User manual HUSQVARNA ST121E

[. . . ] Owner’s Manual ST 121E / 96183000100 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. Please read the owner's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. 532 44 30-86 English CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give best possible dependability and performance. [. . . ] Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty operating any control or part, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. • 2 1. Chute deflector knobs Figure 18 Operating Tips The auger blades can throw stones, toys, and other foreign objects and cause serious personal injury to the operator or to bystanders. • Keep the area to be cleared free of all objects that the auger blades could pick up and throw. • Keep all children and pets away from the area of operation. • 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. • • • • • • • • 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. For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of snow removal by overlapping previous path and moving slowly. Keep 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. Spraying off unit with a hose is NOT recommended. Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating auger blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger blades have stopped rotating. Always use a clearing tool at least 15 inches long, not your hands (Figure 19). Figure 19 11 MAINTENANCE Maintenance NOTE: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Snow Thrower Clean / Replace V-Belts Check / Replace Auger Blades and Scraper Bar Check Fuel Lines and Electrical Wires Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Inspect Muffler Check / Replace Spark Plug Empty Fuel Tank Adjusting the Control Cable CHECKING THE CONTROL CABLE 1. Release the control bar to remove the slack in the control cable (Figure 20). NOTE: You may need to adjust the control cable from position 1 (default) to position 2 if you notice belt slip when the control bar is engaged. NOTE: If the control cable is adjusted to position 2, ensure that the auger stops properly when the control bar is released ADJUSTING THE CONTROL CABLE 1. With the control bar disengaged, unhook and move the control cable to the highest position. [. . . ] 1 inch = 25. 4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O. E. M. ) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 30 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER ST 121E (96183000100) FRAME ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PART NO. [. . . ]