Poulan Pro PR524 SNOW THROWER - Manual (Page 11)

11
OPERATION
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16)
SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of
the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control
lever located on the left side handle.
•
Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage
the drive system.
• Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed
control lever.
•
Press downward on the speed control lever and move
lever to de sired po si tion BE FORE engaging the trac-
tion drive control lever. Be sure lever springs back and
locks into desired position.
CAUTION: Do not move speed con trol le ver
when traction drive control lever is en gaged.
Damage to the snow thrower can result.
• Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds
are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It
is recommended that you use a slower speed until you
are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15)
In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be-
come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool to
dislodge this blockage.
When cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing, make
certain all controls are disengaged and the
auger/impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
keep the wire away from the spark plug to pre-
vent accidental starting.
• Release the auger control lever and shut off the engine.
• Remove the clean-out tool from it's mounting clip. Grasp
the tool firmly by the handle and push and twist the tool
into the discharge chute to dislodge the blockage.
After the packed snow has been dislodged, return the clean-
out tool to it's mounting clip by pushing it into the clip.
•
Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in a safe direc-
tion (no vehicles, buildings, people, or other objects are
in the direction of discharge) before restarting the engine.
• Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control
lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous-
ing and the discharge chute.
DRIVE SPEED
CONTROL LEVER
TRACTION DRIVE
CONTROL LEVER
FIG. 16
FIG. 14
DISCHARGE CHUTE
CONTROL LEVER
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
CLEAN-OUT
TOOL
FIG. 15
MOUNTING
CLIP
DISCHARGE CHUTE