Poulan 416751 Snow Blower User Manual
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1. 20 0 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 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the snow thrower is not used for 25 hours in one 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 15 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL sure snow thrower is on level surface 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 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 co2. A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower The toolbox is located on top ofthe 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 UPPER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB LOWER jo HANDLE FIG 1 SPEED CONTROL ROD RETAINER SPRING SPEED SPEED CONTROL CONTROL BRACKET LEVER FIG 2 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 inserttop end ofrod into hole in drive control bracket Secure with retainer spring TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD RUBBER SLEEVE FIG 3 TRACTION DRIVE RETAINER CONTROL LEVER SPRING CONTR
3. Screw Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 Rod Interlock Arm Impeller Rod Arm Traction Rod Panel Control Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Handle Tube LH Handle Tube RH Nut Lock 5 16 18 Washer Flat 3 8 Knob Handle Rod Auger Control Rod Traction Control Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Handle Tube Lower Sleeve Spring Auger Control Rod Spring Traction Drive Spring Auger Control Screw Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 Bushing Pivot Console Panel Screw Hex Head Tapping 10 24 x 1 1 4 Screw Hex Head Tapping 10 24 x 1 2 Screw Spring Torsion Lever Spring Interlock Headlight Halogen Includes Bulb Bulb Halogen Bezel Headlight Harness Headlight Halogen Cam Interlock Sleeve Spring Traction Control Rod 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 25 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000901 DRIVE 5 DRIVE KEY PAR NO NO 17490508 187794 174697 14780632 179830 73930600 187776 187787 700279 188101 193255 479 73800400 150078 193256 191995 404308 198466 192000 191993 87930 17391208 146315 P po pe NP AH AH AH AH AH ONDP lt OO0OOO0RONDP O NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000
4. USE OF THIS PRODUCT FUEL OIL FORWARD REVERSE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE A DANGER DANGER 223 BLOCKAGES MUST NOT BE TO AVOID INJURY FROM CLEARED OUT UNTIL THE ENGINE ROTATING AUGER KEEP IS SHUT OFF AND THE CLEAN os ET AD e s CLOTHING AWAY CLEAN OUT THE CHUTE IGNITION KEY INSERT TO START AND RUN PULL OUT TO STOP n 24 DISENGAGED e READ AND FOLLOW OWNER S MANUAL e NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE SNOWTHROWERS e KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE WHILE OPERATING e SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMAIN BEHIND HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING UNIT ENGAGED TO AVOID THROWN OBJECT INJURIES NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS 7 7 USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ON SNOW TRACTION GRAVEL SURFACES DISCHARGE DRIVE CONTROL OPERATION SPARK ENGINE OIL CAP AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER PLUG WITH DIPSTICK CONTROL SAFETY LEVER DRIVE SPEED DEFLECTOR REMOTE IGNITION CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER REY GASOLINE FILLER CAP THROTTLE ENGINE CONTROL DISCHARGE CHUTE RECOIL AUXILIARY STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE START OIL DRAIN PLUG BUTTON PRIMER CLEAN OUT TOOL NOTE ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH THE ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT AUGERS MEETS A N S I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS TRACTION DRIVE CONTRO
5. Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 PoulanPRO
6. engine 18 exhaust area is still warm TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service centre department PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Fuel shut off valve if so equipped in OFF position Turn fuel shut off valve to OPEN position 2 Safety ignition key 2 Insert safety 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 depressed 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 Fuel tank 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 positio
7. fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gas ohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and for mation 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 OPERATION 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next sea son See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE e 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 Volt A C three wire grounded system f 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 Se rious personal injury 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 until it clicks DO NOT tu
8. position into the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to relieve tension 8 With tension relieved on idler install new traction drive belt around pulleys and inside belt keepers 9 Place auger belt around and inside the groove of auger pulley only 10 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 11 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 10 Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together 12 Install the two 2 hex bolts and tighten securely 13 INSTALLENGINE PULLEY Place beltin pulley groove and slide pulley on crankshaft Install flat washer lockwasher and bolt and tighten securely 41 47 N m torque Make sure belt is inside belt keeper 14 INSTALL BELT COVER and two 2 screws Tighten securely 15 INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE See INSTALL DIS CHARGE CHUTE CHUTE ROTATER HEAD in the Assembly Pre Operation section of this manual BELT KEEPER Ps 0 TRACTION DRIVE BELT ENGINE FLAT WASHER LOCKWASHER BOLT AUGER IDLER ARM SQUARE os ALSEN BELT HOLE CLUTC
