Husqvarna 13524SB-XLS manual

13524SB - XLS 13524SB - XLS Owner's Manual / 96193004800 / 2009-07[...]

2 IMPORT ANT Safe Operation Practices for W alk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. F ailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury . WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces. Caution should be e[...]

3 CONGRA TUL A TIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower . It has been designed, engineered and man u fac - tured to give best possible dependability and per for mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy , please contact your nearest authorized service center . W e have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper[...]

4 P ARTS P ACKED SEP ARA TEL Y IN CARTON (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (6) SHEAR BOL TS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (192090) (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (1) L OCKNUT 5/16-18 (751153) (1) CARRIAGE BOL T 5/16-18 x 5/8 (72250505) (1) L OCKNUT 1/4-20 (191730) (1) SHOULDER BOL T 1/4-20 (179829) (1) SPRING (184505) (1) L OCKNUT 3/8 (73800600) (3) RET AINE[...]

5 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower . Reading the entire manual will familiar- ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly , operation and maintenance of the product. Y our new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the facto[...]

6 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION AUGER CONTROL LEVER AUGER CONTROL ROD AUGER CONTROL BRACKET RET AINER SPRING FIG. 6 INST ALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. 2. With top [...]

7 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROT A TER HEAD (See Fig. 7) NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower . 2. Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If[...]

8 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING 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 literat[...]

9 OPERA TION Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower . T raction drive control lever - used to engage power - pro pelled for ward or reverse motion of snow thrower . LH and RH turn triggers - used to steer the snow thrower . Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow). Discha[...]

10 The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any ad just- ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE Y[...]

11 OPERA TION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow . • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow . USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 16) In certain snow conditions, the disc[...]

12 OPERA TION BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 22) 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. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and [...]

13 OPERA TION ENGINE OIL FILL CAP / DIPSTICK FUEL SHUT - OFF VAL VE PRIM ER SAFETY IG NI TION KEY THROT TLE CHOKE CONTROL ST ARTER BUTTON RECOIL ST ARTER HANDLE GAS O LINE FILLER CAP NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL L OCA TION. ACTUAL L OCA TION MA Y VARY WITH ENGINE ON Y OUR UNIT . FIG. 22 TO ST ART ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve[...]

14 SNOW THROWING TIPS • Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. F ull throttle offers the best performance. • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow . Use the drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed. • It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me- di ate ly after it falls. • The best t[...]

15 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just ments will need to be made periodically to proper[...]

16 MAINTENANCE BEL TS Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear . (See “TO REMOVE BEL T COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). The belts on your snow thrower are of special con struc tio[...]

17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRAME BEL T COVER SCREWS FIG. 24 SHEAR BOL TS (See Fig. 23) AUGER SHEAR BOL TS Both right and left-hand augers are secured to the auger shaft with a spacer , shear bolt and hex nut. Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the augers, the shear bolts are designed to break, preventing damage to any other com po nent[...]

18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 7. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BEL T IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around pulleys. HINT : Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to relieve tension. 8. With tension relieved on idler , install new traction drive belt arou[...]

19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS AXLE KLIK PIN (INST ALL IN OUTER HOLE OF AXLE ONL Y) OUTER HOLE WHEEL HUB WHEEL FIG. 26 TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 27) Adjust cable tension by 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[...]

20 STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, water heater , clothes dryer or gas ap pli ance. A[...]

21 Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. T urn 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 F AST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. [...]

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