Husqvarna 1830SB Before Starting The Engine, Operation, CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig, storage

		OPERATION
	LH TURN	RH TURN	BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
			CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 19)
	TRIGGER	TRIGGER
			The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from
			the factory already filled with oil.
			1.	Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
			2.	Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
				the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds,
				remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
				“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
			•	To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”
				in the Maintenance section of this manual.
			ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 19)
			•	Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
				fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
				a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
	FIG. 17			Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 18)				days to assure fuel freshness.
				WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
used to adjust the skid plates.				fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing				near an open flame.
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height				CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gaso-
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
				hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
				moisture which leads to separation and forma-
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper
				tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper
				damage the fuel system of an engine while in
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface
				storage.	To avoid engine problems, the fuel
to be cleared is uneven.				system should be emptied before storage of
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower				30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks				the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the				and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property				season. See Storage Instructions for additional
damage or damage to the snow thrower.				information. Never use engine or carburetor
• If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,				cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
				damage may occur.
	use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
	to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
1.	Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.		ON / OFF		RECOIL (AUXILIARY)
2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov-					STARTER HANDLE
			SWITCH
	ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates				GASOLINE
	are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.				FILLER CAP

		CHOKE	ENGINE OIL FILL
HIGH POSITION			CAP / DIPSTICK
		CON-
	HEX
(LOW GROUND		TROL
CLEARANCE)	NUTS
	AUGER		STARTER
			BUTTON
	HOUSING
LOW POSITION	SCRAPER
(HIGH GROUND	BAR
CLEARANCE)	SKID PLATE
		SAFETY
		IGNITION
	FIG. 18	KEY

SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 18)	PRIMER
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After		POWER
considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn	FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE	CORD
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,		PLUG
providing additional service before requiring replacement.	NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.	ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.

FIG. 19

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