Husqvarna 1827EXLT, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION

TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 22)

Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that 

are higher than the front of the snow thrower.
• 

Loosen adjustment nuts enough to allow drift cutter to 

be raised to highest position and tighten nuts securely. 

Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.

•  When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nuts, 

lower to storage position and tighten nuts securely.

ADJUST-

MENT NUTS

STORAGE 

POSITION

AUGER 

HOUSING

DRIFT 

CUTTER

FIG. 22

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 23)

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 Main te nance sec tion of this manual.

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 23)

• 

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.  

Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 

days to assure fuel freshness.

WARNING:  Wipe off any spilled oil or 

fuel.  Do not store, spill or use gasoline 

near an open flame.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o-

 hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract 

moisture which leads to separation and for ma-

 tion of acids dur ing storage.  Acidic gas can 

damage the fuel system of an engine while in 

storage.  To avoid engine problems, the fuel 

system should be emptied be fore stor age of 

30 days or longer.  Empty the gas tank, start 

the engine and let it run until the fuel lines 

and carburetor are empty.  Use fresh fuel next 

season.  See Storage In struc tions for ad di tion al 

information.  Never use engine or car bu re tor 

cleaner products in the fuel tank or per ma nent 

damage may occur.

FIG. 23

PRIM ER

SAFETY 

IG NI TION 

KEY

ON / OFF 

SWITCH

CHOKE 

CON-

TROL

STARTER 

BUTTON

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

NOTE:  ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.  

ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.

POWER 

CORD 

PLUG

GAS O LINE 

FILLER CAP

ENGINE OIL FILL

CAP / DIPSTICK

RECOIL (AUXILIARY) 

STARTER HANDLE

TO START ENGINE 

•  Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position.
Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt 

A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter.  The electric starter 

is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is 

designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.
•  Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire 

ground ed system.  If you are uncertain, consult a 

li censed electrician.

WARNING: Do not use the electric 

start er if your house is not a 120 Volt 

A.C. three-wire grounded system.  Se ri-

 ous per son al injury or damage to your 

snow thrower could result.

COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER
1.  Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into 

ignition slot until it clicks.  DO NOT turn the key.  Keep 

the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.

2.  Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.
3.  Move choke control to “FULL” position.
4.  Connect the power cord to the engine.
5.  Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole 

grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.

NOTE:

 Do not use primer when start ing en gine with the 

electric starter.
6.  Push starter button until engine starts.

IMPORTANT

:  Do not crank engine more than five con tin u-

 ous seconds between each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 

10 seconds between each attempt.
7.  When the engine starts, release the starter button and 

slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.