Husqvarna 1827EXLT User's Manual
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1. ee _ _ __ eee ee a Pressure Washers Model 5525PW oo po o 7 Engin 0 Other Non Expendable Components All other Pressure Washers 6027PW 9032PW 1340PW 0 1 S O Generators oo S 0 Engines 00 0 _ 0 JJ A3 EIER 2 Years 2nd Year 2 Years 1365GN 2nd Year mee Other Non Expendable Components Parts Only Parts Only NO WARRANTY Spreaders U X I Spreader fYer tYer d1Year Robotic Mowers aa ___ _2vears_ _ 0ays_ _s days _ Parts amp Accessories if purchased guard accessories etc 1 Year NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY Parts e g belts blades etc Parts amp Accessories if replaced in Warranty Service J 7 Replacement parts and or accessories provided under this Limited Warranty are warranted only for the BALANCE of the warranty period applicable to the part or accessory that was replaced See to left See to left See to left See Separate Engine Manufacturer s or Manufacturer s warranty LCT Engines on specific Snow Throwers amp Tillers warranty through Husqvarna See reference 1 b of the warranty statement RZ Two 2 Year Consumer warranty parts amp labor with Hydro Gear Distributor network EZ One 1 Year Commercial warranty parts amp labor with Husqvarna Two 2 Year Consumer warranty parts2. 2 FLAT WASHERS 192090 73800400 ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING O 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 3 8 16 x 2 25 SAFTEY IGNITION KEY S 1 WASHER 3 8 1 LOCKNUT 3 8 443059 19131316 73800600 2 HANDLE KNOBS CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL O H 1 LOCKNUT 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 1 LOCKNUT 1 SHOULDER 5 16 18 5 16 18 x 5 8 1 4 20 BOLT 1 4 20 1 SPRING 751153 72250505 191730 179829 184505 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower Reading the entire manual will familiarize you with the unit which will assist you in assembly operation and maintenance of the product Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow thrower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON p 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes i CONTROL from carton Lae ROD 2 Cut down all four corners of carton and l
3. 10 11 12 13 14 15 BELT KEEPER TRACTION DRIVE BELT ENGINE PULLEY ri WASHER BOLT IDLER ARM SQUARE HOLE CLUTCHING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE TRACKS See Fig 27 e Remove the klik pin and remove track from axle KLIK PIN TRACK HUB FIG 27 ENGINE See engine manual CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet 2 134 meters If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your snow thrower to a qualified service center 20 ENGINE SPEED Nevertamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will void the warranty If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION See Fig 28 Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle located on the right hand cable Grasp the long section tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster Adjust until cable is snug ADJUSTER TURN BUCKLE FIG 28 STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Never store the snow thrower with gasol
4. amp labor with Hydro Gear Distributor network MZ Two 2 Year Commercial warranty parts amp labor with Hydro Gear Distributor network Limited Lifetime Warranty on Tiller tines is for the life of the product or 7 seven years after the last date of the complete unit s final production whichever comes first 26 SERVICE NOTES 08 01 2011 SR
5. tion no vehicles buildings people or other objects are in the direction of discharge before restarting 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 OPERATION DISCHARGE CLEAN OUT TOOL MOUNTING CLIP FIG 18 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 19 SELF PROPELLING forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle e Squeezetraction drive control lever to handle to engage 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 Move speed control lever to desired position AFTER engaging the traction drive control lever CAUTION Do not move speed control lever unless engine is running Damage to the snow thrower can result e 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 youare familiar with the operation of the snow thrower NOTE When both traction drive and auger control levers are engaged the traction drive control lever will lock the auger control lever in the engaged position This will allow you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust the discharge chute direc
6. 3 and 4 The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow thrower 1 Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle 2 With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel push rod down and inserttop end of rod into hole in drive control bracket Secure with retainer spring PLASTIC TIE TRACTION DRIVE 2 CONTROL ROD VINYL SLEEVE FIG 3 TRACTION DRIVE RETAINER NIE LEVER Tr f TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD BRACKET FIG 4 1 Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the vinyl sleeve Hook spring in hole in rod end Hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown See Fig 5 With top end of rod positioned under right side of control panel push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole in auger control bracket Secure with retainer spring AUGER CONTROL ROD VINYL SLEEVE FIG 5 AUGER CONTROL ROD RETAINER SPRING 02 AUGER CONTROL BV BRACKET FIG 6 T 2 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD See Fig 7 NOTE The multi wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotator head Place discharge chute assembly on to
7. AFFILIATED COMPANIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE INCLUDING LOST PROFITS RESULTING FROM ANY SUCH BREACH AND ALL SUCH DAMAGES ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 1 Engines Transmissions and certain other components are NOT covered This Limited Warranty does not cover any of the following a Engines and Attachments Except where otherwise indicated on Exhibit A all Engines and Attachments are not covered by this warranty In most cases these items are NOT manufactured by Husqvarna in which case they may be covered separately by their respective manufacturer s warranties if one is provided and included with the product at the time of purchase All such claims must be submitted and sent to the appropriate manufacturer or as otherwise directed in those separate warranties Husqvarna is not authorized to handle warranty adjustments or repairs on engines manufactured by Briggs amp Stratton Honda Kawasaki or Kohler exception models equipped with LCT engines Husqvarna does not assume any warranty obligation of the other manufacturer s engines b Transmissions Except where otherwise indicated on Exhibit A Transmission Transaxle including Drive Systems are not covered by this warranty In most cases these items are NOT manufactured by H
