User manual HUSQVARNA XT11530ES

[. . . ] IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: XT11530ES SNOW THROWER Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. WARNING: Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 429884 10. 09. 09 SR Printed in the U. S. A. 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. [. . . ] 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. 13 MAINTENANCE 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. All 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. • 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 malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator. LUBRICATION CHART SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section General Purpose Grease Pivot points BEFORE EACH USE 1. Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly. LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”). Auger grease fittings Engine oil SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P . S. I. • Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). The V-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 14 the snow thrower. MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE • The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. [. . . ] Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 39 REPAIR PARTS DECALS 1 4 SNOW THROWER - MODEL XT11530ES (96192003501) 9 12 6 11 10 3 1 KEY NO. 181037 181035 181042 181033 415475 183730 415399 415398 429884 429885 DESCRIPTION DECAL, DANGER DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR DECAL, DANGER DECAL, INSTRUC. CONTROL DECAL, REMOTE DEFECTOR CONTROL DECAL, TRIGGER LH DECAL, TRIGGER RH OWNER’S MANUAL, ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL, FRENCH NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. [. . . ]