Husqvarna 8024ST Snow Blower Owners Manual

OPERATION
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES
WARNING:  Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
NOTE:Thewrenchprovidedinyourpartsbagmaybeused
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. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for  current surface  conditions.  For  removal of  snow  in
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
place skid  plates in the  highest position (lowest  scraper
clearance)togivea1/8"clearancebetweenthescraperbar
and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface to be
cleared is uneven.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gaso-
hol or using ethanol  or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and forma-
tion of acids  during storage.   Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.   To avoid engine  problems, the fuel
systemshouldbeemptiedbeforestorageof30
days or longer.   Drain the  gas tank, start the
engine and  let it  run until  the fuel  lines and
carburetor  are  empty.    Use  fresh  fuel next
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
over  gravel or  rocky surfaces.  Objects  such as  gravel,
rocks or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown
by the impeller, which can cause serious  personal injury,
property damage or damage to the snow thrower.
season.
See  Storage Instructions  for  addi-
tional information. Never use engine or carbu-
retor cleaner products in the fuel tank  or per-
manent damage may occur.
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
CHOKE CONTROL
THROTTLE    PRIMER
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP /
DIPSTICK
1.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2
.   Adjust  skid plates by loosening the rear  1/2" hex nut
only, then  moving skid  plate to desired  position. Be
surebothplatesareadjustedevenly.Tightensecurely.
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
AUGER
HOUSING
SKID PLATE
1/2"
HEX NUT
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
FUEL SHUT-
OFF VALVE
SCRAPER BAR
RECOIL
STARTER BUTTON
STARTER
HANDLE
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible.  After
considerable use it may become worn.  When it has worn
almost to  the  edge of  the housing,  it  can be  reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
POWER CORD PLUG
NOTE:  ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
TO START ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt
A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter
is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug  and is
designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with oil.
1.
2.
Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
Be  sure your  house  is  a  120 Volt  A.C.  three-wire
grounded  system.   If  you  are  uncertain, consult  a
licensed electrician.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
dipstickandscrewtight,waitforafewseconds,remove
and read  oil level. If  necessary, add oil  until “FULL”
mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
WARNING:  Do  not   use  the  electric
starter if your house  is not a 120 Volt
A.C.three-wiregroundedsystem.  Seri-
ous personal injury or damage to your
snow thrower could result.
Tochangeengineoil,see“TOCHANGEENGINEOIL”
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
Fillfueltanktobottomoftankfillerneck.      Donotoverfill.
Use  fresh, clean,  regular unleaded  gasoline  with a
minimum of 87 octane.   Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
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CategoriesHusqvarna Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals
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Model Year2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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LanguageEnglish
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