User manual HUSQVARNA 9027 STE

[. . . ] Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine. 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 equipment. [. . . ] When it has worn almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed, providing additional service before requiring replacement. Check engine oil level (Q) 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. If temperature is above 10°C (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. When the engine 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 minutes. Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operating temperature. WARM START - RECOIL STARTER Follow the steps above, keeping the choke (E) in the "OFF" position. Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on the engine. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded 220 Volt A. While the engine is running, push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds. NOTE: The unusual sound made while starter is spinning will not harm the engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first, then from the engine. While the engine is running, pull the recoil starter handle with rapid, full arm strokes three or four times. NOTE: The unusual sound made while pulling the recoil starter handle will not harm the engine or starter. If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, proceed as follows: 1. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back against the starter. [. . . ] WARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. When snow thrower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Clean entire snow thrower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). [. . . ]