Husqvarna ST 224 Operator's Manual page 12

A
E
C
D
B
F
2. Slide the control lever (B) to the ON position.
3. Put the throttle control (C) to the FAST position.
a) If the engine is cold, slide the choke lever (D)
to the FULL position.
CAUTION: Do not over prime the
engine. It can prevent the engine
from starting. If the engine is over
primed, wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not
push the primer.
4. Pull the starter rope handle (F).
CAUTION: Do not release the handle
quickly. Move it back to the start
position slowly.
Note: If the rope starter has frozen, slowly pull
out as much rope out of the starter as possible
and release the starter rope handle. If the engine
does not start, repeat the procedure or use the
electric starter.
5. If the choke was used to start the engine, slowly
move the choke (D) to the OFF position.
6. Run the engine 2-3 minutes at idling speed
before you start to throw snow.
7. If the engine does not run as it should, turn it off.
To start the engine, electric start
WARNING: The product has a 120 V
A.C. electric starter. Do not use the
electric starter if your house is not a 120
V A.C. three-wire grounded system.
Serious personal injury or damage to the
product could occur. The electric starter
has a three-wire power plug, and is
designed to use 120 V A.C. household
current. Make sure that your house is a
120 V A.C. three-wire grounded system.
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If you are uncertain, ask a licensed
electrician.
1. Insert the ON/OFF key (A) into the ignition slot
until it clicks. Do not turn the key.
A
E
C
D
B
2. Slide the control lever (B) to the ON position.
3. Put the throttle control (C) to the FAST position.
a) If the engine is cold, slide the choke lever (D)
to the FULL position.
4. Push the primer (E) three times.
CAUTION: Do not over prime the
engine. It can prevent the engine
from starting. If the engine is over
primed, wait a few minutes before
trying to start and do not push the
primer.
5. Connect the extension cord to the connector on
the engine (F).
6. Connect the other end of the extension cord into
a three-hole grounded 120 V A.C. receptacle.
7. Push the electric start button (G) until the engine
starts.
CAUTION: Do not crank the engine
more than five continuous seconds
between each time you try to start.
Wait 1 minute between each try.
8. If the choke was used to start the engine, release
the electric start button and slowly move the
choke (D) to the OFF position.
9. Disconnect the extension cord from the
receptacle first and then from the engine.
10. Run the engine 2-3 minutes at idling speed
before you start to throw snow.
G
F
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