Poulan 188047 owner manual To Throw Snow See Fig, To Move Forward and Backward See Fig

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OPERATION

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CONTROL LEVER

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

REMOTE CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 14

TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15)

The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle.

•Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow.

•Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.

AUGER

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 15

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16)

SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle.

•Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to engage the drive system.

•Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower.

SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed control lever.

•Press downward on the speed control lever and move 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.

•Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It is recommended that you use a slower speed until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.

NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the auger control lever in the engaged position. This will allow you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow throwing process.

TRACTION DRIVE

CONTROL LEVER

DRIVE SPEED

CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 16

POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 17)

Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your snow thrower. The triggers are located on the underside of each handle.When a trigger is squeezed, it disengages the drive wheel on that side of snow thrower and allows it to turn in that direction.

•To turn left – squeeze left side trigger.

•To turn right – squeeze right side trigger.

LH TURN

RH TURN

TRIGGER

TRIGGER

FIG. 17

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Contents Snow Thrower Model NumberStatic Electricity Hazard TrainingPreparation OperationAPI-SF-SJ Maintenance and Storage16-18 Service and AdjustmentsParts Packed Separately in Carton 14-15Unfold Upper Handle Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Remove Snow Thrower from CartonInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Know Your Snow Thrower OperationRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Power Steering Operation See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig To Start Engine Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR If Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEEngine CleaningShear Bolts See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Chute DeflectorTo Replace Belts See Fig Other StorageTroubleshooting Limited Warranty

188047 specifications

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