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    16530SB-XLS OPERA TOR'S MANU AL / 96193004101 / 2009-06[...]

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    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[...]

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    3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Quarts and T ype: Unleaded Regular only Oil T ype SAE 30 (above 40°F) (API SG–SL): SAE 5W -30 or 10W -30 (0° to +40°F) SAE 0W -30 (below 0°F) Oil Capacity: 28 Ounces Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .030") CONGRA TUL A TIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower . It has been designed, en[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 familiarize 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 factory[...]

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    6 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION AUGER CONTROL ROD CONTROL ARM RUBBER SLEEVE L OOP OPENING UP FIG. 5 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 end of rod posit[...]

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    7 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROT A TOR 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. Position chute rotator head over chute bracket. If[...]

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    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[...]

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    9 MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute. FIG. 10 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[...]

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    10 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 . OPERA TION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14) WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- pos[...]

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    11 OPERA TION USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 16) 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 in spect ing, make certain all controls are disengaged and the au- ger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the[...]

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    12 NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller , which can cause serious personal injury , property dam age or damage to the snow thrower . • If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface, use extra c[...]

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    13 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o- hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and for ma- tion of acids dur ing storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. T o avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied be fore stor age of 30 days or longer . Drain t[...]

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    14 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[...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE SNOW THROWER Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P .S.I. / 19-24.5 N-m). • Keep tires free of gasoline / oil, which can harm rubber . NOTE: T o seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your lo[...]

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    16 WARNING: T o avoid serious injury , before per- forming any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key . 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contact with plug. SNOW THROWER[...]

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    17 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[...]

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    18 AXLE KLIK PIN (INST ALL IN OUTER HOLE OF AXLE ONL Y) OUTER HOLE WHEEL HUB WHEEL FIG. 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 26) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. IMPORT ANT : When installing wheel, be sure to use the axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the hole in the wheel hub (if equipped).[...]

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    19 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[...]

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    20 Does not start 1. F uel 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. Fill fuel tank. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to F AST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL position. 6.[...]

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    21 SERVICE NOTES[...]

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    22 SERVICE NOTES[...]

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    23 SERVICE NOTES[...]

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    532 42 84-91 06.17.09 CL Printed in U.S.A. SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty (Parts a[...]