MAINTENANCE
MUFFLER
housing free of any dirt or trash. Clean the outside of your
snow thrower after each use.
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a
fire hazard and/or damage.
WARNING: Disconnectsparkplugwire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
SPARK PLUG
Replacesparkplugatthebeginningofeachseasonorafter
every100hoursofoperation,whicheveroccursfirst. Spark
plug type and gap setting are shown in the “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
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Keepfinishedsurfaces/wheelsfreeofgasoline,oil,etc.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean
yoursnowthrowerunlesstheelectrical system,muffler
and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine can result in shortened engine life.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep snow thrower
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Be sure throttle is in STOP position.
Remove safety ignition key.
Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot contact plug.
SNOW THROWER
IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS
TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT
The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft with two (2)
capscrew/shear bolts and hex nuts.Should a foreign object
or ice become lodged in the impeller, the capscrews are
designed to break, preventing damage to any other com-
ponents.If impeller does not turn when auger control lever
is engaged, check to see if the capscrews have sheared.
To replace the capscrew/shear bolts:
See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” and “SCRAPER BAR”
in the Operation section of this manual.
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
The chute deflector, attached to the top of the discharge
chute, is provided to direct discharging snow away from
the operator. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should
be replaced.
1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to
STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
WARNING: To avoid serious injury,
never operate your snow thrower with
the deflector removed or damaged.
3.
Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft
and install two (2) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" capscrew/shear
bolts. Install 1/4-20 locknuts and tighten securely.
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Tochangedirectionand/ordistancesnowisdischarged,
see “TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE” in the Op-
eration section of this manual.
CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original
equipment capscrew/shear bolts as supplied
with your snow thrower.
SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 21)
AUGER SHEAR BOLTS
4.
Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Both right and left-hand augers are secured to the auger
shaft with a shoulder/shear bolt and hex nut. Should a for-
eign object or ice become lodged in the augers, the shear
bolts are designed to break, preventing damage to any
other components. If one or both augers do not turn when
auger control lever is engaged, check to see if one or both
of the bolts have sheared. To replace the shear bolts:
1
/4-20
1/4-20 x 1-5/8
CAPSCREW /
SHEAR BOLT
1/4-20 x 2
SHOULDER /
SHEAR BOLT
LOCKNUT
IMPELLER HUB
IMPELLER
SHAFT
1.
2.
3.
Disengage all controls and move throttle control to
STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and
install a new 1/4-20 x 2" shoulder/shear bolt. Install
1/4-20
lock nut and tighten securely.
AUGER
HUB
CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original
equipment shear bolts as supplied with your
snow thrower.
1/4-20
LOCKNUT
AUGER HUB
FIG. 21
AUGER SHAFT
4
. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
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| Categories | Poulan Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan PO8527ESA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Language | English |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
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