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Maintenance – Poulan Pro 961980056 SNOW THROWER User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION CHART

GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items

that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence.

To receive full value from the warranty, operator must

maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some

ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly

maintain your snow thrower.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make

any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad-

just ments section of this manual.

At least 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.

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

(See “LU BRI CA TION CHART”).

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any

main te nance.
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in both tires

(14–17 P.S.I.).

• Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm

rubber.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due

to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot

and cor ro sion.

SAE 30 Motor Oil

See “ENGINE” in

Maintenance section

Engine

oil

Pivot points