Poulan 96194000501 owner manual Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjust- ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check for loose fasteners.

3.Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRICATION

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

LUBRICATION CHART

SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil

See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section

General

Purpose

Grease

Pivot points

Auger
grease fittings	Engine oil

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance.

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P.S.I. / 19-24.5 N-m).

•Keeptiresfreeofgasolineandoil,whichcanharmrubber.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer. Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to

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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-OPERATIONInstall Speed Control ROD See Figs HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Tool BOX See FigInstall Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Stopping HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower To Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See Fig Before Starting the Engine To Start Engine Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance Engine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage Other TroubleshootingPreparación ¡ATENCIÓN! ¡ESTE ALERTO! SU Seguridad Esta ComprometidaFuncionamiento Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓN Sacar LA Máquina Quitanieves DEL Cartón Montaje / PRE-OPERACIÓNDesplegar LA Empuñadura Superior Como Preparar SU Máquina QuitanievesMontar LA Biela Montaje DE LA BielaControlar LA Presión DE LOS Neumáticos DE Mando DE LA Barrena Ver Figs yFamiliarícese CON SU Máquina Quitanieves OperaciónPlacas DE Como Utilizar SU Máquina Quitanieves Controlar LA Eyección DE LA NievePararse Moverse Adelante Y Atrás Ver Fig Lanzar LA Nieve Ver FigUsar LA Herramienta Para Limpiar Ver Fig Regular LAS Placas DE Deslizamiento Ver Fig Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL MotorBarra DE Arrastre Ver Fig Controlar EL Nivel DE Aceite DEL Motor Ver FigPuesta EN Marcha DEL Motor Consejos Para Lanzar LA NieveAntes DE Parar SI EL Arrancador DE Retroceso SE HA CongeladoRecomendaciones Generales MantenamientoLubricación Limpieza Para Ajustar LA Altura DE Máquina Quitanieves Servicio Y AdjustesConducto Deflector Pernos DE Seguridad Ver FigVaciar LA Gasolina DEL Depósito DE Carburante Sustituir LAS Correas Vea FigMotor AlmacenimientoOtros 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 416717X004 KEY Part Description413429X479 Page 181038 Decal, Danger Limited Warranty