User manual HUSQVARNA 14527E

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual 14527E / 96193007500 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 34-37 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. [. . . ] • Loosen adjustment nuts enough to allow drift cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nuts securely. • When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nuts, lower to storage position and tighten nuts securely. AUGER HOUSING STORAGE POSITION DRIFT CUTTER ADJUSTMENT NUTS FIG. 21) The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already filled with oil. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. ” • To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL ” in the Maintenance section of this manual. 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. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during 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. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. When it has worn almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed, providing additional service before requiring replacement. Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar. 12 OPERATION CHOKE CONTROL ENGINE OIL FILL CAP / DIPSTICK GASOLINE FILLER CAP FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE STARTER BUTTON PRIMER SAFETY IGNITION KEY RECOIL STARTER HANDLE THROTTLE NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION. 21 TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A. C. WARNING: Do not use the electric starter if your house is not a 120 Volt A. C. Insert safety ignition key (Tied to recoil start cord. ) into ignition slot until it clicks. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded 120 Volt A. C. NOTE: Do not use primer when starting engine with the electric starter. IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more than five continuous seconds between each time you try to start. When the engine starts, release the starter button and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first, then from the engine. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. [. . . ] 26) Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle, located on the right hand cable. Grasp the long section tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster. 26 19 STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. 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. [. . . ]