Poulan Pro PR100 Owner's Manual
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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
PR100
SNOW THROWER
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
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13.07.17 MJ
Do Not Throw Away
WARNING:
Read the Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 WARNING: MODEL NUMBER: Read the Owner's Manual and fol low all Warnings and Safety PR100 In struc tions. Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury. SNOW THROWER Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured to give best possible dependability and per for mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    Operation Maintenance and Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. 1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............2-3 OPERATION ............7-11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 MAINTENANCE ............. 12-16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ........ 3 STORAGE ..............17 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ....4 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........18 SETUP................ 5-6 REPAIR PARTS ............. 20-29 KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER.
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Tools Required No parts required – Unfold the handle. – Carriage bolts Install the discharge chute. 1/2" Wrench Shoulder Bolt Install the discharge chute. 7/16"...
  • Page 6 3. Filling the Engine with Oil Product Overview ENGINE See engine manual. LUBRICATION NOTE: SAE 10W30 or SAE 5W30 oil is acceptable for use in cold temperatures if engine is difficult to start. 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.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation NOTE: For best results, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise, you may add fuel stabilizer to newly purchased gasoline NOTE: Determine the left and right sides of the machine to keep it fresh for up to 6 months. from the normal operating position.
  • Page 8 Starting the Engine 3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb, holding the primer in a for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 11). 1. Push key in (Figure 9). Figure 11 1. Primer Figure 9 1.
  • Page 9 Engaging the Auger Blades The electrical cord can become damaged, causing To engage the auger blades, hold the control bar against a shock or fire. the handle (Figure 14). Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plug- ging it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, do not use it to start the snowthrower.
  • Page 10 Adjusting the Discharge IMPORTANT: During initial operation there may be wear between the auger blades and the scraper bar. Maximum Chute and Chute Deflector performance, both snow throwing and driving, occurs when there is zero clearance between these two parts (Figure 16).
  • Page 11 Clearing a Clogged Operating Tips Discharge Chute The auger blades can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal Hand contact with the rotating auger blades injury to the operator or to bystanders. inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Maintenance NOTE: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Snow Thrower Clean / Replace V-Belts Check / Replace Auger Blades and Scraper Bar Lubrication Chart Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Inspect Muffler Check / Replace Spark Plug...
  • Page 13 Adjusting the Control Cable Adjusting the Control Cable 1. With the control bar disengaged, unhook and move Checking the Control Cable the control cable to the highest position. (Figure 21). Release the control bar to remove the slack in the control cable (Figure 20).
  • Page 14 Changing the Engine Oil 7. Clean around the oil filler cap/dipstick (Figure 24). 8. Unscrew the oil fill cap/dipstick and remove it (Figure 25). Run the engine a few minutes before changing the 9. With the snowthrower in the operating position, care- oil to warm it.
  • Page 15 Servicing the Spark Plug 5. Remove the oil fill cap. 6. Remove the shroud assembly (Figure 27). 7. Install the oil fill cap. Use a NGK BPR6ES, Champion RN9YC, or BOSCH WR6DC spark plug or equivalent. 8. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug (Figure 28).
  • Page 16 Replacing the Drive Belt 4. Install the new drive belt, routing it as shown in (Figure 31). NOTE: Route the new drive belt first around the engine If drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively pulley, then the idler pulley, and finally around the drive cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt.
  • Page 17: Storage

    Storage ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See “Changing the Engine Oil” section of this man ual). Storing the Snowthrower CYLINDER Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at 1. Remove spark plug. the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 2.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 1. Insert safety ignition key. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 3.
  • Page 19 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 20: Repair Parts

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