Poulan Pro 436414, Owner'S Manual

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Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, pull key out (Figure 17).
Adjusting the Discharge
Chute and Chute Deflector
To adjust the discharge chute, move deflector chute handle
left or right to desired position (Figure 18).
To raise or lower the angle of the chute deflector, loosen
the chute deflector knob on the chute deflector and move
the chute deflector up or down (Figure 18).
1. Chute deflector knob
2. Chute deflector
3. Chute handle
Figure 18
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Clearing a Clogged
Discharge Chute
Preventing Freeze-up after
Use
• Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving
parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all mov-
ing parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the
snowthrower.
• Clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute.
• Rotate the discharge chute left and right to free it from
any ice buildup.
• With the ignition key in the Off position, pull the recoil
starter handle several times or connect the electrical
cord to a power source and the snowthrower and push
the electric start button once to prevent the recoil starter
and/or the electric starter from freezing up.
• In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and mov-
ing parts may freeze. Do not use excessive force when
trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty
operating any control or part, start the engine and let
it run for a few minutes.
Hand contact with the rotating auger blades
inside the discharge chute is the most common
cause of injury associated with snow throwers.
Never use your hand to clean out the discharge
chute.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger blades have
stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clearing tool at least 15 inches long, not
your hands (Figure 19).
Figure 19
Figure 17
1. Key
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