Poulan 415136 Before Starting The Engine, Operation, Scraper Bar, CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig

OPERATION

TON TE:ADJUSTThe wrenchSKID PLATESprovided(Seein yourFig.parts17) bag may be

usedNOTE:to Theadjustwrenchthe skidprovidedplates. in your parts bag may be usedSkid platesto adjustarethelocatedskid plateson each. side of the auger housing andSkidadjustplatestheareclearancelocated onbeachtweensidetheofscraperthe augerbarhousingand the groundand adjustsurfacethe clearance. Adjust skidbetweenplates theevenlyscraperto properbar andheightthe forgroundcurrentsurfacesurface. Adjustcondskitionsd plates. Forevenlyremovalto properf snowheightin normalfor currentcondisurfacetions, suchconditionsas a paved. Fordrivewayremoval orofsidesnowwalk,in placenormalskidcondiplatestions,insuchthe ashighesta pavedpositiondriveway(lowestor sidescraperwalk, clearplaceance)skid platesto giveina the1/8"highestclearancepositionbetween(lowestthe scraper barclearandance)thetogroundgive a. 1/8"Use clearancemiddle positionbetweenif the scraperurface tobarbeandclearedthe groundis uneven. Use. a middle position if the surface

toNOTE:be clearedIt is notisrecommendeduneven. to operate the snow thrower

overNOTE:gravelIt is ornotrockyrecommendedsurfaces. Objectsto operatesuchtheassnowgravel,throwerrocks overothergraveldebris,or rockyansurfaceseasily be. Objectspicked upsuchandasthrowngravel,byrocksthe impeller,or other debris,which cancauseeasilyseriousbe pickedpersonalup andinjury,thrownpropertyby the damimpeller,age whichor damagecan causeto theserioussnow throwerpersonal. injury, property

dam• Ifagesnowor damagethrower mustto thebesnowoperatedthrowerover. gravel surface, use extra caution and be sure skid platesgravelare adjusted

• If snow thrower must be operated over surface, to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.

use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted

1. toShutlowestoff engine(highestandscraperwait forclearall movingance) positionparts to. stop.

WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

12. ShutAdjustoffskidengineplatesandbywaitlooseningfor all movingthe rearparts1/2"tohexstopnut. only, then moving skid plate to desired position. Be sure

2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov- both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely. ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.

SCRAPER BAR

HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
	AUGER
	HOUSING
	SCRAPER BAR
HEX	SKID PLATE
NUTS
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)

FIG. 17

The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,

CHOKE CONTROL

SAFETY

IGNITION

KEY

RECOIL

STARTER

HANDLE

THROTTLE PRIMER ENGINE OIL FILL CAP / DIPSTICK

GASOLINE

FILLER CAP

FUEL SHUT-

OFF VALVE

STARTER BUTTON

POWER CORD PLUG

providing additional service before requiring replacement. Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 18)

The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with oil.

1.Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.

2.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 18)

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.

FIG. 18

TO START ENGINE

•Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position.

Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.

•Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire grounded system. If you are uncertain, consult a licensed electrician.

WARNING: Do not use the electric starter if your house is not a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire grounded system. Se- rious personal injury or damage to your snow thrower could result.

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