User manual HUSQVARNA 16527EXLT

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual 16527EXLT Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 532 44 35-59 Please read the owner's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English 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. [. . . ] 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. 23) 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. • When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nuts, lower to storage position and tighten nuts securely. AUGER HOUSING STORAGE POSITION DRIFT CUTTER PRIMER SAFETY IGNITION KEY RECOIL STARTER HANDLE THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT NUTS NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT. 23 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 24) The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already filled with oil. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. 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. ” • To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL ” in the Maintenance section of this manual. 24) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. 14 TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A. C. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A. C. • Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A. C. If you are uncertain, consult a licensed electrician. WARNING: Do not use the electric starter if your house is not a 120 Volt A. C. [. . . ] Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. 21 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in OFF position. Throttle in STOP position (or ON/ OFF switch is OFF). Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. [. . . ]