Poulan PP165E30 User Manual - Page 10
How To Use Your Snow Thrower, To Use Choke Control See Fig. 11
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OPERATION 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 00155 your snow thrower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety 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 ON / OFF switch to "OFF" position. 2. Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent unauthorized use. NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 11) The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. • To engage choke, turn knob counterclockwise. Slowly turn knob clockwise to disengage. The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever. • To change the discharge chute position, press downward 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. The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to throw snow farther. • Press downward on chute deflector control lever and move lever forward to raise the deflector and increase the distance. Move lever back to lower the deflector and decrease the distance. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position. DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FIG. 12 TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. OFF FULL FIG. 11 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 12) WARNING: Snow throwers have exposed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from material 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 auger become clogged, shut-off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Use the clean-out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS, to unclog the chute and/or auger. AUGER CONTROL LEVER FIG. 13 10