Husqvarna 8024ST - Manual (Page 5)

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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.
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 adjust-
ments 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.
SPEED
CONTROL
ROD
HANDLE
KNOB
LOWER
HANDLE
PLASTIC TIE
UPPER
HANDLE
SPEED CONTROL ROD
SPEED
CONTROL
BRACKET
RETAINER
SPRING
SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER