Husqvarna ST 324 Operator's Manual page 15

To use the fuel switch
• Slide the fuel switch (A) to open or close the fuel
valve. Operate the product with the fuel switch in
the OPEN position.
A
To use the choke control
• Slide the choke (A) to open or close the choke
valve. Use the choke to start a cold engine.
A
To adjust the skid plates
The skid plates prevent damage to the bottom of the
snow thrower. Adjust the skid plates (A) when the
locknut (B) is loose, or the skid plate is not at the
correct distance from the ground. No adjustment is
necessary for standard installation.
1. Loosen the locknut (B) with a 13 mm (½ in.) open
wrench.
2. Move the skid plates (A) up or down.
a) On flat surfaces set the distance between the
scraper bar and the ground to 5-6 mm
(0.2-0.25 in).
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b) On rough surfaces set the skid plates (A) in a
position where the scraper bar is above the
top of the ground.
WARNING:
gravel and stones do not go into
the product. Objects that eject at
high speed can cause injury.
3. Tighten the locknut (B).
To use the drift cutters (if equipped)
Use the drift cutters to cut through snowdrifts deeper
than the front of the product.
1. Loosen the adjustment nuts (A) on both sides of
the product to allow each drift cutter (B) to be
raised to its highest position.
2. Tighten the nuts.
3. Lower the drift cutters after use.
To prevent freeze-up after use
Note:
Controls and moving parts can be blocked
by ice. Do not apply much force to the controls. If
you cannot operate a control or a part, start the
engine and let it operate for some minutes.
Make sure that
A
B
B
A
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