User manual HUSQVARNA 8024 STE

[. . . ] Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. [. . . ] 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. Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 13 mm (1/2") hex nut only, then moving skid plate to desired position. When it has worn almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed, providing additional service before requiring replacement. Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are higher than the front of the snow thrower. Loosen upper adjustment nut (1) enough to allow drift cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nut securely. WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER (8024STE, 9027STE, 1130STE) Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control (E) in the "OFF" position. Insert safety ignition key (D) into the ignition slot until it clicks. Push the primer (T) four (4) times if the temperature is below ­10°C (15°F), or two (2) times if temperature is between ­10°C & 10°C (15°F & 50°F). If temperature is above 10°C (50°F), priming is not necessary. NOTE: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the primer. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter handle and slowly move the choke control to the "OFF" position. Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operating temperature. WARM START - RECOIL STARTER Follow the steps above, keeping the choke (E) in the "OFF" position. Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on the engine. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded 220 Volt A. While the engine is running, push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds. NOTE: The unusual sound made while starter is spinning will not harm the engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first, then from the engine. While the engine is running, pull the recoil starter handle with rapid, full arm strokes three or four times. NOTE: The unusual sound made while pulling the recoil starter handle will not harm the engine or starter. If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, proceed as follows: 1. [. . . ] Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together. Install the two hex bolts (F) and lock washers (G) and tighten securely. (5524ST, 8024STE) IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the axle hole closest to the end of the shaft (C) ­ DO NOT use the hole in the wheel hub (D). Inner hole in axle and hole in wheel hub are not used for your model snow thrower. [. . . ]