Poulan 96192002801, 430005 owner manual Before Starting the Engine

		OPERATION
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16)			WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
			fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
used to adjust the skid plates.			near an open flame.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the			CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gaso-
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in			hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,			moisture which leads to separation and forma-
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper			tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
			damage the fuel system of an engine while in
clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper
			storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface
			system should be emptied before storage of
to be cleared is uneven.
			30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
			the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks			and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the			season. See Storage Instructions for additional
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property			information. Never use engine or carburetor
damage or damage to the snow thrower.			cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
• If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,			damage may occur.
	use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
	to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.			RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
1.	Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.		ON / OFF
2.	Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov-		SWITCH
	ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates			GASOLINE
	are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
			CHOKE	FILLER CAP
HIGH POSITION			CON-
(LOW GROUND			TROL
CLEARANCE)
		AUGER
		HOUSING
	SCRAPER BAR
	HEX	SKID PLATE
	NUTS		SAFETY
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)			IGNITION
			KEY
	FIG. 16		PRIMER
SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 16)				ENGINE
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After				OIL FILL
				CAP / DIP-
considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn
			FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE	STICK
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,			NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
			ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE				FIG. 17

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17)

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. 17)

•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

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