Husqvarna 1827SB manual

1827SB 1827SB Operator's Manual / 961930047 00 / 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 (3) RET AINER SPRINGS (169675) (6) SHEAR BOL TS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (192090) (6) L OCKNUTS 1/4-20 (73800400) EXTRA SHEAR BOL TS AND NUTS (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (1) L OCKNUT 3/8 (73800600) ROT A TOR HEAD MOUNTING (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (422663) [...]

5 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION SPEED CONTROL ROD HANDLE KNOB L OWER HANDLE PL ASTIC TIE UPPER HANDLE FIG. 1 SPEED CON TROL ROD SPEED CONTROL BRACKET RET AINER SPRING SPEED CONTROL LEVER FIG. 2 TRACTION DRIVE CON TROL ROD DRIVE CONTROL BRACKET RET AINER SPRING TRACTION DRIVE CON TROL LEVER FIG. 4 INST ALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4[...]

6 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION AUGER CONTROL LEVER AUGER CONTROL ROD AUGER CONTROL BRACKET RET AINER SPRING FIG. 6 CHUTE ROT A TER HEAD 3/8 WASHER 3/8 L OCKNUT THREADED STUD PIN ROT A TER HEAD MOUNT ING BRACKET CHUTE BRACKET FIG. 7 ALIGN BEFORE TIGHTENING L OCKNUT INST ALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring fro[...]

7 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[...]

8 OPERA TION ON / OFF switch - used to STOP the engine. 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 . Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow). Discharge chute contro[...]

9 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[...]

10 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD (See Fig. 15) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower , is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. • Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse [...]

11 OPERA TION SKID PL A TE L OW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEAR ANCE) HEX NUTS HIGH POSITION (L OW GROUND CLEARANCE) AUGER HOUSING FIG. 16 SCRAPER BAR PRIM ER SAFETY IG NI TION KEY ON / OFF SWITCH CHOKE CON- TROL ST ARTER BUTTON FUEL SHUT -OFF VAL VE NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL L OCA TION. ACTUAL L OCA TION MA Y VARY WITH ENGINE ON Y OUR[...]

12 OPERA TION SNOW THROWING TIPS • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow . Use the drive speed control, NOT the ON / OFF switch, to adjust speed. • It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me- di ate ly after it falls. • The best time to remove snow is the early morning. At this time the snow is usually dry and has not been e[...]

13 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[...]

14 MAINTENANCE V -BEL TS Check V -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 V -belts on your snow thrower are of special con [...]

15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: T o avoid serious injury , before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF 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 [...]

16 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[...]

17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS INNER HOLE KLIK PIN OUTER HOLE WHEEL HUB WHEEL FIG. 21 TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 21) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. IMPORT ANT : When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. T o dis en gage drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing the s[...]

18 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[...]

19 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. Refill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to F AST position. 5. Choke in OFF position.[...]

532 42 85-38 07.09.09 SR Printed in the 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 (Par[...]