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Poulan Pro PP208EPS24L User's Manual

1. Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 22 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 175321X431 IMPELLER 427148 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 3 188909 BEARING 4 427146 IMPELLER PULLEY 5 175322 DISCHARGE BASE 6 178675X431 CORNER BRACKET 7 192199 CLEAN OUT TOOL 8 405400 TOOL CLIP 9 73800400 NUT 1 4 20 10 74780426 SCREW 1 4 20 X 625 11 427942 NUT 5 16 18 12 163183 SCREW 5 16 18 X 625 13 427145 IMPELLER HUB 14 427154 IMPELLER SLEEVE 15 73900600 NUT 3 8 16 16 180355 CARRIAGE BOLT 17 194189 SCREW 13 16 X 625 18 407760 PLUG 19 427302 GEARBOX COVER RH 20 427345 GASKET 21 407770 SEAL 22 407762 BEARING 23 174697 THRUST WASHER 1 00 24 407763 WORM GEAR 25 407764 AUGER SHAFT 26 189282 SQUARE KEY 27 407758 BEARING 28 174683 THRUST WASHER 29 427147 IMPELLER SHAFT 30 7836M ROLL PIN 31 174681 THRUST WASHER 32 174684 THRUST BEARING 33 407769 BEARING 34 407768 O RING 35 407767 SCREW 5 16 18 X 750 36 427317 GEARBOX COVER LH 37 192090 SHEAR BOLT NOTE 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 23 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 420493X42
2. P N gt SAFTEY IGNITION KEY S 422663 1 WASHER 3 8 19131316 2 HANDLE KNOBS 1 LOCKNUT 3 8 Z3800600 e 1 LOCKNUT 5 16 18 751153 CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 x 5 8 72250505 f O w 1 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 191730 TIRE H 1 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 179829 1 SPRING 184505 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Read these instructions and this manualin its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower Reading the entire manual will familiar ize you with the unit which will assist you in assembly operation and maintenance of the product Your new snow thrower has been assembled atthe factory with the exception ofthose parts left unassembled 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 boxes from carton 2 Cutdown all four corners of carton and lay panels flat 3 Remove the two 2 screws securing the auger housing to the pallet 4 Removeall packing materials
3. 8 SHEAR BOLT 1 4 20 X 1 13 16 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 DESCRIPTION SAFETY IGNITION KEY KEY NO Q N NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches PART NO 180445 187716 72270505 155377 DESCRIPTION SHIFTER ROD TOP SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 75 NUT 5 16 18 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 38 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 DECALS 2 C 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 181037 DECAL DANGER 2 181042 DECAL DANGER 3 181035 DECAL DANGER DEFLECTOR 6 181033 DECAL INSTRUCTION 7 429590 DECAL CONSOLE LT SPD LEV PWRST 9 429591 DECAL CONSOLE RT SPD LEV PWRST 440575 OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH is 440576 OWNER S MANUAL FRENCH NOTE 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 39 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi als and workmanship For a period of two 2 years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser we will repair or replace at our option without charge for parts
4. PSI 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 A OD a Iw DANGER ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE PRIMER OR WARNING ON OFF L i WT F R READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT FUEL OIL FORWARD REVERSE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE A DANGER A DANGER BLOCKAGES MUST NOT BE TO AVOID INJURY FROM CLEARED OUT UNTIL THE ENGINE ROTATING AUGER KEEP IS SHUT OFF AND THE CLEAN OUT TOOL MUST BE USED HANDS FEET AND NEVER USE YOUR HAND TO CLOTHING AWAY CLEAN OUT THE CHUTE IGNITION KEY INSERT TO START AND RUN PULL OUT TO STOP DISENGAGED A EA e READ AND FOLLOW OWNER S MANUAL NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE SNOWTHROWERS KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE WHILE OPERATING SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMAIN BEHIND HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING UNIT ENGAGED e TO AVOID THROWN OBJECT INJURIES NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS i USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ON SNOW TRACTION GRAVEL SURFACES DISC
5. discharge opening at all times Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage and repairthe 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 oper ating position before unclogging the collector impeller housing or discharge chute and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections 6 Whencleaning repairing or inspecting the snow thrower stop the engine and make certain the collector impel ler and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine 7 Do not run the engine indoors except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building Open the outside doors exhaust fumes are dangerous 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes 9 Neveroperate the snow thrower without proper guards and other safety protective devices in place and work ing 10 Never direct the discharge toward people or are
6. punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion 14 eee J L L l Il l T LD LUBRICATION CHART D SAE 5W 30 Motor Oil See ENGINE in Maintenance section General Purpose Grease Pivot points grease fittings BELTS Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear See TO REMOVE BELT COVER in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The belts on your snow thrower are of special construction and shouldbe replaced by original equipment manufacturer OEM belts available from your nearest dealer Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the snow thrower MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case e If lubricant is required use only Ronex ED 1 grease TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM DO NOT lubricate the drive components inside the snow thrower The sprockets hex shafts drive disc and friction wheel require no lubrication The bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance CAUTION Any lubricating of the above compo n
