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Operator’s Manual

12527HVX

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.

Summary of Contents for 12527HVX

Page 1: ...e 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 ...

Page 2: ... the machine Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 3 After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thoroughly in...

Page 3: ... equipment is in safe working condition 2 Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters space heaters or clothes dryers Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 3 Always refer to operator s manual for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period 4 Maintain or replace ...

Page 4: ... 2 FLAT WASHERS 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 3 8 16 x 2 25 2 HANDLE KNOBS EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS 6 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 192090 1 WASHER 3 8 19131316 1 LOCKNUT 3 8 73800600 1 RETAINER SPRING 169675 6 LOCKNUTS 1 4 20 73800400 ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING 1 POWER CORD 198563 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE SAFTEY IGNITION KEY S 193071 1 MULTI WRENCH 180684 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON ...

Page 5: ...hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat 3 Removethetwo 2 screwssecuringtheaugerhousing to the pallet 4 Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control ro...

Page 6: ...TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD FIG 3 PLASTIC TIE FIG 4 TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs 5 and 6 The auger control rod is installed on the snow thrower 1 Remove plastic tie securing auger control rod to lower handle See Fig 5 2 Push down on the auger control rod and bring top end of rod up between the metal console and plastic console cover at r...

Page 7: ...ire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance Reduce tire pressure to 14 17 PSI CHUTE ROTATER HEAD 3 8 WASHER 3 8 LOCKNUT THREADED STUD PIN ROTATER HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET CHUTE BRACKET FIG 7 ALIGN BEFORE TIGHTENING LOCKNUT ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION CHUTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL LEVER FIG 9 FIG 8 INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs 8 and 9 1 Install remote cable bracket to discharg...

Page 8: ...OW THROWER Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning ...

Page 9: ...ngine to start and run Remove when snow thrower is not in use Electric start button used for starting the engine Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Throttle engine control used to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine Choke control used for startin...

Page 10: ...ll times including startup WARNING If the discharge chute or augerbecomeclogged shut offengine andwaitforallmovingpartstostop Use the clean out tool NOT YOUR HANDS to unclog the chute and or auger TheDIRECTIONinwhichsnowistobethrowniscontrolled by the discharge chute control lever To change the discharge chute position press down ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right u...

Page 11: ...the auger and throw snow Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow USING THE CLEAN OUT TOOL See Fig 14 In certain snow conditions the discharge chute may be come clogged with ice and snow Use the clean out tool to dislodge this blockage When cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain all controls are disengaged and the au ger impellerandallmovingpartshavestopped Disconnect the spark...

Page 12: ...l 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 Use fresh fuel next season SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur SCRAPER BAR See Fig 17 The scraper bar is not adjustable but is revers...

Page 13: ...lug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded 120 Volt A C receptacle NOTE Do not use primer when starting engine with the electric starter 6 Push starter button until engine starts IMPORTANT Do not crank engine more than five continu ous seconds between each time you try to start Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each attempt 7 When the engine starts release the starter button and slo...

Page 14: ...ow 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 BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Checkcontrolstobesuretheyarefunctioningproperly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATION C...

Page 15: ...me in contact with plug 2 Clean area around drain plug 3 Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container 4 Install drain plug and tighten securely 5 Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine 6 Install left wheel if removed for draining oil Be sure to install wheel pin and retainer pin into proper hole in wheel axle See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of ...

Page 16: ... the capscrews are designed to break preventing damage to any other com ponents If impeller does not turn when auger control lever is engaged check to see if the capscrews have sheared To replace the capscrew shear bolts FIG 19 AUGER SHAFT 1 4 20 x 2 SHOULDER SHEAR BOLT 1 4 20 LOCKNUT IMPELLER SHAFT 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 CAPSCREW SHEAR BOLT 1 4 20 LOCKNUT IMPELLER HUB AUGER HUB AUGER HUB 1 Disengage all ...

Page 17: ...vice centre department NOTE It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time The V belts on your snow thrower are of special construc tion and should be replaced by original equipment manu facturer OEM belts available from your nearest service centre department Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the snow thrower WARNING Belt ...

Page 18: ...ngine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments TO REMOVE WHEELS See Fig 22 Remove the wheel pin and retainer pin and remove wheel from axle NOTE To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire ...

Page 19: ... system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting 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 Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min imizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to...

Page 20: ...er Engine idles or runs roughly 1 Choke is in FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of adjustment or overhaul 5 Contact an authorized service center department Excessive vibrat...

Page 21: ... are not covered by this Limited Warranty In most cases these items are NOT manufactured by Husqvarna in which case they may be covered separately by their respective manufacturer s warranties if one is provided and included with the product at the time of purchase The following transmission transaxle manufacturers Dana Hydro Gear Tuff Torq provide a warranty for the transmission transaxle to the ...

Page 22: ...and or improper storage p Sprayers pumping or spraying caustic or flammable materials lack of or broken strainers or q Continued use of product after initial operational problem or failure occurs 9 Reinforced Stamped Armor Protected 10 Year Limited Fabricated Limited Lifetime Deck Warranties These Limited Warranties are for the deck shell only mechanical components parts such as belts pulleys spin...

Page 23: ... Warranty y t n a r r a W o N y t n a r r a W o N Battery 1 Year Pro rated 1 Year Pro rated No Warranty Consumer Wheeled Limited Warranty Chart 2013 Riding Lawn Tractors Product Component Residential Zero Turn Mowers RZ Only Residential Zero Turn Mowers EZ MZ M ZT Battery 1 Year Pro rated 1 Year Pro rated No Warranty y t n a r r a W o N r a e Y 1 s r a e Y 3 s t n e n o p m o C e l b a d n e p x E...

Page 24: ...on Tiller tines and Fabricated Deck shell is for the life of the product or 7 seven years after the last date of the complete unit s final production whichever comes first Deck Shell replacement will be limited to a maximum of two 2 decks within the Limited Lifetime Warranty See reference 4 b of the warranty statement RZ Two 2 Year Consumer warranty parts labor with Hydro Gear Distributor network ...

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