Poulan 436134 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each Use, Belts

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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 adjustments 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.

LUBRICATION CHART

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil

LUBRICATION CHART See “ENGINE”

in Maintenance section

 SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil General

Purpose

Grease

Pivot points

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

Auger

 

(See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

grease fittings

Engine oil

 

SNOW THROWER

 

BELTS

 

Always observe the safety rules when performing any

 

Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours

maintenance.

of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

 

TIRES

adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

• Maintain proper air pressure in both tires

(See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

 

(14–17 P.S.I.).

 

The belts on your snow thrower are of special construction

• Keeptiresfreeofgasolineandoil,whichcanharmrubber.

and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due

(OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer. Using other

to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your

than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot

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and corrosion.

 

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Poulan 436134 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each Use, Snow Thrower, Purpose Grease