Husqvarna 16530-XLS manual HOW to Obtain Service

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c. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator’s manual.

In addition, you must cease using the product immediately upon any failure or damage. The product should be taken to an authorized Husqvarna servicing dealer prior to any further use.

4.Damages resulting from normal aging, wear and tear or neglect are NOT covered. The Limited Warranty does not cover damage other than that resulting from defects in material or workmanship. The following are NOT considered defects in material or workmanship, and therefore are NOT covered.

(a)Abrasion to mower decks;

(b)Tires damaged by external punctures;

(c)Natural discoloration of materials due to ultraviolet light;

(d)Damage to cutting equipment by way of contact with, rocks, or other non-approved materials and/or structures;

In addition, this Limited Warranty does not cover damages, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse or neglect of the product related to or including any of the following:

(e)Failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator’s manual;

(f)Abuse, misuse, neglect, modifications, alterations, normal wear, improper servicing, use of unauthorized attachments, Lack of lubrication or engine failure, due to the use of oils that do not meet Engine manufacturer’s specifications;

(g)Use of gasohol, containing methanol (wood alcohol). Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is approved;

(h)Use of ether or any starting fluids;

(i)Pressure cleaning or steam cleaning the product;

(j)Use of spark plugs other than those meeting emission performance requirements listed in the operator’s manual;

(k)Tampering with engine speed governor or emission components, or running engines above specified and recommended engine speeds as listed in your operator’s manual;

(l)Operation of the unit with improperly installed/removed or modified cutting shields, guards, or safety devices;

(m)Any removed/damaged air filter, excessive dirt, abrasives, salt water, moisture, corrosion, rust, varnish, stale fuel, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage procedures;

(n)Failures due to improper set up, pre-delivery service or repair service by anyone other than an authorized Husqvarna servicing dealer during the warranty period;

(o)Dirt contaminated grease or oil, use of incorrect type of greases or oils, failure to comply with recommended greasing intervals, water or moisture damage, and/or improper storage;

(p)Sprayers pumping or spraying caustic or flammable materials, lack of or broken strainers; or

(q)Continued use of product, after initial operational problem or failure occurs.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

5.Authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer/Center. In order to obtain warranty coverage it is your responsibility (at your expense) to deliver or ship your Husqvarna unit to an authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer/Center and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. If you do not know the location of your nearest authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer, call Husqvarna, at 1-800-487-5951 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, or visit www.husqvarna.com. Should you require assistance or have questions concerning this Limited Warranty, you may contact us at 800-487-5951 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time or contact us through the web at www.husqvarna.com.

6.Documentation Required. You must maintain and present Proof of purchase (including date, product model and, if applicable, engine serial number) to an authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer for warranty service under this Limited Warranty. Proof of

purchase rests solely with the owner-customer. Husqvarna encourages you to register your product online at www.usa.husqvarna.com to help ensure, among other things, that you can be notified of important product information. However, registering your product is not a condition of warranty service.

Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.; Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc.

9335 Harris Corners Parkway Charlotte, NC 28269

575 49 43-01 R3 2010

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Contents 16530-XLS Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Remove Snow Thrower from Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Parts Packed Separately in CartonUnfold Upper Handle Install Speed Control ROD See FigsInstall Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Install Chute Deflector Remote Control See FigsIgnition KEY OperationKnow Your Snow Thrower PrimerRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Throw Snow See Fig To USE Drift Cutters See Fig Power Steering Operation See FigTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig Scraper BAR See FigTo Start Engine Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD Gasoline See FigIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEEngine CleaningShear Bolts See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Chute DeflectorTo Replace Belts See Fig Engine Speed To Adjust Cable Tension See FigTo Remove Wheels See Fig CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Limitations and Exclusions HOW to Obtain Service Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart Front Mounted Deck Riders Engine Transmission Service Notes Service Notes 532 43 56-55 06.21.10 TH