Poulan PP165E30 User Manual - Page 12

Before Starting The Engine, Check Engine Oil Level See Fig. 19

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The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
Use a middle position if the surface
It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 1/2" hex nut
SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 17)
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible.
After
considerable 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 damaged or worn scraper 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 gaso-
hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and forma-
tion of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage 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 Instructions for additional
information.
Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17)
NOTE:
The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
used to adjust the skid plates.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper
clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper
bar and the ground.
Use a middle position if the surface
to be cleared is uneven.
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
damage 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 clearance) position.
1.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then
moving skid plate to desired position. Be sure both
plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
SKID PLATE
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
HEX
NUTS
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
AUGER
HOUSING
FIG. 17
SCRAPER BAR
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP / DIPSTICK
PRIMER
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
ON / OFF
SWITCH
CHOKE
CONTROL
STARTER
BUTTON
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
NOTE:
ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
FIG. 19
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 Maintenance section 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 quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
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.
STORAGE
POSITION
AUGER
HOUSING
DRIFT
CUTTER
FIG. 18
ADJUST-
MENT NUTS