Husqvarna 12527HV - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT; Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers

2 IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and ot...

Page 3 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3 CONGRATULATIONS 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. We have competen...

Page 4 - PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

4 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (73800600) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (422663) (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (1) LOCKNUT 5/16-18 (751153) (1) CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 x 5/8 (72250505) (1) LOCKNUT 1/4-20 (191730) (1) SHOULDER BOLT 1/4-...

Page 5 - REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CAR TON

5 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION 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. Your new snow...

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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 ma...

Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

10 TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14) 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. OPERATION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fi...

Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

12 OPERATION SKID PLATE LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEAR ANCE) HEX NUTS HIGH POSITION (LOW GROUND CLEARANCE) AUGER HOUSING FIG. 18 SCRAPER BAR FIG. 19 PRIM ER SAFETY IG NI TION KEY ON / OFF SWITCH CHOKE CON- TROL STARTER BUTTON FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION. ...

Page 13 - SNOW THROWING TIPS

13 OPERATION 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...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART

14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION 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. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just me...

Page 15 - SNOW THROWER

15 MAINTENANCE SNOW THROWER Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 PSI). • Keep tires free of gasoline / oil, which can harm rubber. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may b...

Page 16 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELT COVER SCREWS FRAME FIG. 21 SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 20) AUGER SHEAR BOLTSBoth right and left-hand augers are secured to the auger shaft with a shear bolt and hex nut. Should a foreign ob- ject or ice become lodged in the augers, the shear bolts are designed to break, pre...

Page 18 - ENGINE

18 AXLE KLIK PIN (INSTALL IN OUTER HOLE OF AXLE ONLY) OUTER HOLE WHEEL HUB WHEEL FIG. 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 24) Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle, located on the right hand cable. Grasp the long section tightly and turn the short section ...

Page 19 - STORAGE

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, ...

Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING

20 TROUBLESHOOTING Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn 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 with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position 4...