9. 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 DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER FIG 17 POWER STEERING OPERATION See Fig 18 Steeringtriggersareusedtoassistinsteeringyoursnowthrow er The triggers located on the underside of each handle When atrigger is squeezed it disengages the drive wheel on that side of snow thrower and allows itto turn in that direction To turn left squeeze left side trigger To turn right squeeze right side trigger LH TURN TRIGGER RH TURN TRIGGER FIG 18 TO ADJUST SKID PLATES See Fig 19 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 5 mm clearance between the scraper bar and the ground Use a middle position if the surface 11 to be cleared is uneven OPERATION NOTE Itis not recommended to operate the snow thrower overgravelorrocky surfaces Objects such as gravel rocks or other debris can easily be picked up and thrown by the
10. the engine Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine engage choke turn knob clockwise Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage 10 am NI OFF FULL FIG 13 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE See Fig 14 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 WARNING Ifthe discharge chute or au ger become clogged shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Use the clean out tool NOT YOUR HANDS to unclog the chute and or auger The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever e To change the discharge chute position press down ward 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 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 leverforward to lowerthe deflector and decrease the distance Move lever back to raise the deflector and increase the distance Be sure lever springs back and locks int
11. 18 x 3 4 Plug Case Housing Gearbox RH Seal Oil Bushing Flange 1 Key Square 1 4 x 1 4 x 7 8 Gear Worm Shaft Auger Housing Gearbox LH Impeller Assembly Screw Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 Gasket Gearbox Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 1 8 Bar Drift Cutter Bolt Carriage Stop Spacer Multi Wrench Gearbox Assembly Plug Bearing Hole 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 21 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000901 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE 5 SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000901 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE KEY NO PART NO 414280 17501010 198475 73800600 19131316 404974 405784 479 150078 184505 10 179829 11 179246 12 191730 13 72250505 14 73800500 15 404770 428 16 178633X428 17 179145 18 128415 19 414281 20 72270506 21 751153 22 74041024 23 188303 25 155377 26 192001 27 169675 28 187782 29 187784 30 405400 31 192199 32 192002 33 192195 34 179246 35 155415 36 74760552 37 194189 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches DESCRIPTION Knob Lever Black Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Control Assembly Deflector Nut Lock 3 8 16 Washer Flat 3 8 Control Assembly Chute Rotater Support Pivot Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Spring Defle
12. 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 191079 188909 155377 180355 72270505 163183 404930 428 404933 479 178675 008 175322 10040500 19111507 74940516 405637 179582 73800400 155377 401347 178777X479 179246 128638 72270506 174658 174697 198636 174762 479 413609 479 DESCRIPTION Pulley Impeller Bearing Assembly Flange Nut Hex Flange 5 16 18 Bolt Flat Head Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 5 8 Housing Auger Bar Scraper Bracket Corner Discharge Base Discharge Chute Washer Lock 5 16 Washer Flat Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Fitting Grease Screw Hex Head 5 16x 1 Nut Hex Lock 1 4 20 Nut Hex Lock 5 16 18 Washer Flat 5 16 Skid Plate RH Washer Nylon Wing Nut Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bearing Auger Washer Thrust 1 Bolt Shear Skid Plate LH Auger Assembly RH NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches KEY PART NO 31 32 33 34 NO 413608X479 407768 407769 174681 174684 407757 174683 407758 407767 407760 407761 407770 407762 189282 407763 407764 407765 175321X479 74780426 407766 7836M 181160X479 72270506 198709 198638 180684 196710 411939 SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000901 DESCRIPTION Auger Assembly LH O Ring Bushing Flange 3 4 Washer Thrust 3 4 Bearing Thrust 3 4 Shaft Impeller Washer Thrust 5 8 Bushing Flange 5 8 Screw Hex Head 5 16
13. 901 DESCRIPTION Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Spacer Axle Washer Thrust Screw Cap Hex Head 3 8 16 x 2 Bearing Axle Nut Hex Centerlock 3 8 16 Transmission Assembly Speed Control Arm Hydro Retainer Clip Torque Strap Bracket Anti Rotate Nut Hex Nylock 1 4 20 Screw Hex Washer Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Rod Bypass Valve Pop Rivet Shaft Axle Cable Drive Control Bracket Cable Rear Bracket Cable Front Clip Cable Screw Slotted Hex Head 1 8 x 1 2 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 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 27 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000901 CHASSIS ENGINE PULLEYS REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000901 CHASSIS ENGINE PULLEYS KEY PAR NO NO 1 192873 2 180522 4 74780520 5 150078 6 59289 7 166785 8 175330 9 405029 10 10040500 11 17490508 12 410420 13 85179 14 178828 15 403842 16 150406 17 187786 18 74780524 19 175331 20 180523 21 74610516 22 409475 23 180478 24 178813 25 400026 26 850263 27 851084 28 193607 29 409161 30 178830 31 17490408 34 198580 35 405484 42 73930500 44 17000616 45 193397 479 46 403732 47 184471 49 414997 428 50 192115X428 51 406109 52 57079 57 11050500 58 198563 53 35062 DESCRIPTION Spring Traction Idler P
14. ALS KEY NO KEY NO OOO NOOIAO ND NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches PART NO 196752X421 155443 405161 184471 17000616 185603X479 185602X004 17600406 17490508 405077 193506X479 182015 194944X008 194939X008 194943X008 181847 85179 179148X479 192126 182466 187622 194941 179139 194940 189282 174697 193885 196753X421 700279 12000045 PART NO 181037 416837 181035 181042 406989 181033 415399 415398 415475 183730 416751 416752 SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000901 DESCRIPTION Wheel Assembly 16 with Power Steering LH Pin Klik 1 4 Cover Power Steering Screw Shoulder Hex Head 10 24 x 1 2 Screw Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 Bracket Steering Cable RH Bracket Steering Cable LH Screw Cap Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 2 Link Steering Lever Lever Assembly Steering Pin Steering Lever Bellcrank Bracket Assembly LH Steering Bracket Assembly RH Steering Pin Steering Bellcrank Retainer Hairpin Bracket Lever Assembly Driver Wheel Ring Wire Retainer Lobe Wheel Slide Clutch Spring Clutch Slide Lobe Axle Key Square 1 4 x 1 4 x 7 8 Washer Thrust 17 Spring Return Steering Latch Wheel Assembly 16 with Power Steering RH Clip Retainer Ring Retaining DESCRIPTION Decal Danger Decal Poulan Pro 13 0 30 Decal Danger Deflector Decal Danger Decal Poulan Pro Decal Instructio