7. tilted resting on the frame with the left wheel removed will help drain any oil trapped inside the engine See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 1 Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Clean area around drain plug Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container Install drain plug and tighten securely Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine Install left wheel if removed for draining oil Be sure to install klik pin into proper hole in wheel axle See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 7 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine 8 Refill engine with oil through oil dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section ofthis manual 9 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick 10 Wipe off any spilled oil MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug atthe 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 m
8. 1 AUGER ASSEMBLY LH 24 2 420494X421 AUGER ASSEMBLY RH 24 01 07 017 A 3 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 435951 PLATE SKID PLASTIC HDPE 2 01 11 003 B 2 426589 NUT 5 16 18 LARGE HEX FLANGE BLK 3 72110510 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 1 25 NOTE 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 24 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 435023X428 CHUTE WELDMENT 12 2 178633X428 DEFLECTOR WELDMENT 3 420673 DEFLECTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY 4 420325 DEFLECTOR SEAL 5 414280 KNOB BLACK 6 128415 POP RIVET 7 17501010 SCREW 10 24 X 625 6 8 430324 CHUTE SNOW SHIELD 9 419822X431 SHIELD RETAINER STRAP 01 09 015 B 10 179829 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 X 375 11 191730 NUT 1 4 20 12 72250505 CARRIAGE BOLT 3 8 16 X 625 13 751153 NUT 5 16 18 14 184505 DEFLECTOR SPRING 15 420679 SERVICE PART DEFLECTOR CONTROL 16 420672 SERVICE PART DEFLECTOR CABLE BLACK NOTE 1 ALL ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN ARE PROVIDED IN THE BAG OF ITEMS SHIPPED LOOSE WITH PRODUCT 2 ITEMS 15 AND 16 ARE SERVICE PART NUMBERS TO ALLOW PURCHASE OF INDIVIDUAL ITEMS IF NECESSARY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufac
9. 91 402393 17541008 402511 418894X431 132010 428867 DESCRIPTION RUBBER RING BEARING WHEEL HUB SCREW 5 16 18 875 RETAINER RING SPROCKET SHAFT CHAIN SPROCKET WELDMENT SHIFTER BRACKET SPRING PLATE PIVOT ROD E RING 375 SHOULDER SCREW BOTTOM PAN SPRING BRACKET DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY IDLER SPRING IDLER SPRING PULLEY SHAFT DRIVE PLATE BEARING PULLEY HALF SCREW 10 24 X 50 SPACER BEARING SWING PLATE NUT 3 8 16 SCREW 5 16 18 X 750 1 inch 2 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 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L Misit CHASSIS ENGINE PULLEYS PART NO DESCRIPTION 01 00 034 A es 436266 COMPLETE LCT ENGINE 1 418694X428 FRAME 2 150406 BOLT 3 8 16 3 428867 SCREW 5 16 18 X 750 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 427963X428 ENGINE MOUNTING PLATE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 428684 COVER ASSEMBLY 01 21 013 B NOTE 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 34 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 CHASSIS ENGINE PULLEYS KEY PART NO 408007 419744 423723 180523 426589 74780524 423990X431 428867 424297 751153 187786 180522 07
10. CE GR c I D ae i ow J ee L iw tt tt of tw Ll vb ll DRE ERR RN pot w Lii ll e eo JW j j 1 Check Replace Spark Plg E Empty Fuel Tank GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain snow 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 should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual NOTE Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts to service this unit Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Checkcontrolsto be sure they arefunctioning properly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in both tires 14 17 PS I Keeptires free of gasoline and oil which can harm rubber NOTE To seal tire
11. Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness WARNING Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gaso hol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and forma tion of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur RECOIL AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE GASOLINE FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK STARTER IGNITION KEY PRIMER FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE NOTE ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT FIG 19 OPERATION TO START ENGINE Be sure fuel shut off valve is in the OPEN position Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A C electric starter and a recoil starter The electric starter is equipped with a three wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A C household current Be sure your house is a 120 Vo
12. ETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 2 134 meters If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your snow thrower to a service center department ENGINE SPEED Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will void the warranty If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a service center depart ment which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments STORAQE Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end ofthe season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Never store the snow thrower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as ona furnace water heater clothes dryer or gas appliance Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure SNOW THROWER When snow thrower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire snow thrower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Inspect and replace belts if necessary See TO RE PLACE BELTS inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual 3 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance s
13. HARGE DRIVE CONTROL OPERATION MUFFLER GASOLINE FILLER CAP IGNITION KEY ON OFF SWITCH FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE RECOIL AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE NOTE ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH THE ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT j AUGERS MEETS A N S I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC START BUTTON POWER DISCHARGE PRIMER CHUTE AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE SPEED N LEVER CHUTE DEFLECTOR Q I l GF LH TURN TRIGGER j TRACTION E DRIVE CONTROL LEVER I LIGHT HANDLE KNOB MUFFLER TOOLBOX SKID PLATE Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute Toolbox used to store spare shear bolts locknuts and wrench Safety ignition key must be inserted for the engine to start and run Remove when snow thrower is not in use Electric start button used for starting the engine Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Choke control used for starting a cold engine ON OFF switch used to STOP the engine LH and RH turn triggers used to steer the snow thrower Drive speed control lever used to select forward or reverse motion an
14. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Poulan PRO OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER A WARNING PP208EPS24L w masumams Instructions Failure to do so SNOW THROWER can result in serious injury F P 440575 11 09 10 TH Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Printed in U S A IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact plug in order to prevent acci dental starting when setting up trans porting adjusting or making repairs WARNING This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks driveways and other ground level surfaces Caution should be exercised while using on sloping sur faces Do not use snow thrower on surfaces above ground level such as roofs of residences garages porches or other such structures or buildings Training 1 Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before operating this unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment N
15. ION COVER SHOULDER SCREW RETAINER RING WHEEL DRIVER RETAINER RING WHEEL LOBE CLUTCH SLIDE SPRING SQUARE KEY AXLE LOBE THRUST WASHER STEERING YOKE STEERING BRACKET SCREW 5 16 18 X 50 PIVOT BRACKET BELLCRANK BELLCRANK PIN SCREW 1 4 20 X 375 STEERING LINK RETAINER RETAINER SPRING LEVER PIN PIVOT BRACKET 1 inch 2 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 WHEELS KEY PART NO NO 1 432337X421 2 432338X431 01 06 015 A PART NO 410293 410294 17490408 17600406 01 15 003 C DESCRIPTION WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH DESCRIPTION CABLE BRACKET LH CABLE BRACKET RH SCREW 1 4 20 X 500 SCREW 1 4 20 X 375 NOTE 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 37 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 BAG OF PARTS d gA o6 gp Xs KEY NO o O O O1 G N 10 11 12 01 14 003 B KEY NO 1 01 14 012 A PART NO 198563 169675 180684X008 184505 179829 191730 72250505 751153 73800600 19131316 192090 73800400 PART NO 422663 DESCRIPTION POWER CORD RETAINER PIN WRENCH REMOTE SPRING SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 5 8 LOCKNUT 5 16 18 LOCKNUT 3 8 16 WASHER 3
16. IVE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER FIG 16 POWER STEERING OPERATION See Fig 17 Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your snow thrower The triggers are located on the underside of each handle When a trigger is squeezed it disengages the drive wheel on that side of snow thrower and allows it to turn in that direction Toturn left squeeze left side trigger To turn right squeeze right side trigger LH TURN TRIGGER RH TURN TRIGGER FIG 17 OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES See Fig 17 NOTE The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions For removal of snow in normal conditions such as a paved driveway or sidewalk place skid plates in the highest position lowest scraper clearance to give a 1 8 clearance between the scraper bar and the ground Use a middle position if the surface to be cleared is uneven NOTE It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower over gravel or rocky surfaces Objects such as gravel rocks or other debris can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller which can cause serious personal injury property damage or damage to the snow thrower If snow thrower must be ope
17. OCK STOP NOTE 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 27 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 HANDLES KEY NO Q N 01 08 004 B KEY GQ N 01 05 013 A NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches PART NO 419798X431 419799X431 74780524 751153 PART NO 419797X431 427513X431 428867 17000616 DESCRIPTION LOOP HANDLE LH LOOP HANDLE RH SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 50 NUT 5 16 18 DESCRIPTION LOWER HANDLE PIVOT SUPPORT WELDMENT SCREW 5 16 18 X 750 SCREW 3 8 16 X 1 00 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 28 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 HANDLES 12 01 08 002 G KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 412683X431 CONTROL PANEL 424517X431 CONTROL LEVER LH 3 424516X431 CONTROL LEVER RH 4 412679X008 TRACTION ROD ARM 5 426918X008 IMPELLER ROD ARM 6 412677 INTERLOCK BAIL 7 421613 SPACER 8 169675 RETAINER 9 17060410 SCREW 1 4 20 X 62 10 414280 KNOB BLACK 11 414281 KNOB RED 12 178899 HANDLE KNOB 13 19131316 WASHER 3 8 14 72120618 CARRIAGE BOLT 3 8 16 X 2 25 NOTE All component dim
18. RENCE SAFETY RULES reacts aa aaa aa suwsasawwwwssaaa 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION 5 7 OPERATION u 8 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDUILE 14 16 Never touch a hot engine or muffler Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers Never use your hand to clean out the dis charge chute To clear the chute 1 SHUT THE ENGINE OFF 2 Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating 3 Always use a clean out tool not your hands Maintenance and Storage 1 Checkshear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 2 Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters space heaters or clothes dryers Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 3 Alwaysreferto operator s manual for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period 4 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 5 Run the machine a few minutes after throw
19. SHEAR BOLTS See Fig 20 AUGER SHEAR BOLTS Both right and left hand augers are secured to the auger shaft with a shear bolt and hex nut Should a foreign ob ject or ice become lodged in the augers the shear bolts are designed to break preventing damage to any other components If one or both augers do not turn when auger control lever is engaged check to see if one or both of the bolts have sheared To replace the shear bolts 1 Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position Wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely WARNING To avoid serious injury never operate your snow thrower with the deflector removed or damaged CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Insert safety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug 16 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 impeller the capscrews are designed to break preventing damage to any other com ponents If impeller does not turn when auger control lever is engaged c