8. VALVE See Fig 14 The fuel shut off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on the engine Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel shut off valve in the OPEN position FIG 14 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 15 The choke control is located on the engine Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke rotate lever to FULL position FIG 15 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE See Fig 16 WARNING Snow throwers have ex posed rotating parts which can cause severe injury from contact or from ma terial thrown from the discharge chute Keep the area of operation clear of all persons small children and pets at all times including startup WARNING Ifthe discharge chute or au ger become clogged shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Use the clean out tool NOT YOUR HANDS to unclog the chute and or auger The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever e Tochangethe discharge chute position press downward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right until chute is in desired position Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the position of the chute deflector Set the deflector low to throw snow a short distance set the deflector higher to throw snow farther 12 Press downward on chute
9. cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min imizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pullrecoilstarter handle slowly a fewtimes to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER e Remove safety ignition key store it in a safe place e Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e If possible store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt e Cover your snow thrower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your snow thrower to rust IMPORTANT Never cover snow thrower while engine ex haust area is still war
10. deflector control lever and move lever forward to lower the deflector and decrease the distance Move lever back to raise the deflector and increase the distance Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL LEVER FIG 16 TO THROW SNOW See Fig 17 The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle e Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow e Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow FIG 17 USING THE CLEAN OUT TOOL See Fig 18 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 inspecting make certain all controls are disengaged and the au ger impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent ac cidental starting Release the auger control lever and shut offthe engine Removetheclean outtoolfromit 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 e Makesurethe discharge chute is pointed in a safe direc
11. engine clean and clear of snow during use This will help air flow and extend engine life After snow throwing is completed allow engine to run for a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use WARNING Do not operate snow thrower if weather conditions impair visibility Throwing snow during a heavy windy snowstorm can blind you and be hazardous to the safe operation of the snow thrower MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners lvi jw LA lll wj L L 1 4j GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover 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 adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower 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 e 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 malfun
12. left track removed will help drain any oil trapped inside the engine See TO REMOVE TRACKS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 1 Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Clean area around drain plug Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container Install drain plug and tighten securely Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine Install left track if removed for draining oil Be sure to install klik pin into hole in axle See TO REMOVE TRACKS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 7 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine 8 Refill engine with oil through oil dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 9 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick 10 Wipe off any spilled oil MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT For best perf
13. m oc 7 Residential Zero Turn Mowers MZ amp EZ Ett YU a ae Was Walk Behind Mowers NOWRRRRNTY ror Snow Throwers tenon Seaman U l SINUM Engines dovonngiMimmorc lv ye ye Other Non Expendable Components Consumer Commercial Rental See Separate Engine Manufacturer s or Manufacturer s warranty LCT Engines on specific Snow Throwers amp Tillers warranty through Husqvarna See reference 1 b of the warranty statement RZ Two 2 Year Consumer warranty parts amp labor with Hydro Gear Distributor network EZ One 1 Year Commercial warranty parts amp labor with Husqvarna Two 2 Year Consumer warranty parts amp labor with Hydro Gear Distributor network MZ Two 2 Year Commercial warranty parts amp labor with Hydro Gear Distributor network Limited Lifetime Warranty on Tiller tines is for the life of the product or 7 seven years after the last date of the complete unit s final production whichever comes first 25 Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer personal Commercial any commercial Rental any rental household use only professional institutional usage arigculutral or income producing use other than Rental Use Product Component Front Mounted Deck Riders Tt 0 p s 0 00 0 _ _
14. terial thrown from the discharge chute Keep the area of operation clear of all persons small children and pets at all times including startup CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm f Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tankor container opening atalltimes until refueling is complete Do notuse a nozzle lock open device g Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel h If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing im mediately Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except when specifically recommended by manufacturer Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during op eration or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine Operation 1 2 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the di
