Husqvarna 1130SB-LSB, Owner'S Manual

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The operation of any snow thrower can result 

in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which 

can result in severe eye damage.  Always wear 

safety glasses or eye shields while operating 

your snow thrower or performing any ad just-

 ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses 

or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO 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 op er ate the snow thrower with the fuel 

shut-off valve in the OPEN position.

OPERATION

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14)

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 clear of all 

persons, small children and pets at all 

times including startup.

WARNING: If the discharge chute or 

au ger become clogged, shut-off en gine 

and wait for all moving parts to stop. Use 

the clean-out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS, 

to un clog the chute and/or auger.

The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled 

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 

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 12)

The throttle control is located on the engine. Always op er ate 

the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle 

offers the best snow thrower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 13)

The choke con trol is located on the en gine. Use the choke 

control when ev er you are starting a cold en gine. Do not 

use to start a warm en gine.
• 

To engage choke, turn knob counterclockwise. Slowly 

turn knob clockwise to disengage.

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 raise the deflector and increase 

the distance.  Move lever back to lower the deflector 

and decrease the distance. Be sure lever springs back 

and locks into desired position.

FIG. 14

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CONTROL LEVER 

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

REMOTE CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 11

OPEN

OFF

FIG. 12

SLOW

FAST

FIG. 13

FULL

OFF