Poulan 96197000100 - Manual (Page 9)

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The operation of any snow thrower can result
in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your snow thrower or performing any ad just -
ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses
or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or
attempting to start the engine.
STOPPING
TRACTION DRIVE
• Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
AUGER
• Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.
ENGINE
1. Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
2. Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent
unauthorized use.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 9)
The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on
the engine. Always op er ate the snow thrower with the fuel
shut-off valve in the OPEN position.
OPERATION
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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)
The throttle control is located on the engine. Always op er ate
the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle
offers the best snow thrower performance.
TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 11)
The choke con trol is located on the en gine. Use the choke
control when ev er you are starting a cold en gine. Do not
use to start a warm en gine.
• To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn
knob counterclockwise to disengage.
FIG. 10
FIG. 9
FIG. 11
FULL OFF
SLOW
FAST
OPEN
OFF
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 12 & 13)
WARNING: Snow throwers have ex-
posed rotating parts, which can cause
severe injury from contact, or from ma-
terial thrown from the discharge chute.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, small children and pets at all
times including startup.
WARNING: If the discharge chute or au-
ger become clogged, shut-off en gine
and wait for all moving parts to stop. Use
the clean-out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS,
to un clog the chute and/or auger.
The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled
by the discharge chute control lever.
• To change the discharge chute position, press down-
ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever
left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure
lever springs back and locks into desired position.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
CONTROL LEVER
FIG. 12
The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the
position of the chute defl ector. Set the defl ector low to
throw snow a short distance; set the defl ector higher to
throw snow farther.
• To change the defl ector position, loosen knob, move de-
fl ector to desired position and tighten knob securely.