15. 487 5951 during the hours of 8 00 AM to 8 00 PM Eastern Standard Time or visit www husqvarna com Should you require assistance or have questions concerning this Limited Warranty you may contact us at 800 487 5951 during the hours of 8 00 AM to 8 00 PM Eastern Standard Time or contact us through the web at www husqvarna com 6 Documentation Required You must maintain and present Proof of purchase including date product model and if applicable engine serial number to an authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer for warranty service under this Limited Warranty Proof of purchase rests solely with the owner customer Husqvarna encourages you to register your product online at www usa husqvarna com to help ensure among other things that you can be notified of important product information However registering your product is not a condition of warranty service Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N A Inc Husqvarna Professional Products Inc 9335 Harris Corners Parkway Charlotte NC 28269 5775 49 43 01 R3 2010 24 Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010 Exhibit A Consumer personal Commercial any commercial Rental any rental household use only professional institutional usage arigculutral or income producing use other than Rental Use Product Component Riding Lawn Tractors o e e O Transmission if made by Transmission if third party ET Residential Zero Tum Mowers RZOnly mos oc
16. ELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around pulleys HINT Insert a 3 8 drive ratchet in the ON position into the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to relieve tension 8 Withtension relieved on idler install new traction drive belt around pulleys and inside belt keepers 9 Place auger belt around and inside the groove of auger pulley only While your assistant slowly raises handles to rejoin the auger housing and frame assembly pull up on the auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley so belt is fully seated in groove of pulley Move idler arm so it does not hit impeller pulley as you bring snow thrower completely together and check carefully for proper routing of belts If auger belt has become dislodged from the pulley by catching the idler arm bracket while bringing snow thrower together separate the snow thrower and repeat step 12 Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together Install the two 2 hex bolts and tighten securely INSTALL ENGINE PULLEY Place belt in pulley groove and slide pulley on crankshaft Install flat washer bolt and tighten securely 41 47 N m torque Make sure belt is inside belt keeper INSTALL BELT COVER and two 2 screws Tighten securely INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE See INSTALL DIS CHARGE CHUTE CHUTE ROTATER HEAD in the Assembly Pre Operation section of this manual
17. ER CAP SWITCH ENGINE OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK STARTER BUTTON IGNITION KEY PRIMER CORD FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE PLUG NOTE ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT FIG 23 TO START ENGINE e Be sure fuel shut off valve is in the OPEN position Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A C electric starter and a recoil starter The electric starter is equipped with a three wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A C household current Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A C three wire grounded system f you are uncertain consult a licensed electrician WARNING Do not use the electric starter if your house is not a 120 Volt A C three wire grounded system Seri ous personal injury or damage to your snow thrower could result COLD START ELECTRIC STARTER 1 Insert safety ignition key tied to recoil start cord into ignition slot until it clicks DO NOT turn the key Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place Place ON OFF switch in ON position Move choke control to FULL position Connect the power cord to the engine Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded 120 Volt A C receptacle NOTE Do not use primer when starting engine with the electric starter 6 Push starter button until engine starts IMPORTANT Do not crank engine more than five
18. GE in the Op eration section of this manual SHEAR BOLTS See Fig 24 AUGER SHEAR BOLTS Both right and left hand augers are secured to the auger shaft with a shear bolt and hex nut Should a foreign ob ject or ice become lodged in the augers the shear bolts are designed to break preventing damage to any other components If one or both augers do not turn when auger control lever is engaged check to see if one or both of the bolts have sheared To replace the shear bolts 1 Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position Wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Insert safety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft with two 2 capscrew shear bolts and hex nuts Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the impeller the capscrews are designed to break preventing damage to any other com ponents If impeller does not turn when auger control lever is engaged check to see if the capscrews have sheared To replace the capscrew sh
19. Operator s Manual 1827EXLT Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 6 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty PI d th i full d mak 532 4 4 3 5 56 A LU es ie instructors pn Engl ish IMPORTANT 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 im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact plug in order to prevent acci dental starting when setting up trans porting adjusting or making repairs WARNING This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks driveways and other ground level surfaces Caution should beexercised while using on sloping sur faces Do not use snow thrower on surfaces above ground level such as roofs of residences garages porches or other such structures or buildings Training 1 Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before operating this unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equi
