Husqvarna 12527HV User Manual Page 1

12527HVOPERATOR'S MANUAL

10TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14)The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle.• Squeeze auger control lev

11OPERATIONUSING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15)In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be-come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-

12OPERATIONSKID PLATELOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEAR ANCE)HEX NUTSHIGH POSITION(LOW GROUNDCLEARANCE)AUGER HOUSINGFIG. 18SCRAPER BARFIG. 19PRIM ERSAFET

13OPERATIONTO 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. ele

14MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONSThe warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator

15MAINTENANCESNOW THROWERAlways observe safety rules when performing main te nance.TIRES• Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 PSI).• K

16SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSBELT COVERSCREWSFRAMEFIG. 21SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 20)AUGER SHEAR BOLTSBoth right and left-hand augers are secured to the auge

17SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around pulleys.HINT: Insert a 3/8"

18AXLEKLIK PIN (INSTALL IN OUTER HOLE OF AXLE ONLY)OUTER HOLEWHEEL HUBWHEELFIG. 23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 24)Adjust c

19STORAGEImmediately 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

2IMPORTANTSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow ThrowersThis snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.Failure

20TROUBLESHOOTINGDoes not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2.

21Consumer Wheeled Products – Limited Warranty Husqvarna warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Husqvarna® product is free from defects i

22c. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator’s manual. In addition, you must cease using the product immediately upon any failure or dama

23Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010Exhibit AConsumer (personal,household use only)Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigcul

532 43 54-89 05.19.10 TH Printed in U.S.A.Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010Exhibit AConsumer (personal,household use only)Commercial (any comm

3CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower. It has been designed, engineered and man u -fac tured to give best possible dependability an

4PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON(3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675)(1) WASHER 3/8(19131316)(1) LOCKNUT 3/8(73800600) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S)(422663)(1) MU

5ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONRead these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Rea

6ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONAUGERCONTROL LEVERAUGER CONTROL RODAUGERCONTROL BRACKETRETAINER SPRINGFIG. 6TRACTION DRIVE CON TROL RODDRIVECONTROL BRACKETRE

7ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONINSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD (See Fig. 7)NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to ins

8OPERATIONKNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with

9MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTSOur snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute.FIG. 10OPERATIONDrive speed