Poulan 961980019 owner manual HOW to USE Your Snow Thrower, Stopping, To USE Choke Control See Fig

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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 your snow thrower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses

or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

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 ON / OFF switch to “OFF” position.

2.Pull safety ignition switch out to prevent unauthorized use.

NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

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 counterclockwise. Slowly turn knob clockwise to disengage.

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 10 & 11)

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

OFF

 

FULL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIG. 9

FIG. 10

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.

•To change the deflector position, loosen knob, move de- flector to desired position and tighten knob securely.

HIGH

POSITION

KNOB

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

LOW POSITION

9

FIG. 11

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Unfold Upper HandleInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYSkid Plate Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for startingStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo USE Choke Control See Fig To Control Snow Discharge See FigsTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigScraper BAR Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD Gasoline See FigSnow Throwing Tips Before StoppingIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Maintenance Engine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo 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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