Husqvarna ST 324P Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See Fig, Check Tire Pressure

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD (See Fig. 7)

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

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

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

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

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

CHUTE

 

 

ROTATOR

 

3/8 LOCKNUT

HEAD

 

 

 

 

3/8 WASHER

 

 

PIN

 

 

THREADED

 

 

STUD

 

ALIGN BEFORE

ROTATOR HEAD

CHUTE

MOUNTING

BRACKET

TIGHTENING LOCKNUT

BRACKET

FIG. 7

INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See Figs. 8 and 9)

1.Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. Tighten securely.

2.Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/4-20 shoulder bolt and 1/4-20 locknut as shown. Tighten nut securely. Cable eyelet will be loose on shoulder bolt.

3.Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotator head and into hole in chute deflector as shown.

1/4-20

SPRING

CHUTE

SHOULDER

DEFLECTOR

BOLT

 

 

HOOK

 

BETWEEN

 

HEX NUTS

 

ON CHUTE

1/4-20

ROTATOR

LOCKNUT

HEAD

 

5/16-18

 

CARRIAGE

 

BOLT

CABLE

 

EYELET

 

REMOTE

 

CABLE

 

BRACKET

 

5/16-18

 

LOCKNUT

 

FIG. 8

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 9

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac- tory 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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Contents Operator’s Manual Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Uhmw Skid Plates Parts Packed Separately in CartonUnfold Upper Handle Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Remove Snow Thrower from CartonInstall Auger Control ROD See Figs Install Traction Drive Control ROD See FigsInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotator Head See FigCheck Tire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower OperationRecoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Meets A.N.S.I. Safety RequirementsStopping HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Throw Snow See Fig Using the CLEAN-OUT Tool See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Transport Before Starting the EngineBefore Stopping To Start EngineIf Recoil Starter has Frozen Snow Throwing TipsLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEEngine CleaningShear Bolts See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Chute DeflectorTo Replace Belts See Fig Carburetor To Adjust Cable Tension See FigTo Adjust Traction Belt and Auger Belt Tension To Remove Wheels See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingConsumer Wheeled Products Limited Warranty HOW to Obtain Service Consumer Wheeled Limited Warranty Chart Armor Protected Stamped Deck Shell Example Below Service Notes Service Notes 06/17/2014 AP