User manual POULAN PRO PP524B

[. . . ] IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PP524B SNOW THROWER Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 192034 07. 27. 04 BY Printed in U. S. A. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers IMPORTANT: This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. · Do not operate the equipment without wearing adeLook for this symbol to point out imquate winter outer garments. [. . . ] 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. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT. 12 FIG. 18 OPERATION TO START ENGINE · Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter. Insert safety ignition key into the ignition slot until it clicks. Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. Place throttle control in FAST position. Push the primer four (4) times if the temperature is below 15°F, or two (2) times if temperature is between 15° and 50°F. If temperature is above 50°F, priming is not necessary. NOTE: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the primer. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter handle and slowly move the choke control to the OFF position. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operating temperature. WARM START Follow the steps above, keeping the choke in the OFF position. BEFORE STOPPING Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on the engine. To avoid possible freeze-up of the starter, proceed as follows: 1. While the engine is running, pull the recoil starter handle with rapid, full arm strokes three or four times. NOTE: The unusual sound made while pulling the recoil starter handle will not harm the engine or starter. IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, proceed as follows: 1. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. [. . . ] Loose parts or damaged augers or impeller. If vibration remains, contact a qualified service centre. See "IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN" in the Operation section of this manual. Remove debris or foreign object from augers / impeller. 1. [. . . ]