Husqvarna ST 324 Manual De Usuario página 15

2. Raise the drive speed control lever (B) from
the middle position to make the product move
forward when the drive engagement (C) is
engaged. Do not change the speed when the
drive lever is engaged. This can cause damage
to the transmission.
3. Lower the drive speed control lever from
the middle position to make the product
move rearward when the drive engagement is
engaged. (Fig. 62)
4. To make the product move in the selected
direction, hold the drive engagement (C) against
the handle .
5. If the product has power steering, hold the left
steering trigger (D) to turn left. Hold the right
steering trigger to turn right. (Fig. 63)
To stop the product
1. Move the throttle control (A) to the STOP
position. (Fig. 64)
2. Remove the ON/OFF key.
To use the throttle control
• Slide the throttle control (A) to change the
amount of fuel used. Always operate the engine
at full throttle. (Fig. 64)
To use the fuel switch
• Slide the fuel switch (A) to open or close the fuel
valve. Operate the product with the fuel switch in
the OPEN position. (Fig. 65)
To use the choke control
• Slide the choke (A) to open or close the choke
valve. Use the choke to start a cold engine. (Fig.
66)
To adjust the skid plates
The skid plates prevent damage to the bottom of the
snow thrower. Adjust the skid plates (A) when the
locknut (B) is loose, or the skid plate is not at the
correct distance from the ground. No adjustment is
necessary for standard installation.
1. Loosen the locknut (B) with a 13 mm (½ in.) open
wrench.
2. Move the skid plates (A) up or down.
a) On flat surfaces set the distance between
the scraper bar and the ground to 5-6 mm
(0.2-0.25 in).
b) On rough surfaces set the skid plates (A) in
a position where the scraper bar is above the
top of the ground.
WARNING:
gravel and stones do not go into
the product. Objects that eject at
high speed can cause injury.
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3. Tighten the locknut (B). (Fig. 67)
To use the drift cutters (if equipped)
Use the drift cutters to cut through snowdrifts deeper
than the front of the product.
1. Loosen the adjustment nuts (A) on both sides of
2. Tighten the nuts.
3. Lower the drift cutters after use.
To prevent freeze-up after use
Note:
by ice. Do not apply much force to the controls. If
you cannot operate a control or a part, start the
engine and let it operate for some minutes.
1. Start the engine and let it operate for some
2. Remove snow and loose ice from the product.
3. Remove snow and loose ice from the base of the
4. Turn the chute deflector to the left direction and
5. Set the key to the "OFF" position.
6. If the product does not have an electric starter,
7. If the product has an electric starter, connect the
To get a good result
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Make sure that
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the product to allow each drift cutter (B) to be
raised to its highest position. (Fig. 68)
Controls and moving parts can be blocked
minutes. Stop the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
chute.
to the right direction to remove ice and water.
pull the starter rope handle several times to
remove ice and water.
product to power and push the start button once
to remove ice and water.
Always run the engine at full throttle or near full
throttle.
Always adapt the speed of the product to the
snow situation and adjust the speed with the
drive speed control lever. Make sure that the
product throws snow evenly.
It is easier and more efficient to remove snow
immediately after it falls.
Always throw snow downwind whenever
possible.
On flat surfaces, like asphalt roads, raise the skid
plates up to 5-6 mm (0.2-0.25 in) off the ground.
The scraper bar is reversible. When it becomes
worn almost to the edge of the housing, reverse
it. Replace the scraper bar if it is damaged, or if
both sides are worn.
Do not dispatch the chute deflector if it is
clogged.
If the product does not move forward due to
unforeseen circumstances, release the drive
engagement immediately or move the ON/OFF
key to the "OFF" position.
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