Operation – Husqvarna ST724 User Manual
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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW
THROWER
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE
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Turn the crank assembly to set the direction of the
snow throwing.
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Loosen the wing knob on the chute deflector and
move the deflector to set the distance. Move the
deflector UP for more distance, DOWN for less
distance. Then tighten the wing knob (See III 10).
TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER
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To stop throwing snow, release the auger clutch
lever (See III 12).
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To stop the wheels, release the traction clutch lever.
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To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever to
off and pull out the ignition key (See III 11).
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
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To shift, release the traction clutch lever and move
the speed shifter lever to the speed you desire.
Ground speed is determined by snow conditions.
Select the speed you desire by moving the speed
shifter lever into the appropriate colored area on the
control panel.
Red - Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep
Amber - Moderate
White - Very Light
Green - Transport only
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Engage the traction clutch lever (See III 12, left
hand). As the snow thrower starts to move, main-
tain a firm hold on the handles, and guide the snow
thrower along the clearing path. Do not attempt to
push the snow thrower.
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This unit is equipped with a single hand control
feature. This will allow the operator to hold both
engaged levers with one hand thus freeing other
hand.
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To activate single hand control feature:
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Push down on both levers to engaged positon.
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Once engaged either hand may be removed from
levers. Both levers will remain engaged as long as
one is held down.
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To disengage single hand control operation release
lever which is being held down and both levers will
automatically disengage.
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields while operating the snow thrower.
We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses.
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To move the snow thrower backward, move the
speed shifter lever into first or second reverse and
engage the traction clutch lever (left hand).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT MOVE THE SPEED SHIFT
LEVER WHILE THE TRACTION
LEVER IS DOWN.
TO THROW SNOW
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Push down the auger clutch lever (See III 12, right
hand).
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Release to stop throwing snow.
TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN
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The left hand wheel is secured to the axle with a klick
pin (See III 13). This unit was shipped with this klick
pin in the locked (through wheel hole) position.
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For ease of maneuverability in light snow conditions,
disconnect the klick pin from the wheel locked posi-
tion and push into the single wheel drive (unlocked
axle hole only) position (See III 14).
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Make sure that the klick pin is in the single wheel
drive position of the axle only and not through the
locked position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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If the snow thrower must be moved without the aid of
the engine, it is easier to pull the snow thrower by the
handles rather than pushing.
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Before you service or start the engine, familiarize
yourself with the snow thrower. Be sure you under-
stand the function and location of all controls.
NOTE: Check tension of clutch cables before starting the
engine. (See To Adjust The Control Cables paragraph
in the Service & Adjustments section of this manual).
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Be sure that all fasteners are tight.
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Make sure the height adjust skids are properly ad-
justed (See To Adjust Skid Height paragraph in
the Service & Adjustments section of this manual).
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Check tire pressure (14 to 17 pounds). Do not
exceed maximum amount of pressure.
FILL OIL:
The engine on this snow thrower was shipped without
oil. 5W30 oil is included with this unit and must be added
to the engine before operating. Remove the oil fill cap/
dipstick and fill the crank case to "FULL" line on dipstick
(See III.15) with S.A.E. 5W-30 motor oil (or equivalent).
Do not overfill. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each
time you check the oil level.