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SERVICE NOTES

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Page 1: ...14527SB LS OPERATOR S MANUAL 96193004900 2009 07 ...

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: ...rt speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when operating in reverse 13 Disengage power to the collector impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use 14 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as wheel weights counterweights or cabs 15 Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your fo...

Page 4: ...2250505 1 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 191730 1 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 179829 1 SPRING 184505 1 LOCKNUT 3 8 73800600 3 RETAINER SPRINGS 169675 6 LOCKNUTS 1 4 20 73800400 EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL 1 AUGER CONTROL ROD 1 SAFTEY IGNITION KEY 193071 1 FUEL STABILIZER PACKET 1 MULTI WRENCH 180684 2 FLAT WASHERS 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 3 8 16 x 2 25 2 HANDLE KNOBS ...

Page 5: ...ls except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle 5 Remove the two 2 plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet 6 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER TOOL BOX See Fig 10 A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover Store the extra shear bolts nuts...

Page 6: ...nto hole in drive control bracket Secure with retainer spring TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD VINYL SLEEVE FIG 3 PLASTIC TIE INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs 5 and 6 1 Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the vinyl sleeve Hook spring in hole in rod end 2 Hook end of spring into con...

Page 7: ...ses Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance Reduce tire pressure to 14 17 PSI CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD 3 8 WASHER 3 8 LOCKNUT THREADED STUD PIN ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET CHUTE BRACKET FIG 7 ALIGN BEFORE TIGHTENING LOCKNUT 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: ...s 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 FORWARD PRIMER IGNITION KEY INSERT TO START AND RUN PULL OUT TO STOP READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DANGER OR WARNING REVERSE SNOW DISCHARG...

Page 9: ...n Remove when snow thrower is not in use Electric start button used for starting the engine Recoil auxiliary starterhandle usedforstartingengine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Choke Control used for starting a cold engine Throttle engine control used to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine LH and RH tur...

Page 10: ...ure lever springs back and locks into desired position The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which canresultinsevereeyedamage Alwayswear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any adjust ments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW TH...

Page 11: ...9 NOTE The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions For removal of snow in normal conditions such as a paved driveway or sidewalk place skid plates in the highest po...

Page 12: ...FORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 21 The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already filled with oil 1 Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS See Fig 20 Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are higher than the front of the snow thrower Loosen adjustment nuts enough to allow drift cutter to be rais...

Page 13: ...re is between 15 and 50 F If temperature is above 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 5 Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back 6 Whentheenginestarts releasetherecoilstarterhandle and slowly move the...

Page 14: ...ll 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 BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Checkcontrolstobesuretheyarefunctioningproperly LUBRICATION Keep ...

Page 15: ... a suitable container The unit tilted resting on the frame with the left wheel removed will help drain any oil trapped inside the engine See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 1 Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Clean area around drain plug 3 Remove drain plug an...

Page 16: ...stments 1 Be sure throttle is in STOP position 2 Remove safety ignition key 3 Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped 4 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug CHUTE DEFLECTOR The chute deflector attached to the top of the discharge chute is provided to direct discharging snow away from the operator If the deflec...

Page 17: ...e belt s be replaced by a service center 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 center department Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to t...

Page 18: ...odelsnowthrower 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 dry rot and corrosion ENGINE SEE ENGINE MANUAL CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 2 134 meters If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carbur...

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: ...sition 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Water in fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of 5 Contact a qualified service center adjustment or overhaul Excessive 1 Loose parts or damaged 1 Tighten all fasteners Replace damaged parts v...

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Page 24: ...t time of purchase SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which becom...

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