Poulan 183616 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication, Snow Thrower

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjust- ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer.

Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check for loose fasteners.

3.Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRICATION

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See “LUBRI- CATION CHART”).

SAE 30 Motor Oil

See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section

Pivot points

Engine oil

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance.

TIRES

Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (See “PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section in this manual).

Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

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Contents Model Number Snow ThrowerOperation TrainingPreparation Static Electricity HazardMaintenance and Storage API-SF-SJ14-15 Service and AdjustmentsParts Packed Separately in Carton 16-18Remove Snow Thrower from Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Unfold Upper HandleInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Install Chute Deflector Remote Control See FigsInstall Weight BAG See Fig Primer OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower Drive ControlMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engineHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingTo 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 Before Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations LubricationCleaning EngineChute Deflector Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Storage OtherTroubleshooting Page KEY Part Description Page 183334 Knob, Lever Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number PP927ESA Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number PP927ESA Handles Repair Parts Snow Thrower Model Number PP927ESA Drive Washer, Flat 11 6 3452 KEY Part Description Page KEY Part Description Limited Warranty