Poulan 961970004 199600 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.    DONOTturnthekey.
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 throttle control in FAST 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 operating
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
Always operate the  snow thrower with the  engine at
full throttle. Full throttle offers the best performance.
1.
Insert safety ignition  key (packed separately in parts
bag)intoignitionslotuntilitclicks.    DONOTturnthekey.
Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.
Goslowerindeep,freezingorheavywetsnow.Usethe
drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed.
2.
3.
4.
Place throttle control in FAST position.
Rotate choke control to FULL position.
It is easier and more efficient to  remove snow imme-
diately after it falls.
Push the  primer four  (4) times if  the temperature  is
below 15°F, or two (2) times if temperature is between
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.
15°
and 50°F. If temperature is above 50°F, priming is
not necessary.
Slightly overlap  each  successive path  to ensure  all
snow will be removed.
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.
6.
When  the  engine  starts,  release  the  recoil  starter
handle and slowly move the choke control to the OFF
position.
For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of snow
removalbyoverlappingpreviouspathandmovingslowly.
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 operating
temperature.
Aftersnow-throwingiscompleted,allowenginetorunfor
a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine.
WARM START - RECOIL STARTER
Clean the entire  snow thrower thoroughly after  each
use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use.
Follow the  steps above,  keeping  the choke  in the  OFF
position.  DO NOT push the primer.
WARNING:
Do  not   operate   snow
BEFORE STOPPING
throwerifweatherconditionsimpairvis-
ibility.  Throwing snow during a heavy,
windysnowstormcanblindyouandbe
hazardous to the safe operation of the
snow thrower.
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 fol-
lows:
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CategoriesPoulan Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals
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Model Year2006
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