20. anual CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep snow thrower housing free of any dirt or trash Clean the outside of your snow thrower after each use oar wh WARNING Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Keepfinishedsurfaces wheels free of gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your snow thrower unless the electrical system muffler and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To avoid serious injury before performing any 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 have completely stopped 4 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug SNOW THROWER TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT See TO ADJUST SKID PLATES and SCRAPER BAR in the Operation section of this manual CHUTE DEFLECTOR The chute deflector attached to the top of the discharge chute is provided to direct discharging snow away from the operator If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced A Tochangedirection and or distance snow is discharged see TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE in the Op eration section of this manual
21. as where property damage can occur Keep children and others away 11 Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate 12 Never operate the machine at high 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 of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower It has been designed engineered and manu factured to give best possible dependability and perfor mance 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 MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ONADECALATTACHED 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 REFE
22. bjected to altera tion misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts blades blade adapters normal wear normal adjustments standard hardware and normal maintenance 7 Inthe event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty please contact HOP In Canada contact Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept HOP 9335 Harris Corners Parkway 5855 Terry Fox Way Charlotte NC 28269 USA Mississauga Ontario L5V 3E4 giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last so the above limi tations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from locale to locale This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 PoulanPRO
23. chute bracket If neces sary rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on un derside of chute rotator head with holes in chute bracket With chute rotator head and chute bracket aligned position chute rotator head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket Install 3 8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten securely INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs 8 and 9 1 Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5 16 18 carriage bolt and 5 16 18 locknut as shown Tighten securely 2 Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1 4 20 shoulder bolt and 1 4 20 locknut as shown Tighten nut securely Eyelet will be loose on shoulder bolt 3 Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater head and into hole in chute deflector as shown 1 4 20 SHOULDER BOLT CHUTE DEFLECTOR HOOK BETWEEN HEX NUTS ON CHUTE ROTATER HEAD LOCKNUT 3 8 WASHER 1 4 20 LOCKNUT 5 16 18 SY J CARRIAGE 4 CABLE EYELET REMOTE CABLE BRACKET 5 16 18 LOCKNUT THREADED STUD ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET ALIGN BEFORE TIGHTENING LOCKNUT CHUTE BRACKET FIG 7 CHUTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL LEVER FIG 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Thetires on your snow thrower were overinflated atthe fac tory for shipping purposes Correct and equaltire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance Reduce tire pressure to 14 17
24. ction 1 Drive belt is worn 1 Check replace drive belt drive slowing 2 Drive belt is off of pulley 2 Check reinstall drive belt of drive speed 3 Friction drive wheel is worn 3 Contact an authorized service center department Loss of snow 1 Auger belt is off of pulley 1 Check reinstall auger belt discharge or 2 Auger belt is worn 2 Check replace auger belt slowing of 3 Clogged discharge chute 3 Clean snow chute snow discharge 4 Augers impeller jammed 4 Remove debris or foreign object from augers impeller 20 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 404928X428 AUGER HOUSING 2 404931X431 SCRAPER BAR 3 72270505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 625 4 155377 NUT 5 16 18 01 07 001 A 3 amp i 2 D KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 420478 AUGER BEARING 3 2 411939 BEARING PLUG 3 179582 SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 00 01 07 024 B NOTE 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 21 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts
25. d speed of snow thrower Traction drive control lever used to engage power propelled forward or reverse motion of snow thrower Auger control lever used to engage auger motion throw snow Discharge chute control lever used to change the di rection the snow is thrown Skid plate used to adjust height of scraper bar from the ground Deflector remote control lever used to change the distance the snow is thrown OPERATION w he operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which canresultin severe eye damage Always wear iu ME safety glasses or eye shields while operating ees your snow thrower or performing any adjust ments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or attempting to start the engine STOPPING TRACTION DRIVE Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower AUGER Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow ENGINE 1 Move ON OFF switch to OFF position 2 Remove do not turn safety ignition key to prevent unauthorized use NOTE Never use choke to stop engine TO USE FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE See Fig 11 The fuel shut off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on the engine Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel shut off valve in th