20. RACTION GASOLINE UTTO LEVER CONTROL LEVER REMOTE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER f s FILLER CAP POWER B PLUG WA CON W7 TROL SAFETY IGNITION KEY LH TURN TRIGGER ON OFF SWITCH PRIMER FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE LIGHT RECOIL AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB CLEAN OUT TOOL C NOTE ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN MUFFLER THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH THE ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT TOOLBOX SKID PLATE AUGERS MEETS A N S I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute Toolbox used to store spare shear bolts locknuts and Drive speed control lever used to select forward or wrench reverse motion and speed of snow thrower Freewheel control disengages transmission for pushing Traction drive control lever used to engage power pro the snowthrower with the engine off pelled forward or reverse motion of snow thrower Safety ignition key must be inserted for the engine to Auger control lever used to engage auger motion throw start and run Remove when snow thrower is not in use snow Electric start button used for starting the engine Discharge chute control lever used to change the direc tion the snow is thrown Deflector remote control lever used to
21. age or damage to the snow thrower e Ifsnow thrower must be operated over gravel surface use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted to lowest highest scraper clearance position 1 Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts then moving skid plate to desired position Be sure both plates are adjusted evenly Tighten securely SCRAPER BAR See Fig 21 The scraper bar is not adjustable but is reversible After considerable use it may become worn 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 HIGH POSITION LOW GROUND CLEARANCE AUGER HOUSING LOW POSITION HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE FIG 21 OPERATION TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS See Fig 22 Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are higher than the front of the snow thrower Loosen adjustment nuts enough to allow drift cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nuts securely Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower e When not using drift cutters loosen adjustment nuts lower to storage position and tighten nuts securely AUGER HOUSING STORAGE POSITION DRIFT CUTTER ADJUST MENT NUTS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 23 The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the fact
22. allons 1 89 Liters and Type Unleaded Regular only Oil Type SAE 30 above 50 F API SG SL SAE 5W 30 or 10W 30 32 to 50 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F Oil Capacity 38 Ounces 1 12 Liters Spark Plug Champion F6RTC Gap 0 030 0 762 mm CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your snow thrower e Followthe instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES eene 2 3 PRODUCT 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION 6 8 OPERATION rta nantur hn vnus 9 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE eee 16 ennea 16 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 18 20 iienicm 21 TROUBLESHOOTING eere 22 23 26 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON 1 POWER CORD 1 MULTI 198563 WRENCH 180684 3 RETAINER SPRINGS 169675 1 AUGER CONTROL ROD 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE BN EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS 2 d mn 6 SHEAR BOLTS 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 6 pU E
23. ay panels flat 3 Remove the two 2 screws securing the auger housing to the pallet UPPER 4 Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding HANDLE speed control rod to lower handle 5 Remove the two 2 plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet HANDLE 6 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton KNOB thoroughly for additional loose parts PLASTIC TIE HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER TOOL BOX See Fig 10 A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower The toolbox is located on top ofthe belt cover Store the extra shear bolts nuts and multi wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox NOTE The multi wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator headto snowthrower and making adjustments to the skid plates FIG 1 UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE 1 Raise upper handle to the operating position and tighten handle knobs securely Additional carriage bolts washers and handle knobs are in bag of parts RETAINER Use to secure upper handle to lower handle Install SPRING in lower holes in handles gt INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD See Figs 1 and 2 1 Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle 2 Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring CONTROL CONTROL BRACKET LEVER FIG 2 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs 5 and 6 INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD See Figs
24. change the distance the snow is thrown Skid plate used to adjust height of scraper bar from the Recoil auxiliary starter handle usedfor starting engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Choke Control used for starting a cold engine ground ON OFF switch used to STOP the engine Drift cutter used to cut through deep snowdrifts LH and RH turn triggers used to steer the snow thrower 10 OPERATION TRANSPORT AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF SNOW THROWER TO TRANSPORT See Figs 11 amp 12 When transporting your snowthrower be sure to disen gage the transmission by placing freewheel control into FREEWHEEL position See Fig 11 and height adjustment locator into TRANSPORT MODE position See Fig 12 e Pull freewheel control out to FREEWHEEL position e Set height adjustment into TRANSPORT MODE Toreengage transmission push control back in FREEWHEEL POSITION TRANSMISSION ENGAGED FIG 11 SET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT See Figs 12 amp 13 Your snow thrower is equipped with a foot controlled height adjustment mechanism See Fig 13 There are four height positions for operation See Fig 12 1 PACKED SNOW 2 NORMAL OPERATION 3 TRANSPORT 4 FLOAT Vag Was 4 FIG 12 11 To operate the height adjust mechanism using your foot push down on the pedal tilt the unit to align the pins with the selected height positio
