MAINTENANCE
SNOW THROWER
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperformingmaintenance.
Checkthecrankcaseoillevelbeforestartingtheengineand
after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil fill
cap / dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TIRES
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
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Maintain proper air pressure in both tires
(14–17 P.S.I.).
Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil
change.AlloilmustmeetAPIserviceclassificationSG–SL.
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Keep tires free of gasoline / oil, which can harm rubber.
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Be sure snow thrower is on level surface.
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
Catch oil in a suitable container.
NOTE:Tosealtirepuncturesandpreventflattiresduetoslow
leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
V-BELTS
NOTE: The left side wheel may be removed from snow
thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place-
ment of a suitable container. The unit tilted, resting on the
frame with the left wheel removed, will help drain any oil
trapped inside the engine. (See “TO REMOVE WHEELS”
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
Check V-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).
1.
Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug
wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come
in contact with spark plug.
TheV-beltsonyoursnowthrowerareofspecialconstruction
andshouldbereplacedbyoriginalequipmentmanufacturer
(OEM) belts available from your dealer. Using other than
OEMbeltscancausepersonalinjury/damagetothethrower.
2.
3.
4.
Clean area around drain plug.
Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container.
Install drain plug and tighten securely.
AUGER GEAR CASE
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Thegearcasewasfilledwithlubricanttotheproperlevel
at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs atten-
tion is if service has been performed on the gear case.
5. Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine.
6.
Install left wheel (if removed for draining oil). Be sure to
install klik pin into proper hole in wheel axle (See “TO
REMOVE WHEELS” in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
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If lubricant is required, use only Ronex ED #1 grease.
TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM
DO NOT lubricate the drive components inside the snow
thrower. The sprockets, hex shafts, drive disc and friction
wheel require no lubrication. The bearings and bushings
are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance.
7.
8.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine.
Refill engine with oil through oil dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
“PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS”sectionofthismanual.
CAUTION:Anylubricatingoftheabovecompo-
nents can cause contamination of the friction
wheel and damage to the drive system of your
snow thrower.
9. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.
10.
Wipe off any spilled oil.
ENGINE
See engine manual.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a
fire hazard and/or damage.
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG–SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SPARK PLUG
Replacesparkplugatthebeginningofeachseasonorafter
every100hoursofoperation,whicheveroccursfirst. Spark
plug type and gap setting are shown in the “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep snow thrower
housing free of any dirt or trash. Clean the outside of your
snow thrower after each use.
WARNING: Removesafetyignitionkey
and disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug. Place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
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Keepfinishedsurfaces/wheelsfreeofgasoline,oil,etc.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean
yoursnowthrowerunlesstheelectricalsystem,muffler
and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine can result in shortened engine life.
32°F.
Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Changetheoilafterevery25hoursofoperationoratleastonce
ayearifthesnowthrowerisnotusedfor25hoursinoneyear. 15
| Categories | Poulan Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan 961940009 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Language | English |
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