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Husqvarna 8024ST Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers IMPORTANT: This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions.

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening and front auger area at all times. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross- ing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES ... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3 WARRANTY ... 32 ASSEMBLY ... 5-7 OPERATION ... 8-13 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON MAINTENANCE ... 14-15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ... 16-18 STORAGE ... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 6 INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown. 2.
  • Page 7 INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower. 2.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 9 SPARK PLUG SAFETY IGNITION CHOKE CON- TROL THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL RECOIL POWER (AUXILIARY) CORD STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE START BUTTON PRIMER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH THE ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
  • Page 10 The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • 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...
  • Page 12 TO ADJUST SKID PLATES NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface.

  • Page 13: Cold Start - Electric Starter

    COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key into the ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 2. Place throttle control in FAST position. 3. Rotate choke control to FULL position. 4.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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 adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.
  • Page 15 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad- justments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped. 4.

  • Page 17: To Replace Belts

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by a qualified service center. NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time.

  • Page 18: Storage

    TO REMOVE WHEELS • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the innermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To disen- gage drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans- porting the snow thrower), remove klik pin from wheel hub and insert pin into the outermost hole in axle only.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center. PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 5.

  • Page 20: Repair Parts

    SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 44 27...
  • Page 21 SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION 532 18 35-78 Bag, Weight 532 18 35-77 Bracket, Weight Bag 874 52 05-24 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/2...
  • Page 22 CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 11 9...
  • Page 23 SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE DESCRIPTION 532 18 33-34 Knob, Lever 817 50 10-10 Screw #10-24 x 5/8...
  • Page 24 HANDLES SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04...
  • Page 25 SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches DESCRIPTION 532 18 41-10 Lever, Auger Control, RH 532 18 41-09 Lever, Traction Drive Control, LH 532 17 94-39 Nut, Cage 1/4-20...
  • Page 26 DRIVE SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 9 10...
  • Page 27 SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 KEY PART 532 14 63-15 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 873 80 05-00 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 532 15 54-15 Washer, Flat 817 49 05-08 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1/2...
  • Page 28 SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 53 54 CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 10 21...
  • Page 29 SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 KEY PART 532 18 10-44 Spring, Traction Idler 532 18 05-22 Pulley, Idler (2-1/4) - - - 874 78 05-20 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 532 05 92-89 Washer, Flat...
  • Page 30 WHEELS / DECALS SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 1 10...
  • Page 31 SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches DESCRIPTION 532 17 92-64 Wheel Assembly (13") 532 15 54-43 Pin, Klik 1/4...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    532 18 35-93 Rev. 5 09.20.02 BY/rad Printed in U.S.A.

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