Poulan 185156 owner manual Operation, Know Your Snow Thrower

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

DANGER				PRIMER

OR WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. FORWARD REVERSE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IGNITION KEY.
INSERT TO START
AND RUN,
PULL OUT TO STOP.
DISENGAGED
ENGAGED
SNOW	TRACTION
DISCHARGE	DRIVE CONTROL
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Contents Model Number Snow ThrowerTraining PreparationOperation Static Electricity HazardMaintenance and Storage API-SF-SJService and Adjustments Parts Packed Separately in Carton14-15 16-18Assembly / PRE-OPERATION HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Unfold Upper HandleInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigInstall Weight BAG See Fig Operation Know Your Snow ThrowerMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engineHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo Throw Snow See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Start Engine Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR If Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping Maintenance General RecommendationsBefore Each USE LubricationCleaning EngineService and Adjustments To Adjust Snow Thrower HeightChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage OtherTroubleshooting Page Repair Parts Control Panel / Discharge Chute 183334 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number P524ESA Handles Repair Parts Drive Washer, Flat Chassis / Engine / Pulleys Repair Parts Wheels / Decals Repair Parts Limited Warranty

185156 specifications

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