Husqvarna 12530HV - Manual

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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, preventing damage to any other com ...

18 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 to lengthen the adjuster. Adjust until cable is snug. ADJUSTER TURN BUCKLE FIG. 24 ENG...

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, ...

20 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in OFF position. 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. 2. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 2. Insert safety...