Husqvarna 16530-XLS User Manual

16530-XLS16530-XLSOperator's Manual

10The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gla

11OPERATIONTO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15)The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle.• Squeeze auger co

12TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19)NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates.Skid plates are located on each

13OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 22)The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already fil

14OPERATIONNOTE: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a few minutes be fore at temp

15MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONSThe warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator

16MAINTENANCEBELTSCheck belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. R

17SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: To avoid serious injury, beforeperforming any service or ad just ments:1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position.2. Re

18SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS7. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around pulleys.HINT: Insert a 3/8"

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINESee engine manual.CARBURETORYour carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes u

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

20STORAGEImmediately 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

21TROUBLESHOOTINGDoes not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2.

22Consumer Wheeled Products – Limited Warranty Husqvarna warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Husqvarna® product is free from defects i

23c. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator’s manual. In addition, you must cease using the product immediately upon any failure or dama

24Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010Exhibit AConsumer (personal,household use only)Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigcul

25Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart 2010Exhibit AConsumer (personal,household use only)Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, arigcul

26SERVICE NOTES

27SERVICE NOTES

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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(1) POWER CORD(198563)(1) DISCHARGE CHUTE(1) LOCKNUT 5/16-18(751153)(1) CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 x 5/8(72250505)(1) LOC

5ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONNOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making ad just ments to the ski

6ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONINSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7)NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to ins

7ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONCHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac-tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal

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

9OPERATIONDrive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower.Traction drive control lever - used to engage