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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
PR241
SNOW THROWER
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
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.
590 43 08-01 Rev. 1
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.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and PR241 fol low all Warnings and Safety In struc tions. Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury. SNOW THROWER Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    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. WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- Look for this symbol to point out im- posed rotating parts, which can cause por tant safety precautions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow 16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. thrower, stop the engine and make certain the collector/ impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the chute is the most common cause of injury associated with...
  • Page 4 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (3) KNOB (2) LOCKNUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (S) (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 5/16-18 x 2 1/4” (1) SPRING (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 5/16-18 x 5/8 (1) LOCKNUT (1) NYLON (1) SHOULDER (2) HANDLE KNOBS...

  • Page 5: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    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.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See Fig. 4 and 5) (See Figs. 6 and 7) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown.

  • Page 7: Operation

    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 8 OPERATION DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER MUF FLER AUGER POWER CORD CONTROL PLUG GAS O LINE DRIVE SPEED LEVER FILLER CAP CON TROL LEVER ELECTRIC CHOKE START CON TROL DEFLECTOR BUTTON REMOTE ON / OFF CONTROL SWITCH LEVER LIGHT TRACTION PRIM ER DRIVE CONTROL SAFETY...
  • Page 9 OPERATION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 11) The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- can result in severe eye damage. Always wear posed rotating parts, which can cause safety glasses or eye shields while operating severe injury from contact, or from ma- your snow thrower or performing any ad just-...
  • Page 10 OPERATION USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 13) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 14) In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of become clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control to dislodge this blockage.
  • Page 11 OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 15) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) used to adjust the skid plates. The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing the factory already filled with oil.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO START ENGINE 5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. • Ensure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF”...

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS ➀ The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items SAE 5w30 Motor Oil that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. ➁ See “Engine” in Maintenance section To receive full value from the warranty, operator must ➂...
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE SNOW THROWER Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil Always observe the safety rules when performing any fill cap / dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. main te nance.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To replace the shear bolts: WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to performing any service or ad just ments: STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the 2.
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT (See Fig. 20) TO REMOVE AUGER BELT The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should 1. Remove upper 5/16” bolts and lower 1/4” bolts from be replaced.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS AFTER REPLACING BELT(S) DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (See Fig. 21) 1. INSTALL BELT COVER and two (2) screws. Tighten TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT securely. 1. Remove auger belt. See “TO REMOVE AUGER BELT” 2. INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE – See “INSTALL in this section.

  • Page 18: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and car bu re tor are empty. the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 2.