25. continu ous seconds between each time you try to start Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each attempt 7 Whenthe engine starts release the starter button and slowly move the choke control to the OFF position amp OPERATION 8 Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first then from the engine Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operat ing temperature WARM START ELECTRIC STARTER Follow the steps above keeping the choke control in the OFF position COLD START RECOIL STARTER 1 Insert safety ignition key tied to recoil start cord into ignition slot until it clicks DO NOT turn the key Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place 2 Place ON OFF switch in ON position Rotate choke control to FULL position 4 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 5 Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back 6 Whentheengine 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 min
26. ction and pose a risk of injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Checkcontrolsto be surethey are functioning properly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART LV LL i LUBRICATION CHART D SAE 30 Motor Oil See ENGINE in Maintenance section m ia MAINTENANCE SNOW THROWER Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance TRACKS e Keep track belt free of gasoline oil which can harm rubber BELTS Check 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 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 AUGER GEAR CASE e Thegear case was filled with lubricantto the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs atten tion is if service has been performed on the gear case e lubricant is required use only Ronex ED 1 grease TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM Do not lubricate or add oil to the hydrostatic transmission inside your snow thrower This is aclose
27. d system and does not require maintenance ENGINE See engine manual LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils BW30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 100 Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if thrower is not used for 25 hours in one year Checkthe crankcase oil level before startingthe engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level 17 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL sure snow thrower is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm e Catch oil in a suitable container NOTE The left side track may be removed from snow thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place ment of a suitable container The unit tilted resting on the frame with the
28. does not cover Emissions control equipment and components to the extent regulated by the U S Environmental Protection Agency or similar state agencies Such equipment and components are covered by a separate emission control warranty statement supplied with your new product Please consult this separate warranty statement for details 2 Any COMMERCIAL INSITUTIONAL AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIAL INCOME PRODUCING or RENTAL use will result in either No Warranty or a Shortened Warranty Period Depending on the product there is either NO WARRANTY or a reduced warranty if the product is used for commercial institutional agricultural industrial income producing or rental purposes Please refer to Exhibit A 3 Owner s Your Responsibilities To preserve your rights under this Limited Warranty you must demonstrate reasonable care and use of the product including following the preventative maintenance storage fuel and oil usages as prescribed in the enclosed operator s manual For example the following items are the Owner s responsibility and are not covered by this Limited Warranty a Set up and pre delivery service and engine tune ups b Adjustments after the first 30 thirty days of purchase and beyond such as throttle cable belt guides adjustments 23 c Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator s manual In addition you must cease using the product immediately upon any failure or damage The product should be taken to an aut
29. ear bolts 1 Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position Wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 3 Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and install two 2 new 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 capscrew shear bolts Install 1 4 20 locknuts and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment capscrew shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Insertsafety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 CAPSCREW 1 4 20 x 2 X SHOULDER SHEAR AUGER 1 4 20 LOCKNUT IMPELLER SHAFT FIG 24 TO REMOVE BELT COVER See Fig 25 1 Loosenthetwo 2 screws securing belt coverto frame 2 Remove belt cover Replace belt cover by installing cover and tightening Screws FIG 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS See Fig 26 The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear they should be replaced It is recommended that the belt s be replaced by a service center department NOTE It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time The V belts on your snow thrower are of special construc tion and should be replaced by original equipment manu facturer OEM belts ava
30. horized Husqvarna servicing dealer prior to any further use 4 Damages resulting from normal aging wear and tear or neglect are NOT covered The Limited Warranty does not cover damage other than that resulting from defects in material or workmanship The following are NOT considered defects in material or workmanship and therefore are NOT covered a Abrasion to mower decks b Tires damaged by external punctures c Natural discoloration of materials due to ultraviolet light d Damage to cutting equipment by way of contact with rocks or other non approved materials and or structures In addition this Limited Warranty does not cover damages malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse or neglect of the product related to or including any of the following e Failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator s manual f Abuse misuse neglect modifications alterations normal wear improper servicing use of unauthorized attachments Lack of lubrication or engine failure due to the use of oils that do not meet Engine manufacturer s specifications Use of gasohol containing methanol wood alcohol Gasohol which contains a maximum 10 ethanol grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether is approved h Use of ether or any starting fluids i Pressure cleaning or steam cleaning the product j Use of spark plugs other than those meeting emission performance require
