Husqvarna 1827EXLT Owners Manual - Page 11

OPERATION TRANSPORT AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF SNOW THROWER TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 11 & 12) When transporting your snowthrower, be sure to disengage the transmission by placing freewheel control into FREEWHEEL position (See Fig. 11) and height adjustment locator into TRANSPORT MODE position (See Fig. 12). • Pull freewheel control out to FREEWHEEL position. • Set height adjustment into TRANSPORT MODE. • To reengage transmission, push control back in. To operate the height adjust mechanism, using your foot, push down on the pedal, tilt the unit to align the pins with the selected height position and slowly release foot pressure until the pins are seated in the desired height setting. FREEWHEEL CONTROL FREEWHEEL POSITION TRANSMISSION ENGAGED FIG. 11 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 OIL EXPANSION TANK PEDAL FIG. 13 IMPORTANT: Your model snow thrower is equipped with an oil expansion tank attached to the hydrostatic transmission (see fig. 13). As you run your snow thrower, the oil level will rise in this tank as the oil heats up and recess as the oil cools. This is normal operation. You do not need to add oil to this tank as part of regular maintenance. 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or attempting to start the engine. STOPPING TRACTION DRIVE • Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower. AUGER • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. ENGINE 1. Move ON / OFF switch to "OFF" position. 2. Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent unauthorized use. NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine. FIG. 12 11