15. E FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 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 Check shear 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 Always refer to 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 throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the collector impeller PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 0 Quarts 4 54 Liters and Type Unleaded Regular only Oil Type SAE 5W 30 or 10W 30 API SG SL 0 to 40 F SAE OW 30 below 0 F Oil Capacity 26 Ounces 0 74 Liters Spark Plug Champion RN4C Gap 0 030 0 762 mm CUSTOMER R
16. ESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your snow thrower Followthe instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 5 eiecti inne nta 2 3 PRODUCT 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION 5 7 OPERATION eene 8 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE eee 14 MAINTENANCE eren 14 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 16 18 m 18 5 19 REPAIR 20 31 32 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN 1 MULTI 3 RETAINER SPRINGS cop 1 AUGER CONTROL ROD 1 TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD CN 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE 1 m G 2 SHEAR BOLTS 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 2 SPACERS 2 LOCKNUTS 1 4 20 ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING iib i Uca SAFETY IGNITION KEY 1 WASHER 3 8 1 LOCKNUT 3 8 CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTRO
17. HING IDLER ARM BRACKET AUGER HOUSING FIG 25 REMOVE WHEELS See Fig 26 e 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 KLIK PIN INSTALL IN OUTER HOLE OF AXLE ONLY OUTER HOLE WHEEL HUB FIG 26 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 ENGINE CARBURETOR 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 qualified service centre department ENGINE SPEED Nevertamper 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 qualified service centre department which has the proper equipment and experi ence to make any necessary adjustments STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more
18. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away PoulanPRO OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER A WARNING 1 H 30 aal Instructions Failure to do so SNOW THROWER can result in serious injury 416751 Rev 1 09 26 07 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 BECOMEALERT 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 surfaces Do notuse 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 2 Never allow children to ope
19. L 2 6 u M J 1 CARRIAGE 1 LOCKNUT 1 NYLON 1 SHOULDER WASHER BOLT 1 4 20 1 LOCKNUT 5 16 18 BOLT 5 16 18 x 5 8 1 4 20 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in 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 at the factory with the exception of those 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 Removethetwo 2 screws securing the auger housing to the pallet 4 Removeall packing materials 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
20. L LEVER LH TURN TRIGGER CHUTE DEFLECTOR LIGHT TOOLBOX FREEWHEEL CONTROL DRIFT CUTTER 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 Throttle Engine control used to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine Freewheel control disengages transmission for pushing the snowthrower with the engine off LH and RH turn triggers used to steer the snow thrower Drive speed control lever used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower Traction drive control lever used to engage power pro pelled 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 direction the snow is thrown Deflector remote control lever used to change the distance the snow is thrown Skid plate usedto adjust height of scr
21. OL BRACKET FIG 4 INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs 5 and 6 The auger control rod has the short loop on the end ofthe 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 AUGER CONTROL ROD RUBBER SLEEVE CONTROL ARM FIG 5 AUGER CONTROL ROD AUGER RETAINER CONTROL SPRING BRACKET FIG 6 1 2 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 Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower Position chute rotater head over chute bracket If neces sary rotate chute assemblyto align square and pin on un derside of chute rotater head with holes in chute bracket With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned position chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket Install 3 8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten securely 3 8 LOCKNUT 3 8 WASHER 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 lo
22. WARNING Never store the snow thrower with gasoline the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer or gas appliance Allowthe 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 RE PLACE BELTS inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual 3 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section 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 FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use e
23. act with spark plug e Keep finished surfaces wheels free of gasoline oil etc e 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 Be sure throttle is in STOP position Remove safety ignition key Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped 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 ADJUST 5 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 WARNING To avoid serious injury never operate your snow thrower with the deflector removed or damaged Tochangedirection and or distance snow is discharged see TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE in the Op eration section of this manual SHEAR BOLTS See Fig 23 AUGER SHEAR BOLTS Both right and left hand augers are secured to the auger shaft with a shoulder shear bolt and hex nut Should a for eign object or ice become lodged in the augers the sh
