MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
Thewarrantyonthissnowthrowerdoesnotcoveritemsthat
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receivefullvaluefromthewarranty,operatormustmaintain
snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjust-
mentswillneedtobemadeperiodicallytoproperlymaintain
your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at
least once each season.
SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil
See “ENGINE”
in Maintenance
section
General
Purpose
Grease
•
Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and
check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your
engine run better and last longer.
Pivot
points
•
Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit
to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.
BEFORE EACH USE
1.
2.
3.
Check engine oil level.
Check for loose fasteners.
Checkcontrolstobesuretheyarefunctioningproperly.
LUBRICATION
Keep your snow thrower well lubricated
(See “LUBRICATION CHART”).
Auger
grease fittings
Engine oil
SNOW THROWER
BELTS
Always observe the safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours
of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
(See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).
TIRES
•
Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17
P.S.I.).
The belts on your snow thrower are of special construction
andshouldbereplacedbyoriginalequipmentmanufacturer
(OEM)beltsavailablefromyournearestdealer.Usingother
than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to
the snow thrower.
•
Keeptiresfreeofgasolineandoil,whichcanharmrubber.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
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| Categories | Poulan Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan 961940008 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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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 |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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