Husqvarna 524ST User Manual

524STOwner's Manual

10The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gla

11OPERATIONDRIVE SPEEDCONTROL LEVERTRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVERAUGER CONTROL LEVERTO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14)The auger rotation is controlled by the a

12TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16)NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates.Skid plates are located on each

13TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position.Your snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter. COLD START1.

14MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONSThe warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator

15MAINTENANCEV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just abl

16SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad- just ments:1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position.2.

17SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 20)The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to sli

18STORAGEImmediately 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

19Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position.

2Safe Operation Practices for Snow ThrowersIMPORTANT: This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe t

20REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLYSNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 524ST (HL524STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 63 35-5

21KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 532 05 38-47 Washer, Flat 4 532 18 10-83 Pulley, Impeller 5

22REPAIR PARTS CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTESNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 524ST (HL524STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 63 35

23KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 33-34 Knob, Lever 2 817 50 10-10 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 3

24REPAIR PARTS HANDLESSNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 524ST (HL524

25KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 41-10 Lever, Auger Control, RH 2 532 18 41-09 Lever, Tra

26REPAIR PARTS DRIVESNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 524ST (H

27KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 63-15 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 5/8 2 873 80 05-00 Nut,

28REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYSSNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 524ST (HL524STA), PRODUCT NO

29KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 10-44 Spring, Traction Idler 2 532 18 05-22 Pulley, Idle

3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 2.0 Quartsand Type: Unleaded Regular onlyOil Type SAE 30 (above 40°F)(API-SF

30REPAIR PARTS WHEELS / DECALSSNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 524ST (HL524STA), PR

31KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 78-31 Wheel Assembly, 13", LH 2 532 15 54-43 Pin, K

532 18 78-25 Rev. 4 03.03.04 BY Printed in U.S.A.SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Hu

4PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTONMAINTENANCE ... 14-15MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...

5ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONRead these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower.You

6ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONINSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6)The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown.1.

7ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONCHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your snow thrower were overinfl ated at the fac-tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal

8OPERATIONKNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with

9OPERATIONDrive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower.Traction drive control lever - used to engage