Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers; SAFETY RULES; OPERATION
2 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. SAFETY RULES WARNING: This snow thrower is foruse on sidewalks, driveways a...
Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
3 • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.Keep clear of the discharge opening and front augerarea at all times. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-ing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hiddenhazards or traffic. • After striking a foreign object, stop th...
Page 4 - PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON
4 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON MAINTENANCE .................................................... 14-15MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................... 14SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......................... 16-18STORAGE .................................................................. 18T...
Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER
5 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 shippingpurposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts,...
Page 8 - KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Comparethe illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference. These symbols may ...
Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
10 OPERATION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE WARNING: Snow throwers have ex-posed rotating parts, which can causesevere injury from contact, or frommaterial thrown from the dischargechute. Keep the area of operation clearof all persons, small children and petsat all times including startup. WARNING: If th...
Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
12 TO ADJUST SKID PLATES NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housingand adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and theground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper heightfor current surface c...
Page 13 - SNOW THROWING TIPS
13 TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter. COLD START 1. Insert safety ignition key into the ignition slot until itclicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safetyignition key in a safe place. 2. Place throt...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; Àÿ; SNOW THROWER
14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover itemsthat have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To receive full value from the warranty, operator mustmaintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Someadjustments will need ...
Page 15 - ENGINE; CLEANING
15 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts arenot adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.(See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service andAdjustments section of this manual). The V-belts on your...
Page 16 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury,before performing any service or ad-justments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and p...
Page 18 - STORAGE
18 STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at theend of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 daysor more. WARNING: Never store the snowthrower with gasoline in the tank insidea building where fumes may reach anopen flame, spark or pilot light as on afurnace, water heat...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING
19 Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key. is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to FAST position. 5. Choke...
Page 20 - REPAIR PARTS; AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY
20 REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 5524ST (HU5524STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 30-67 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 ...
Page 22 - CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE
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. 5524ST (HU5524STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 30-67
Page 24 - HANDLES
24 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 REPAIR PARTS HANDLES SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 5524ST (HU5524STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 30-67
Page 26 - DRIVE
26 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 5524ST (HU5524STA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 30-67 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