26. e OPEN position FIG 11 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 12 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 rotate lever to FULL position FULL Da nme OFF FIG 12 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE See Fig 13 WARNING Snow throwers have ex posed rotating parts which can cause severe injury from contact or from ma terial thrown from the discharge chute Keep the area of operation clear of all persons small children and pets at all times including startup Ifthe discharge chute or auger become clogged shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Usethe clean outtool NOT YOUR HANDS to unclog the chute and or auger The DIRECTION in which snowisto be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever Tochangethedischarge chute position press downward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right until chute is in desired position Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FIG 13 The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the position of the chute deflector Set the deflector low to throw snow a short distance set the deflector higher to throw snow farther e Press downward on chute deflector control lever and move lever forwa
27. e traction drive control rod is installed on the snow retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the thrower As m vinyl sleeve Hook spring in hole in rod end 1 Remove plastic tie securring rod to lower handle PRAE 2 i 2 Hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening 2 With top end of rod positioned under left side of control up as shown See Fig 5 puc Puen Tod down andinserttop end or DURO nee 3 With top end of rod positioned under right side of in drive control bracket Secure with retainer spring control panel push down on rod and insert end of rod PLASTIC TIE a in auger control bracket Secure with retainer TRACTION DRIVE CONTROLROD L AUGER CONTROL VINYL ROD SLEEVE VINYL SLEEVE CONTROL ARM OPENING TRACTION DRIVE RETAINER CONTROL LEVER SPRING AUGER CONTROL ROD AUGER RETAINER ONEBOL SPRING CONTROL ROD DRIVE CONTROL BRACKET FIG 4 BRACKET FIG 6 1 2 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD See Fig 7 NOTE The multi wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotator head Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower Position chute rotator head over
28. ection of this manual 4 Besurethatallnuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 5 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE See engine manual FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT Itis importantto prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or 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 19 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 Usefresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min imizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manua
29. ensions 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 29 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 HANDLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 180480 IMPELLER ROD ASSEMBLY 1 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 72270505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 75 9 155377 NUT 5 16 18 10 169675 RETAINER N A 01 12 001 E NOTE 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 30 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 DRIVE KEY PART d NO NO 1 404923 fo la 404307 6 01 03 002 A 1b 184206 2 402691 3 174697 4 179830 5 146315 6 17490508 7 155443 8 189282 4 DESCRIPTION AXLE ASSEMBLY assy of 1a 1b AXLE SHAFT ROLL PIN 3 16 X 1 50 SPROCKET THRUST WASHER BEARING SCREW 5 16 18 X 625 SCREW 5 16 18 X 500 KLIK PIN 1 4 X 1 50 SQUARE KEY NOTE 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
30. ents can cause contamination of the friction wheel and damage to the drive system of your snow thrower ENGINE See engine manual LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 30 32 40 60 80 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 100 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils BW30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Changetheoilafter every 25 hours ofoperation oratleastonce ayearifthe snowthroweris notusedfor25 hours inone year Checkthe crankcase oil level before startingthe engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure snow thrower is on level surface 15 Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container NOTE The left side wheel may be removed from snow thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place ment of a suitable container The unit
31. eparately in parts bag into ignition slot until it clicks DO NOT turn the key Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place 2 Place ON OFF switch in ON position Rotate choke control to FULL position 4 Push the primer four 4 times if the temperature is below 15 F or two 2 times if temperature is between 15 and 50 F If temperature is above 50 F priming is not necessary NOTE Over priming may cause flooding preventing the engine from starting If you do flood the engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the primer 9r P O IN e 13 5 Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back 6 Whentheenginestarts release the recoil starter handle and slowly move the choke control 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 starter has frozen and will not turn the engine proceed as follows 1 Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much rope out of the starter as possible 2 Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back against the sta
32. eplaced at the same time The V belts on your snow thrower are of special construc tion and should be replaced by original equipment manu facturer OEM belts available from your nearest service center department Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the snow thrower WARNING Belt replacement requires separation of the snow thrower While separating the auger housing from the frame assembly it is important that an assistant stand in the operating position and hold the snow thrower handles Serious personal injury and or damage to the unit could occur if the snow thrower should fall during the belt changing process FRAME AUGER ASSEMBLY HOUSING HANDLES 1 REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK Drain gasoline from fuel tank into a suitable container out doors away from fire or flame Wipe up any spilled gasoline 2 REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE Loosen locknut securing chute rotator head to mounting bracket only enough to allow chute rotator head to be raised and discharge chute 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 Remove bolt flat washer securing pulley to engine crankshaft Remove outside auger pulley only from crankshaft 5 SEPARATE SNOW THROWER With your assistant standing in the operating position holding the handles remove the two 2 bolts holding the auger housing and frame togeth
