Husqvarna 5524STE owner manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjust- ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad- justments section of this manual.

At least once a year, you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer.

Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check for loose fasteners.

3.Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRICATION

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

SAE 30 Motor Oil

See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section

General Purpose Grease

Pivot points

Auger grease fittings

Engine oil

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance.

TIRES

Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P.S.I. / 19-24.5 N-m).

Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

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Contents 5524STE Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents HOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower Parts Packed Separately in Carton Assembly / PRE-OPERATIONRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Install Traction Drive Control ROD See Figs Install Speed Control ROD See FigsUnfold Upper Handle Install Discharge Chute / Chute Rotater Head See Fig Install Auger Control ROD See FigsCheck Tire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower OperationPrimer Ignition KEYRecoil 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 Scraper BAR Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Before Stopping Snow Throwing TipsIf Recoil Starter has Frozen General Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE LubricationEngine CleaningTo Adjust Snow Thrower Height Service and AdjustmentsChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigTo Replace Belts See Fig Other StorageTroubleshooting Service Notes Repair Parts Auger Housing / Impeller Assembly KEY Part Description Repair PartsControl Panel / Discharge Chute KEY Part Description Handles Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Chassis / Engine / Pulleys KEY Part Description Wheels / Decals 532 40 Sion Tmita ILD NA SON ITP Eexc 4ON ITC ES Rantywar Tementsta