Husqvarna 8024ST User Manual

8024ST

Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES

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.

Look for this symbol to point out im­portant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place it where it cannot
contact plug in order to prevent acci­dental starting when setting up, trans­porting, adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING: This snow thrower is for
use on sidewalks, driveways and other
ground level surfaces. Caution should
be exercised while using on sloping
surfaces. Do not use snow thrower on
surfaces above ground level such as
roofs of residences, garages, porches
or other such structures or buildings.

WARNING: Snow throwers have ex­posed 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.

CAUTION: Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely hot during
operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle com­ponents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro­ductive harm.

TRAINING

• Read the operating and service instruction manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the
unit and disengage the controls quickly.

• Never allow children to operate 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.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially
when operating in reverse.

PREPARATION

• Remove foreign objects. Thoroughly inspect the area
where the equipment is to be used and remove all
doormats, sleds, boards, wires, rocks & landscaping.

• Disengage all clutches before starting engine (motor).

• Do not operate the equipment without wearing ad­equate winter outer garments. Avoid loose, dangling
clothing, such as scarves, which can get caught in
rotating parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing
on slippery surfaces.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

- Never smoke while refueling.

- Use an approved fuel container.

- Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running

engine (motor) or hot engine (motor).

- Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill

fuel tank indoors.

- Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.

- Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel in the

tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.

- Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space

for expansion as the heat of the engine (motor)
and/or sun cause fuel to expand.

STATIC ELECTRICITY HAZARD -

- Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck

or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground, away from your vehicle
before filling.

- When practical, remove gas-powered equipment

from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment
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

tankopening at all times, until refueling is complete.
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 receptacle that has been installed in accordance
with local inspection authorities.

• 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.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).

• Let engine (motor) and snow thrower adjust to outdoor
temperatures before starting to clear snow.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the snow thrower.

OPERATION

• Do not operate this machine if you are under the
influence of alcohol or taking drugs or other medication
which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine.

• Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physi­cally unable to operate this machine safely.

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• 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 cross­ing 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 spark plug, thoroughly inspect
snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, 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 oper­ating position, before unclogging the auger/impeller
housing or discharge chute and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, 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 (motor) indoors, except when
starting the engine (motor) and for transporting the
snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside
doors.

WARNING: Exhaust fumes are danger­ous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE,
an ODORLESS and DEADLY 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 enclo­sures, automobiles, window wells, drop–offs, and the
like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge
angle. Keep children and pets away.

• 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 accessories 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 firm
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 impor­tant details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an
extended period.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction 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.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow
thrower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac­tured to give best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech­nicians 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: _________________________

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.

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")

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 “Stor­age” sections of this owner’s manual.

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SAFETY RULES ....................................................... 2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................... 3

WARRANTY .............................................................. 32

ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 5-7

OPERATION ........................................................... 8-13

MAINTENANCE .................................................... 14-15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................... 14

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......................... 16-18

STORAGE.................................................................. 18

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 19

REPAIR PARTS .................................................... 20-31

PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

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ASSEMBLY

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 been placed in the parts
bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened
securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes
from carton.

2. Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.

3. Remove 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.

UPPER
HANDLE

SPEED
CONTROL
ROD

PLASTIC TIE

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 multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the
chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjust­ments to the skid plates.

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and
tighten handle knobs securely.

INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD

1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2. Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with
retainer spring.

HANDLE
KNOB

LOWER
HANDLE

SPEED CONTROL ROD

RETAINER
SPRING

SPEED
CONTROL
BRACKET

SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

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ASSEMBLY

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 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 bracket. Secure with retainer spring.

TRACTION DRIVE

CONTROL ROD

RUBBER

SLEEVE

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 bracket. Secure with retainer spring.