33. er WARNING As the last bolt is removed have your assistant carefully lower the handles down to the ground 6 REMOVE HAIRPIN FROM CLUTCH ROD and re move clutch rod from swing plate Tip swing plate forward 7 REMOVE AUGER BELT from around pulley 8 RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER 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 Withtension 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 auger pulley only 12 While your assistant slowly raises handles to rejoin the auger housing and frame assembly pull up on the auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley so belt is fully seated in groove of pulley 13 Move idler arm so it does not hit impeller pulley as you bring snow thrower completely together and check carefully for proper routing of belts If auger belt has become dislodged from the pulley by catching the idler arm bracket while bringing snow thrower together separate the snow thrower and repeat step 12 Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together 14 Install the two 2 hex bolts and tighten securely 15 INSTALLENGINE PULLEY Place bel
34. erial thrown from the discharge chute Keep the area of operation clear of all persons small children and pets at all times including startup CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm f Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until refuel ing is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device g Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel h If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing im mediately Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except when specifically recommended by manufacturer Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during op eration or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine Operation 1 2 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the
35. ever allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating the snow thrower in reverse Preparation 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter garments Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable a Use an approved fuel container b Never add fuel to a running engine or hot en gine Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors d Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle c WARNING Snow throwers have ex posed rotating parts which can cause severe injury from contact or from ma t
36. except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle 5 Remove the two 2 plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet 6 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts 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 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 UPPER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB LOWER HANDLE FIG 1 SPEED CONTROL ROD RETAINER SPRING SPEED CONTROL CONTROL BRACKET LEVER FIG 2 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs 5 and 6 See Figs 3 and 4 1 Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and Th
37. f 20 d 01 21 003 C DESCRIPTION IMPELLER BELT TRACTION BELT IDLER ARM BRACKET IDLER PULLEY NUT 5 16 18 SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 50 IDLER BRACKET SCREW 5 16 18 X 625 SHOULDER BOLT 5 16 18 X 500 NUT 5 16 18 NYLOCK TRACTION IDLER ARM TRACTION PULLEY KEY NO 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches N PART NO 74780520 59289 73800500 851084 400026 426491 426490 74610516 10040500 155452 11050500 175331 DESCRIPTION SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 00 WASHER NUT 5 16 18 SCREW 3 8 24 X 1 375 WASHER PULLEY ENG IMPELLER PULLEY ENG TRACTION SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 00 LOCKWASHER 5 16 BELT GUIDE LOCKWASHER 5 16 IDLER BUSHING 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 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 WHEELS 01 15 001 B PART NO 405161 184471 12000045 192126 182466 187622 194941 179139 189282 194940 174697 193506X431 179148X431 17490508 194943X008 194944X008 181847 17600406 405077 700279 85179 193885 182015 194939X008 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 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 36 DESCRIPT
38. hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 31 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 DRIVE P r4 x 42 EXPLODED T7 T gt as E 01 02 013 A NOTE 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 32 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 DRIVE KEY PART NO NO 1 198875 2 17501010 3 402685X428 4 17490508 5 57079 6 405485 7 198580 8 403097X008 9 402881 10 403096X431 11 191730 12 402856X008 13 416717X431 14 187101 15 700279 16 427542 17 402568 18 169675 19 401732 20 402310 21 12000036 22 402878 23 751153 24 408981 25 73930500 26 198176X431 DESCRIPTION SPEED SELECTOR ASSEMBLY SCREW 10 24 X 625 END PLATE SCREW 5 16 18 X 50 WASHER CONTROL ARM CLEVIS PIN SHIFTER PLATE SHOULDER BOLT SHIFTER BRACKET NUT 1 4 20 CLUTCH PLATE CLUTCH BRACKET SHIFTER LINK RETAINER CONTROL SHAFT CLUTCH ROD RETAINER SHIFTER YOKE PIVOT ROD RETAINER RETURN SPRING NUT 5 16 18 BEARING NUT 5 16 18 RUBBER WHEEL PLATE NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches PART NO 179831 175344 178613 74760514 12000012 402187 401619 417234 401984431 180135 402652 428288 184471 410877 413429X431 402689 414557 178828 402504 401820 1987
39. heck to see if the capscrews have sheared To replace the capscrew shear bolts 1 Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position Wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 3 Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and install two 2 new 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 capscrew shear bolts Install 1 4 20 locknuts and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment capscrew shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Insertsafety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug 1 4 20 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 CAPSCREW SHEAR BOLT AX IMPELLER HUB 1 4 20 x 2 a SHOULDER SHEAR BOLT 1 4 20 gt s LOCKNUT o AUGER HUB FIG 20 TO REMOVE BELT COVER See Fig 21 1 Remove the two 2 screws securing belt cover to frame 2 Remove belt cover Replace belt cover by installing cover and screws and tighten securely AUGER SHAFT BELT COVER FIG 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS See Fig 22 The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear they should be replaced It is recommended that the belt s be replaced by a service center department NOTE It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be r
