Husqvarna 16530SB-XLS manual Snow Throwing Tips, To Start Engine, Before Stopping

OPERATION

			2.	Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
	CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gaso-
			3. Rotate choke control to “FULL” position.
	hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
	moisture which leads to separation and forma-		4. Push the primer four (4) times if the temperature is
	tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can			below 15°F, or two (2) times if temperature is between
	damage the fuel system of an engine while in			15° and 50°F. If temperature is above 50°F, priming is
	storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel			not necessary.
	system should be emptied before storage of		NOTE: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the
	30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
			engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a
	the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
			few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push
	and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
			the primer.
	season. See Storage Instructions for additional
	information. Never use engine or carburetor		5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter
	cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent			rope to snap back.
	damage may occur.		6.	When the engine starts, release the recoil starter handle
				and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi-
TO START ENGINE
				tion.
•	Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position.
			Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will
Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt
			not develop full power until it has reached normal operat-
A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter			ing temperature.
is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is			WARM START - RECOIL STARTER
designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.
			Follow the steps above, keeping the choke in the “OFF”
•	Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire
			position. DO NOT push the primer.
	grounded system. If you are uncertain, consult a
			BEFORE STOPPING
	licensed electrician.
			Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois-
	WARNING: Do not use the electric		ture on the engine.
	starter if your house is not a 120 Volt		IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN
	A.C. three-wire grounded system. Seri-		If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine,
	ous personal injury or damage to your
			proceed as follows:
	snow thrower could result.
			1.	Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much
COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER				rope out of the starter as possible.
1.	Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts		2. Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back
	bag) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key.			against the starter.
	Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.		If the engine still fails to start, repeat the above steps or
2.	Place throttle control in “FAST” position.		use the electric starter.
3.	Rotate choke control to “FULL” position.		SNOW THROWING TIPS
4.	Connect the power cord to the engine.		• Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at
5.	Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole			full throttle. Full throttle offers the best performance.
	grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.		• Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use the
NOTE: Do not use primer when starting engine with the				drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed.
electric starter.			• It is easier and more efficient to remove snow imme-
6.	Push starter button until engine starts.			diately after it falls.
			• The best time to remove snow is the early morning. At
IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more than five continu-
				this time the snow is usually dry and has not been ex-
ous seconds between each time you try to start. Wait 5 to
				posed to the direct sun and warming temperatures.
10 seconds between each attempt.
			• Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all
7.	When the engine starts, release the starter button and
				snow will be removed.
	slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.
			• Throw snow downwind whenever possible.
8.	Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first,
			• Adjust the skid plates to proper height for current snow
	then from the engine.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will				conditions. See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” in this
				section of this manual.
not develop full power until it has reached normal operat-
			• For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of snow
ing temperature.
WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER				removal by overlapping previous path and moving
				slowly.
Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the
			• Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use. This
“OFF” position.
				will help air flow and extend engine life.
COLD START - RECOIL STARTER			• After snow-throwing is completed, allow engine to run for
1.	Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts			a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine.
	bag) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key.		• Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each
	Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.	13		use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use.