Husqvarna 1827EXLT - Manual (Page 13)

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FIG. 18
CLEAN-OUT
TOOL
MOUNTING
CLIP
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
OPERATION
POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 20)
Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your snow
thrower. The triggers are located on the underside of each
handle. When a trigger is squeezed, it disengages the track
drive on that side of snow thrower and allows it to turn in
that direction.
• To turn left – squeeze left side trigger.
• To turn right – squeeze right side trigger.
LH TURN
TRIGGER
RH TURN
TRIGGER
FIG. 20 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 19)
SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of
the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control
lever located on the left side handle.
•
Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage
the drive system.
• Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed
control lever.
• Move speed control lever to de sired po si tion AFTER
engaging the trac tion drive control lever.
CAUTION: Do not move speed con trol le ver
unless engine is running. Damage to the snow
thrower can result.
• Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds
are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower.
It is recommended that you use a slower speed until
you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers
are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the
auger control lever in the engaged position. This will allow
you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust
the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow
throwing process.
DRIVE SPEED
CONTROL LEVER
TRACTION DRIVE
CONTROL LEVER
FIG. 19
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 21)
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
used to adjust the skid plates.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
normal con di tions, such as a paved driveway or side walk,
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper
clear ance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface
to be cleared is uneven.
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
dam age or damage to the snow thrower.
•
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clear ance) position.
1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then
moving skid plate to desired position. Be sure both
plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
SKID PLATE
LOW POSITION
(HIGH GROUND
CLEAR ANCE)
HEX
NUTS
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
AUGER
HOUSING
FIG. 21
SCRAPER
BAR
SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 21)
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After
con sid er able use it may become worn. When it has worn
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a dam aged or worn scrap er bar.