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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity  2.0 Quarts
and Type:                Unleaded Regular only

Oil Type                  SAE 30 (above 40°F)
(API-SF-SJ):           SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (0° to +40°F)
                               SAE 0W-30 (below 0°F)

Oil Capacity:           21 Ounces

Spark Plug:             Champion RN4C (Gap:  .030") 

•      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 op er at ing on or cross-

 ing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden 
hazards or traffi c.

•      After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), 

remove wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in spect 
snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage 
before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

•      If the unit should start to vibrate ab nor mal ly, stop the 

engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. 
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

•      Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the op er -

at ing position, before unclogging the auger/impeller 
housing or discharge chute and when making any 
repairs, ad just ments, or in spec tions.

•      When cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing, make certain 

all controls are disengaged and the auger/impeller and 
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark 
plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug 
to prevent accidental starting.

•     Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow 

thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller, stop 
engine (motor), and remove key.

•     Do not run the engine (mo tor) in doors, except when 

starting the engine (mo tor) and for transporting the 
snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside 
doors.

WARNING:  Exhaust fumes are dan-
 ger ous (con tain ing CAR BON MONOX-
IDE, an ODOR LESS and DEAD LY GAS).

•      Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise 

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

•         Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, 

plates or other safety protective devices in place.

•     Never operate the snow thrower near glass en 

clo -

sures, automobiles, window wells, drop–offs, and the 
like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge 
angle. Keep children and pets away.

CONGRATULATIONS

 on your purchase of a new snow 

thrower.  It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured 
to give best possible dependability and per for mance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily 
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service 
center/department.  We have competent, well-trained tech-
 ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual.  The instructions will 
enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower 
prop er ly.  Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE:  _______________________

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND 
ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW 
THROWER HOUSING.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND 
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE 
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.     

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•      Read and observe the safety rules.

•     Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for 

and using your snow thrower.

•      Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-

 age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

•     Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting 

to clear snow at too fast a rate.

•     Never operate the machine at high transport speeds 

on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when 
backing up.

•      Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone 

in front of the unit.

•     Disengage power to the auger/impeller when snow 

thrower is transported or not in use.

•     Use only attachments and ac ces so ries approved by 

the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel 
weights, counterweights, cabs, tire chains, electric start 
kits, etc.).

•      Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility 

or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a fi rm 
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

•      Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times.

•      This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways 

and other ground level surfaces.

•         Do not use the snow thrower on surfaces above ground 

level such as roofs of residences, garages, porches or 
other such structures or buildings.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

•      Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals 

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe 
working condition.

•         Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside 

a building where ignition sources are present such as 
hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the 
like. Allow the engine (motor) to cool before storing in 
any enclosure.

•     Always refer to operator’s guide instructions for im-

 por tant details if the snow thrower is to be stored for 
an extended period.

•     Maintain or replace safety and in struc tion labels, as 

necessary.

•     Run the snow thrower, with auger engaged, a few 

minutes after throwing snow to clear the machine and 
prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller.

Summary of Contents for 524ST

Page 1: ...524ST Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...nt on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tankopeningatalltimes untilrefuelingiscomplete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing im mediately For all units with electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certified CSA UL Use only with a re...

Page 3: ...edy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained tech nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________ ...

Page 4: ...NTENANCE 14 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 16 18 STORAGE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 REPAIR PARTS 20 31 SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 WARRANTY 32 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION 5 7 OPERATION 8 13 ...

Page 5: ... packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle 4 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts 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 NO...

Page 6: ...TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD See Figs 3 and 4 The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown 1 Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown 2 With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control ...

Page 7: ...ead 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 nec essary rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on underside of chute rotater head with holes in chute bracket 3 With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned position chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud of mounting b...

Page 8: ... Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning FORWARD PRIMER IGNITION KEY INSERT TO START AND RUN PULL OUT TO STOP READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DANGER OR WARNING REVERSE SNOW DISCHARGE...

Page 9: ...additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Throttle engine control used to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine Choke control used for starting a cold engine MEETS A N S I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONT...

Page 10: ...peration clear of all persons small children and pets at all times including startup WARNING If the discharge chute or auger become clogged shut off en gine and wait for all moving parts to stop Use a stick NOT YOUR HANDS to unclog the chute and or auger The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever To change the discharge chute position press down ...

Page 11: ...drive speed control lever Press downward on the speed control lever and move lever to desired position BEFORE engaging the trac tion drive control lever Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position CAUTION Do not move speed control lever when traction drive control lever is engaged Damage to the snow thrower can result Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds are for ligh...

Page 12: ...vel If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill To change engine oil see TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE See Fig 17 Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill 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 wi...

Page 13: ...rm the engine or starter IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine proceed as follows 1 Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much rope out of the starter as possible 2 Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back against the starter If the engine still fails to start repeat the above steps OPERATION SNOW THROWING TIPS Always ...

Page 14: ...his manual NOTE Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts to service this unit Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART SAE 30 Motor Oil Se...

Page 15: ...ntact with spark plug 2 Clean area around drain plug 3 Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container 4 Install drain plug and tighten securely 5 Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine 6 Install left wheel if removed for draining oil Be sure to install klick pin into proper hole in wheel axle See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 7 Remov...

Page 16: ...re from spark plug and place it wear it cannot come in contact with spark plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shoulder shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS The impeller i...

