Husqvarna 10527SB-LS User Manual

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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at 
the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 
days or more.
WARNING: Never store the snow 
thrower with gaso line in the tank in side 
a build ing where fumes may reach an 
open flame, spark or pilot light as on a 
fur nace, water heater, clothes dryer or 
gas ap pli ance.  Allow the engine to cool 
be fore storing in any enclosure.
SNOW THROWER
When snow thrower is to be stored for a period of time, 
clean it thor oughly, re move all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. 
Store in a clean, dry area.
1.  Clean entire snow thrower (See “CLEANING” in the 
Main te nance section of this manual).
2.  Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See “TO RE-
 PLACE BELTS” in the Service and Adjustments sec tion 
of this manual).
3.  Lubricate as shown in the Main te nance sec tion of this 
man u al.
4.  Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely 
fas tened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage 
and wear. Replace if nec es sary.
5.  Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand 
lightly before painting.
ENGINE
See engine manual.
FUEL SYS TEM
IMPORTANT
:  It is important to prevent gum deposits from 
forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor,  
fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended 
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can 
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation 
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel 
system of an engine while in storage.
•  Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting 
it run until the fuel lines and car bu re tor are empty.
•  Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in 
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
•  Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:  Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min-
 i miz ing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age. 
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. 
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. 
Run engine at least 10 min utes after adding stabilizer to 
allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty 
the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine 
oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this 
man ual).
CYLINDER
1.  Remove spark plug.
2.  Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole 
into cylinder.
3.  Pull recoil starter handle slowly a few times to dis trib ute 
oil.
4.  Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
•  Remove safety ignition key; store it in a safe place. 
•  Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
•  Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. 
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
• 
If possible, store your snow thrower indoors and cover 
it to protect it from dust and dirt.
•  Cover your snow thrower with a suitable pro tec tive 
cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. 
Plastic cannot breathe, which allows con den sa tion to 
form and will cause your snow thrower to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover snow thrower while engine/ex-
haust area is still warm.
NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow 
leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts 
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion.
ENGINE
See engine manual.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance 
should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 
meters). If your engine does not operate properly due to 
suspected carburetor problems, take your snow thrower 
to a qualified service center.
ENGINE SPEED
Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set 
for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above 
the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will 
void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high 
speed needs adjusting, contact a qualified service center, 
which has proper equipment and experience to make any 
necessary ad just ments.
TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 24)
•  Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle.
IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the 
axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the 
hole in the wheel hub (if equipped).  Inner hole in axle and 
hole in wheel hub are not used for your model snow thrower.
AXLE
KLIK PIN (INSTALL 
IN OUTER HOLE 
OF AXLE ONLY)
OUTER HOLE
WHEEL HUB
WHEEL
FIG. 24