Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5524ST Husqvarna
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5524ST Owner's Manual.
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 for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces.
3 • 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 cross- ing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
4 P ARTS P ACKED SEPARA TEL Y IN CARTON MAINTENANCE .................................................... 14-15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................... 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......................... 16-18 STORAGE ..............
5 ASSEMBL Y 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.
6 ASSEMBL Y 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.
7 ASSEMBL Y 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.
8 OPERA TION 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.
9 OPERA TION Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower. Traction drive control lever - used to engage power- propelled forward or reverse motion of snow thrower. Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow).
10 OPERA TION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed 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.
11 OPERA TION DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER AUGER CONTROL LEVER TO THROW SNOW The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow.
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 housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions.
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 it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.
14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
15 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
16 SER VICE 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.
17 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by a qualified service center.
18 ST ORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.
19 Does not start 1. Fuel shut-of f valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-of f 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 ST OP position.
20 AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 5524ST (HU5524ST A), 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 .
21 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 35-78 Bag, Weight 2 532 18 35-77 Bracket, Weight Bag 3 874 52 05-24 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4 532 18 10-83 Pulley, Impeller 5 532 17 53-23 Bearing Asse.
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 CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO.
23 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 33-34 Knob, Lever 2 817 50 10-10 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 3 532 18 41-14 Strap, Slotted 4 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 5 819 13 13-16 Washer, Flat 3/8 6 532 17 86-5.
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 HANDLES SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO.
25 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 41-10 Lever, Auger Control, RH 2 532 18 41-09 Lever, Traction Drive Control, LH 3 532 17 94-39 Nut, Cage 1/4-20 4 532 17 88-88 Bushing, Flange 5 532 16 96-75 R.
26 DRIVE SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 5524ST (HU5524ST A), 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.
27 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 63-15 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 2 873 80 05-00 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 3 532 15 54-15 Washer, Flat 4 817 49 05-08 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1/2 5 532 18 00-17 Be.
28 CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 5524ST (HU5524ST A), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 30-67 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 4.
29 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 10-44 Spring, Traction Idler 2 532 18 05-22 Pulley, Idler (2-1/4) 3 - - - Engine, Tecumseh, Model Number OHSK55 (Order parts from Engine manufacturer) 4 874 78.
30 1 2 3 3 5 5 6 4 4 1 2 5 3 1 4 2 11 0 10 7 6 8 9 10 WHEELS / DECALS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 5524ST (HU5524ST A), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 30-67.
31 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 92-64 Wheel Assembly (13") 2 532 15 54-43 Pin, Klik 1/4 3 532 15 00-78 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 4 817 49 05-08 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1/2 5 532 17 98-30 Bearing, Axle 6 532 17 46-97 Washer, Thrust (1") NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.
532 18 31-99 Rev. 4 09.20.02 BY/rad Printed in U.S.A. SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company ( “ Husqvarna ” ) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to b.
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