Poulan 414741 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. 13)

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. 11)

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. 11

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 12)

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. 13

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14)

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.

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. 12

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

REMOTE CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 14

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.

•Press downward on chute deflector control lever and move lever forward to lower the deflector and decrease the distance. Move lever back to raise the deflector and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back

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and locks into desired position.

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Contents Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Remove Snow Thrower from Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Unfold Upper HandleInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Auger Control ROD See FigsInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Primer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Deflector remote control lever used to changeHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigPower Steering Operation See Fig To Throw Snow See FigCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR ADD Gasoline See FigBefore Stopping Snow Throwing TipsTo Start Engine If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance Cleaning EngineTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector To Remove Wheels See Fig Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axleStorage OtherTroubleshooting 2220 KEY Part Description Page 414280 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES Handles Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES Drive Page KEY Part Description 417014X428Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model PP11530ES Wheels / Decals Repair Parts Limited Warranty

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