Maintenance Chart, Snow Throwing Tips | Poulan 96194000300 guide

14.Allow the engine to warm up for several min- utes. As the engine warms up, adjust the choke control (14) toward the RUN position. Wait until the engine runs smoothly before each choke adjustment.

15.(Electric Start) First disconnect the power cord from the three--hole receptacle. Then, disconnect the power cord from the switch box (11).

NOTE: In temperatures below 0°F, allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow.

16.When throwing snow, always run the engine with the throttle control (13), if equipped, in the fast position.

WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ven- tilated areas. Engine exhaust con-

tains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts located on the engine or the snow thrower. The temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°F. Avoid these areas.

1.Pull as much starter rope as possible out of the starter.

2.Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter. Repeat until the en- gine starts.

Warm engines will cause condensation in cold weather. To prevent possible freeze--up of recoil starter and engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow removal job.

1.Run the snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze--up of the auger/impeller.

2.With engine off, allow engine to cool for sev- eral minutes.

3.Pull starter rope very slowly until resistance is felt, then stop. Allow the starter rope to re- coil. Repeat three times.

4.With the engine not running, wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in area of controls and levers. Also, move the choke control and starter handle several times.

4.Disconnect the spark plug wire.

5.Do not place your hands in the auger hous- ing (4) or the discharge chute (3).

6.(Figure 5) Use the clean-out tool (1) or a pry bar to remove any snow or debris.

Snow Throwing Tips

1.	For maximum snow thrower efficiency in re-
	moving snow, adjust ground speed. Go
	slower in deep, freezing or wet snow. If the
	wheels slips, reduce forward speed.
2.	Most efficient snow throwing is accomplished
	when the snow is removed immediately after
	if falls.
	CAUTION: Do not overload the machine
	capacity by attempting to clear snow at
	too fast a rate.
3.	For complete snow removal, slightly overlap
	each previous path.
4.	Whenever possible, discharge the snow
	down wind.
5.	For normal usage, set the skids so that the
	scraper bar is 1/8” above the skids. For ex-
	tremely hard--packed snow surfaces, adjust

How To Start A Warm Engine (Figure 1)

If an engine has been running and is still warm, leave the choke control (14) in the off position and do not push the primer button (9). If the engine fails to start, follow the instructions “How To Start A Cold Engine”.

NOTE: Do not use the primer button (9) to start a warm engine.

How To Start An Engine With A Frozen Electric Starter (Figure 1)

If the electric starter is frozen and will not turn the engine, follow the instructions below.

How To Remove Snow or Debris From The Auger Housing

WARNING: Do not attempt to re- move snow or debris that may be- come lodged in auger housing with

your hands. Use the clean-out tool or a pry bar to remove snow or debris.

(Figure 5) On some models, a clean-out tool

(1)is attached to the top of the auger housing. Use the clean-out tool (1) to remove snow from the auger housing.

1.Release the auger drive lever (5).

2.Stop the engine.

3.Remove the safety key (8).

	the skids upward so that the scraper bar
	touches the ground.
6.	Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and
	thrown by the machine. On gravel or crushed
	rock surfaces, set the skids at 1--1/4 inch be-
	low the scraper bar. See “How To Adjust The
	Height Of The Skids” in the Maintenance
	section.
7.	After each snow throwing job, allow the en-
	gine to idle for a few minutes. The snow and
	accumulated ice will melt off the engine.
8.	Clean the snow thrower after each use.
9.	Remove ice, snow and debris from the entire
	snow thrower. Flush with water to remove all
	salt or other chemicals. Wipe snow thrower
	dry.