24. aper bar from ground Drift cutter used to cut through deep snowdrifts OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating 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 Releasethe auger control lever to stop throwing snow ENGINE 1 Move throttle control to STOP position 2 Remove do not turn safety ignition key to prevent unauthorized use NOTE Never use choke to stop engine WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT 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 the OPEN position FIG 11 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 12 The throttle control is located onthe engine Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle Full throttle offers the best snow thrower performance FIG 12 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 13 The choke control is located on
25. as instructed in this manual Some adjust ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual Atleast 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 surethey arefunctioning properly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance TIRES e Maintain proper air pressure in both tires 14 17 PS I 19 24 5 N m 14 444 1 1 1 1014101141 LUBRICATION CHART D SAE 5W 30 Motor Oil See ENGINE in Maintenance section 9 General Purpose Grease Engine oil D Pivot points grease fittings Keep tires free of gasoline and oil which can harm rubber NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sea
26. cknut as shown Tighten securely 2 Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1 4 20 shoulder bolt nylon 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 1 4 20 SHOULDER BOLT NYLON WASHER s 1 4 20 1 LOCKNUT DEFLECTOR HOOK BETWEEN HEX NUTS ON CHUTE ROTATER HEAD EYELET BRACKET 5 16 18 THREADED LOCKNUT STUD ROTATER HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET CHUTE ALIGN BEFORE BRACKET TIGHTENING LOCKNUT FIG 7 CHUTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL LEVER FIG 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac tory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance e Reduce tire pressure to 14 17 PSI 19 24 5 N m 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 oo m A 4 DANGER ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE PRIMER OR WARNING ON OFF L i R READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
27. ctor Bolt Shoulder Washer Friction Nylon Nut Lock 1 4 20 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 Nut Lock 5 16 18 Chute Assembly Deflector Assembly Seal Deflector Rivet Blind Knob Speed Control Lever Red Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Nut Lock 5 16 18 Screw 10 24 x 1 1 2 Control Assembly Power Steering Nut Hex Flangelock 5 16 18 Lever Assembly Speed Control Retainer Hairpin Rod Upper Speed Control Rod Lower Speed Control Clamp Mounting Clean Out Tool Tool Clean Out Bracket Shift Spring Washer Nylon Washer Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 1 4 Screw Hi Lo Thread 13 16 x 5 8 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 PP13TEPH30 96198000901 HANDLES REPAIR PARTS HANDLES KEY NO NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000901 PART NO 412682X479 412681X479 169675 17060408 412677 196333X008 412679X008 412683X479 14780524 14780528 414519X479 414518X479 751153 19131316 178899 193447 180485 72120618 178643 479 180447 180926 178669 17000616 412680 182906 175262 184471 17060410 178831 412675 004 178666 401620 178668 180964 414572 192091 DESCRIPTION Lever Auger Control RH Lever Traction Drive Control LH Retainer Hairpin
28. ear 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 anew 1 4 20 x2 shoulder shear bolt and spacer Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely 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 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 check 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 s
29. ed adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been sub jected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 5 Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts shear pins normal wear normal adjustments standard hard ware and normal maintenance 6 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 Poulan P In Canada contact oulan Pro Customer Service Department Poulan Pro Customer Service Department 1030 Stevens Creek Road 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga Ontario Augusta GA 30907 USA L5V 3E4 giving the complete mfg ID 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 WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WAR RANTIES Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last so the above limitations 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
30. es separation of the snow thrower While separating the auger housing from the frame assembly it is important that an assistant stand inthe operating position and hold the snow thrower handles Se rious personal injury and or damage to the unit could occur if the snow thrower should fall during the belt changing process FRAME ASSEMBLY AUGER 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 lockwasher and 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 auger housing and frame together WARNING As the last bolt is removed have your assistant carefully lower the handles down to the ground 6 REMOVE AUGER BELT from around pulley 7 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
