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OPERATION

SNOW THROWING TIPS

•  Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use 

the drive speed control, NOT the ON / OFF switch, to 

adjust speed.

•  It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me-

 di ate ly after it falls.

• 

The best time to remove snow is the early morning. At 

this time the snow is usually dry and has not been ex-

posed to the direct sun and warming tem per a tures.

•  Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all 

snow will be removed.

•  Throw snow downwind whenever possible.
• Ad 

just the skid plates to proper height for current snow 

con di tions.  See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” in this 

section of this manual.

•  For extremely heavy snow, re duce the width of snow 

removal by over lap ping previous path and moving 

slowly.

• 

Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use. This 

will help air flow and extend engine life. 

• 

After snow-throwing is completed, allow engine to run for 

a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine.

•  Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each 

use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use.

WARNING:  Do not operate snow 

thrower if weather conditions im pair 

visibility.  Throwing snow dur ing a 

heavy, windy snowstorm can blind you 

and be hazardous to the safe operation 

of the snow thrower.

TO START ENGINE 

•  Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position.
Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt 

A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter.  The electric starter 

is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is 

designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.
•  Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire 

ground ed system.  If you are uncertain, consult a 

li censed electrician.

WARNING: Do not use the electric 

start er if your house is not a 120 Volt 

A.C. three-wire grounded system.  Se ri-

 ous per son al injury or damage to your 

snow thrower could result.

COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER
1.  Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into 

ignition slot until it clicks.  DO NOT turn the key.  Keep 

the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.

2.  Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.
3.  Move choke control to “FULL” position.
4.  Connect the power cord to the engine.
5.  Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole 

grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.

NOTE:

 Do not use primer when start ing en gine with the 

electric starter.
6.  Push starter button until engine starts.

IMPORTANT

:  Do not crank engine more than five con tin u-

 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 

slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.

8.  Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first, 

then from the engine. 

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 - ELECTRIC STARTER
Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the 

“OFF” position.
COLD START - RECOIL STARTER
1.  Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into 

ignition slot until it clicks.  DO NOT turn the key.  Keep 

the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.

2.  Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.
3.  Rotate choke control to “FULL” position.
4.  Push the primer four (4) times if the temperature is 

below 15°F, or two (2) times if temperature is between 

15° and 50°F.  If temperature is above 50°F, priming is 

not nec es sary.

NOTE

:  Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the 

engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a few 

minutes be fore at tempt ing to start and DO NOT push the 

primer. 
5.  Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter 

rope to snap back.

6.  When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle 

and slowly move 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 FROZEN

If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, 

proceed as follows:
1.  Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much 

rope out of the starter as possible.

2.  Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back 

against the starter.

If the engine still fails to start, repeat the above steps or 

use the electric starter.

Summary of Contents for 1827SB

Page 1: ...1827SB 1827SB Operator s Manual 96193004700 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: ...hine at high transport 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 Alway...

Page 4: ...familiar ize you with the unit which will assist you in assembly operation and maintenance of the product Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship ping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow throw...

Page 5: ...ol panel push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket Secure with retainer spring TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD VINYL SLEEVE FIG 3 PLASTIC TIE NOTE The multi wrench may be used for assembly of the chuterotatorheadtosnowthrowerandmakingadjustments to the skid plates UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE 1 Raise upper handle to the operating position and tighten handle knobs securely Additi...

Page 6: ...cket Secure with retainer spring AUGER CONTROL ROD CONTROL ARM VINYL SLEEVE LOOP OPENING UP FIG 5 INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD See Fig 7 NOTE The multi wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotator head 1 Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower 2 Positionchuterotatorheadoverchutebracket Ifnec...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...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 Choke control used for starting a cold engine MEETS A N S I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER DRIV...

Page 9: ...oke control is located on the engine Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke rotate lever to FULL position The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the position of the chute deflector Set the deflector low to throw snow a short distance set the deflector higher to throw snow farther Tochangethedeflectorposition loosen...

Page 10: ...e 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 plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent ac cidental starting Releasetheaugercontr...

Page 11: ...efore 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 TO ADJUST SKID PLATES See Fig 16 NOTE The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust ...

Page 12: ...er cord to the engine 5 Plug 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 t...

Page 13: ...hedule 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 CHART SNOW THROWER Alw...

Page 14: ...nnot come 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 klick pin into proper hole in wheel axle See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua...

Page 15: ... spark plug wire to spark plug IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft with two 2 capscrew shear bolts and hex nuts Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the impeller 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 t...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...y 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 Adjust until cable is snug ADJUSTER TURN BUCKLE FIG 22 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 sus...

Page 18: ... 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 19: ...s in FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 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 5 Contact a qualified service center adjustment or overhaul Excessive 1 Loose parts or damaged 1 Tighten all fastener...

Page 20: ... 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 become...

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