31. ilable from your nearest service center department Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the snow thrower snowthrower should fall during the belt changing process FRAME ASSEMBLY WARNING Belt replacement requires separation of the snow thrower While separating the auger housing from the frame assembly it is important that an assistant stand in the operating position and hold the snow thrower handles Serious personal injury and or damage to the unit could occur if the AUGER HOUSING 1 REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK Drain gasoline from fuel tank into a suitable container out doors away from fire or flame Wipe up any spilled gasoline 2 REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE Loosen locknut securing chute rotator head to mounting bracket only enough to allow chute rotator head to be raised and discharge chute to be removed from snow thrower 3 REMOVE BELT COVER See TO REMOVE BELT COVER in this section of this manual 4 REMOVE ENGINE PULLEY Remove bolt flat washer securing pulley to engine crankshaft Remove outside auger pulley only from crankshaft 5 SEPARATE SNOW THROWER With your assistant standing in the operating position holding the handles remove the four 4 bolts holding auger housing and frame together WARNING As the last bolt is removed have your assistant carefully lower the handles down to the ground 6 REMOVE AUGER BELT from around pulley 19 7 R
32. ine in thetank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer or gasappliance Allowthe engineto cool before storing in any enclosure SNOW THROWER When snow thrower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire snow thrower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Inspect and replace belts if necessary See RE PLACE BELTS inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual 3 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 4 Besurethatallnuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 5 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE See engine manual FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT Itis importantto prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 21 Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor
33. m TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center department PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1 Fuel shut off valve if so equipped in OFF position 2 Safety ignition key is not inserted 3 Out of fuel 4 Throttle in STOP position or ON OFF switch is OFF 5 Choke in OFF position 6 Primer not depressed 7 Engine is flooded 8 Spark plug wire is disconnected 9 Bad spark plug 10 Stale fuel 11 Water in fuel Loss of power 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Throwing too much snow 3 Fuel tank cap is covered with ice or snow 4 Dirty or clogged muffler Engine idles or 1 Choke is in FULL position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel 1 Turn fuel shut off valve to OPEN position 2 Insert safety ignition key 3 Fill fuel tank with fresh clean gasoline 4 Move throttle to FAST position or ON OFF switch to ON position 5 Move to FULL position 6 Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual 7 Wait a few minutes before restarting DO NOT prime 8 Connect wire to spark plug 9 Replace spark plug 10 Empty fuel tank amp carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 11 Empty fuel tank amp carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 1 Reconnect spark plug wire 2 Reduce speed and width of swath 3 Remove ice and snow on and around fuel tank cap 4 Clean or replace
34. ments listed in the operator s manual k Tampering with engine speed governor or emission components or running engines above specified and recommended engine speeds as listed in your operator s manual D Operation of the unit with improperly installed removed or modified cutting shields guards or safety devices m Any removed damaged air filter excessive dirt abrasives salt water moisture corrosion rust varnish stale fuel or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage procedures n Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than an authorized Husqvarna servicing dealer during the warranty period o Dirt contaminated grease or oil use of incorrect type of greases or oils failure to comply with recommended greasing intervals water or moisture damage and or improper storage p Sprayers pumping or spraying caustic or flammable materials lack of or broken strainers or q Continued use of product after initial operational problem or failure occurs HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE 5 Authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer Center In order to obtain warranty coverage it is your responsibility at your expense to deliver or ship your Husqvarna unit to an authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer Center and arrange for pick up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made If you do not know the location of your nearest authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer call Husqvarna at 1 800
35. muffler 1 Move choke to OFF position 2 Clean fuel line 3 Empty fuel tank amp carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 4 Empty fuel tank amp carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of adjustment 5 Contact an authorized service center department or overhaul Excessive 1 Loose parts or damaged augers 1 Tighten all fasteners Replace damaged parts If vibration vibration impeller remains contact an authorized service center department Recoil starter is 1 Frozen recoil starter 1 See IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN in the Operation hard to pull section of this manual Loss of traction 1 Drive belt is worn drive slowing of drive speed 2 Drive belt is off of pulley 3 Friction drive wheel is worn 4 Excessive snow and ice build up in between track components Loss of snow 1 Auger belt is off of pulley discharge or slowing of snow discharge 3 Clogged discharge chute 2 Auger belt is worn 4 Augers impeller jammed 1 Check replace drive belt 2 Check reinstall drive belt 3 Contact an authorized service center department 4 Remove snow and ice build up from in between track compo nents 1 Check reinstall auger belt 2 Check replace auger belt 3 Clean snow chute 4 Remove debris or foreign object from augers impeller 22 Husqvarna Consumer Wheeled Products Limited Warranty Husqvarna warrants to the
