Husqvarna 8524STE, Owner'S Manual

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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 ad just -

ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty 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 (See Fig. 9)

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

OPERATION

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 12 & 13)

WARNING: Snow throwers have ex-
 posed rotating parts, which can cause 
severe injury from contact, or from ma-
terial 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 au-
 ger become clogged, shut-off en gine 
and wait for all moving parts to stop. Use 
the clean-out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS, 
to un clog 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-

 ward 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.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)

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

TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 11)

The choke con trol is located on the en gine. Use the choke 
control when ev er you are starting a cold en gine. Do not 
use to start a warm en gine.

•     To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn 

knob counterclockwise to disengage.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CONTROL LEVER 

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

•      To change the defl ector position, loosen knob, move de-

fl ector to desired position and tighten knob securely.

FIG. 10

FIG. 9

FIG. 12

FIG. 11

FULL

OFF

SLOW

FAST

OPEN

OFF