AUGER
CONTROL
ROD

RUBBER
SLEEVE

CONTROL
ARM

PIVOT
BRACKET

TRACTION DRIVE
CONTROL LEVER

DRIVE
CONTROL
BRACKET

LOOP
OPENING
DOWN

RETAINER

SPRING

TRACTION
DRIVE
CONTROL
ROD

AUGER
CONTROL
ROD

OPENING

RETAINER
SPRING

LOOP

UP

AUGER

CONTROL

LEVER

AUGER
CONTROL
BRACKET

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD
NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be

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 chute rotater head over chute bracket. If
necessary, 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 bracket.

4. Install 3/8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and
tighten securely.

CHUTE
ROTATER
HEAD

3/8 LOCKNUT

3/8 WASHER

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 with mount­ing clamp at front edge of auger housing as shown.

4. Insert weight bag between the auger housing and the
bar of the mounting clamp as shown and secure with
5/16-18 x 1-1/2 capscrews. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Mount the weight bag in a location which
does not cover the warning decals on top of the auger
housing.

MOUNTING
CLAMP

WEIGHT
BAG

BAR

CHUTE
BRACKET

PIN

THREADED

STUD

ROTATER HEAD

MOUNTING

BRACKET

5/16-18 x 1-1/2

CAPSCREWS

AUGER HOUSING

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated 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.

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OPERATION

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 literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand
their meaning.

DANGER

OR WARNING

IGNITION KEY.

INSERT TO START

AND RUN,

PULL OUT TO STOP.

FORWARD

REVERSE

PRIMER

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SNOW

DISCHARGE

DISENGAGED

ENGAGED

TRACTION

DRIVE CONTROL

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OPERATION

SPARK

SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY

CHOKE
CON­TROL

THROTTLE /
ENGINE
CONTROL

RECOIL
(AUXILIARY)
STARTER
HANDLE

SHOWN IN THEIR

TYPICAL LOCATION

ON THE ENGINE.

ACTUAL LOCATION

MAY VARY WITH

THE ENGINE ON

PLUG

PRIMER

NOTE: ITEMS

ABOVE ARE

YOUR UNIT.

POWER
CORD
PLUG

ELECTRIC
START
BUTTON

ENGINE OIL CAP

WITH DIPSTICK

GASOLINE

FILLER

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

AUGER
CONTROL
LEVER

CAP

DEFLECTOR

DRIVE SPEED
CONTROL LEVER

CHUTE

DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER

TRACTION

DRIVE

CONTROL

LEVER

LIGHT

HANDLE

KNOB

MUFFLER

TOOLBOX

AUGER

MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute.

Toolbox - used to store spare shear bolts, locknuts and
wrench.

Safety ignition key - must be inserted for the engine to
start and run. Remove when snow thrower is not in use.

Electric start button - used for starting the engine.

Recoil (auxiliary) starter 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.

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 power­propelled forward or reverse motion of snow thrower.

Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw
snow).

Discharge chute control lever - used to change the
direction the snow is thrown.

Skid plate - used to adjust height of scraper bar from the
ground.

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SKID PLATE

OPERATION

The operation of any snow thrower can result
in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields while

operating your snow thrower or performing
any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety
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 lever to stop throwing snow.
ENGINE

1. Move throttle control to “STOP” position.

2. Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent

unauthorized use.

NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.

TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on
the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel
shut-off valve in the OPEN position.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke
control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use
to start a warm engine.

• To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn
knob counterclockwise to disengage.

FULLOFF

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

WARNING: Snow throwers have ex­posed 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, shut-off engine
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Use a stick, NOT YOUR HANDS, to un­clog the chute and/or auger.

OFF

OPEN

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

The throttle control is located on the engine. Always oper­ate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full
throttle offers the best snow thrower performance.

FAST

SLOW

The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled
by the discharge chute control lever.

• To change the discharge chute position, press down­ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever
left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure
lever springs back and locks into desired position.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CONTROL LEVER

The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the
position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to throw
snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to throw
snow farther.

• To change the deflector position, loosen knob, move
deflector to desired position and tighten knob securely.

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