Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Poulan Pro PR524 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners I_ t_
R Clean/Inspect Snow Thrower t_ I_
O
W Check/Replace V-Belts 1_
RE Lubrication Chart if I_
Check Engine Oil Level
E
N Change Engine Oil
Inspect Muffler
N Check / Replace Spark Plug
E
Empty Fuel Tank
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cove r 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 "LUBRICATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
SAE 30 Motor Oil
@ See "ENGINE" in
Maintenance section
Engine
oil
SNOW THROWER
Always observe the safety rules when performing any
maintenance,
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14-17 P.S.I.
/ 19-24.5 N-m).
• Keep tires free ofgasoline 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. 13
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,