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1827SB 1827SB
Operator's Manual / 96193004700 / 2009-07
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IMPORTANT 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. WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- Look for this symbol to point out im- posed rotating parts, which can cause por tant safety precautions. It means severe injury from contact, or from ma- CAUTION!!! BE COME ALERT!!! YOUR terial thrown from the discharge chute. SA
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6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect chute is the most common cause of injury associated with the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis- plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the charge chute.
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (2) FLAT WASHERS (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (422663) (19131316) (73800600) (2) HANDLE KNOBS EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (6) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (6) LOCKNUTS (192090) 1/4-20 (73800400) ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION 2. Cut down all four corners of carton an
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD chute rotator head to snow thrower and making ad just ments (See Figs. 3 and 4) to the skid plates. The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE thrower. 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. tight en handle knobs securely. Additional carriage bolts, washers and handle knobs are in
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) HEAD (See Fig. 7) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the be used to install the chute rotator head. vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW 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. PRIMER DANGER OR WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFOR
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OPERATION MUF FLER ELECTRIC START AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER BUTTON CONTROL GAS O LINE LEVER TRACTION DRIVE SPEED FILLER CAP DRIVE POWER CON TROL LEVER CONTROL CORD LEVER PLUG CHOKE CHUTE CON- DE FLEC TOR TROL SAFETY IGNITION KEY ON / OFF SWITCH LIGHT DISCHARGE PRIM ER CHUTE CHUTE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE DE FLEC TOR RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE KNOB CLEAN-OUT TOOL HANDLE KNOB MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX LOCATION ON THE ENGINE. ACTUAL
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OPERATION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 11 & 12) The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- can result in severe eye damage. Always wear posed rotating parts, which can cause safety glasses or eye shields while operating severe injury from contact, or from ma- your snow thrower or performing any ad just - terial thrown from the discharge chute. ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses
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OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of located on the right side handle. the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. • Release the au
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17) used to adjust the skid plates. The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing the factory, already filled with oil. and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. tion. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter not develop full power until it has reached normal operat- is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plu
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some See “ENGINE” in ➁ ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly Maintenance section maintain your snow thrower. General ➂ At least once a season, check to see if you should
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MAINTENANCE V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts change. All oil must meet API service classification SG–SL. are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from • Be sure snow thrower is on level surface. wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service • Oil will drain more freely when warm. and Adjustments section of this
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied performing any service or ad just ments: with your snow thrower. 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position. 4. Insert safety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing 1/4-20 1/4-20 x 1-5/8 1/4-20 x 2 parts have completely stopped. LOCKNUT CAP
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 20) 7. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the pulleys. belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into by a service center/department. the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to re
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 21) ENGINE • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. SEE ENGINE MANUAL. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- CARBURETOR nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To dis en gage drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance the snow thrower), remove klik pin from wheel hub and should not be affected at altitudes up to 2,134 meters. If insert pi
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and car bu re tor are empty. the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. WARNING: Never store the snow • Use fresh fuel next season. thrower with gaso line in the tank in side NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alt
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key. is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Refill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to FAST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL positio
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532 42 85-38 07.09.09 SR Printed in the U.S.A. starter ropes and tiller tines; (2) Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light; WARRANTY STATEMENT (3) Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective manufacturer’s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of purchase; all claims must be sent to the SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY appropriate manufacturer; (4) Lawn and garden attachments are co
