Poulan 961980019 owner manual Table of Contents

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6.

When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower,

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

 

stop the engine and make certain the collector/impeller

Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge

 

and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the

 

chute is the most common cause of injury associated with

 

spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug

 

snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis-

 

to prevent someone from accidentally starting the en-

 

charge chute. To clear the chute:

 

gine.

7.

Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting

1.

SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!

 

the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or

2.

Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have

 

out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust

 

stopped rotating.

 

fumes are dangerous.

3.

Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

8.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.

Maintenance and Storage

9.

Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards,

 

and other safety protective devices in place and work-

1.

Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals

 

ing.

 

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe

10.

Never direct the discharge toward people or areas

 

working condition.

 

where property damage can occur. Keep children

2.

Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank

 

and others away.

 

inside a building where ignition sources are present

11.

Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting

 

such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes

 

to clear snow at too fast a rate.

 

dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

12.

Never operate the machine at high transport speeds

 

enclosure.

3.

Always refer to operator’s manual for important details

 

on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when

 

operating in reverse.

 

if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended

13.

Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow

 

period.

4.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as

 

thrower is transported or not in use.

14.

Use only attachments and accessories approved by

 

necessary.

5.

Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow

 

the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel

 

weights, counterweights, or cabs).

 

to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

15.Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

16.Never touch a hot engine or muffler.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

thrower. Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufactured

 

 

 

 

to give best possible dependability and performance.

Gasoline Capacity

3,5 Liters

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

and Type:

Unleaded Regular only

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears service centre/

 

 

Oil Type

SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30

department. We have competent, well-trained technicians

(API SG–SL):

(0°F to +40°F / –18°C to +5°C)

and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

 

Synthetic SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30

 

(below 0°F / –18°C)

enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower

 

 

 

properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

 

 

Oil Capacity:

0,8 Liters

 

 

SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________

 

 

 

 

Spark Plug:

Champion RC12YC

 

 

DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________________

 

Gap:

0,072 mm

 

 

 

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

 

 

 

 

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW

 

THROWER HOUSING.

 

• Read and observe the safety rules.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

 

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

 

and using your snow thrower.

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

 

 

• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

 

 

age” sections of this owner’s manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

3

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

5-6

OPERATION

7-12

MAINTENANCE

13-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

13

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

15-17

STORAGE

17

TROUBLESHOOTING

18

REPAIR PARTS

20-31

WARRANTY

BACK COVER

3

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Unfold Upper Handle Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Remove Snow Thrower from CartonInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Ignition KEY OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower PrimerSkid Plate Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for startingTo Control Snow Discharge See Figs HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerStopping To USE Choke Control See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig To Throw Snow See FigADD Gasoline See Fig Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR Check Engine OIL Level See FigSnow Throwing Tips Before StoppingIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Maintenance Engine CleaningShear Bolts See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Chute DeflectorTo Replace Belts See Fig Other StorageTroubleshooting Service Notes   413606X479 155377413607X479 Page 414280 Knob, Lever, Black 1724 KEY Part Description Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model 961980019 96198001901 Drive Page KEY Part Description   KEY Part Description Limited Warranty

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