Poulan PR521 User Manual - Page 10

Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, pull key out (Figure 17). 1 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating auger blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute: 1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! 2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger blades have stopped rotating. 3. Always use a clearing tool at least 15 inches long, not your hands (Figure 19). 1. Key Figure 17 Adjusting the Discharge Chute and Chute Deflector To adjust the discharge chute, move deflector chute handle left or right to desired position (Figure 18). 1 2 Figure 18 1. Chute deflector knob 2. Chute deflector 3. Chute handle Figure 19 3 Preventing Freeze-up after Use • Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the snowthrower. • Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute. • Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from any ice buildup. • With the ignition key in the Off position, pull the recoil starter handle several times or connect the electrical cord to a power source and the snowthrower and push the electric start button once to prevent the recoil starter and/or the electric starter from freezing up. • In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector, loosen the chute deflector knob on the chute deflector and move the chute deflector up or down (Figure 18). 10