Husqvarna ST 121E Owners Manual - Page 3

Operation 1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. 3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), disconnect the cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower. Remove key. 4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 5. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections. 6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain the auger blades and all moving parts have stopped. Remove key. 7. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. 8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. 9. Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, and other safety protective devices in place and working. 10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and others away. 11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. 12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when operating in reverse. 13. Disengage power to the auger blades when snow thrower is transported or not in use. 14. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower. 15. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run. 16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating auger blades inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute: 1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! 2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger blades have stopped rotating. 3. Always use a clearing tool at least 15 inches long. Maintenance and Storage 1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. 2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 3. Always refer to operator's manual for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period. 4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. 5. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller. SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING (Figure 1). YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. PRODUCT PRODUIT MAINTENANCE LEVEL NIVEAU DE MAINTENANCE SERIAL NUMBER NUMERO DE SERIE 000000000 00 000000A 000000 MODEL NUMBER / NUMERO DE MODELE KG KW RPM YEAR 00000000 000 000 000 0000 FOR SERVICE CALL/POUR APPELER LE SERVICE 1-800-448-7543 ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. ORANGEBURG, SC 29116 CONFORMS TO ANSI B71.3-2005 SAFETY STANDARDS CONFORME AUX NORMES DE SECURITE ANSI B71.3-2005 000000 Figure 1 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your snow thrower. • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this manual. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.6 Quarts (1,5 Liters) and Type: Unleaded Regular only Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 50°F) SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (32° to 50°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 18 Ounces (0,53 Liters) Spark Plug: Gap: F6RTC 0.030" (0,762 mm) 3