IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: WARNING: PP208E24 Read the Owner's Manual and fol low all Warnings and Safety In struc tions. Fail ure to do so SNOW THROWER can result in serious injury. 428701 07.13.09 TH Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Printed in the U.S.A.
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.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute 6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect chute is the most common cause of injury associated with the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the snow throwers.
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD chute rotator head to snow thrower and making ad just ments (See Figs. 3 and 4) to the skid plates. The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow thrower.
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) HEAD (See Fig. 7) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the be used to install the chute rotater head.
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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OPERATION MUF FLER ELECTRIC AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER START CONTROL BUTTON LEVER TRACTION GAS O LINE DRIVE SPEED DRIVE FILLER CAP CON TROL LEVER POWER CONTROL CORD LEVER PLUG CHOKE CHUTE CON- DE FLEC TOR TROL SAFETY IGNITION ON / OFF SWITCH DISCHARGE PRIM ER...
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 11 & 12) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- safety glasses or eye shields while operating posed rotating parts, which can cause your snow thrower or performing any ad just- severe injury from contact, or from ma-...
OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of located on the right side handle. the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle.
OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16) WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline used to adjust the skid plates. near an open flame. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o-...
OPERATION TO START ENGINE 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. tion. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil To receive full value from the warranty, operator must ➁...
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 classification SG–SL. are not ad just able.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To replace the capscrew/shear bolts: WARNING: To avoid serious injury, 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to before performing any service or ad- STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. just ments: 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug 1.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 20) 8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If pulleys. the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 21) TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 22) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle, located on the right hand cable. Grasp the long section IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. 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. 2. Safety ignition key 2.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) 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.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 175321X479 IMPELLER 427148 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 188909 BEARING 427146 IMPELLER PULLEY 175322 DISCHARGE BASE 178675X008 CORNER BRACKET 192199 CLEAN OUT TOOL 405400 TOOL CLIP...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 404928X428 AUGER HOUSING 404931X479 SCRAPPER BAR 72270505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .625 155377 NUT 5/16−18 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 01.07.001-A PART DESCRIPTION 420493X479...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 420478 AUGER BEARING 411939 BEARING PLUG 179582 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.00 01.07.024-B PART DESCRIPTION 174762X479 SKID PLATE LH 178777X479 SKID PLATE RH 72270506 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .75...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 404770X428 CHUTE WELDMENT 178633X428 DEFLECTOR WELDMENT 420325 DEFLECTOR SEAL 179096X479 STRAP 189713X428 KNOB BLACK 128415 POP RIVET 185600 SHOULDER BOLT 1/4−20 X .704 72270505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .625...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE 01.09.010-A 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...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION 419800X479 PLOW HANDLE LH 419801X479 PLOW HANDLE RH 196944 PANEL BRACKET LH 196943 PANEL BRACKET RH 199513 HANDLE GRIP 74780512 SCREW 5/16−18 X .750 74780524 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.50 751153 NUT 5/16−18...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) HANDLES 01.08.002-F PART DESCRIPTION 412683X479 CONTROL PANEL 424517X479 CONTROL LEVER LH 424516X479 CONTROL LEVER RH 426917X008 TRACTION ROD ARM 426918X008 IMPELLER ROD ARM 412677 INTERLOCK ROD 421613 SPACER 169675 RETAINER 17060410 SCREW 1/4-20 X .62...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION 180480 IMPELLER ROD 405740 TRACTION ROD 180445 SHIFTER ROD TOP 187716 SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM 180447 SPRING SLEEVE 178669 IMPELLER SPRING 180926 TRACTION SPRING 72270505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 X .75...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION 183352 CONSOLE PANEL 184471 SCREW 10−24 X .625 175262 SCREW 10−24 X 1.25 01.10.001-B PART DESCRIPTION 412675X004 INTERLOCK SPRING 414572 INTERLOCK CAM 178831 TORSION SPRING 169675 RETAINER 17060410 SCREW 1/4−20 X .625...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) DRIVE 42 EXPLODED 01.02.013-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. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 198875 SPEED SELECTOR 179831 RUBBER RING ASSEMBLY 175344 BEARING 17501010 SCREW 10-24 X .625 178613 WHEEL HUB 402685X428 END PLATE 74760514 SCREW 5/16-18-.875 17490508 SCREW 5/16-18 X .50...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 188226 (assy of 1a,1b) AXLE ASSEMBLY 179352 AXLE SHAFT 9465M1 ROLL PIN 3/16 402691 SPROCKET 01.03.005-B 174697 THRUST WASHER 179830 BEARING 17490508 BOLT 5/16−18 X .500 155443...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS PART DESCRIPTION 01.00.034-A 428169 COMPLETE LCT ENGINE 418694 FRAME 150406 BOLT 3/8-16 428867 SCREW 5/16-18 X .750 PART DESCRIPTION 427963X428 ENGINE MOUNTING PLATE 01.01.004-A PART...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 01.21.003-A PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74780520 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1 .00 408007 IMPELLER BELT 59289 WASHER 419744 TRACTION BELT 73800500 NUT 5/16-18 423723X479 IDLER ARM BRACKET 851084 SCREW 3/8-24 X 1.375...
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) WHEELS PART DESCRIPTION 187831X421 WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH 187866X421 WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH 01.06.001-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.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) BAG OF PARTS PART DESCRIPTION 198563 POWER CORD 169675 RETAINER PIN 180684X008 WRENCH 73800600 LOCKNUT 3/8−16 19131316 WASHER 3/8 192090 SHEAR BOLT 1/4−20 X 1−3/4 73800400 LOCKNUT 1/4−20 01.14.004-B PART...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002601) DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 181037 DECAL, DANGER 181035 DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR 181042 DECAL, DANGER 181033 DECAL, INSTRUCTION 415390 DECAL, AUGER LEVER RT 415475 DECAL, SPEED CONTROL 415391 DECAL, TRACT/CLUTCH LEVER 428701 OWNER’S MANUAL, ENGLISH...
6. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, please contact: In Canada contact: Poulan Pro Poulan Pro, Customer Service Department Customer Service Department 5855 Terry Fox Way 1030 Stevens Creek Road...
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