36. n and slowly release foot pressure until the pins are seated in the desired height setting y Va lt TIRE ES WOK Ko 27 SNC 4 A s 4 ih 3 di OIL EXPANSION TANK FIG 13 IMPORTANT Your model snow thrower is equipped with an oil expansion tank attached to the hydrostat ic transmission see fig 13 As you run your snow thrower the oil level will rise in this tank as the oil heats up and recess as the oil cools This is normal operation You do not need to add oil to this tank as part of regular maintenance The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which canresultin severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any adjust ments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or attempting to start the engine STOPPING TRACTION DRIVE Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower AUGER Releasethe auger control lever to stop throwing snow ENGINE 1 Move ON OFF switch to OFF position 2 Remove do not turn safety ignition key to prevent unauthorized use NOTE Never use choke to stop engine WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT OPERATION TO USE FUEL SHUT OFF
37. ons with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning 2 c Ix 4 DANGER ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE PRIMER OR WARNING ON OFF L R READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT FUEL OIL FORWARD REVERSE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DANGER 4 DANGER BLOCKAGES MUST NOT BE TO AVOID INJURY FROM CLEARED OUT UNTIL THE ENGINE ROTATING AUGER KEEP IS SHUT OFF AND THE CLEAN OUT TOOL MUST BE USED HANDS FEET AND NEVER USE YOUR HAND TO CLOTHING AWAY CLEAN QUT THE CHUTE IGNITION KEY INSERT TO START AND RUN PULL OUT TO STOP Em DISENGAGED C A EA READ AND FOLLOW OWNER S MANUAL e NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE SNOWTHROWERS KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE WHILE OPERATING e SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMAIN BEHIND HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING UNIT ji ENGAGED AVOID THROWN OBJECT INJURIES NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS DED USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ON SNOW TRACTION GRAVEL SURFACES DISCHARGE DRIVE CONTROL OPERATION MUFFLER ELECTRIC AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER START CONTROL DRIVE SPEED DEFLECTOR BUTTON T
38. original retail purchaser that this Husqvarna product is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purchase for the applicable Warranty Period shown on Exhibit A Certain components e g engines and transmissions are excluded from coverage and other limitations apply as described in this document Husqvarna will repair or replace at its discretion any defective product or part covered by the Limited Warranty free of charge at any authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer Center using original OEM Husqvarna replacement parts subject to the limitations and exclusions described below Husqvarna does not offer an over the counter exchange program THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED BY HUSQVARNA ANY WARRANTY THAT MAY BE IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY BE MODIFIED ONLY BY HUSQVARNA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN ONLY BY HUSQVARNA THE ABOVE REMEDIES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY HUSQVARNA AND ITS
39. ormance keep snow thrower housing free of any dirt or trash Clean the outside of your snow thrower after each use oak wn WARNING Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug A Keep finished surfaces track belt free of gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your snow thrower unless the electrical system muffler and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To avoid serious injury before performing any service or adjustments 1 Be sure the on off switch is in the OFF position 2 Remove safety ignition key 3 Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped 4 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug SNOW THROWER TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT See TO ADJUST SKID PLATES and SCRAPER BAR in the Operation section of this manual CHUTE DEFLECTOR The chute deflector attached to the top of the discharge chute is provided to direct discharging snow away from the operator If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced WARNING To avoid serious injury never operate your snow thrower with the deflector removed or damaged Tochangedirection and or distance snow is discharged see TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHAR
40. ory already filled with oil 1 Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill To change engine oil see TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE See Fig 23 e Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness WARNING Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gaso hol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and forma tion of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season SeeStorage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 14 RECOIL AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE GASOLINE FILL
41. p of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower Position chute rotator head over chute bracket If neces sary rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on un derside of chute rotator head with holes in chute bracket With chute rotator head and chute bracket aligned position chute rotator head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket Install 3 8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs 8 and 9 1 Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5 16 18 carriage bolt and 5 16 18 locknut as shown Tighten securely Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1 4 20 shoulder boltand 1 4 20 locknut as shown Tight en nut securely Eyelet will be loose on shoulder bolt Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater head and into hole in chute deflector as shown SPRING 1 4 20 SHOULDER BOLT CHUTE DEFLECTOR tighten securely 8 HOOK BETWEEN HEX NUTS ON CHUTE ROTATER HEAD 3 8 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 LOCKNUT 3 8 WASHER 5 16 18 EYELET REMOTE CABLE BRACKET 5 16 18 LOCKNUT THREADED STUD ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET CHUTE ALIGN BEFORE BRACKET TIGHTENING LOCKNUT FIG 7 CHUTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL LEVER FIG 9 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Compare the illustrati
