IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: XT8527ES SNOW THROWER WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 422071 08.13.08 TH Printed in 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 exposed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from material thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup.
6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain the collector/impeller 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. 7. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. 8.
PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) MULTIWRENCH (180684) (2) FLAT WASHERS (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (1) POWER CORD (198563) (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments to the skid plates. 2. Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring.install traction DRIVE control rod (See Figs. 3 and 4) The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown. 2.
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. 2. With top end of rod positioned under right side of control panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole in auger control bracket. Secure with retainer spring. INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig.
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. Learn and understand their meaning.
OPERATION SAFETY IGNITION KEY SPARK PLUG ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK AUGER CONTROL LEVER GASOLINE FILLER CAP DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER CHUTE DEFLECTOR CHOKE CONTROL FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER HANDLE DISCHARGE CHUTE POWER CORD PLUG ELECTRIC START BUTTON LIGHT OIL DRAIN PLUG HANDLE KNOB CLEAN-OUT TOOL PRIMER MUFFLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE.
OPERATION 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 11) The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
OPERATION • HIGH POSITION Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger housing and the discharge chute. DISCHARGE CHUTE CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MOUNTING CLIP CHUTE DEFLECTOR LOW POSITION FIG. 13 TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14) 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. FIG.
OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) 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. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions.
OPERATION COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts bag) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 2. Place throttle control in FAST position. 3. Rotate choke control to FULL position. 4. Connect the power cord to the engine. 5. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle. 6. Push the primer three (3) times. 7. Push starter button until engine starts.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. SNOW THROWER TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” and “SCRAPER BAR” in the Operation section of this manual. 1.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 21) 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 an service centre/department. NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time.
TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the innermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To disengage drive system from the wheels (for pushing or transporting the snow thrower), remove klik pin from wheel hub and insert pin into the outermost hole in axle only. KLIK PIN OUTER HOLE INNER HOLE WHEEL WHEEL HUB FIG.
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service centre/department. PROBLEM Does not start CAUSE 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. Choke in OFF position. 6. Primer not depressed. 7. Engine is flooded. 8. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 9. Bad spark plug. 10. Stale fuel. 11. Water in fuel. CORRECTION 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. 2.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 11 11 6 7 15 14 16 12 13 8 11 4 12 3 17 10 11 1 9 2 33 32 34 30 31 31 26 36 29 28 27 23 22 21 20 25 35 24 23 22 2 (EXPLODED) 21 18 19 01.07.004-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. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 404929X505 404932X479 72270505 155377 AUGER HOUSING 27 SCRAPER BAR CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .625 NUT 5/16−18 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 420495X479 420496X479 AUGER 27 LH AUGER 27 RH 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 2 01.07.002-A 2 1 01.07.018-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 2 3 1 1 2 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 420478 411939 179582 AUGER BEARING BEARING PLUG SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.00 3 01.07.024-B 3 4 2 4 3 01.11.001-A 1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 174762X479 178777X479 72270506 751153 SKID PLATE LH SKID PLATE RH CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .75 NUT 5/16−18 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE 2 11 10 5 8 3 6 9 11 4 6 11 7 1 01.09.001-A KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 404770X505 178633X505 420325 179096X479 189713X479 128415 185600 72270505 191730 155415 179246 CHUTE WELDMENT DEFLECTOR WELDMENT DEFLECTOR SEAL STRAP KNOB BLACK POP RIVET SHOULDER BOLT 1/4−20 X .704 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .625 NUT 1/4−20 WASHER PLASTIC WASHER NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE 2 2 1 *3 *6 *6 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 *3 *4 *5 *6 420337 17501010 420678 420677 420675 420674 LEVER/CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY SCREW 10−24 X .625 ROTATOR HEAD ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET PULLEY PIVOT CABLE ASSEMBLY *4 01.09.007-A NOTES: 1. ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN * ARE LISTED AS REFERENCE FOR SERVICE PARTS ONLY. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) HANDLES 3 5 3 5 5 1 3 5 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 419798X479 419799X479 74780524 74780528 751153 LOOP HANDLE LH LOOP HANDLE RH SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.50 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.75 NUT 5/16−18 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NO. 419797X479 405784X479 150078 17000616 DESCRIPTION LOWER HANDLE PIVOT SUPPORT WELDMENT SCREW 5/16−18 X .750 SCREW 3/8−16 X 1.00 4 2 01.08.004-A 1 2 4 3 4 4 4 3 01.05.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) HANDLES 10 2 11 8 4 7 9 9 5 7 6 1 3 13 8 12 13 14 14 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 412683X479 412681X479 412682X479 412679X008 420889X008 412677 412680 169675 17060408 414280 414281 178899 19131316 72120618 01.08.002-D DESCRIPTION CONTROL PANEL CONTROL LEVER LH CONTROL LEVER RH TRACTION ROD ARM IMPELLER ROD ARM INTERLOCK ROD SPACER RETAINER SCREW 1/4−20 X .
