Husqvarna 1827EXLT Owners Manual - Page 14

OPERATION TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 22) Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are higher than the front of the snow thrower. • Loosen adjustment nuts enough to allow drift cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nuts securely. Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower. • When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nuts, lower to storage position and tighten nuts securely. AUGER HOUSING ON / OFF SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE GASOLINE FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP / DIPSTICK STARTER BUTTON STORAGE POSITION DRIFT CUTTER ADJUSTMENT NUTS FIG. 22 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 23) 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 read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • To change engine oil, see "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Maintenance section of this manual. ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 23) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before 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. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. SAFETY IGNITION KEY PRIMER FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE POWER CORD PLUG NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT. FIG. 23 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 grounded system. If you are uncertain, consult a licensed electrician. WARNING: Do not use the electric starter if your house is not a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire grounded system. Serious personal 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 starting engine with the electric starter. 6. Push starter button until engine starts. IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more than five continuous 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. 14