Poulan 428863 Snow Throwing Tips, Operation, Before Stopping, If Recoil Starter Has Frozen

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BEFORE STOPPING

OPERATION

Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operat- ing temperature.

WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER

Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the “OFF” position.

COLD START - RECOIL STARTER

1.Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.

2.Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.

3.Rotate choke control to “FULL” position.

4.Push the primer four (4) times if the temperature is below 15°F, or two (2) times if temperature is between 15° and 50°F. If temperature is above 50°F, priming is not necessary.

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.

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” posi- tion.

Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operat- ing temperature.

WARM START - RECOIL STARTER

Follow the steps above, keeping the choke in the “OFF” position. DO NOT push the primer.

BEFORE STOPPING

Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois- ture on the engine.

IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN

If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, proceed as follows:

1.Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.

2.Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back against the starter.

If the engine still fails to start, repeat the above steps or use the electric starter.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

•Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use the drive speed control, NOT the ON / OFF switch, to adjust speed.

•It is easier and more efficient to remove snow imme- diately after it falls.

•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.

•Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all snow will be removed.

•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.

•For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of snow removal by overlapping previous path and moving slowly.

•Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use. This will help air flow and extend engine life.

•After snow-throwing is completed, allow engine to run for a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine.

•Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use.

WARNING: Do not operate snow thrower if weather conditions impair visibility. Throwing snow during a heavy, windy snowstorm can blind you and be hazardous to the safe operation of the snow thrower.

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Contents OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NUMBER SNOW THROWERIMPORTANT MANUAL XT827ESTraining PreparationOperation TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMaintenance and Storage CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTONREMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD See Figs. 1 andTOOL BOX See Fig. UNFOLD UPPER HANDLEINSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs. 5 and CHECK TIRE PRESSUREOPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERMEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER STOPPINGTO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig. TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE See Figs. 10 &USING THE CLEAN-OUTTOOL See Fig. TO ADJUST SKID PLATES See Fig.TO THROW SNOW See Fig TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig.BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE SCRAPER BAR See Fig.CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig. ADD GASOLINE See Fig.SNOW THROWING TIPS BEFORE STOPPINGIF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSBEFORE EACH USE LUBRICATIONCLEANING ENGINEBELTS AUGER GEAR CASESERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2.Remove safety ignition keyTO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT CHUTE DEFLECTORTO REPLACE BELTS See Fig. TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION See Fig. TO REMOVE WHEELS See Fig.CARBURETOR ENGINE SPEEDSTORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING Loss of powerDoes not start Engine idles orAUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTIONAUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY PARTDESCRIPTION PARTAUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE NOTES HANDLES 1412683X479 CONTROL PANEL 180480 183346 DRIVE DRIVE PARTDESCRIPTION PARTDRIVE CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 2 3 1423185X505 ENGINE MOUNTING PLATECHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS WHEELS WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH187833X428 187865X428BAG OF PARTS SAFETY IGNITION KEY01.14.007-A 193071DECALS 1 4 1181037 DECAL, DANGERSERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY
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