Poulan PR8527ES 403919 Snow Blower Owners Manual

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  ex-
Look for this  symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions.   It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
posed rotating parts, which can cause
severe injury from contact,or from ma-
terial thrown from the discharge chute.
Keep the area of operation clear  of all
persons, small children and pets at all
times including startup.
WARNING: Always  disconnect spark
plug wire and place it where it cannot
contact plug in order to prevent  acci-
dental starting when setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting or making repairs.
CAUTION:  Muffler  and  other  engine
parts  become  extremely  hot   during
operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped.To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.
WARNING: This  snow  thrower  is  for
use on sidewalks,driveways and other
ground level surfaces. Caution should
beexercisedwhileusingonslopingsur-
faces.   Do  not use  snow  thrower on
surfaces above  ground level  such as
roofs of residences, garages, porches
or other such structures or buildings.
WARNING:  Engine exhaust,  some  of
its  constituents,  and  certain  vehicle
components  contain  or  emit  chemi-
cals known  to the  State of  California
to cause  cancer and  birth defects  or
other reproductive harm.
Training
1
.   Read,  understand and  follow all  instructions  on the
machine and  in the  manual(s) before  operating this
unit. Be thoroughly familiar  with the controls and  the
proper use  of the equipment. Know  how to stop  the
unit and disengage the controls quickly.
(f)   Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times, until refuel-
ing is  complete. Do  not use a  nozzle lock-open
device.
(g)  Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
2
.   Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without  proper
instruction.
(h)  If fuel  is spilled on  clothing, change clothing  im-
mediately.
3.
Keep the area  of operation clear of  all persons, par-
ticularly small children.
5.
Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors
or electric starting motors.
4
.   Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating the snow thrower in reverse.
6.
7.
Adjust the collector  housing height to clear  gravel or
crushed rock surface.
Preparation
1.
Never  attempt  to make  any  adjustments  while  the
engine (motor)  is  running (except  when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
Thoroughly inspect the area  where the equipment is
to be  used and remove  all doormats, sleds,  boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
8.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during op-
eration or while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect eyes from foreign objects that  may be thrown
from the machine.
2.
3.
Disengage all  clutches  and shift  into neutral  before
starting the engine (motor).
Donotoperatetheequipmentwithoutwearingadequate
winter garments. Avoid loose  fitting clothing that can
get caught  in moving  parts. Wear  footwear that  will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Operation
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
1.
4
.   Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable
(
a)  Use an approved fuel container.
2.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-
ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
(b)  Never  add fuel  to  a running  engine  or  hot en-
gine.
3.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire  from the spark plug, disconnect  the
cord on electric motors,  thoroughly inspect the snow
thrower for any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the snow thrower.
(c)  Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
(
d)  Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontain-
ers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before
filling.
4.
5.
If the unit should start to  vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately  for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
(
e)  When practical, remove gas-powered  equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with  a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the oper-
ating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
housing or  discharge  chute, and  when making  any
repairs, adjustments or inspections.
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Product Specification
CategoriesPoulan Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals
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Model Year2006
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