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Operator’s Manual

1650EXLT 

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 1650EXLT

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: ...e 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 inspe...

Page 3: ...lity or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run 16 Never touch a hot engine or muffler 17 When using your snowthrower for long periods of time in deep snow be aware of snow and ice build up be tween the track components This may cause a loss of performance in the drive system Clean out snow and debris between tracks in regular intervals Clearing a Cl...

Page 4: ...ESNOW THROWER HOUSING YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your snow thrower Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual MAINTENANCE 16 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 18 21 STORA...

Page 5: ...16 18 x 5 8 72250505 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 SAFTEY IGNITION KEY S 193071 1 MULTI WRENCH 180684 2 FLAT WASHERS 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 3 8 16 x 2 25 2 HANDLE KNOBS ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...CONTROL LEVER FIG 4 AUGER CONTROL LEVER AUGER CONTROL ROD AUGER CONTROL BRACKET RETAINER SPRING FIG 6 FIG 5 AUGER CONTROL ROD CONTROL ARM VINYL SLEEVE LOOP OPENING UP 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 Using the lon...

Page 8: ...hten securely CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD 3 8 WASHER 3 8 LOCKNUT THREADED STUD PIN ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET CHUTE BRACKET FIG 7 ALIGN BEFORE TIGHTENING LOCKNUT INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs 8 and 9 1 Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5 16 18 carriage bolt and 5 16 18 locknut as shown Tighten securely 2 Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1 4 20shoul...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...rower with the engine off Safety ignition key must be inserted for the engine to start and run 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 LH and RH turn ...

Page 11: ...ustment into TRANSPORT MODE To reengage transmission push control back in FREEWHEEL POSITION FIG 11 TRANSMISSION ENGAGED SET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT See Figs 12 13 Your snow thrower is equipped with a foot controlled height adjustment mechanism See Fig 13 There are four height positions for operation See Fig 12 1 PACKED SNOW 2 NORMAL OPERATION 3 TRANSPORT 4 FLOAT To operate the height adjust mechanism u...

Page 12: ...b clockwise to disengage WARNING Ifthedischargechuteorau ger become clogged shut off engine andwaitforallmovingpartstostop Use the clean out tool NOT YOUR HANDS to unclog the chute and or auger The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever Tochangethedischargechuteposition pressdownward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right u...

Page 13: ... conditions such as a paved driveway or sidewalk place skid plates in the highest position lowest scraper clearance to give a 1 8 clearance between the scraper bar and the ground Use a middle position if the surface to be cleared is uneven NOTE It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower overgravelorrockysurfaces Objectssuchasgravel rocks or other debris can easily be picked up and thrown by...

Page 14: ...hat can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness WARNING Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gaso hol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and forma tion of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine prob...

Page 15: ...ove the choke control to the OFF posi tion Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operat ing temperature WARM START RECOIL STARTER Follow the steps above keeping the choke in the OFF position DO NOT push the primer BEFORE STOPPING Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois ture on the engine IF RECOIL STARTER HAS ...

Page 16: ...ked 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 BEFORE EACH USE ...

Page 17: ...ul not to allow dirt to enter the engine 8 Refill engine with oil through oil dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS sectionofthismanual 9 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick 10 Wipe off any spilled oil MUFFLER Inspect and replace...

Page 18: ... Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Insert safety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS The impel...

Page 19: ...elt 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 the ...

Page 20: ...ry difficult to disengage the steering clutch while driving or it may also disengage itself The correct setting of the bellcrank will give optimum performance NOTE Figure 32 shows the bellcrank positioned too high causing clutch to disengage while driving and giving appearance of wheel slip FIG 31 ADJUSTER FIG 30 STEERING BELLCRANK POWER STEERING COVER ENGINE SEE ENGINE MANUAL CARBURETOR Your carb...

Page 21: ...lat vertical surface of the bellcrank Figure 35 shows an end view of the bellcrank in the correct position 4 Adjust the position of the steering bellcrank by turning the adjuster to raise or lower the bellcrank When the bellcrank is positioned correctly replace the plastic power steering cover and the wheel or track 5 Repeat the procedure for the opposite side STEERING BELLCRANK STEERING YOKE HIGH...

Page 22: ... 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 23: ... or clogged muffler 4 Clean or replace muffler 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 authorize...

Page 24: ...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 ultimate purchaser or to Husqvarn...

Page 25: ...onal 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 spindle housings bearings blades rods height adjusters caster anti scalp wheels are NOT covered The Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover damage other than that resul...

Page 26: ...arranty 10 Years No Warranty No Warranty Fabricated Deck shell Limited Lifetime Warranty No Warranty No Warranty Battery 1 Year Pro rated No Warranty No Warranty Other Non Expendable Components 3 Years 1 Year No Warranty LE475 Edger Tillers Snow Throwers Engine Other Non Expendable Components 2 Years 90 days 90 days Tiller Tines No Warranty No Warranty Walk Behind Mowers High Wheel Trimmer Engine ...

Page 27: ... left Consumer Commercial Rental Armor Protected Stamped Deck Shell Example Below Fabricated Deck Shell Example Below Stamped Deck Shell below NOT reinforced Limited Lifetime Warranty 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 ...

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