42. pment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating the snow thrower in reverse Preparation 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor Donotoperatethe equipment without wearing adequate winter garments Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable a Use an approved fuel container b Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine c Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle d WARNING Snow throwers have ex posed rotating parts which can cause severe injury from contact or from ma
43. r bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters space heaters or clothes dryers Allowthe engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to operator s manual for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the collector impeller CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower It has been designed engineered and manu factured to give best possible dependability and perfor mance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THEMODELAND SERIALNUMBERS WILLBE FOUND ONADECALATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 0 5 G
44. rect the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur Keep children and others away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when operating in reverse Disengage power to the collector impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as wheel weights counterweights or cabs Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Never touch a hot engine or muffler When using your snowthrower in for long periods of time in deep snow be aware of snow and ice build up between the track components This may cause a loss of performance in the drive system Clean out snow and debris between tracks in regular intervals Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers Never use your hand to clean out the dis charge chute To clear the chute 1 2 3 SHUT THE ENGINE OFF Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating Always use a clean out tool not your hands Maintenance and Storage 1 Check shear bolts and othe
45. scharge opening at all times Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage and repairthe damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the oper ating position before unclogging the collector impeller housing or discharge chute and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 When cleaning repairing or inspecting the snow thrower stop the engine and make certain the collector impel ler and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine Do not run the engine indoors except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building Open the outside doors exhaust fumes are dangerous Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards and other safety protective devices in place and work ing Never di
46. tion without interrupting the snow throwing process TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER FIG 19 13 POWER STEERING OPERATION See Fig 20 Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your snow thrower The triggers are located on the underside of each handle When a trigger is squeezed it disengages the track drive on that side of snow thrower and allows it to turn in that direction Toturn left squeeze left side trigger Toturn right squeeze right side trigger LH TURN TRIGGER RH TURN TRIGGER FIG 20 TO ADJUST SKID PLATES See Fig 21 NOTE The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions For removal of snow in normal conditions such as a paved driveway or sidewalk place skid plates in the highest position lowest scraper clearance to give a 1 8 clearance between the scraper bar and the ground Use a middle position if the surface to be cleared is uneven NOTE It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower over gravel or rocky surfaces Objects such as gravel rocks or other debris can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller which can cause serious personal injury property dam
47. usqvarna in which case they may be covered separately by their respective manufacturer s warranties if one is provided and included with the product at the time of purchase The following transmission transaxle manufacturers Dana Hydro Gear Tuff Torq provide a warranty for the transmission transaxle to the ultimate purchaser or to Husqvarna Husqvarna will assign the transmission transaxle manufacturer s warranty or any rights thereof to the original purchaser of the unit To obtain transmission transaxle warranty service first contact the retailer who you purchased the unit from Should you require assistance or have any questions concerning transmission transaxle warranty coverage contact Husqvarna directly at our website www husqvarna com or call 800 487 5951 for an authorized Husqvarna service provider All such claims must be submitted and sent to the appropriate manufacturer or as otherwise directed in those separate warranties Husqvarna is not authorized to handle warranty adjustments or repairs on transmissions or transaxles Husqvarna does not assume any warranty obligation of the above listed manufacturers for exceptions see Exhibit A c Expendable Parts This Limited Warranty does not cover general maintenance parts and items Expendable Parts including without limitation spark plugs bulbs filters lubricants starter cords belts blades and blade adapters d Emissions Control Components This Limited Warranty
48. utes Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operat ing temperature WARM START RECOIL STARTER Follow the steps above keeping the choke in the OFF position DO NOT push the primer BEFORE STOPPING Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois ture on the engine IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine proceed as follows 1 Grasptherecoil starter handle and slowly pull as much rope out of the starter as possible 2 Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back against the starter If the engine still fails to start repeat the above steps or use the electric starter e 15 SNOW THROWING TIPS Go slower in deep freezing or heavy wet snow Use the drive speed control NOT the ON OFF switch to adjust speed It is easier and more efficient to remove snow imme diately after it falls The best time to remove snow is the early morning At this time the snow is usually dry and has not been exposed to the direct sun and warming temperatures Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all snow will be removed Throw snow downwind whenever possible Adjustthe skid plates to proper height for current snow conditions See TO ADJUST SKID PLATES in this section of this manual For extremely heavy snow reduce the width of snow removal by overlapping previous path and moving slowly Keep
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