Poulan 96194000501 owner manual Before Starting the Engine

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OPERATION

TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 18)

The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with oil.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 18)

 

DRIVE SPEED

•

Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-

CONTROL LEVER

 

fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with

FIG. 16

 

a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

 

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30

TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17)

 

days to assure fuel freshness.

 

NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or

to adjust the skid plates.

 

 

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing

 

 

near an open flame.

 

and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the

 

 

 

 

ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height

 

 

 

 

for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in

 

CAUTION:

Alcohol blended fuels

(called

normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,

 

gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at-

place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper

 

tract moisture which leads to separation and

clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper

 

formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas

bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface

 

can damage the fuel system of an engine while

to be cleared is uneven.

 

in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel

NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower

 

system should be emptied before storage of

 

30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start

over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks

 

 

the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the

 

 

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property

 

season. See Storage Instructions for additional

damage or damage to the snow thrower.

 

information. Never use engine or carburetor

• If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,

 

cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted

 

damage may occur.

 

to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

 

 

 

 

CHOKE CONTROL

THROTTLE PRIMER

ENGINE OIL

2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov-

 

 

 

FILL CAP /

ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates

 

 

 

DIPSTICK

are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY

HIGH POSITION

 

IGNITION

(LOW GROUND

 

KEY

CLEARANCE)

 

 

 

AUGER

 

 

HOUSING

 

 

SCRAPER BAR

 

HEX

SKID PLATE

 

NUTS

GASOLINE

 

 

LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)

FILLER CAP

 

FIG. 17

 

FUEL SHUT-

 

OFF VALVE

SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 17)

RECOIL

 

STARTER BUTTON

 

The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After

STARTER

 

 

 

HANDLE

 

POWER CORD PLUG

considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn

 

NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.

almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,

ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.

providing additional service before requiring replacement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.

 

 

FIG. 18

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Remove Snow Thrower from Carton Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONTool BOX See Fig HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerInstall Speed Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Auger Control ROD See FigsInstall Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See Fig Ignition KEY OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower PrimerMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Stopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig Before Starting the Engine If Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine Before StoppingMaintenance Engine CleaningShear Bolts See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Chute DeflectorTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage Other TroubleshootingFuncionamiento ¡ATENCIÓN! ¡ESTE ALERTO! SU Seguridad Esta ComprometidaPreparación Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓN Sacar LA Máquina Quitanieves DEL Cartón Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓNMontaje DE LA Biela Como Preparar SU Máquina QuitanievesDesplegar LA Empuñadura Superior Montar LA BielaControlar LA Presión DE LOS Neumáticos DE Mando DE LA Barrena Ver Figs yFamiliarícese CON SU Máquina Quitanieves OperaciónPlacas DE Pararse Controlar LA Eyección DE LA NieveComo Utilizar SU Máquina Quitanieves Usar LA Herramienta Para Limpiar Ver Fig Lanzar LA Nieve Ver FigMoverse Adelante Y Atrás Ver Fig Controlar EL Nivel DE Aceite DEL Motor Ver Fig Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL MotorRegular LAS Placas DE Deslizamiento Ver Fig Barra DE Arrastre Ver FigSI EL Arrancador DE Retroceso SE HA Congelado Consejos Para Lanzar LA NievePuesta EN Marcha DEL Motor Antes DE PararLubricación MantenamientoRecomendaciones Generales Limpieza Pernos DE Seguridad Ver Fig Servicio Y AdjustesPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Máquina Quitanieves Conducto DeflectorVaciar LA Gasolina DEL Depósito DE Carburante Sustituir LAS Correas Vea FigOtros AlmacenimientoMotor Identificacion DE Problemas   KEY Part Description 205 414280 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Handles Snow Thrower Model Number Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000501 Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000501 Drive Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number 96194000501 Drive Page 413429X479 KEY Part Description416717X004 Page 181038 Decal, Danger Limited Warranty

96194000501 specifications

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