31. impeller which can cause serious personal injury property damage or damage to the snow thrower If snow 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 to stop 2 Adjust skid plates by loosening the 1 2 hex nuts then moving skid plate to desired position Be sure both plates are adjusted evenly Tighten securely HIGH POSITION LOW GROUND CLEARANCE AUGER HOUSING LOW POSITION HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE FIG 19 SCRAPER BAR See Fig 19 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 TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS See Fig 20 Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are higher than the front of the snow thrower e Loosen upper adjustment nut enough to allow drift cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nut securely Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower e When not using drift cutters loosen adjustment nut lower to storage position and tighten nut securely AUGER HOUSING STORAGE POSITION DRIFT CUTTER ADJUST MENT NUT FIG 20 TO TRANSPORT See Fig 21 When pushing or towing your snowthrower be sure to dise
32. lant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion MAINTENANCE V BELTS Check V 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 REMOVE BELT COVER in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The V belts on your snowthrower are of special construction and should be 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 AUGER GEAR CASE e 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 l flubricant 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 nents can cause contamination of the friction wheel and damage to the drive system of your snow thrower ENGINE 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
33. n Decal LH Trigger Decal RH Trigger Decal Speed Control Decal Remote Deflector Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual French 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 31 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship For a period of two 2 years from date of purchase by the original consumer pur chaser we will repair or replace at our option without charge for parts 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 This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manu facturer s warranty on these items Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by the manufacturer 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 assembl
34. n 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 centre 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 centre 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 traction 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 centre 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 19 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000901 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NOOO 10 11 12 18 14 15 16 17 1
35. ngage transmission by placing freewheel control into FREEWHEEL position Freewheel control is located at the rear of snowthrower e freewheel control out to FREEWHEEL position To reengage transmission push control back in 12 FREEWHEEL POSITION TRANSMISSION ENGAGED FIG 21 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 22 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 engine oil see TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual ENGINE OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE PRIMER SAFETY IGNITION FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE STARTER TARTER BUTTON HANDLE POWER CORD PLUG NOTE ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT RECOIL FIG 22 ADD GASOLINE See Fig 22 e 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 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
36. ngine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh 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 empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour approximately one ounce 30 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pullrecoil starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER e Remove safety ignition key store it in a safe place Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e If possible store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt e Coveryoursnowthrower with a suitable protective cover thatdoes notretain moisture Do notuse plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your snow thrower to rust IMPORTANT Never cover snow thrower while
37. ntact 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 klick pin into proper hole in wheel axle See 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 of this 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 at the 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 manual 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 cont
38. o desired position DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FIG 14 TO THROW SNOW See Fig 15 The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle e Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow OPERATION FIG 15 USING THE CLEAN OUT TOOL See Fig 16 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 auger impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to pre vent accidental starting e Release the auger control lever and shutoffthe engine Removetheclean outtoolfromit smountingclip 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 restartingthe engine Restart the engine then squeeze the auger control lever to the handle to clear snow f
39. 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 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 Kee
40. p clear of the discharge opening at all times Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alertfor 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 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 oper ating position before unclogging the collector impeller housing or discharge chute and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections 6 When cleaning repairing inspecting the snow thrower stop the engine and make certain the collector impeller 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 Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards and other safety protective devices in place and work ing 10 Never direct the discharge towa
