Husqvarna 5524ST Assembly, Remove Snow Thrower from Carton, HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower

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ASSEMBLY

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower.

Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

2.Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.

3.Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle.

4.Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TOOL BOX

A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts, nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.

NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjust- ments to the skid plates.

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

1.Raise upper handle to the operating position and tighten handle knobs securely.

INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD

1.Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2.Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring.

SPEED

CONTROL

ROD

PLASTIC TIE

UPPER

HANDLE

HANDLE

KNOB

LOWER

HANDLE

SPEED CONTROL ROD

 

RETAINER

 

SPRING

SPEED

SPEED

CONTROL

CONTROL

BRACKET

LEVER

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Contents 5524ST Preparation TrainingOperation Static Electricity HazardAPI-SF-SJ Maintenance and StorageParts Packed Separately in Carton Service and AdjustmentsRemove Snow Thrower from Carton AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Install Auger Control ROD Install Traction Drive Control RODCheck Tire Pressure INSTALLDISCHARGECHUTE/CHUTEROTATERHEADInstall Weight BAG Know Your Snow Thrower OperationDischarge chute control lever used to change Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower To Move Forward and Backward To Throw SnowBefore Starting the Engine To Adjust Skid PlatesScraper BAR Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Snow Throwing TipsBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE LubricationEngine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear BoltsTo Replace Belts Other StorageDoes not start TroubleshootingRepairparts KEY Part Description Repairparts Repairparts Repairparts Repairparts Repairparts Repairparts Repairparts Repairparts Repairparts Repairparts Warranty Statement