Poulan 96198002701 ユーザーズマニュアル

TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17)
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 con di tions, such as a paved driveway or side walk,

place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper

clear ance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper

bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface

to be cleared is uneven.
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower

over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks

or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the

impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property

dam age or damage to the snow thrower.
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If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,

use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted

to lowest (highest scraper clear ance) position.

1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov-

ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates

are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.

OPERATION

WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o-

hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and for ma-

tion of acids dur ing storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine while in

storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel

system should be emptied be fore stor age of

30 days or longer. Empty 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 In struc tions for ad di tion al

information. Never use engine or car bu re tor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or per ma nent

damage may occur.

SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 17)
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After

con sid er able use it may become worn. When it has worn

almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,

providing additional service before requiring replacement.

Replace a dam aged or worn scrap er 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.

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To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”

in the Main te nance sec tion of this manual.

SKID PLATE

LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEAR ANCE)

HEX

NUTS

HIGH POSITION

(LOW GROUND

CLEARANCE)

AUGER

HOUSING

Fig. 17

SCRAPER BAR

PRIM ER

SAFETY

IG NI TION

KEY

ON / OFF

SWITCH

CHOKE

CON-

TROL

STARTER

BUTTON

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.

ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.

Fig. 18

POWER

CORD

PLUG

GAS O LINE

FILLER CAP

ENGINE OIL FILL

CAP / DIPSTICK

RECOIL (AUXILIARY)

STARTER HANDLE

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 18)
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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 quan ti ties that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.