Poulan P524ESA User Manual - Page 7

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 3/8 LOCKNUT 3/8 WASHER INSTALL WEIGHT BAG (See Fig. 8) Though seldom required, the weight bag will reduce the tendency of the auger housing to ride up on hard, icy drifts. Should conditions require it, install as follows: 1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Fill weight bag with desired amount of sand. 3. Place weight bag on top of auger housing with mounting clamp at front edge of auger housing as shown. 4. Insert weight bag between the auger housing and the bar of the mounting clamp as shown and secure with 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 capscrews. Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Mount the weight bag in a location which does not cover the warning decals on top of the auger housing. MOUNTING BAR CLAMP CHUTE BRACKET WEIGHT BAG FIG. 7 PIN THREADED STUD ROTATER HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 CAPSCREWS AUGER HOUSING FIG. 8 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 14-17 PSI. 7