Poulan 96198001900, 415324 owner manual Table of Contents

6.

When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower,

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

stop the engine and make certain the collector/impeller

Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge

and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the

chute is the most common cause of injury associated with

spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug

snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis-

to prevent someone from accidentally starting the en-

charge chute. To clear the chute:

gine.

7.

Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting

1.

SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!

the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or

2.

Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have

out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust

stopped rotating.

fumes are dangerous.

3.

Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

8.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.

Maintenance and Storage

9.

Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards,

and other safety protective devices in place and work-

1.

Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals

ing.

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe

10.

Never direct the discharge toward people or areas

working condition.

where property damage can occur. Keep children

2.

Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank

and others away.

inside a building where ignition sources are present

11.

Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting

such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes

to clear snow at too fast a rate.

dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

12.

Never operate the machine at high transport speeds

enclosure.

3.

Always refer to operator’s manual for important details

on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when

operating in reverse.

if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended

13.

Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow

period.

4.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as

thrower is transported or not in use.

14.

Use only attachments and accessories approved by

necessary.

5.

Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow

the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel

weights, counterweights, or cabs).

to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

thrower. Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufactured

to give best possible dependability and performance.

Gasoline Capacity

3,5 Liters

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

and Type:

Unleaded Regular only

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears service centre/

Oil Type

SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30

department. We have competent, well-trained technicians

(API SG–SL):

(0°F to +40°F / –18°C to +5°C)

and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

Synthetic SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30

(below 0°F / –18°C)

enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower

properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

Oil Capacity:

0,8 Liters

SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________

Spark Plug:

Champion RC12YC

DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________________

Gap:

0,072 mm

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW

THROWER HOUSING.

• Read and observe the safety rules.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your snow thrower.

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

age” sections of this owner’s manual.