Page 17: ...inging snow thrower together separate the snow thrower and repeat step 10 Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together 12 Install the two 2 hex bolts and lock washers and tighten securely 13 INSTALLENGINEPULLEY Placebeltinpulleygroove and slide pulley on crankshaft Install flat washer lock washer and bolt and tighten securely 30 35 ft lbs torque Make sure belt...

Page 18: ...each the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull recoil starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark ...

Page 19: ...s in FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of 5 Contact a qualified service center adjustment or overhaul Excessive 1 Loose parts or damaged 1 Tighten all fastener...

Page 20: ...OWER MODEL NO 524ST HL524STA PRODUCT NO 954 63 35 52 22 18 21 2 19 6 6 5 6 6 9 12 7 7 8 6 11 27 27 30 26 25 24 23 20 31 25 24 26 23 29 21 2 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 28 19 55 28 19 55 ...

Page 21: ...7 46 97 Washer Thrust 1 28 532 18 74 94 Bolt Shear 29 532 18 40 93 Skid Plate LH 30 532 18 41 02 Auger Assembly RH 31 532 18 40 99 Auger Assembly LH 32 532 17 46 99 O Ring 33 532 17 47 00 Bushing Flange 3 4 34 532 17 46 81 Washer Thrust 3 4 35 532 17 46 84 Bearing Thrust 3 4 36 532 17 46 60 Shaft Impeller 37 532 17 46 83 Washer Thrust 5 8 38 532 17 46 86 Bushing Flange 5 8 39 532 15 00 78 Screw He...

Page 22: ... REPAIR PARTS CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE SNOW THROWER MODEL NO 524ST HL524STA PRODUCT NO 954 63 35 52 1 2 6 7 4 5 6 8 8 19 2 2 30 26 28 27 27 25 20 29 24 18 13 14 3 11 12 21 9 14 16 17 15 10 Chute knob ...

Page 23: ...r Nylon 15 532 18 41 12 Chute Assembly 16 532 18 41 13 Deflector Assembly 17 532 17 91 45 Seal Deflector 18 532 12 84 15 Rivet Blind 19 532 18 33 33 Knob Speed Control Lever 20 872 27 05 06 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 21 532 15 54 15 Washer Flat 5 16 24 874 78 05 28 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 25 532 15 53 77 Nut Lock 5 16 18 26 532 17 92 57 Lever Assembly Speed Control 27 532 16 96 75 Retainer...

Page 24: ...ANDLES SNOW THROWER MODEL NO 524ST HL524STA PRODUCT NO 954 63 35 52 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 24 27 26 24 25 27 22 17 1 4 4 14 5 8 6 9 32 30 31 31 32 28 ...

Page 25: ...Handle 18 532 18 45 94 Rod Auger Control 19 532 17 90 98 Rod Traction Control 20 532 18 04 28 End Control Rod 21 873 35 05 00 Nut Hex Jam 5 16 18 22 872 12 06 18 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 23 532 18 40 87 Handle Tube Lower 24 532 18 04 47 Sleeve Spring 25 532 18 09 26 Spring Traction Drive 26 532 17 86 69 Spring Auger Control 27 871 21 06 16 Screw Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 28 532 18 04 94 Clip Panel 3...

Page 26: ...MODEL NO 524ST HL524STA PRODUCT NO 954 63 35 52 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 1 4 13 4 1 2 5 3 4 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 ...

Page 27: ...w Hex Head 5 16 18 x 7 8 22 532 08 51 79 Retainer Hairpin 23 532 18 01 35 Spring Bias 24 532 18 00 81 Gear Axle 58 Teeth 25 532 17 86 95 Pin Pivot Lever 26 532 17 53 41 Plate Assembly Drive 27 532 17 93 52 Shaft Axle 28 532 17 53 40 Shaft Short Hex 29 532 18 40 77 Lever Shifter Plate 30 532 18 40 76 Bracket Shifter Support 31 872 27 05 05 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 32 532 17 88 79 Key Square 1 4 ...

Page 28: ...OWER MODEL NO 524ST HL524STA PRODUCT NO 954 63 35 52 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 40 44 26 11 49 50 51 52 35 34 33 32 38 36 41 6 37 39 42 43 11 53 54 11 44 45 26 16 41 41 11 5 ...

Page 29: ...35 Washer Flat 3 8 26 532 85 02 63 Washer Lock 3 8 27 532 85 10 84 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 28 532 18 35 61 Guide Belt 29 532 18 04 65 Cover Belt 30 532 17 88 30 Cover Toolbox 31 817 49 04 08 Screw Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 2 32 532 17 92 56 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 33 532 18 78 53 Bellcrank Shifter 34 532 18 04 01 Screw Hex Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 35 532 17 92 40 Arm Auger Control 36 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock ...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS WHEELS DECALS SNOW THROWER MODEL NO 524ST HL524STA PRODUCT NO 954 63 35 52 3 2 4 4 5 5 6 6 4 4 1 2 5 3 1 4 2 1 10 7 6 8 9 10 ...

Page 31: ...ION 1 532 18 10 38 Decal Danger 2 532 18 79 11 Decal Husqvarna 3 532 18 10 34 Decal Danger Deflector 4 532 18 10 41 Decal Danger 5 532 18 86 75 Decal Husqvarna 524ST 6 532 18 10 32 Decal Instruction 7 532 15 57 98 Decal Traction Lever 8 532 15 58 00 Decal Auger Lever 9 532 18 10 36 Decal Speed Control 10 532 15 57 94 Decal Husqvarna Crown 2 532 18 78 25 Owner s Manual NOTE All component dimensions...

Page 32: ... information supplied at the time of pur chase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for war ranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacture...

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