OPERATION
The operation of any snow thrower can result
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 13)
in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
canresultinsevereeyedamage. Alwayswear
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.
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your snow thrower or performing any adjust-
•
To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn
knob counterclockwise to disengage.
ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses
or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
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
1.
2.
Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent
unauthorized use.
WARNING: Snow throwers have ex-
posed rotating parts, which can cause
severeinjuryfromcontact,orfromma-
terialthrownfromthedischargechute.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, small children and pets at all
times including startup.
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.
WARNING: If the discharge chute or
augerbecomeclogged,shut-offengine
andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.Use
the clean-out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS,
to unclog the chute and/or auger.
TheDIRECTIONinwhichsnowistobethrowniscontrolled
by the discharge chute control lever.
OFF
•
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.
OPEN
TheDISTANCEthatsnowisthrowniscontrolledbytheposi-
tionofthechutedeflector.Setthedeflectorlowtothrowsnow
ashortdistance;setthedeflectorhighertothrowsnowfarther.
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.
•
Press downward on chute deflector control lever and
move lever forward to raise the deflector and increase
the distance. Move lever back to lower the deflector
and decrease the distance. Be sure lever springs back
and locks into desired position.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
CONTROL LEVER
FAST
SLOW
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
FIG. 12
10
FIG. 14
| Categories | Poulan Pro Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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