Poulan PP8527ES User Manual - Page 13

Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments 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 "LUBRICATION CHART"). LUBRICATION CHART ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil ➁ See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section ➀ Pivot points ➁ Engine oil SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any V-BELTS maintenance. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14-17 PSI). hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See "TO REMOVE BELT COVER" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber. The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special construction NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local (OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer. Using other parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to corrosion. 13 the snow thrower.

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain
snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain
your snow thrower.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments 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 “LUBRICA
TION CHART”).
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
SAE 30 Motor Oil
See “ENGINE” in
Maintenance section
Engine
oil
Pivot points
SNOW THROWER
Always observe the safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
TIRES
Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17
PSI).
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
corrosion.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50
hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts
are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).
The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special construction
and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer. Using other
than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to
the snow thrower.