Poulan Pro  96198002900 Owner's Manual

Poulan Pro 96198002900 Owner's Manual

Poulan snow thrower owner's manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
PP291EPS27
SNOW THROWER
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.
428543 Rev.1 07.07.09 SR
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PP291EPS27 SNOW THROWER 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. 428543 Rev.1 07.07.09 SR Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 4: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (2) FLAT WASHERS (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 (2) HANDLE KNOBS (1) LOCKNUT ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    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.
  • Page 8: Know Your 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.
  • Page 9 MUF FLER GAS O LINE FILLER CAP CHOKE CON- TROL SAFETY IGNITION ON / OFF SWITCH PRIM ER FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE 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.
  • Page 10: How To Use Your Snow Thrower

    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.
  • Page 11: To Move Forward And Backward

    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 in spect ing, make certain all controls are disengaged and the au- ger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
  • Page 12: Before Starting The Engine

    NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property dam age or damage to the snow thrower.
  • Page 13: Snow Throwing Tips

    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.
  • Page 14: Lubrication Chart

    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.
  • Page 15: To Change Engine Oil

    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).
  • Page 16: To Remove Belt Cover

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 17: To Replace Belts

    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 service center/department.
  • Page 18: Engine Speed

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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).
  • Page 19: 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. 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...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    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. ON/OFF switch is OFF 5.
  • Page 21: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 2 (EXPLODED) 01.07.026-B 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.
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24 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. 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 01.07.002-A 01.07.024-B PART...
  • Page 25 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. PART 420495X479 420496X479 01.07.018-A PART...
  • Page 26 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 181160X479 01.16.001-A 72270506 179246 10040500...
  • Page 27 CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 420315X428 CHUTE WELDMENT 178633X428 DEFLECTOR WELDMENT 421163 DEFLECTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY 420325 DEFLECTOR SEAL 414280 KNOB BLACK 128415 POP RIVET 17501010 SCREW 10-24 X .625 419821 CHUTE SNOW SHIELD 419822X004 SHIELD RETAINER STRAP 179829 SHOULDER BOLT 1/4-20 X .375 191730 NUT 1/4-20 72250505...
  • Page 28 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. PART DESCRIPTION 421249...
  • Page 29 HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION 419798X479 LOOP HANDLE LH 419799X479 LOOP HANDLE RH 74780524 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.50 751153 NUT 5/16−18 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. 01.08.004-B PART 419797X479...
  • Page 30 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...
  • Page 31 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...
  • Page 32 HANDLES 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. 01.08.007-B PART DESCRIPTION 182906 CONSOLE PANEL 178668 HEADLIGHT BEZEL 180927...
  • Page 33 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. PART DESCRIPTION 404923 AXLE ASSEMBLY (assy of 1a,1b) 404307 AXLE SHAFT 9465M1...
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36: Chassis / Engine / Pulleys

    CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 01.01.004-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 428172 418694X428 150406 428867...
  • Page 37 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 427942 NUT 5/16-18 NYLOCK 428867 SCREW 5/16-18 X .625 427576...
  • Page 38 CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 01.21.014-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 418601 17490408 1 inch = 25.4 mm DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 39 WHEELS 01.06.005-A 01.15.003-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 192092X421 WHEEL 16 X 4.80 X LH 192093X421 WHEEL 16 X 4.80 X RH PART...
  • Page 40 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. PART 405161 184471 12000045 192126 182466 187622 194941 179139...
  • Page 41: Bag Of Parts

    BAG OF PARTS 01.14.009-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. 01.14.003-B 2.56 01.14.012-A PART DESCRIPTION 198563 POWER CORD...
  • Page 42 DECALS 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 181037 DECAL, DANGER 181035 DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR 181042 DECAL, DANGER 181033...
  • Page 43 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 44: Warranty

    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...

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