Husqvarna 5524ST Owner's Manual page 11

CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
LOW POSITION
TO THROW SNOW
The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever
located on the right side handle.
• Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the
auger and throw snow.
• Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.
AUGER
CONTROL
LEVER
OPERATION
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of
HIGH POSITION
the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control
lever located on the left side handle.
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•
SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed
control lever.
KNOB
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NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers
are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the
auger control lever in the engaged position. This will allow
you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust
the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow
throwing process.
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Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en-
gage the drive system.
Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower.
Press downward on the speed control lever and move
lever to desired position BEFORE engaging the trac-
tion drive control lever. Be sure lever springs back and
locks into desired position.
CAUTION: Do not move speed control lever
when traction drive control lever is engaged.
Damage to the snow thrower can result.
Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds
are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It
is recommended that you use a slower speed until you
are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
TRACTION DRIVE
CONTROL LEVER
DRIVE SPEED
CONTROL LEVER