User manual HUSQVARNA 1827EXLT

[. . . ] 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% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 532 44 35-56 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. [. . . ] 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 SAFETY IGNITION KEY PRIMER POWER CORD PLUG ON / OFF SWITCH RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE GASOLINE FILLER CAP CHOKE CONTROL ENGINE OIL FILL CAP / DIPSTICK STARTER BUTTON ADJUSTMENT NUTS FIG. 22 FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 23) 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. 23) • 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. WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. CAUTION: 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. 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. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 14 NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT. 23 TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]