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Operation, Before starting the engine – Poulan Pro PP1150ES SNOW THROWER User Manual

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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.

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. Drain 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.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 19)
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 Main te nance sec tion of this manual.

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 19)

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.

SKID PLATE

LOW POSITION

(HIGH GROUND

CLEAR ANCE)

HEX

NUTS

HIGH POSITION

(LOW GROUND

CLEARANCE)

AUGER

HOUSING

FIG. 17

SCRAPER

BAR

TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 18)
Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that

are higher than the front of the snow thrower.

Loosen adjustment nuts enough to allow drift cutter to

be raised to highest position and tighten nuts securely.

Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.

• When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nuts,

lower to storage position and tighten nuts securely.

ADJUST-

MENT NUTS

STORAGE

POSITION

AUGER

HOUSING

DRIFT

CUTTER

FIG. 18

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.

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.

ENGINE OIL

FILL CAP / DIPSTICK

PRIM ER

SAFETY

IG NI TION

KEY

ON / OFF

SWITCH

CHOKE

CONTROL

STARTER

BUTTON

RECOIL

STARTER

HANDLE

GAS O LINE

FILLER CAP

NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.

ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.

FIG. 19