Husqvarna 1650EXLT Operator's Manual page 12

TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 14)
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.
TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 15)
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.
OFF
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 16)
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.
SLOW
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 17)
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.
OPERATION
OPEN
OFF
FIG. 14
FULL
FIG. 15
FAST
FIG. 16
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
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 lower the deflector and decrease
the distance. Move lever back to raise the deflector
and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back
and locks into desired position.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
CONTROL LEVER
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 18)
The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever
located on the right side handle.
• Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the
auger and throw snow.
• Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.
AUGER
CONTROL
LEVER
USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 19)
In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be-
come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool
to dislodge this blockage.
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FIG. 17
FIG. 18