40. ing snow to prevent freeze up of the collector impeller PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 0 5 Gallons 1 9 Liters and Type Unleaded Regular only Oil Type SAE 30 above 50 F API SG SL SAE 5W 30 or 10W 30 32 to 50 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F Oil Capacity 16 Ounces 0 47 Liters Spark Plug F6RTC Gap 0 030 0 762 mm CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your snow thrower e Followthe instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual MAINTENANCE 14 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 16 18 SIOQRAQE u uuu 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 REPAIR PARTS eese nennen 21 39 WARRANTrY eene BACK COVER PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON 2 1 POWER CORD 198563 1 MULTI WRENCH i ec Le 1 AUGER CONTROL ROD 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS ag mp 2 SHEAR BOLTS 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 AE POSENUTS 1 4 20 192090 73800400 LN 2 FLAT WASHERS 3 RETAINER SPRINGS 169675 imi ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 3 8 16 x 2 25
41. l CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pullrecoilstarter handle slowly a fewtimes to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER Remove safety ignition key store it in a safe place Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems fpossible 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 snow thrower to rust IMPORTANT Never cover snow thrower while engine ex haust area is still warm TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center department PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1 Fuel shut off valve if so equipped in OFF position 1 Turn fuel shut off valve to OPEN position 2 Safety ignition key 2 Insertsafety ignition key is not inserted 3 Out of fuel 3 Fill fuel tank with fresh clean gasoline 4 Throttle in STOP position 4 Move throttle to FAST position or ON OFF switch is OFF or ON OFF switch to ON position 5 Choke in OFF position 5 Move to FULL position 6 Primer not depres
42. lt A C three wire grounded system If you are uncertain consult a licensed electrician WARNING Do not use the electric starter if your house is not a 120 Volt A C three wire grounded system Seri ous personal injury or damage to your snow thrower could result COLD START ELECTRIC STARTER 1 Insert safety ignition key tied to recoil start cord into ignition slot until it clicks DO NOT turn the key Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place Place ON OFF switch in ON position Move choke control to FULL position Connect the power cord to the engine Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded 120 Volt A C receptacle NOTE Do not use primer when starting engine with the electric starter 6 Push starter button until engine starts IMPORTANT Do notcrank engine more than five continu ous seconds between each time you try to start Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each attempt 7 Whenthe engine starts release the starter button and slowly move the choke control to the OFF position 8 Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first then from the engine 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 ELECTRIC STARTER Follow the steps above keeping the choke control in the OFF position COLD START RECOIL STARTER 1 Insert safety ignition key packed s
43. or labor incurred in replacing parts any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions 1 This warranty does not apply to the engine transaxle transmission components battery except as noted below or com ponents parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchas er Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser un less such return is requested by the manufacturer Battery Warranty On products equipped with a Battery we will replace without charge to you any battery which we find to be defective in manufacture during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Battery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in ac cordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been su
44. rated 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 to stop 2 Adjustskid plates by loosening the hex nuts then mov ing skid plate to desired position Be sure both plates are adjusted evenly Tighten securely HIGH POSITION LOW GROUND CLEARANCE LOW POSITION HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE FIG 17 SCRAPER BAR See Fig 18 The scraper bar is not adjustable but is reversible After considerable use it may become worn When it has worn almost to the edge of the housing it can be reversed providing additional service before requiring replacement Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar 12 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 19 The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already filled with oil 1 Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean 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 19 Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane
45. rd to lower the deflector and decrease the distance Move lever back to raise the deflector and increase the distance Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position TO THROW SNOW See Fig 14 The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever 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 OPERATION USING THE CLEAN OUT TOOL See Fig 15 In certain snow conditions the discharge chute may be come clogged with ice and snow Use the clean out tool to dislodge this blockage When cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain all controls are disengaged and the au ger impellerandallmoving partshave stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent ac cidental starting e Release the auger control lever and shutoffthe engine Removethe clean outtoolfromit s mounting clip Grasp the tool firmly by the handle and push and twist the tool into the discharge chute to dislodge the blockage After the packed snow has been dislodged return the clean out tool to it s mounting clip by pushing it into the clip e Makesurethedischarge chuteis pointed in a safe direc tion no vehicles buildings people or other objects are inthe direction of discharge before restarting the engine Restart the engine then squeeze the auger cont
