OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PP1053ES SNOW THROWER Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 421918 09.25.08 SR 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.
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- por tant safety precautions.
6. When cleaning, 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.
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (1) POWER CORD (35062) (198563) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (2) SPACERS (2) LOCKNUTS (198636)
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 familiarize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product. Your new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
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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.
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7) NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower.
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.
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SPARK PLUG SAFETY IGNITION CHOKE CON- TROL THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL RECOIL POWER (AUXILIARY) CORD STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE START BUTTON PRIM ER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH THE ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
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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 ad just - ments or repairs.
TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15) 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. AUGER CONTROL LEVER...
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.
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.
GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.
SNOW THROWER Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P .S.I. / 19-24.5 N-m). • Keep tires free of gasoline / 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad- just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 23) 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.
TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 24) • 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center. PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 5.
REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) 2 (EXPLODED) 01.07.004-B 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
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REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) PART DESCRIPTION 175321X479...
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REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 01.07.024-B 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) 3 (5x) 4 (5x)
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REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 01.11.001-A 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) 01.07.019-A PART...
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REPAIR PARTS CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 404770X428 CHUTE WELDMENT 178633X428 DEFLECTOR WELDMENT 420673 DEFLECTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY 420325 DEFLECTOR SEAL 414280 KNOB BLACK 128415 POP RIVET 17501010 SCREW 10−24 X .625 179829 SHOULDER SCREW 179246 PLASTIC WASHER 191730 NUT 1/4−20 72250505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .50...
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REPAIR PARTS CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 420337 LEVER/CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY 17501010 SCREW 10−24 X .625 420678 ROTATOR HEAD 420677 ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET 420675 PULLEY PIVOT 420674 CABLE ASSEMBLY NOTES: 1. ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN * ARE LISTED AS REFERENCE FOR SERVICE PARTS ONLY. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
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REPAIR PARTS HANDLES 01.08.004 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) 01.08.007-B PART DESCRIPTION...
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REPAIR PARTS HANDLES 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) PART DESCRIPTION 412683X479...
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REPAIR PARTS HANDLES 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) PART 180480 405740...
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REPAIR PARTS HANDLES 01.05.004-B 01.10.007-B 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) PART DESCRIPTION 419797X479...
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REPAIR PARTS DRIVE 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) ITEM 43 EXPLODED 51 52 01.02.003-D...
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REPAIR PARTS DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 198474 SPEED SELECTOR ASSEMBLY 17501010 SCREW 10−24 X .625 402685X428 END PLATE 17490508 SCREW 5/16−18 X .50 57079 WASHER 405485 CONTROL ARM 198580 CLEVIS PIN 403097X004 SHIFTER PLATE 402881 SHOULDER BOLT 403096X004 SHIFTER BRACKET 191730 NUT 1/4−20 402856X004 CLUTCH PLATE...
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REPAIR PARTS DRIVE 01.03.002-A 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) PART DESCRIPTION 404923...
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REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) 01.00.008-B PART DESCRIPTION...
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REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) 01.04.019-A PART DESCRIPTION...
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REPAIR PARTS WHEELS 01.15.001-A 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) PART DESCRIPTION 405161...
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REPAIR PARTS WHEELS 01.15.003-A 01.06.005-A 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) PART DESCRIPTION 410293...
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REPAIR PARTS BAG OF PARTS 01.14.008-A 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. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) 01.14.003-A PART DESCRIPTION...
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Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP1053ES (96192001804) DESCRIPTION 181037 DECAL, DANGER 199302 DECAL, POULAN, 11 HP / 30" 181035 DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR 181042 DECAL, DANGER 199301...
This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975. LIMITED WARRANTY In Canada contact: Poulan Pro, Customer Service Department 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4...