Husqvarna 8024ST manual

8024ST Owner's Manual[...]

2 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. SAFETY RULES WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces. Caution should be[...]

3 • 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. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove wire from the s[...]

4 P ARTS P ACKED SEPARA TEL Y IN CARTON MAINTENANCE .................................................... 14-15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................... 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......................... 16-18 STORAGE .................................................................. 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................[...]

5 ASSEMBL Y 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. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have b[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. 2. With top end of rod positioned under right side of control panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole in auger control [...]

7 ASSEMBL Y INSTALL WEIGHT BAG Though seldom required, the weight bag will reduce the tendency of the auger housing to ride up on hard, icy drifts. Should conditions require it, install as follows: 1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Fill weight bag with desired amount of sand. 3. Place weight bag on top of auger housing wi[...]

8 OPERA TION 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 literatu[...]

9 OPERA TION Choke Control - used for starting a cold engine. Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower. Traction drive control lever - used to engage power- propelled forward or reverse motion of snow thrower. Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow). Discharge chute contro[...]

10 OPERA TION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from material thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup. WARNING: If the discharge chute or auger become clogged, [...]

11 OPERA TION DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER AUGER CONTROL LEVER 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. TO MOVE FORWARD [...]

12 ENGINE OIL FILL CAP / DIPSTICK FUEL SHUT- OFF VALVE PRIMER SAFETY IGNITION KEY THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL STARTER BUTTON RECOIL STARTER HANDLE GASOLINE FILLER CAP NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT. POWER CORD PLUG TO ADJUST SKID PLATES NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag ma[...]

13 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. Connect the power cord to the engine. 5. Plug the other end of the power cord into a [...]

14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART 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 y[...]

15 MAINTENANCE 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). The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special construc- tio[...]

16 SER VICE 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. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with [...]

17 SER VICE 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 ti[...]

18 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. WARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance. Allow t[...]

19 Does not start 1. Fuel shut-of f valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-of f 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. Fill fuel tank. 4. Throttle in ST OP position. 4. Move throttle to F AST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL position. 6[...]

20 AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024ST A), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 6 6 5 6 6 9 12 2 1 3 7 7 8 6 11 28 27 27 19 30 26 25 24 23 22 18 21 20 19 28 19 31 25 24 26 23 29 21 21 19 20 18 10 13 4 14 16 15 36 37 50 47 42 44 27 43 46 38 45 27 43 42 41 40 39 34 32 49 19 48 51 33 35[...]

21 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 35-78 Bag, Weight 2 532 18 35-77 Bracket, Weight Bag 3 874 52 05-24 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4 532 18 10-83 Pulley, Impeller 5 532 17 53-23 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/[...]

22 1 2 6 7 4 5 6 8 8 19 2 2 14 26 28 27 27 25 20 29 24 18 13 14 3 11 12 11 9 14 16 17 15 10 CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024ST A), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04[...]

23 KEY PART 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, Deflector 10 532 17 [...]

24 HANDLES SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024ST A), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 5 11 12 15 7 10 33 18 19 37 34 35 20 20 21 21 6 11 5 36 13 2 5 15 11 4 4 3 3 16 17 16 23 22 38 39 24 27 26 24 25 27 40 22 17 1 4 4 14 5 8 6 28 9 32 30 31 31 32[...]

25 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 41-10 Lever, Auger Control, RH 2 532 18 41-09 Lever, Traction 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 18 40-03 Tube Assembly, Interlock, RH 9 532 17 86-51 [...]

26 DRIVE SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024ST A), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 35 33 15 41 22 34 29 22 31 26 7 2 43 2 11 3 3 25 24 23 12 32 27 44 20 21 21 22 16 1 17 15 2 4 13 1 1 2 5 3 1 2 5 3 3 5 1 2 3 13 1 5 2 7 8 9 10 6 3 3 41 14 2 19 18 28 30 40 39 38 36 37 33[...]

27 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 63-15 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 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 18 40-79 Plate, Auxiliary 9 532 18 00-82 Gear, Intermediate (12/58) 1[...]

28 CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024ST A), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04 16 10 21 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 28 6 30 29 31 31 47 48 46 45 40 44 26 11 49 50 51 52 35 34 33 32 38 55 55 36 41 6 37 39 11 42 43 11 11 53 54 11 44 26[...]

29 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 10-44 Spring, Traction Idler 2 532 18 05-22 Pulley, Idler (2-1/4) 3 - - - Engine, Tecumseh, Model Number OHSK80 (Order parts from Engine manufacturer) 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 5/16-18 8 532 17 53-30 Pin, Idler Pivot 9 532 17 90-9[...]

30 1 2 3 3 5 5 6 4 4 1 2 5 3 1 4 2 11 0 10 7 6 8 9 10 WHEELS / DECALS SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8024ST (HU8024ST A), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 31-04[...]

31 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 92-64 Wheel Assembly (13") 2 532 15 54-43 Pin, Klik 1/4 3 532 15 00-78 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 4 817 49 05-08 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1/2 5 532 17 98-30 Bearing, Axle 6 532 17 46-97 Washer, Thrust (1") NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm KEY PART NO. NO. DES[...]

532 18 35-93 Rev. 5 09.20.02 BY/rad Printed in U.S.A. SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warr anty P er iod” of the product as set for th below: Lifetime W [...]