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Maintenance – Poulan Pro 961980057 SNOW THROWER User Manual

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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. All adjustments in the Service

and Ad just ments 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.

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”).

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION 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 5W-30 Motor Oil

See “ENGINE”

in Maintenance

section

Engine oil

Pivot

points

BELTS
Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours

of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

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

Adjustments section of this manual).
The belts on your snow thrower are of special con struc tion

and should be replaced by original equipment man u fac tur er

(OEM) belts avail able from your nearest dealer. Using other

than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to

the snow thrower.