Husqvarna 521SSE - Manuals

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 5 1740274 12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when operat- ing in reverse. 13. Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow- thrower is transported or not in use. 14. Use only attachments and accessorie...

TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 1740274 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HAZARD SYMBOLS AND THE MEANINGS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERATING SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 4 . ....

SAFETY DECALS 7 1740274 WARNING: If safety decals are dam- aged or missing, replace immediately. Look for this symbol to indicate important safe- ty precautions. This symbol indicates: “Atten- tion! Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk.” Before operation of your snowthrower, read the safety de- cals...

OWNER’S INFORMATION 1740274 8 WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY 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...

OWNER’S INFORMATION 1740274 9 WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty:1. Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, ...

ASSEMBLY 10 1740274 PARTS BAGS CONTENTS: 1 − 2.6 ounces 2 − cycle oil 1 − Owner’s Manual TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 − Knife 1 − Pliers 2 − Adjustable Wrenches 1 − Flat Screwdriver WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while assembling the snowthrower. Figure 6 shows the snow thrower ...

ASSEMBLY 11 1740274 HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE 1. Remove the packing material from the upper and lower handles. 2. Loosen the knobs on each side of the handle. (See Figure 3) 3. Raise the upper handle to the operating position (see Figure 4). Hold the upper handle apart to prevent scratching the low...

ASSEMBLY 12 1740274 n CHECKLIST Before you operate your new snowthrower, to ensure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product, please review the following checklist: n All assembly instructions have been completed. n The discharge chute rotates freely. n No rema...

OPERATION 13 1740274 KNOW YOUR SNOWTHROWER READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOWTHROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOWTHROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Figure 7 Recoi...

OPERATION 14 1740274 SNOWTHROWER OPERATION The most effective use of the snowthrower will be established by experience, taking into consideration the terrain, wind conditions and building location which will determine the direction of the discharge chute. NOTE: Do not discharge snow toward a buildin...

OPERATION 15 1740274 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: Experiences indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or those using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dur- ing storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine whi...

OPERATION 16 1740274 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Before you service or start the engine, familiarize yourself with the snow thrower. Be sure you understand the func- tion and location of all controls. 2. Be sure that all fasteners are tight. 3. Before starting the engine, make sure all controls op...

OPERATION 17 1740274 HOW TO CLEAR A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE WARNING: Hand contact with the rotating im- peller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow blowers. NEVER USE YOUR HAND TO CLEAN OUT THE DISCHARGE CHUTE. To Clear The Chute: S SHUT OFF THE ENGINE! ...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 18 1740274 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS PROCEDURE FIRST 2 HOUR BEFORE EACH USE OFTEN EVERY 5 HOURS EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS BEGINNING EACH SEASON BEFORE STORAGE S N Tighten all screws and nuts √ √ √ N O W Lubricate Chute Control Flange √ √ T H Lubricate Auger Bail √ √ R O W C...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 19 1740274 HOW TO LUBRICATE THE IDLER ARM CAUTION: DO NOT get oil on the belt or pulleys. This will cause the belt to slip and experience premature failure. 1. Remove the screws from the belt cover (see Figure 12). Remove the belt cover. 2. Apply a drop of oil to the idler ar...

MAINTENANCE 20 1740274 HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT TENSION IMPORTANT: When you release the auger bail, the au- ger must stop rotating. If the auger does not stop, ad- just the belt tension as follows: 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.2. Remove the belt cover.3. Loosen the idler pulle...

MAINTENANCE 21 1740274 HOW TO REPLACE THE SCRAPER BLADE 1. Use adjustable wrenches to remove the fasteners that secure the scraper blade (Figure 16). 2. Install a new scraper blade and secure with the fasteners removed in step 1. Figure 16 Scraper Blade HOW TO FREE THE AUGER CABLE IMPORTANT: If the ...

MAINTENANCE 22 1740274 WARNING: To prevent accidental starting when making any adjustments or repairs, always dis- connect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with the spark plug . HOW TO ADJUST THE CHUTE CRANK If the chute crank will not rotate fully to the left or right, ...

MAINTENANCE 23 1740274 HOW TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT The drive belt is of special construction and must be re- placed with original factory replacement belt available from your nearest authorized service center. 1. Remove the belt cover. (See Figure 20) 2. Remove the drive belt from the idler pulley...

MAINTENANCE 24 1740274 HOW TO REPLACE THE AUGER 1. Remove the belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt Cover”. 2. Remove the drive belt. See “How To Replace The Drive Belt”. 3. Use a 1-inch wrench and remove the auger pulley from the auger shaft (threads are left hand; turn clock-wise to remove). (Se...

MAINTENANCE 25 1740274 TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR The carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations, contact your nearest autho- rized service center. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is ...

STORAGE 26 1740274 OFF SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store the engine, with fuel in the tank, indoors or in a poor ventilated enclo- sure where fuel fumes could reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc. Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flamma...

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 27 1740274 PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace defective spark plug. Engine runs erratically Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Empty gas tank. Check fuel supply, Stale gasoline. Add fresh gasoline. Water or dirt in fuel system. Remove car...