  • Page 20: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 05.09.009-J 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 21 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 501 14 96-01 GEARBOX AUGER 586 60 72-02 IMPELLER STEEL 587 40 24-01 PULLEY IMPELLER – SCREW ON 585 05 69-01 CHUTE DISCHARGE BASE 532 18 40-95 BRACKET CORNER DISCHARGE BASE 588 07 75-01 BOLT SHEAR 1/4-20...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 581 70 83-99 AUGER HOUSING 532 40 78-25 SCRAPER BAR 872 27 05-05 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 X .625 GR5 532 15 53-77 NUT 5/16-18 05.09.010-E PART DESCRIPTION 532 42 10-72...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 21-99 TOOL CLEANOUT 532 40 54-00 CLIP CLEANOUT TOOL 532 19 41-89 SCREW HEX WASHER 13-16 X 5/8 05.09.039-A PART DESCRIPTION 532 42 04-78 AUGER BEARING 532 41 19-39 BEARING PLUG...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 43 59-51 PLATE SKID PLASTIC HDPE 585 80 28-01 NUT LARGE FLANGE 5/16-18 – BLK 585 80 29-01 BOLT CARRIAGE 5/16-18 X 1.25 – BLK 05.12.002-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE 05.08.010-A PART DESCRIPTION 587 80 34-01 CABLE CHUTE ROTATOR ASM 581 32 94-01 PIN CLEVIS 5/6 X 7/8 877 10 08-12 PIN CLEVIS 1/4 X 3/4 532 42 33-03 HAIRPIN SOFT ZINC 584 65 22-01 CLIP CONDUIT DOUBLE...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE 05.08.011-C PART DESCRIPTION 582 51 90-01 CABLE CONTROL DRIVE 588 11 38-01 CABLE CONTROL AUGER 588 12 23-01 CABLE CONTROL SPEED 532 19 79-91 CLIP CABLE 532 42 81-24 FASTENER PUSH .250 581 32 94-01 PIN CLEVIS 5/16...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 587 33 25-02 CABLE INTERLOCK 532 43 17-62 PIN GROOVED 812 00 00-14 E-RING 581 15 12-01 SPRING RETURN 532 19 79-91 CLIP CABLE BLACK 05.08.001-C PART DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 28 13-16 X 1.50 05.07.003-A PART DESCRIPTION 586 18 10-01 FLOOD HEADLIGHT 581 12 81-03 CONSOLE COVER POULAN PRO 532 19 41-89 SCREW HI-LO 13-16 X 5/8 581 92 87-01 PANEL CLIP 532 18 37-84 BULB (NOT SHOWN) 05.07.008-E NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 587 73 96-01 PIVOT, HANDLE LEVER - LHS 587 73 96-02 PIVOT, HANDLE LEVER - RHS 587 46 30-01 LEVER, CONTROL 587 73 97-01 LEVER, CABLE ARM - LHS 587 73 97-02 LEVER, CABLE ARM - RHS 581 32 95-01...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 588 07 78-03 CHUTE WELDMENT ASM. (INCLUDES 1-6) – – – – – – RIVETED DEFLECTOR ASM. – – – – – – DEFLECTOR SEAL –...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION 588 16 08-02 UPPER HANDLE 532 19 19-38 HANDLE KNOB STD BLACK 588 05 99-01 SCREW 5/16-18 X 2.25 CONCAVE HEAD WITH PATCH 05.06.001-G PART DESCRIPTION 588 67 21-02 LOWER HANDLE 817 00 06-12 SCREW HEX WASH HD...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) DRIVE 05.02.001-G 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 33 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 585 69 15-01 NUT HEX FLANGE LK 5/16-18 580 75 62-01 BEARING 9/16 I.D. 1622-2RSNR 532 17 53-44 TRUNNION BEARING ASM 872 11 05-06 BOLT CARRIAGE 5/16-18 X .75 GR 5 581 09 09-01 HUB RUBBER WHEEL 581 09 10-02...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) DRIVE 05.03.001-B PART DESCRIPTION 532 44 49-49 WASHER 1.00 587 97 89-01 HEX BUSHING 1 SHAFT 812 00 00-53 RETAINING RING 588 51 87-02 GEAR 80T DRIVEN 532 17 12-71 RIVET RD HD DRILLED 1/4 DIA 532 12 47-88 RETAINER SPRING 532 18 92-82...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS PART DESCRIPTION 580 42 60-09 COMPLETE LCT ENGINE 05.01.001-H PW2HK18650178E 580 83 94-03 FRAME 532 15 04-06 ENGINE BOLT 3/8-16 X 1.280 DOGPOINT 580 83 95-03 FRAME COVER 501 06 04-03 SHIFTER BRACKET 582 90 69-01...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS PART DESCRIPTION 587 10 54-01 BELT COVER BLACK ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES 2 & 4) - - - - - - - - - BOLT HEX WSH THDRL 1/4-20 X 1 532 14 50-06 CABLE GUIDE - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 05.04.001-K PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 588 49 28-02 BELT KEEPER BRACKET 581 41 38-01 SHOULDER BOLT 5/16-24 X 2.15 819 11 12-16 WASHER 11/32 X 3/4 X 16 GA 587 89 37-03 PULLEY ASM ENGINE 810 04 05-00...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) WHEELS PART DESCRIPTION 580 62 77-03 WHEEL 13X4 NPS RH 1.00 K478 580 62 76-03 WHEEL 13X4 NPS LH 1.00 K478 05.15.001-A 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.
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) BAG OF PARTS PART DESCRIPTION 588 07 75-01 BOLT 1/4-20 X 1.81 873 80 04-00 NUT NYLOCK 1/4-20 501 41 73-01 BOLT SHOULDER 585 69 14-01 NUT HEX FL 1/4-20 CTR 588 25 29-01 NUT NYLOCK 3/8-16 588 05 99-01 BOLT 5/16-18 X 2.25 CONCAVE...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 40-45 DECAL AUGER 590 81 22-01 DECAL CHUTE 532 19 96-83 DECAL AUGER SAFETY 532 18 40-28 DECAL BELT GUIDE 05.16.001-A 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.
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR241 (96192009202) DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 589 56 64-01 DECAL, AUGER 590 81 22-01 DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR 532 18 40-45 DECAL, DANGER 532 18 40-28 DECAL 532 19 96-83 DECAL 590 43 08-01 OWNER’S MANUAL, ENGLISH 590 43 08-02 OWNER’S MANUAL, FRENCH 590 43 08-03...

  • Page 42: Engine Breakdown

    ENGINE, LCT COMPLETE ENGINE- 580426009 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 532 42 05-78 CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 532 43 65-64 FUEL TANK (208CC-SNOW) (2.7L 208CC (INCL. GASKET) BLACK W/PLASTIC CAP - GEN II) 532 42 05-79 PUSH ROD & PLATE KIT (208CC) 532 42 92-34 FUEL TANK ON/OFF VALVE (INCL.
  • Page 43 ENGINE, LCT COMPLETE ENGINE- 580426009 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 532 42 96-46 GOVERNOR GEAR ASSEMBLY 532 43 26-86 OIL DRAIN TUBE-SNOW (136/208CC) (136/208CC) 581 76 87-01 GOVERNOR ARM & LINK KIT 532 42 92-60 CARBURETOR VAPOR SHIELD - (208CC SNOW - 3600 FIXED 208CC SNOW RPM)
  • Page 44 07.13.2017 JSE Printed in the U.S.A.

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