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8024ST

Owner's Manual

Summary of Contents for 8024ST

Page 1: ...8024ST Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... 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 imme diately For all units with electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certified CSA UL Use only with a rece...

Page 3: ...ill enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4 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 26 Ounces Spark Plug Champion RN4C Gap 030 SERIALNUMBER _____________________________ DATEOFPURCHASE _________________...

Page 4: ...TON MAINTENANCE 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 5 7 OPERATION 8 13 ...

Page 5: ... all 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 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 NOTE The...

Page 6: ...RING TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER AUGER CONTROL LEVER AUGER CONTROL ROD AUGER CONTROL BRACKET RETAINER SPRING AUGER CONTROL ROD CONTROL ARM RUBBER SLEEVE LOOP OPENING UP INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD 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 to...

Page 7: ...ed at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance Reduce tire pressure to 14 17 PSI INSTALLDISCHARGECHUTE CHUTEROTATERHEAD NOTE Themulti wrenchprovidedinyourpartsbagmaybe 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 chu...

Page 8: ...s 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 DISCHARG...

Page 9: ...er handle used for starting the engine Primer pumps 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 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 CHUT...

Page 10: ...thrower or performing anyadjustmentsorrepairs Werecommendstandardsafety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or attempting to start the engine STOPPING TRACTION DRIVE Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower AUGER Release the auger control le...

Page 11: ...the 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 ...

Page 12: ...fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for addi tional information Never use engine or carbu retor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per manent damage may occur SKID PLATE LOW POSITION HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE 1 2 HEX NUT HI...

Page 13: ... avoid possible freeze up of the starter proceed as follows OPERATION ELECTRIC STARTER 1 Connect the power cord to the engine 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded 120 Volt A C receptacle 3 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 4 D...

Page 14: ...l 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 Checkcontrolstobesuretheyarefunctioningproperly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICA TION CHART ÀSAE 30 Motor Oil ÁSee ENGINE in Ma...

Page 15: ... NOTE The left side wheel may be removed from snow thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place ment of a suitable container The unit tilted resting on the frame with the left wheel removed will help drain any oil trapped inside the engine See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can...

Page 16: ...rk plug wire 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 ...

Page 17: ...acket while bringing 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 lockwasher and bolt and tighten securely 30 35 ft lbs torque M...

Page 18: ...izer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine 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 ne...

Page 19: ... FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Water in fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh 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 fasteners Replace damaged...

Page 20: ...WER MODEL NO 8024ST HU8024STA 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 ...

Page 21: ...532 17 98 29 Bolt Shoulder 26 532 17 46 58 Bearing Auger 27 532 17 46 97 Washer Thrust 1 28 532 17 98 28 Bolt Shoulder 1 4 20 x 2 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 8...

Page 22: ...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 REPAIR PARTS CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE SNOW THROWER MODEL NO 8024ST HU8024STA PRODUCT NO 954 22 31 04 ...

Page 23: ...18 x 5 8 14 532 17 92 46 Washer 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 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 Ha...

Page 24: ...S SNOW THROWER MODEL NO 8024ST HU8024STA 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 ...

Page 25: ...8 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 30 532 18 33 46 Console Panel 31 532 17 52 62 Screw Hex ...

Page 26: ...MODEL NO 8024ST HU8024STA 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 ...

Page 27: ... 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 86 21 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 x...

Page 28: ...WER MODEL NO 8024ST HU8024STA 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 ...

Page 29: ...ock 3 8 27 532 85 10 84 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 28 532 15 54 52 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 17 92 50 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 5 16 18 37 532 18 40 86 Bellcrank Assembly ...

Page 30: ...30 1 2 3 3 5 5 6 4 4 1 2 5 3 1 4 2 1 10 10 7 6 8 9 10 REPAIR PARTS WHEELS DECALS SNOW THROWER MODEL NO 8024ST HU8024STA PRODUCT NO 954 22 31 04 ...

Page 31: ...CRIPTION 1 532 18 10 38 Decal Danger 2 532 18 41 19 Decal Husqvarna 3 532 18 10 34 Decal Danger Deflector 4 532 18 10 41 Decal Danger 5 532 18 40 55 Decal Husqvarna 8024ST 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 532 18 35 93 Owner s Manual NOTE All component dimensions g...

Page 32: ... items are covered by the respective manufacturer s warranty as provided in writing with the product 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 c...

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