User manual POULAN 961980025

[. . . ] IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: 961980025 SNOW THROWER Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. WARNING: Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 424549 Rev. 1 10. 21. 08 SR Printed in the U. S. A. Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. [. . . ] 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. LUBRICATION CHART SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section General Purpose Grease Pivot points BEFORE EACH USE 1. Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly. LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). Engine oil BELTS Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See "TO REMOVE BELT COVER" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). The 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. SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES · Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14­17 P . S. I. · 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 13 and corrosion. MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE · The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. · If lubricant is required, use only Ronex ED #1 grease. TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM DO NOT lubricate the drive components inside the snow thrower. The sprockets, hex shafts, drive disc and friction wheel require no lubrication. The bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance. [. . . ] Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 36 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 961980025 (96198002500) DECALS 1 2 4 9 8 6 5 1 3 KEY NO. 181037 424610 181035 181042 424609 181033 415391 415390 415475 424549 424550 7 DESCRIPTION DECAL, DANGER DECAL, POULON PRO, 8. 0 HP/27" DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR DECAL, DANGER DECAL, POULON PRO DECAL, INSTRUCTION DECAL, TRACTION LEVER DECAL, AUGER LEVER DECAL, SPEED CONTROL OWNER'S MANUAL, ENGLISH OWNER'S MANUAL, FRENCH NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. [. . . ]