46. rol lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous ing and the discharge chute DISCHARGE CHUTE CLEAN OUT TOOL FIG 15 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 Squeezetraction drive control lever to handle to engage the drive system Release traction 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 Press downward on the speed control lever and move lever to desired position BEFORE engaging the trac tion drive control lever Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position CAUTION Do not move speed control lever when traction drive control lever is engaged Damage to the snow thrower can result Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower It is recommended that you use a slower speed until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower NOTE When both traction drive and auger control levers are engaged the traction drive control lever will lock the auger control lever in the engaged position This will allow you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow throwing process TRACTION DR
47. rter If the engine still fails to start repeat the above steps or use the electric starter SNOW THROWING TIPS Go slower in deep freezing or heavy wet snow Use the drive speed control NOT the ON OFF switch to adjust speed Itis easier and more efficient to remove snow imme diately after it falls The best time to remove snow is the early morning At this time the snow is usually dry and has not been ex posed to the direct sun and warming temperatures Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all snow will be removed Throw snow downwind whenever possible Adjust the skid plates to proper height for current snow conditions See TO ADJUST SKID PLATES in this section of this manual For extremely heavy snow reduce the width of snow removal by overlapping previous path and moving slowly e Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use This will help air flow and extend engine life Aftersnow throwingis completed allow engine to run for a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use WARNING Do not operate snow thrower if weather conditions impair visibility Throwing snow during a heavy windy snowstorm can blind you and be hazardous to the safe operation of the snow thrower A MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVI
48. sed 6 Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual 7 Engine is flooded 7 Wait a few minutes before restarting DO NOT prime 8 Spark plug wire is 8 Connect wire to spark plug disconnected 9 Bad spark plug 9 Replace spark plug 10 Stale fuel 10 Empty fuel tank amp carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 11 Water in fuel 11 Empty fuel tank amp carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline Loss of power 1 Spark plug wire loose 1 Reconnect spark plug wire 2 Throwing too much snow 2 Reduce speed and width of swath 3 Fueltank cap is covered 3 Remove ice and snow on and around fuel tank cap with ice or snow 4 Dirty or clogged muffler 4 Clean or replace muffler Engine idles or 1 Choke is in FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank amp carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank amp carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of 5 Contact an authorized service center department adjustment or overhaul Excessive 1 Loose parts or damaged 1 Tighten all fasteners Replace damaged parts If vibration vibration augers or impeller remains contact an authorized service center department Recoil starter 1 Frozen recoil starter 1 See IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN is hard to pull in the Operation section of this manual Loss of tra
49. tin pulley groove and slide pulley on crankshaft Install flat washer bolt and tighten securely 41 47 N m torque Make sure belt is inside belt keeper 16 INSTALL BELT COVER and two 2 screws Tighten securely 17 INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE See INSTALL DIS CHARGE CHUTE CHUTE ROTATER HEAD in the Assembly Pre Operation section of this manual BELT KEEPER TRACTION DRIVE BELT ENGINE PULLEY FLAT WASHER IDLER ARM SQUARE HOLE CLUTCHING IDLER ARM BRACKET AUGER HOUSING FIG 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS See Fig 23 Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle IMPORTANT When installing wheel be sure to use the axle hole closest to the end of the shaft do not use the hole in the wheel hub if equipped Inner hole in axle and hole in wheel hub are not used for your model snow thrower NOTE To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion KLIK PIN INSTALL OUTER HOLE IN OUTER HOLE OF AXLE ONLY WHEEL HUB FIG 23 TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION See Fig 24 Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle located on the right hand cable Grasp the long section tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster Adjust until cable is snug ADJUSTER TURN BUCKLE FIG 24 18 ENGINE See engine manual CARBUR
50. turer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 25 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE 01 09 010 B 5 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 428272 LEVER CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY 2 17501010 SCREW 10 24 X 625 3 420678 ROTATOR HEAD 4 405932 ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET 5 420675 PULLEY PIVOT 6 428273 CABLE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE 7 428310 CABLE ASSEMBLY HEAT SHIELD NOTES 1 ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN ARE LISTED AS REFERENCE FOR SERVICE PARTS ONLY 2 v amp 1 01 15 009 A KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 421249 STEER CABLE 2 74041024 SCREW 10 24 X 1 50 NOTE 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 26 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP208EPS24L 96198003800 HANDLES KEY PART NO NO 1 182906 178668 3 180927 4 184471 5 175262 6 178770 7 183784 DNN 01 10 007 B A KEY PART 4 NO NO A BY 1 412675X431 5 2 414572 3 178831 4 169675 5 17060410 1 6 421252X431 6 01 08 007 B DESCRIPTION CONSOLE PANEL HEADLIGHT BEZEL FLOOD HEADLIGHT SHOULDERSCREW 10 24X 625 SCREW 10 24 X 1 25 WIRE HARNESS BULB DESCRIPTION INTERLOCK SPRING INTERLOCK CAM TORSION SPRING RETAINER SCREW 1 4 20 X 625 INTERL

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