Poulan 199434 owner manual To Move Forward and Backward See Fig, To Throw Snow See Fig

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OPERATION

HIGH POSITION

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CLEAN-OUT

TOOL

KNOB

MOUNTING CLIP

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

LOW POSITION

FIG. 15

FIG. 13

 

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16)

SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of

TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14)

the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control

The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever

lever located on the left side handle.

located on the right side handle.

• Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to engage

• Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the

the drive system.

auger and throw snow.

• Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward

• Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.

or reverse movement of the snow thrower.

 

 

SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed

 

 

AUGER

control lever.

CONTROL

• Press downward on the speed control lever and move

LEVER

 

 

lever to desired position BEFORE engaging the trac-

 

 

tion drive control lever. Be sure lever springs back and

 

 

locks into desired position.

 

 

 

CAUTION: Do not move speed control lever

 

 

 

when traction drive control lever is engaged.

 

 

 

Damage to the snow thrower can result.

FIG. 14

 

 

 

 

USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15)

 

• Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds

In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be-

 

are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It

come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool to

 

is recommended that you use a slower speed until you

dislodge this blockage.

 

are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.

 

 

 

NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make

 

 

 

 

are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the

certain all controls are disengaged and the

 

 

auger control lever in the engaged position. This will allow

auger/impeller and all moving parts have

 

 

you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust

stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and

 

 

the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow

keep the wire away from the spark plug to pre-

 

 

throwing process.

vent accidental starting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRACTION DRIVE

• Release the auger control lever and shut off the engine.

 

• Remove the clean-out tool from it's mounting clip. Grasp

 

CONTROL LEVER

 

 

 

the tool firmly by the handle and push and twist the tool

 

 

 

into the discharge chute to dislodge the blockage.

 

 

 

After the packed snow has been dislodged, return the clean-

 

 

 

 

 

 

out tool to it's mounting clip by pushing it into the clip.

 

 

 

• Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in a safe direc-

 

 

 

tion (no vehicles, buildings, people, or other objects are

 

 

 

in the direction of discharge) before restarting the engine.

 

DRIVE SPEED

• Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control

 

 

CONTROL LEVER

lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous-

 

 

 

ing and the discharge chute.

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FIG. 16

 

 

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Contents Model Number Snow ThrowerSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Remove Snow Thrower from Carton Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Tool BOX See FigInstall Speed Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsInstall Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Primer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition KEYMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engineHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingWhen cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make When traction drive control lever is engagedUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig Stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wireScraper BAR Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Before Stopping Snow Throwing TipsIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Maintenance Cleaning EngineTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector To Remove Wheels See Fig Storage OtherTroubleshooting Service Notes Limited Warranty

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