Poulan 416829 owner manual HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower, Stopping

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OPERATION

The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while operating 00155 your snow thrower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses

or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 11)

The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

•To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage.

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or attempting to start the engine.

STOPPING

TRACTION DRIVE

•Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower.

AUGER

•Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.

ENGINE

1.Move throttle control to “STOP” position.

2.Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent unauthorized use.

NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.

TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 9)

The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel shut-off valve in the OPEN position.

OFF

OPEN

FIG. 9

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)

The throttle control is located on the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle offers the best snow thrower performance.

OFFFULL

FIG. 11

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 12 & 13)

WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from ma- terial thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup.

WARNING: If the discharge chute or au- ger become clogged, shut-off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Use the clean-out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS, to unclog the chute and/or auger.

The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever.

•To change the discharge chute position, press downward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CONTROL LEVER

FAST

SLOW

FIG. 10

FIG. 12

The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to throw snow farther.

•To change the deflector position, loosen knob, move de-

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flector to desired position and tighten knob securely.

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATION HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Install Speed Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsUnfold Upper Handle Install Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for startingDischarge chute control lever used to change the di Stopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig To Throw Snow See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Scraper BAR Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD Gasoline See FigSnow Throwing Tips Before StoppingIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Maintenance Engine CleaningService and Adjustments To Adjust Snow Thrower HeightChute Deflector To Remove Wheels See Fig Other StorageTroubleshooting Service Notes AIG plugr1 KEY Part Description 07Chute-knob2 414280 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR5524ES Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR5524ES Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR5524ES Drive Repair Parts Snow Thrower - Model NO. PR5524ES Drive Page KEY Part Description 416954417014X428 Page 416829 416830 181037 Decal, DangerLimited Warranty

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