Poulan PP12TEPH30 Operation, USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL See Fig, POWER STEERING OPERATION See Fig

OPERATION

AUGER

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 15

USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 16)

In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be- come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool to dislodge this blockage.

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain all controls are disengaged and the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to pre- vent accidental starting.

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

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

•Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous- ing and the discharge chute.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CLEAN-OUT

TOOL

MOUNTING CLIP

FIG. 16

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 17)

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.

•Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to engage the drive system, then slowly move drive speed control lever to desired “FORWARD” or “REVERSE” setting.

Forward ground speed will increase as the lever is moved forward, allowing the operator to vary the speed of the unit while it is moving.

•To reverse direction, slowly pull lever back until snow thrower stops, then pull lever further back.

Reverse ground speed will increase as the lever is pulled backward, allowing the operator to vary the speed of the unit while it is moving.

•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 SPEED
DRIVE	CONTROL LEVER
CONTROL
LEVER

FIG. 17

POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 18)

Steeringtriggersareusedtoassistinsteeringyoursnowthrow- er. 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. 18

TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19)

NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates.

Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk, place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper clearance) to give a 5 mm clearance between the scraper bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface

11 to be cleared is uneven.