Husqvarna 5524ST Installdischargechute/Chuterotaterhead, Install Weight BAG, Check Tire Pressure

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALLDISCHARGECHUTE/CHUTEROTATERHEAD

NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head.

1.Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower.

2.Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If necessary, rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on underside of chute rotater head with holes in chute bracket.

3.With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned, position chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket.

4.Install 3/8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten securely.

CHUTE

 

ROTATER

 

HEAD

3/8 LOCKNUT

 

3/8 WASHER

CHUTE

BRACKET

PIN

THREADED

STUD

ROTATER HEAD

MOUNTING

BRACKET

INSTALL WEIGHT BAG

Though seldom required, the weight bag will reduce the tendency of the auger housing to ride up on hard, icy drifts. Should conditions require it, install as follows:

1.Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Fill weight bag with desired amount of sand.

3.Place weight bag on top of auger housing with mount- ing clamp at front edge of auger housing as shown.

4.Insert weight bag between the auger housing and the bar of the mounting clamp as shown and secure with 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 capscrews. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Mount the weight bag in a location which does not cover the warning decals on top of the auger housing.

MOUNTING

BAR

CLAMP

 

WEIGHT

 

BAG

 

5/16-18 x 1-1/2

CAPSCREWS

AUGER HOUSING

 

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance.

Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI.

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