Poulan 96194000200 User Manual - Page 7

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ASSEMBLY

Read and follow the assembly and adjustment

instructions for your snow thrower. All fasteners

are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or

material until the unit is assembled.

WARNING: Before doing any

assembly or maintenance to the

snow thrower, remove the wire

from the spark plug.

NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right

describe the location of a part from the oper-

ator’s position behind the unit.

NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds

(metric N.m). This measurement describes

how tight a nut or bolt must be. The torque is

measured with a torque wrench.

NOTE: Fasteners and loose parts are shown

at full size in Figure 2 on page 29.

NOTE: Illustrations are located on page 2

and on pages 30 through 35.

Tools Required

1

Knife

1

Pliers

2

1/2 inch open end wrenches

2


2


1

Measuring tape or ruler

1

Screwdriver

How To Remove The Snow Thrower

From The Carton

1.

(Figure 3)

The snow thrower is shown in the

shipping position.

2. Cut and discard the plastic ties that secure

the crank assembly and the speed control

rod assembly.

3. Cut down all four corners of the carton and

lay the side panels flat.

4. Locate all parts that are packed separately

and remove from the carton.

5. Remove and discard the packing material

from around the snow thrower.

6.

(Figure 1)

For shipping purposes, the

height

adjust skids (7)

are attached to the pallet.

Remove the

screw (17)

that secures each

height adjust skid (7)

to the pallet.

7. Hold onto the lower handle and pull the snow

thrower off the pallet.

CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables.

8. Remove the packing material from the han-

dle assembly.

9. Cut the ties that secure the

clutch control

cables (1)

to the

lower handle (2)

. Move the

cables away from the motor frame.

How To Assemble The Handle And

Crank Assembly

1.

(Figure 4)

Loosen, but do not remove, the

fasteners (1)

in the upper holes of the lower

handle.

2. Remove the fasteners and the

crank assem-

bly eyebolt (11)

from the lower holes of the

lower handle.

3.

(Figure 1)

Put the

shift lever (6)

into first

forward position.

4.

(Figure 4)

Raise the

upper handle (2)

to the

operating position.

NOTE: Make sure the cables are not

caught between the upper and lower han-

dle.

5. Install the fasteners and the

crank assembly

eyebolt (11)

that were removed in step 2.

DO NOT tighten until all fasteners are in

place.

6.

(Figure 5)

Attach the

crank rod (15)

to the

universal joint assembly (16)

with the

hair

pin (12).

7.

(Figure 4)

Tighten nut on

eye bolt (11).

Make sure

eye bolt (11)

is properly aligned

and the

crank (18)

can freely rotate.

8. Tighten all handle fasteners.

How To Install The Knob(s)

(Figure 6)

NOTE: If knob(s) are already installed, go to

the next selection.

1. Attach the

knob (3)

onto the

speed shift le-

ver (2).

On some models, the

knob (3)

is

attached. To lock in position, tighten the

hex

jam nut (1)

against the bottom of the

knob

(3)

.

2. Make sure the

speed shift lever (2)

func-

tions correctly. Move the

speed shift lever

(2)

through all speeds.

How To Assemble The Chute Deflector

1.

(Figure 4)

Turn the

crank assembly (18)

counterclockwise until

crank assembly (18)

stops.

2.

(Figure 7)

Fasten

chute deflector (2)

to

flange (4)

with

carriage bolts (1).

Make sure

to install with head of the

carriage bolts (1)

on the inside of the

flange (2).

3. Fasten with

washers (5)

and

locknuts (6).

4. Tighten

locknuts (6)

securely.

NOTE: Make sure all carriage bolts in flange

are tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Check The Cables

1.

(Figure 8)

Check the

traction drive cable

(1)

and the

auger drive cable (2)

. If the bot-

tom of the cables have become discon-

nected, reinstall the cables.

2.

(Figure 10)

If the top of the

cables (5)

have

become disconnected from the

drive levers

(6)

, attach the

cables (5)

to the

“Z” fitting

(7)

.

How To Set The Skid Height

(Figure 1)

The snow thrower is equipped with

height ad-

justable skids (7)

mounted on the outside of the

auger housing (4)

. To adjust the height of the

skids, see “How To Adjust The Height Of The

Skids” in the Maintenance section.

How To Set The Length Of The Cables

The cables were adjusted at the factory and no

adjustments should be necessary. However, af-

ter the handles are put in the operating position,

the cables can be too tight or too loose. If an

adjustment is necessary, see “How To Check

And Adjust The Cables” in the Service And Ad-

justment section.

How To Assemble The Drift Cutter

(if equipped)

Drift cutters are used to cut a path through snow

deeper than the auger housing.

1.

(Figure 11)

Loosen the

fasteners (2)

that

secure the

drift cutters (1)

to the auger

housing.

2. Raise the

drift cutters (1)

to the desired

height.

3. Tighten the

fasteners (2).

How To Prepare The Engine

NOTE: The engine was shipped from the

factory filled with oil. Check the level of the

oil. Add oil as needed.

WARNING: Follow the engine

manufacturer’s instructions for the

type of fuel and oil to use. Always

use a safety fuel container. Do not smoke

when adding gasoline to the engine. When

inside an enclosure, do not fill with gaso-

line. Before you add fuel, stop the engine.

Let the engine cool for several minutes.

Check the oil. See the engine manufacturer’s

instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use.

Before you use the unit, read the information on

safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.

Important! Before You Start Operating

Check the fasteners. Make sure all fas-

teners are tight.

On electric start models, the unit was

shipped with the starter cord plugged

into the engine. Before operating, un-

plug the starter cord from the engine.

OPERATION

NOTE: Illustrations are located on page 2

and on pages 30 through 35.

CAUTION: Use only attachments and acces-

sories approved by the manufacturer of the

snow thrower (such as tire chains, electric

start kits, etc.).

Know Your Snow Thrower

(Figure 1)

Read this Instruction Book and safety rules be-

fore operation the snow thrower. Compare the

illustration with your snow thrower to familiarize

yourself with the location of various controls and

adjustments.

How To Control

The Discharge Of The Snow

WARNING: Never direct the dis-

charge of snow toward bystanders.

WARNING: Always stop the engine

before unclogging the discharge

chute or the auger housing and be-

fore leaving the snow thrower.

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