Husqvarna 10527STE - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
The operation of any snow thrower can result
in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can resultin severe eyedamage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your snow thrower or performing any adjust­
ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses
or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOWTO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or
attempting to start the engine.
STOPPING
TRACTION DRIVE
• Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
AUGER
• Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.
ENGINE
1. Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
2. Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent
unauthorized use.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 11)
The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on
the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel
shut-off valve in the OPEN position.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 12)
Thethrottle control is located on the engine. Always operate
the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle
offers the best snow thrower performance.
FIG. 12
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 13)
The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke
control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not
use to start a warm engine.
To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn
knob counterclockwise to disengage.
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14)
A
WARNING: Snow throwers have ex­
posed rotating parts, which can cause
severe injury from contact, or from ma­
terial thrown from the discharge chute.
Keep the area of operation ciear of all
persons, smail children and pets at all
times including startup.
A
WARNING: If the discharge chute or au­
ger become clogged, shut-off engine
and waitfor a 11 moving parts to stop. Use
the clean-out tooi, NOT YOUR HANDS,
to unciog the chute and/or auger.
The Dl R ECTION in which snow is to be thrown is control led
by the discharge chute control lever.
• To change the discharge chute position, press down­
ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever
left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure
lever springs back and locks into desired position.
The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the
position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to
throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to
throw snow farther.
• Press downward on chute deflector control lever and
move lever forward to lowerthe deflector and decrease
the distance. Move lever back to raise the deflector
and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back
and locks into desired position.