OPERATION
The operation of any snow thrower can result
in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
canresultinsevereeyedamage. Alwayswear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your snow thrower or performing any adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses
or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 13)
The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke
control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not
use to start a warm engine.
•
To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn
knob counterclockwise to disengage.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or
attempting to start the engine.
OFF
FULL
STOPPING
TRACTION DRIVE
•
Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
AUGER
FIG. 13
•
Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14)
ENGINE
WARNING: Snow throwers have ex-
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.
1.
2.
Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent
unauthorized use.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 11)
The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on
the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel
shut-off valve in the OPEN position.
Ifthedischargechuteoraugerbecomeclogged,
shut-off engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.Usetheclean-outtool,NOTYOURHANDS,
to unclog the chute and/or auger.
TheDIRECTIONinwhichsnowistobethrowniscontrolled
by the discharge chute control lever.
•
To change the discharge chute position, press down-
ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever
left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure
lever springs back and locks into desired position.
OFF
OPEN
DISCHARGE CHUTE
CONTROL LEVER
FIG. 11
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 12)
Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontheengine.Alwaysoperate
the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle
offers the best snow thrower performance.
FAST
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
FIG. 14
The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the
position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to
throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to
throw snow farther.
SLOW
•
Press downward on chute deflector control lever and
moveleverforwardtolowerthedeflectoranddecrease
the distance. Move lever back to raise the deflector
and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back
and locks into desired position.
FIG. 12
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| Categories | Poulan Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan 961970005 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Snow Blower |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
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