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) HANDLES 2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 3 8 9 PART NO. 180480 405740 180445 187716 180447 178669 180926 72270506 155377 169675 DESCRIPTION IMPELLER ROD ASSEMBLY TRACTION ROD ASSEMBLY SHIFTER ROD TOP SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM SPRING SLEEVE IMPELLER SPRING TRACTION SPRING CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .75 NUT 5/16−18 RETAINER 4 5 7 10 5 6 01.12.001-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) HANDLES 7 1 4 3 5 2 4 6 5 01.10.003-B KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 183346 178668 180927 184471 175262 178770 183784 CONSOLE PANEL HEADLIGHT BEZEL FLOOD HEADLIGHT SHOULDER SCREW 10−24 X .625 SCREW 10−24 X 1.25 WIRE HARNESS BULB 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.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) DRIVE ITEM 43 EXPLODED 2 68 16 1 69 71 17 18 15 14 9 9 10 8 7 6 11 12 9 70 15 20 11 4 13 72 22 4 4 34 4 73 24 19 11 23 75 21 24 5 33 23 4 3 28 26 29 30 31 33 32 35 35 50 39 36 4 27 24 26 47 37 4 38 24 4 25 43 44 40 49 51 52 53 45 46 23 74 49 48 54 55 56 49 51 57 58 67 62 61 42 41 40 64 63 59 4 01.02.006-D 60 66 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) DRIVE 6 7 1b 8 3 1b 1a 7 2 3 5 4 6 4 01.03.005-A KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1a 1b 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 188226 179352 9465M1 402691 174697 179830 146315 17490508 155443 189282 (assy of 1a,1b) AXLE ASSEMBLY AXLE SHAFT ROLL PIN 3/16 SPROCKET THRUST WASHER BEARING SCREW 5/16−18 X .625 BOLT 5/16−18 X .500 CLIK PIN SQUARE KEY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 4 2 3 4 3 1 01.00.008-A KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION -1 2 3 4 ----409346X505 417014X505 150406 150078 ENGINE TECUMSEH MODEL LH318SA-156551H FRAME ENGINE MOUNT PLATE BOLT 3/8−16 SCREW 5/16−18 X .750 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.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 192213 179157 419744 408007 BELT COVER IMPELLER PULLEY TRACTION BELT IMPELLER BELT 2 3 4 01.04.019-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.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) WHEELS 1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 187833X428 187865X428 WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH 2 01.06.002-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.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) BAG OF PARTS 3 5 4 2 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 198563 169675 180684 73800600 19131316 198636 198638 73800400 POWER CORD RETAINER PIN WRENCH LOCKNUT 3/8−16 WASHER 3/8 SHEAR BOLT 1/4−20 X 1−3/4 SPACER LOCKNUT 1/4−20 KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 35062 DESCRIPTION SAFETY IGNITION KEY 8 1 7 6 1 KEY NO. 01.14.004-A 01.14.008-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002300) DECALS 9 8 1 6 4 2 1 3 5 7 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 --- 181037 422147 181035 181042 422146 181033 415391 415390 415475 422071 422072 DECAL, DANGER DECAL, POULAN PRO XT, 8.5 HP / 27" DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR DECAL, DANGER DECAL, POULAN PRO XT, 8.
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LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. 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 find to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions. 1.