Husqvarna 524S manual

524S Owner's Manual[...]

2 IMPORT ANT Safe Operation Practices for W alk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury . W ARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces. Caution should be e[...]

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Quarts and T ype: Unleaded Regular only Oil T ype SAE 30 (above 40°F) (API SG–SL): SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (0° to +40°F) SAE 0W-30 (below 0°F) Oil Capacity: 21 Ounces Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: .030") CONGRA TULA TIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower . It has been designed, engine[...]

4 P ARTS P ACKED SEP ARA TEL Y IN CART ON Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower . Reading the entire manual will familiar- ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly , operation and maintenance of the product. Y our new snow thrower has been as sem bled [...]

5 SPEED CON TROL ROD SPEED CONTROL BRACKET RET AINER SPRING SPEED CONTROL LEVER FIG. 2 ASSEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER TOOL BOX (See Fig. 8) A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover . Store the extra shear bolts, nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROT A TER HEAD (See Fig. 7) 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. Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If n[...]

7 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING 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 literat[...]

8 OPERA TION Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower . T raction drive control lever - used to engage power-pro- pelled for ward or reverse motion of snow thrower. Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow). Discharge chute control lever - used to change the di- rec tion the[...]

9 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 ad just - ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE Y[...]

10 TO MOVE FOR W ARD AND BACKW ARD (See Fig. 16) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower , is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. • Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or revers[...]

11 TO ADJUST SKID PLA TES (See Fig. 17) 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. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions. For removal of snow i[...]

12 TO ST ART ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position. Y our snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter . COLD ST ART 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 F AST position. 3. Rotate [...]

13 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just - ments will need to be made periodically to prop[...]

14 MAINTENANCE V- B E LT S Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear . (See “TO REMOVE BEL T COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). The V -belts on your snow thrower are of special co[...]

15 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T o avoid serious injury , before performing any service or ad- just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key . 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contac[...]

16 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BEL TS (See Fig. 21) 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 qualifi ed service center . NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be repl[...]

17 ST ORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, water heater , clothes dryer or gas ap pli anc[...]

18 Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. T urn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key . is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Refi ll fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to F AST position. 5. Choke in OFF position[...]

19 SER VICE NOTES[...]

20 REP AIR P ARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y SNOW THROWER - MODEL NUMBER 524S (96193000100), PRODUCT NO. 961 93 00-01 6 6 6 5 9 12 7 8 6 11 27 57 10 10 13 4 14 16 15 36 37 50 47 42 42 44 27 27 43 43 46 38 45 41 40 39 34 32 49 19 48 51 33 35 56 27 30 31 28 19 55 28 19 55 22 18 21 19 54 54 26 25 24 23 20 25 24 26 23 29 21 19 20 18 10[...]

21 KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 4 532 19 10-79 Pulley , Impeller 5 532 18 89-09 Bearing Assembly , Flange 6 532 15 53-77 Nut, Hex Flange 5/16-18 7 532 18 03-55 Bolt, Flat Head, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 8 872 27 05-05 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-1 8 x 5/8 9 532 17 88-20 Nut, Cage 3/8-16 10 532 18 40-90 Housing, Auger 1 1 532 18 40-96 Bar , Scraper 12 532 18 [...]

22 REP AIR P ARTS CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE SNOW THROWER - MODEL NUMBER 524S (96193000100), PRODUCT NO. 961 93 00-01 1 2 6 7 4 5 6 8 8 19 2 2 26 28 27 27 25 20 29 14 3 31 30 18 17 10 15 11 12 21 9 16 14 13[...]

23 KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 33-34 Knob, Lever 2 817 50 10-10 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 3 532 18 41-14 Strap, Slotted 4 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 5 819 13 13-16 Washer , Flat 3/8 6 532 17 86-59 Control Assembly , Chute Rotater 7 532 18 40-89 Support, Pivot 8 532 15 00-78 Screw , Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 9 532 18 04-53 Knob, Defl ector 10 5[...]

24 REP AIR P ARTS HANDLES SNOW THROWER - MODEL NUMBER 524S (96193000100), PRODUCT NO. 961 93 00-01 32 31 32 30 31 10 11 15 23 22 27 41 27 22 11 15 7 6 36 2 5 5 3 1 4 4 4 4 3 8 28 28 9 18 19 20 21 26 24 24 25 5 5 12 12 13 15 48 47 16 17 16 17 15 14[...]

25 KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 41-10 Lever , Auger Control, RH 2 532 18 41-09 Lever , T raction Drive Control, LH 3 532 17 94-39 Nut, Cage 1/4-20 4 532 17 88-88 Bushing, Flange 5 532 16 96-75 Retainer , Hairpin 6 532 18 04-02 Screw , Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7 532 17 86-52 Rod, Interlock 8 532 19 95-75 Arm, T raction Rod 9 532 19 95-76 Arm,[...]

26 REP AIR P ARTS DRIVE SNOW THROWER - MODEL NUMBER 524S (96193000100), PRODUCT NO. 961 93 00-01 4 4 4 1 2 5 3 5 1 2 3 1 20 21 17 19 18 18 7 7 2 2 2 24 23 12 32 27 44 22 16 15 2 4 4 13 1 2 5 3 42 42 3 5 8 9 10 6 3 41 14 43 11 35 33 15 41 22 34 29 22 31 26 25 28 30 40 39 38 36 37 33[...]

27 KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 63-15 Screw , Hex Head 5/16-18 x 5/8 2 873 80 05-00 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 3 532 15 54-15 Washer , Flat 4 817 49 05-08 Screw , Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1/2 5 532 18 00-17 Bearing, Flange 6 532 18 01-34 Shaft, Auxiliary 7 532 17 92-70 Spacer , Plate 8 532 19 29-07 Plate, Auxiliary 9 532 18 00-82 Gear , Intermediate (12[...]

28 REP AIR P ARTS CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS SNOW THROWER - MODEL NUMBER 524S (96193000100), PRODUCT NO. 961 93 00-01 6 19 17 10 21 22 23 2 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 12 13 15 27 26 25 24 18 7 6 20 14 47 47 48 46 40 44 49 50 51 52 35 55 34 33 32 38 36 41 6 37 39 42 43 11 53 54 11 44 45 41 30 29 31 31 16 10 21 28 57 6 11[...]

29 KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 10-44 Spring, T raction Idler 2 532 18 05-22 Pulley , Idler (2-1/4) 3 - - - Engine, T ecumseh, Model Number LH195SP (For engine service and replacement parts, call T ecumseh Products at 1-800-558-5402) 4 874 78 05-20 Screw , Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 6 532 05 92-89 Washer , Flat 7 873 93 05-00 Nut, Jam, Lock[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS WHEELS / DECALS SNOW THROWER - MODEL NUMBER 524S (96193000100), PRODUCT NO. 961 93 00-01 3 2 4 4 5 5 6 6 4 4 1 2 5 3 1 4 2 11 0 7 6 8 9 10[...]

31 KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 78-31 Wheel Assembly , 13", LH 2 532 15 54-43 Pin, Klik 1/4 3 532 18 78-66 Wheel Assembly , 13", RH 4 532 14 63-15 Screw , Hex Head 5/16-18 x 5/8 5 532 17 98-30 Bearing, Axle 6 532 17 46-97 Washer , Thrust, 1" KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 10-38 Decal, Danger 2 532 19 13-77 Decal, Hu[...]

532 19 83-76 Rev . 3 06.05.06 BY Printed in U.S.A. S E C T I ON 1: L I MIT E D W A R R A N T Y Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur- chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: L[...]