Poulan 96194000501 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 auger 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 down- ward 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.

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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 Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Stopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig To Throw Snow See FigTo 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 Troubleshooting¡ATENCIÓN! ¡ESTE ALERTO! SU Seguridad Esta Comprometida PreparaciónFuncionamiento 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 Controlar LA Eyección DE LA Nieve Como Utilizar SU Máquina QuitanievesPararse Lanzar LA Nieve Ver Fig Moverse Adelante Y Atrás 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 CongeladoMantenamiento Recomendaciones GeneralesLubricación 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 FigAlmacenimiento MotorOtros 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 KEY Part Description 416717X004413429X479 Page 181038 Decal, Danger Limited Warranty

96194000501 specifications

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