Product Overview - Husqvarna ST 424 Operator's Manual

2. Fill slowly with a fuel can. If you spill fuel, remove
it with a cloth and let remaining fuel dry off.
3. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap
is not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
5. Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from
the position where you filled the tank, before a
start.
To use the fuel switch (for ST
424/427/430 only)
• Turn the fuel switch to open or close the fuel
valve. Operate the product with the fuel switch in
the OPEN position.
OFF
To start the engine, manual start
1. Put the ON/OFF key into the ignition slot (B). Do
not turn the key.
A
2. For ST 424/427/430 only: Turn the fuel ON/OFF
switch (C) to the ON position.
3. Put the throttle control (A) to the FAST position.
4. Turn the ON/OFF key to the ON position.
5. For ST 424/427/430 only: If the temperature is
lower than -17 °C (0 °F), push the primer 3 times.
Product overview on page 2 for primer
See
position.
CAUTION: Do not push the primer
too many times. It can prevent the
engine from starting. If the engine is
flooded, wait some minutes before
you try to start. Do not push the
primer.
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B
C
6. Pull the starter rope handle (D).
Note: If the starter rope is frozen, slowly pull out
as much rope out of the starter as you can.
Release the starter rope handle. If the engine
does not start, do the procedure again or use the
electric starter.
7. Run the engine 2-3 minutes at very low speed
before you start to throw snow.
8. If the engine does not run smoothly, turn it off.
To start the engine, electric start
1. Put the ON/OFF key into the ignition slot (B). Do
not turn the key.
2. For ST 424/427/430 only: Turn the fuel ON/OFF
switch (C) to the ON position.
3. Put the throttle control (A) to the FAST position.
4. Put the ON/OFF key to the ON position.
D
5. For ST 424/427/430 only: If the temperature is
lower than -17 °C (0 °F), push the primer 3 times.
Product overview on page 2 for primer
See
position.
6. Turn the ON/OFF key to START. When the
engine starts, release the key.
7. Run the engine 2-3 minutes at very low speed
before you start to throw snow.
CAUTION: Do not release the starter
rope handle quickly. Move it slowly to
the start position.
A
B
CAUTION: Do not push the primer
too many times. It can prevent the
engine from starting. If the engine is
flooded, wait some minutes before
you try to to start. Do not push the
primer.
CAUTION: Do not run the starter for
more than 5 seconds each time you
try to start. Wait 5 to 10 seconds
between each try.
C
D
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