Poulan PR8527ES 403919 Snow Blower Owners Manual

OPERATION
COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER
ELECTRIC STARTER
1.   Connect the power cord to the engine.
1.
Insert safety ignition  key (packed separately in  parts
bag)intoignitionslotuntilitclicks.    DONOTturn  thekey.
Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.
2.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole
grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.
Rotate choke control to “FULL” position.
Connect the power cord to the engine.
3.
While the engine  is running, push starter  button and
spin the starter for several seconds.
NOTE: The unusual sound made while starter is spinning
will not harm the engine or starter.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole
grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.
4.   Disconnect  the power cord  from the receptacle first,
then from the engine.
NOTE: Do not  use primer when starting  engine with the
electric starter.
RECOIL STARTER
6.
Push starter button until engine starts.
1.   Whiletheengineisrunning,pulltherecoilstarterhandle
with rapid, full arm strokes three or four times.
IMPORTANT:  Do  not crank engine  more than five  con-
tinuous seconds between each time you try  to start. Wait
NOTE:  The unusual sound made while  pulling the recoil
starter handle will not harm the engine or starter.
5
to 10 seconds between each attempt.
7.
When the engine starts, release the starter button and
slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.
IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN
If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine,
proceed as follows:
8.
Disconnect the power  cord from the  receptacle first,
then from the engine.
1.
Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much
rope out of the starter as possible.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will
not develop full power until it has reached normal operat-
ing temperature.
2.
Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back
against the starter.
WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER
If the engine  still fails to start,  repeat the above steps  or
use the electric starter.
Follow the steps above,  keeping the choke control in the
“OFF” position.
SNOW THROWING TIPS
COLD START - RECOIL STARTER
Go slower in  deep, freezing or heavy wet  snow. Use
the drive speed control, NOT the ON / OFF switch, to
adjust speed.
1.
Insert safety ignition  key (packed separately in  parts
bag)intoignitionslotuntilitclicks.    DONOTturn  thekey.
Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.
It is easier and more efficient  to remove snow imme-
diately after it falls.
2.
3.
4.
Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.
Rotate choke control to “FULL” position.
The best time to remove snow is the early morning. At
this time the snow is usually dry and has not been ex-
posed to the direct sun and warming temperatures.
Push the  primer four  (4) times  if the temperature  is
below 15°F, or two (2) times if temperature is between
15°
and 50°F. If temperature is above 50°F, priming is
Slightly overlap  each  successive path  to ensure  all
snow will be removed.
not necessary.
NOTE:  Over priming may cause flooding,  preventing the
engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a few
minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the
primer.
Throw snow downwind whenever possible.
Adjust the skid plates to proper height for current snow
conditions.  See “TO ADJUST  SKID PLATES” in this
section of this manual.
5.
Pull recoil starter handle  quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
For extremely heavy snow, reduce  the width of snow
removal  by  overlapping  previous path  and  moving
slowly.
6.
Whentheenginestarts,releasetherecoilstarterhandle
and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use.This
will help air flow and extend engine life.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will
not develop full power until it has reached normal operat-
ing temperature.
Aftersnow-throwingiscompleted,allowenginetorunfor
a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine.
Clean the entire  snow thrower thoroughly after  each
use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use.
WARM START - RECOIL STARTER
Follow the  steps above, keeping  the choke in  the “OFF”
position.  DO NOT push the primer.
WARNING:
Do  not   operate   snow
throwerifweatherconditionsimpairvis-
ibility. Throwing snow during a heavy,
windy snowstorm can blind you and be
hazardous to the safe operation of the
snow thrower.
BEFORE STOPPING
Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois-
ture on the engine.
To  avoid possible  freeze-up  of  the  starter, proceed  as
follows:
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CategoriesPoulan Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals
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Model Year2006
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