Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 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. 430429 09.08.09 AP Printed in the U.S.A.
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. 7.
PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (2) FLAT WASHERS IGNITION KEY (S) (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 (1) WASHER 3/8 (2) HANDLE KNOBS (19131316) ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower.
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making ad just ments to the skid plates. UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and tight en handle knobs securely.
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the vinyl sleeve.
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See Figs. 8 and 9) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. Tighten securely. 2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/4-20 shoulder bolt and 1/4-20 locknut as shown.
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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GAS O LINE FILLER PRIM ER CHOKE CON- TROL SAFETY IGNITION KEY FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE THROTTLE RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH THE ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
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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. We recommend standard safe ty glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
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. 18) 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.
COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 2. Place throttle control in “FAST” position. 3.
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.
BELTS Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
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. 22) The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by a service center/department.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 23) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To dis en gage drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing the snow thrower), remove klik pin from wheel hub and insert pin into the outermost hole in axle only.
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. WARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, water heater, clothes dryer or...
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. 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.
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. PART 404929X428 404932X479 72270505 155377 3 (5x)
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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. (EXPLODED) 01.07.026-C 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
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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. PART DESCRIPTION 175321X479 IMPELLER 427148 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 188909...
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AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 01.07.024-B 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. PART 420478 411939 179582...
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CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 420315X428 CHUTE WELDMENT 178633X428 DEFLECTOR WELDMENT 420673 DEFLECTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY 420325 DEFLECTOR SEAL 414280 KNOB BLACK 128415 POP RIVET 17501010 SCREW 10-24 X .625 430324 CHUTE SNOW SHIELD 419822X004 SHIELD RETAINER STRAP 179829 SHOULDER BOLT 1/4-20 X .375 191730 NUT 1/4-20 72250505...
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CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 428272 LEVER/CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY 17501010 SCREW 10-24 X .625 420678 ROTATOR HEAD 405932 ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET 420675 PULLEY PIVOT 428273 CABLE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE 428310 CABLE ASSEMBLY HEAT SHIELD 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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HANDLES 01.08.004-B 01.05.004-C 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. PART DESCRIPTION 419798X479 LOOP HANDLE LH 419799 X479 LOOP HANDLE RH 74780524...
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HANDLES 01.08.002-F 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. PART DESCRIPTION 412683X479 CONTROL PANEL 424517X479 CONTROL LEVER LH 424516X479 CONTROL LEVER RH...
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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. 01.12.001-E PART DESCRIPTION 180480 IMPELLER ROD ASSEMBLY 405740 TRACTION ROD ASSEMBLY 180445...
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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. PART 429624 178668 180927 184471 175262 178770 183784 01.10.027-A PART...
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DRIVE 01.03.005-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. PART 188226 179352 9465M1 402691 174697 179830 17490508 155443...
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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. 42 EXPLODED 01.02.013-A 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
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DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 198875 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 416717X004...
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Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. PART 428757 01.00.034-A 418694X428 150406 428867 PART 427928X428 PART 428685 01.21.014-C DESCRIPTION 265cc POULAN PRO ENGINE FRAME BOLT 3/8-16 SCREW 5/16-18 X .750 DESCRIPTION ENGINE MOUNTING PLATE DESCRIPTION COVER ASSEMBLY 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
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CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS PART DESCRIPTION 419888 IMPELLER BELT 427304 TRACTION BELT 423723X479 IDLER ARM BRACKET 180523 IDLER PULLEY 423990X479 IDLER BRACKET 426589 NUT 5/16-18 74780524 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1.50 424297 SHOULDER BOLT 5/16-18 X .50 751153 NUT 5/16-18 NYLOCK 428867 SCREW 5/16-18 X .625 427576...
WHEELS 01.06.002-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. PART DESCRIPTION 187833X421 WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH 187865X421 WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
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BAG OF PARTS 01.14.003-B 01.14.010-A PART DESCRIPTION 180445 SHIFTER ROD TOP 187716 SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM 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. PART 198563 169675...
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DECALS PART 181037 181035 181042 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. DESCRIPTION DECAL, DANGER DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR DECAL, DANGER 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
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POULAN PRO ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 428757 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 429944 CRANK CASE 429945 CRANKSHAFT COMP 429946 ROD ASSY ., CONNECTING 429947 CAMSHAFT ASSY 429948 PISTON 429949 CRANK CASE COVER 429950 HEAD COMP .,CYLINDER 429951 COVER COMP ., HEAD 429952 CARBURETOR 429953...
WARRANTY 1. FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), together with Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products NA, Inc., are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your new model year small off-road engines.
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WARRANTY II. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 2009 and later model engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 2009 and later model year engines. The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use pur- chaser/owner and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
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WARRANTY (9) Unapproved, add-on, modified, counterfeit and/or “grey market” parts may not be used to modify or repair a Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products NA, Inc. engine. Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products NA, Inc.
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This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975. LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan Pro HOP Customer Service Dept. 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 USA...