Summary of Contents for Poulan Pro Poulan PRO PP208E24
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IMPORTANT MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PP208E24 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. 428496 Rev 1 07.10.09 TH Printed in the U.S.A.
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.
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.
PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. AUGER CONTROL LEVER...
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface.
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.
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.
V-BELTS Check V-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).
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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 20) 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 21) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To dis en gage drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing the snow thrower), remove klik pin from wheel hub and insert pin into the outermost hole in axle only.
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...
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. Throttle in STOP position 5.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002600) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY (EXPLODED) 01.07.004-C 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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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 196710 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY...
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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) 01.07.001-A 01.07.017-A PART...
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AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 01.07.024-B 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 420478 411939 179582...
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CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE 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 404770X428 178633X428 420325 179096X479 189713X428 128415...
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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. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
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HANDLES 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. 01.08.003-A PART DESCRIPTION 419800X479 PLOW HANDLE LH 419801X479 PLOW HANDLE RH 196944...
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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 424517X179 CONTROL LEVER LH 424516X479 CONTROL LEVER RH...
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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 405740 TRACTION ROD 180445 SHIFTER ROD TOP...
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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. 01.10.001-B 01.08.007-B PART DESCRIPTION 183352 CONSOLE PANEL 184471 SCREW 10−24 X .625 175262...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP208E24 (96198002600) DRIVE ITEM 42 EXPLODED 01.02.012-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.
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...
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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. 01.03.005-B PART DESCRIPTION 188226 (assy of 1a,1b) AXLE ASSEMBLY 179352 AXLE SHAFT 9465M...
CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 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 01.00.034-A 428169 418694X428 150406 428867...
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CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS PART DESCRIPTION 408007 IMPELLER BELT 419744 TRACTION BELT 419925X479 IDLER ARM 193397X479 IDLER BRACKET 180523 IDLER PULLEY 74780524 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1.50 426589 NUT 5/16-18 175330 IDLER ARM PIN 85179 RETAINER CLIP 428867 SCREW 5/16-18 X .625 187786 TRACTION IDLER ARM 180522...
WHEELS 01.06.001-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 DESCRIPTION 187831X421 WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH 187866X421 WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
BAG OF PARTS 01.14.004-B 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. 2.56 01.14.012-A PART DESCRIPTION 198563 POWER CORD...
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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...
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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