41. park 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 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 LOCKNUT CAPSCREW 5 1 4 20 x 2 SHOULDER SHEAR BOLT IMPELLER HUB IMPELLER SHAFT AUGER HUB AUGER SHAFT FIG 23 TO REMOVE BELT COVER See Fig 24 1 Remove two 2 screws securing belt cover to frame 2 Remove belt cover e Replace belt cover by installing cover and screws and tighten securely E AMM SCREWS FIG 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS See Fig 25 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 Sears service centre department NOTE It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time The V belts on your snowthrower are of special construction and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer OEM belts available from your nearest Sears service centre department Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the snow thrower WARNING Belt replacement requir
42. r 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 5 Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back 6 Whentheengine starts releasethe 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 Graspthe 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 starter If the engine still fails to start repeat the above steps or use the electric starter SNOW THROWING TIPS Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle Full throttle offers the best performance e Goslower in deep freezing or heavy wet snow Use the drive speed control NOT the throttle to adjust speed e Itis easier and more efficient to remove snow imme diately after it falls e The best time to remove sno
43. rate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction 3 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children 4 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 2 Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor 3 Donotoperatethe 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 4 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 c Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors d Neverfill containers inside a vehicle or on atruck or trailerbed with a plastic liner Always place contain ers 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 WARNING Snow throwers have ex posed rotating parts which can cause severe injury from contact
44. rd people or areas 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 Ithas 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 Sears service centre department 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 ONADECALATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLAC
45. rn the key Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place Place throttle control in FAST position Rotate 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 6 Push the primer three 8 times 7 Push starter button until engine starts IMPORTANT Do not crank engine more than five con tinuous seconds between each time you try to start Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each attempt 8 When the engine starts release the starter button and slowly move the choke control to the OFF position 9 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 separately 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 throttle control in FAST 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 af ON e NOTE Ove
46. rom the auger hous ing and the discharge chute CLEAN OUT TOOL MOUNTING CLIP FIG 16 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 17 SELF PROPELLING forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle e Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to engage the drive system e 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 Squeezetraction drive control lever to handle to engage the drive system then slowly move drive speed control lever to desired FORWARD or REVERSE setting Forward ground speed will increase as the lever is moved forward allowing the operator to vary the speed of the unit while it is moving Toreverse direction slowly pull lever back until snow thrower stops then pull lever further back Reverse ground speed will increase as the lever is pulled backward allowing the operator to vary the speed of the unit while it is moving 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
47. ulley Idler 2 1 4 Engine Tecumseh Model Number OH358SA For engine service and replacement parts call Tecumseh Products at 1 800 558 5402 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Screw Hex Washer Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Washer Flat Nut Jam Lock 5 16 18 Pin Idler Pivot V Belt Traction Drive Washer Lock 5 16 Bolt Hex Head Threaded Rolled 5 16 18 x 1 2 Impeller Idler Arm Retainer Hairpin Spring Brake V Belt Impeller Drive Screw Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Arm Idler Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Bushing Idler Pivot Pulley Idler 2 3 4 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 Spacer Engine Pulley Pulley Engine Traction Drive Pulley Engine Impeller Drive Washer Flat 3 8 Washer Lock 3 8 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Guide Belt Belt Cover Assembly Includes Toolbox Cover Cover Toolbox Screw Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 2 Clevis Pin Arm Auger Control Locknut Hex Screw Hex Head Bracket Pivot Idler Pan Frame Bottom Screw Frame Assembly Plate Frame End Shaft Auger Control Washer Hardened Washer Lock External Tooth 5 16 Power Cord Key Safety 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 29 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL PP13TEPH30 96198000901 WHEELS DECALS REPAIR PARTS WHEELS DEC
48. w 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 e Adjust the skid plates to proper height for current snow conditions See TO ADJUST SKID PLATES in this section of this manual e Forextremely heavy snow reduce the width of snowre moval 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 e 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 throwerif weather conditions impair vis ibility Throwing snow during a heavy windy snowstorm can blind you and be hazardous to the safe operation of the snow thrower MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE vl Ew cesses LL DDT TT paka Z E 1 w y pfi 21 11 w Di l Empty Fuel Tank GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snowthrower 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
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