Poulan PRO 187877 - Manuals

Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers; SAFETY RULES; OPERATION

2 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. SAFETY RULES WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways ...

Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Quartsand Type: Unleaded Regular only Oil Type SAE 30 (above 40°F)(API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (0° to +40°F) SAE 0W-30 (below 0°F) Oil Capacity: 21 Ounces Spark Plug: Champion RN4C (Gap: .030") • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating p...

Page 4 - PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

4 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 14-15MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 14SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ........................... 16-18STORAGE ....................................................................

Page 8 - KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

8 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 ma...

Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

10 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 vi...

Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

12 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. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for ...

Page 13 - SNOW THROWING TIPS

13 TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter. COLD START 1. Insert safety ignition key into the ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 2. Place thr...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; SNOW THROWER

14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART 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 -m...

Page 15 - ENGINE; CLEANING

15 MAINTENANCE 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). The V-belts o...

Page 16 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad- just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug a...

Page 18 - STORAGE

18 STORAGE 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. WA R N I N G : N ev e r s t o r e t h e s n ow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame, spark or pilot light ...

Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING

19 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. Insert safety ignition key. is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Refi ll fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throt...

Page 20 - LIMITED WARRANTY

giving the complete mfg. ID#, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WAR RAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED ...