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.

 

 

ON / OFF

RECOIL (AUXILIARY)

1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

STARTER HANDLE

SWITCH

 

 

2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov-

 

GASOLINE

ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates

 

FILLER CAP

are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.

 

CHOKE

ENGINE OIL FILL

 

 

CAP / DIPSTICK

HIGH POSITION

 

CON-

 

 

 

TROL

 

(LOW GROUND

 

 

 

 

 

CLEARANCE)

 

 

STARTER

 

 

 

 

AUGER

 

BUTTON

 

 

 

 

HOUSING

 

 

SCRAPER BAR

 

 

HEX

SKID PLATE

 

 

NUTS

SAFETY

 

 

 

 

LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)

 

IGNITION

 

 

KEY

 

 

 

 

FIG. 16

 

PRIMER

 

SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 16)

 

 

 

 

POWER

The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After

 

 

CORD

considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

PLUG

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.

 

FIG. 17

 

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

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

days to assure fuel freshness.

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Poulan PP208E24 owner manual Before Starting the Engine

PP208E24 specifications

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