Poulan 96192000300 Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL NUMBER:

PR8527ES

SNOW THROWER

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

WARNING:

Read the Owner's Manual and

follow all Warnings and Safety

Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

199375Rev, 4 06,01,06 BY

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 beexercised while using onsloping 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.

2, Never allow children to operate 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, 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,

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.

fuel tank indoors,

(d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle oronatruck or

trailer bed 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 iton 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, or from ma-

(f) Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel

(g) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled

(h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing im-

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,

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.

tank or container opening at all times, until refuel-

ing is complete, Do not use a nozzle lock-open

device,

fuel.

mediately.

Operation

1, Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

2, Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-

ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic,

3, 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.

4. 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.

5. 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,repairingorinspectingthesnowthrower,

stoptheengineandmakecertainthecollector/impeller

andallmovingpartshavestopped,Disconnectthe

sparkplugwireandkeepthewireawayfromtheplug topreventsomeonefromaccidentallystartingtheen- gine.

7. Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting theengineandfortransportingthesnowthrowerinor outofthebuilding,Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaust

fumesaredangerous,

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.

9, Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproperguards,

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandwork-

ing.

10,Neverdirectthedischargetowardpeopleorareas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur. Keepchildren andothersaway.

11,Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting

toclearsnowattoofasta rate,

12.Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeeds onslipperysurfaces,Lookbehindandusecarewhen

operatinginreverse,

13,Disengagepowertothecollector/impellerwhensnow

throweristransportedornotinuse,

14,Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby

themanufacturerofthesnowthrower(suchaswheel weights,counterweights,orcabs).

15.Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility orlight,Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeepafirm

holdonthehandles,Walk;neverrun,

16,Nevertoucha hotengineormuffler,

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 insafe 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.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower, Ithasbeen designed, engineered and manufactured

to give best possible dependability and performance, 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 NUMBERSWILL BE FOUND ONA DECALATTACHEDTOTHE REAR OFTHE SNOW THROWER HOUSING,

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 0W-30 (below 0°F) Oil Capacity: 26 Ounces (0,74 Liters) Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM

Gap: 0,030" (0,762 ram)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules,

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your snow thrower.

• Follow the instructions under"Maintenance"and "Stor- age" sections of this owner's manual,

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 3

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION ............................... 4-6

OPERATION ............................................................ 7-12

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 13-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 13

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 15-17

STORAGE ................................................................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 18

REPAIR PARTS ..................................................... 20-31

WARRANTY ................................................................ 32

PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

(1) AUGER CONTROL ROD

(1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD

(1)POWER

CORD

(1)DIS-

CHARGE CHUTE

ROTATER HEAD MOUNTING I

(1)WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8

EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND HUTS

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(1)MULTI=

WRENCH

(3) RETAINER

SPRINGS

(2) SAFETYiGNiTiON KEYS

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(4) SHOULDERBOLTS

1/4=20x 2 (AUGERSHAFT)

(8) LOCKNUTS

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,

1!4-20

2, Out down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat, 3, Remove the two (2) screws securing the auger housing

to the pallet,

4. Remove all 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,

(4) CAPSCREWS

1/4=20 x 1=5/8 (IMPELLER)

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TOOL BOX (See Fig. 8)

A toolbox is provided onyour 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.

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow throwerand 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,

SPEED

CONTROL i

',, ,,,

LOWER HANDLE

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 insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket, Secure with retainer spring,

FIG. 1

SPEED CONTROL ROD

RETAINER

SPRING

SPEED SPEED

CONTROL CONTROL

BRACKET LEVER

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

)N DRIVE RETAINER

SPRING

CONTROL BRACKET

FIG. 4

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6)

The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the

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 sprinq.

CONTROL ARM

INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7)

NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head,

1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower,

2. Positionchuterotaterheadoverchutebracket. Ifneces- sary,rotate chute assembly to align squareand pinon un-

derside of chute rotate rhead with holes inchute bracket.

3. With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned, position chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket.

4. Install 3/8 washer and Iocknut on threaded stud and tighten securely.

CHUTE ROTATER

HEAD

_3/8LOCKNUT

(_)_3/8WASHER

FIG. 5

AUGER CONTROLROD AUGER

RETAINER LEVER

SPRING \

FIG. 6

CONTROL

CONTROL BRACKET

STUD

ROTATER HEAD

CHUTE ALIGN BEFORE MOUNTING BRACKET TIGMTENING LOCKNMT BRACKET

FIG. 7

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.

• 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.

DANGER ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE PRIMER

OR WARNING ON

FUEL OIL FORWARD REVERSE

ENGINE

OFF

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY iNFORMATiON

AND iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USE OF THiS PRODUCT.

KEEP THESE iNSTRUCTiONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

I\1

iGNiTiON KEY.

iNSERT TO START

AND RUN,

PULL OUT TO STOP.

DISENGAGED

ENGAGED

SNOW

DISCHARGE

TRACTION

DRIVE CONTROL

OPERATION

SPARK

SAFETY IGNITION

CHOKE CON-

TR_

THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL

RECOIL

(AUXILIARY)

STARTER HANDLE

PRIMER

NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE

ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL

LOCATION ON THE

ENGINE. ACTUAL

LOCATION MAY VARY

WITH THE ENGINE

ON YOUR UNIT.

POWER

CORD

PLUG

ELECTRIC START BUTTON

ENGINE OIL CAP AUGER

DIPSTICK CONTROL

OIL PLUG

DIS(

CHUTE

FUEL SHUT-OFF CLEAN-

VALVE OUT

TOOL

GASOLINE

FILLER

CAP

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

DRIVE

SPEED

CONTROL LEVER

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

CONTROL

TRACTION

DRIVE

CONTROL

LEVER

LIGHT

HANDLE

KNOB

MUFFLER

rOOLBOX

AUGERS

FIG.8

MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute.

Toolbox - used to store spare shear bolts, locknuts and wrench,

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 the

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,

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 di-

rection the snow is thrown. Skid plate - used to adjust height of scraper bar from the

ground,

PLATE

OPERATION

The operation of any snow thrower can result

in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which

can result in severeeye 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

• Release the 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 TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 9)

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

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 11) 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, turn knob clockwise, Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage.

FULL

FIG. 11

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 12 & 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.

WARNING: Ifthe discharge chute or au- ger become clogged, shut-off engine and waitfor all moving parts tostop. Use

the clean-out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS, to unclog the chute and/or auger.

OPEN

FIG. 9

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)

The throttle control islocated on the engine Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle Full throttle

offers the best snow thrower performance

FAST

SLOW

FIG. 10

The DIRECTION in which snow isto be thrown iscontrolled

by the discharge chute control lever

• 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

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CONTROLLEVER

FIG. 12

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

• Tochange the deflector position, loosen knob, move de- flector to desired position and tighten knob securely

OPERATION

HIGH POSITION

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Z/Y//\\

I KNOB

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

LOW POSITION

FIG. 13

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,

DISCHARGE CHUTE

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.

• Squeeze traction 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 arecontrolled 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,

FIG. 14

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

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.

• Release the auger control lever and shut off the engine.

• Remove the clean-out tool from it'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,

• Makesurethe discharge chute is pointed ina 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 control

lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous- ing and the discharge chute.

when traction drive control lever is engaged.

I AUTION: Do not move speed control lever

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 DRIVE

DRIVE

CONTROL LEVER

10 FIG. 16

LEVER

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