Poulan Pro PR524ESA Owner's Manual
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For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
PR524ESA

SNOW THROWER

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
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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.
192039 Rev. 1 08.10.04 BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1: Snow Thrower

    Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and PR524ESA fol low all Warnings and Safety In struc tions. Fail ure to do so SNOW THROWER can result in serious injury. 192039 Rev. 1 08.10.04 BY Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers IMPORTANT: This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. •...
  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting Keep clear of the discharge opening and front auger to clear snow at too fast a rate. area at all times.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES ............2-3 MAINTENANCE ............. 14-15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES........ 3 SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ......16-18 WARRANTY..............32 STORAGE ..............18 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION ....... 5-7 TROU BLE SHOOT ING ..........
  • Page 5: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. 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.
  • Page 6 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) (See Figs. 3 and 4) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown.
  • Page 7 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (See Fig. 7) The tires on your snow thrower were overinfl ated at the fac- tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pres sure NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may is important for best snow throwing performance.
  • Page 8: Operation

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
  • Page 9 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION SPARK ENGINE OIL CAP AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER PLUG WITH DIPSTICK CONTROL SAFETY LEVER DRIVE SPEED IGNITION CON TROL LEVER GAS O LINE FILLER TRACTION CHUTE CHOKE DRIVE DE FLEC TOR CON- CONTROL TROL...
  • Page 10 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 11) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which The choke con trol is located on the en gine. Use the choke can result in severe eye damage.
  • Page 11: To Move Forward And Backward

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION HIGH POSITION DISCHARGE CHUTE CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MOUNTING CLIP CHUTE DEFLECTOR LOW POSITION FIG. 15 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16) FIG. 13 SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14) the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever lever located on the left side handle.
  • Page 12: Before Starting The Engine

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline to adjust the skid plates.
  • Page 13 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER ELECTRIC STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key into the ignition slot until it 1. Connect the power cord to the engine. clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety 2.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain ➁...
  • Page 15: Cleaning

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts change. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SG–SL. are not ad just able.
  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to WARNING: To avoid serious injury, STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. before performing any service or ad- 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place just ments: wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 17: To Replace Belts

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 21) The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise be replaced.
  • Page 18: Storage

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent fl at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. dealer.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualifi ed service centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position.
  • Page 20: Repair Parts

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from de- fects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we fi...

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