Poulan Pro PP165E30 437738 Snow Blower Owners Manual

OPERATION
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17)
NOTE: The  wrench provided  in your  parts bag may  be
NOTE: The  wrench provided  in your  parts bag  may be
used to adjust the skid plates.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 19)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from
the factory already filled with oil.
used to adjust the skid plates.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for  current surface  conditions.  For removal  of  snow  in
for  current surface  conditions.  For  removal of  snow  in
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
place skid  plates in the highest  position (lowest scraper
place skid  plates in the  highest position (lowest  scraper
clearance) to give a  1/8" clearance between the scraper
clearance) to give  a 1/8" clearance between the  scraper
bar and the ground.  Use a  middle position if the surface
bar and the ground.  Use  a middle position if the surface
to be cleared is uneven.
1.
Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
2.   Remove  oil fill  cap/dipstick and  wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and  screw tight, wait  for a few seconds,
remove and read  oil level. If  necessary, add oil  until
“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
to be cleared is uneven.
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
overgravelorrockysurfaces.Objectssuchasgravel,rocks
overgravelorrockysurfaces.Objectssuchasgravel,rocks
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 19)
Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
fill.  Use fresh, clean,  regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
WARNING:  Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
1.
1.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
2.
Adjust  skid plates  by loosening  the  hex nuts,  then
Adjust skid plates by  loosening the rear 1/2" hex nut
moving skid  plate to  desired position.  Be sure both
only,thenmovingskidplatetodesiredposition.Besure
plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gaso-
hol or using ethanol  or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and forma-
tion of acids  during storage.   Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.   To avoid  engine problems, the  fuel
system should  be emptied before  storage of
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
AUGER
HOUSING
30
days or  longer.   Drain the  gas tank,  start
SCRAPER BAR
SKID PLATE
the  engine and  let it  run  until the  fuel lines
and carburetor are empty.  Use fresh fuel next
season. SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional
information.  Never  use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
HEX
NUTS
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
FIG. 17
SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 17)
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible.  After
considerable use it may become worn.  When it has worn
almost to  the  edge of  the housing,  it  can be  reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
CHOKE
CONTROL
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP / DIPSTICK
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 18)
Use the  drift cutters to  cut through deep  snowdrifts that
are higher than the front of the snow thrower.
STARTER
BUTTON
Loosen adjustment nuts enough to allow drift cutter to
be raised to highest position and tighten nuts securely.
Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.
When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nuts,
lower to storage position and tighten nuts securely.
AUGER
HOUSING
PRIMER
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
DRIFT
CUTTER
STORAGE
POSITION
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
ON / OFF
SWITCH
NOTE:  ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
ADJUST-
MENT NUTS
12
FIG. 19
FIG. 18
Product Specification
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Model Year2010
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