Poulan PRO 96182000400 - Manual

Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers; Operation

2 Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers IMPORTANT: 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. (d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer...

Page 3 - Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Maintenance and Storage

3 2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross- ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. 3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), disconnect the cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage, and repair ...

Page 4 - KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER; TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Com- pare 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...

Page 5 - Setup; Loose Parts; Unfolding the Handle; Installing the Discharge; Procedure

5 Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Use 1. No parts required – Unfold the handle. 2. Carriage bolts Flange nutsWashersKnobChuteDeflector 5 42111 Install the discharge chute. Install the discharge chute.Install the discharge c...

Page 6 - Filling the Engine with Oil; ENGINE; Product Overview

6 3. Filling the Engine with Oil ENGINE See engine manual. LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG–SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improv...

Page 8 - Starting the Engine

8 Starting the Engine 1. Push key in (Figure 10). 2. Move choke lever to left position (Figure 11). 3. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb, holding the primer in a for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 12). NOTE: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air ca...

Page 12 - Checking the Control Cable; Inspecting the Auger Blades; Adjusting the Control Cable

12 Adjusting the Control Cable Checking the Control Cable Release the control bar to remove the slack in the control cable (Figure 20). IMPORTANT: The control cable must contain some slack when you disengage the control bar for the auger blades to stop properly. NOTE: You may need to adjust the cont...

Page 13 - Changing the Engine Oil

13 Changing the Engine Oil Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. 4. Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug, remove the oil drain plug, and tip the snowthrower backward and drain the used oil in the oil drain pan...

Page 14 - Servicing the Spark Plug

14 Servicing the Spark Plug Use a NGK BPR6ES, Champion RN9YC, or BOSCH WR6DC spark plug or equivalent. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.2. Rotate the discharge chute so that it faces forward.3. Remove the discharge chute, the discharge chute handle by removing the three carri...

Page 15 - Replacing the Drive Belt

15 Replacing the Drive Belt If drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt.1. Remove the drive side cover by removing the six screws as shown in (Figure 31). 2. Press down on front of idler arm to release the belt tension (Figure 31). 3. R...

Page 17 - Troubleshooting

17 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. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position 4. Move throttle ...

Page 27 - SERVICE NOTES

Page 28 - LIMITED WARRANTY

28 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in mate- rials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, ...

Poulan PRO 96182000400 - Manual

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