 74780524 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.50 4 74780528 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.75 5 751153 NUT 5/16−18 1 01.08.004-A 4 5 2 1 6 KEY PART NO
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    REPAIR PARTS HANDLES SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) 10 2 11 9 5 7 6 8 47 9 1 3 13 8 12 13 14 14 12 01.08.002-D KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 412683X479 412681X479 412682X479 412679X008 420889X008 412677 412680 169675 17060408 414280 414281 178899
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    REPAIR PARTS HANDLES SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) 2 1 3 8 9 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART NO. 180480 405740 180445 187716 180447 178669 180926 72270506 155377 169675 DESCRIPTION IMPELLER ROD ASSEMBLY TRACTION ROD ASSEMBLY SHIFTER ROD TOP SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM SPRING
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    REPAIR PARTS HANDLES 1 SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) 4 3 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 419797X479 LOWER HANDLE 2 405784X479 PIVOT SUPPORT WELDMENT 2 3 150078 SCREW 5/16−18 X .750 4 17000616 SCREW 3/8−16 X 1.00 4 3 4 4 01.05.002-B 3 2 5 6 7 4 5 41 01.10.007-B
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    REPAIR PARTS DRIVE SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) ITEM 43 EXPLODED 2 69 1 16 68 17 71 74 15 14 15 12 9 11 11 20 9 76 9 10 11 13 76 8 7 76 21 6 5 76
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    PARTS DRIVE SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 PART SPACER TRACTION PULLEY WASHER 3/8 LOCKWASHER 3/8 LOCKWASHER BELT GUIDE IDLER ARM IDLER BRACKET IDLER PULLEY SCREW 5/16−18
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    REPAIR PARTS DRIVE SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) 8 1b 7 7 1b 1a 6 4 3 5 6 2 3 4 01.03.002-A KEY NO. 1 1a 1b 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART NO. 404923 404307 9465M1 402691 174697 179830 146315 17490508 155443 189282 DESCRIPTION AXLE ASSEMBLY (assy of 1a,1b) AXLE SHAFT ROLL PIN 3/16 X 1.50
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    REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 2 4 3 4 3 1 01.00.006-A KEY NO. - 1 2 3 4 PART NO. - - - - - 409346X428 417015X428 150406 150078 DESCRIPTION B&S ENGINE MODEL 20M314-0927-E1 FRAME WELDMENT ENGINE MOUNT PLATE ENGINE BOLT 3/8−16 SCREW 5/16−
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    REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 192213 BELT COVER 2 2 179157 IMPELLER PULLEY 3 419744 TRACTION BELT 4 408007 IMPELLER BELT 3 4 01.04.019-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.
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    REPAIR PARTS WHEELS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) 2 2 17 23 43 1 17 16 20 20 16 18 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. 35
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    REPAIR PARTS WHEELS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) 1 2 01.15.003-A KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 410293 CABLE BRACKET LH 2 410294 CABLE BRACKET RH 3 3 17060410 SCREW 1/4−20 X .625 1 2 01.06.005-A KEY NO. 1 2 PART NO. 192092X421 192093X421 DESCRIPTION WHEEL 16 X 4.80
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    REPAIR PARTS BAG OF PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) 3 2 4 5 8 1 7 6 9 11 10 14 13 12 01.14.003-A KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 198563 169675 180684 184505 179829 179246 191730 72250505 751153 73800600 19131316 198636 198638 73800400 DESCRIPTION POWER
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    REPAIR PARTS DECALS SNOW THROWER - MODEL 961940007 (96194000701) 1 2 4 9 12 6 1 3 5 10 11 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 181037 2 422042 3 181035 4 181042 5 422043 6 181033 9 415475 10 183730 11 415399 12 415398 - - 421916 - - 421917 DESCRIPTION DECAL, DANGER DECAL, POULAN, 11 HP / 30" DECAL, DANGER
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    SERVICE NOTES 39
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    option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply Service Department 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 USA In Canada contact: Poulan, Customer Service
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
961940007
SNOW THROWER
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.
421916
08.21.08
TH
Printed in U.S.A.