To Prevent Freeze-Up After Use; To Use The Drift Cutters (If Equipped); To Get A Good Result; Maintenance - Husqvarna ST 324 Manual De Usuario

3. Tighten the lock nut (B).

To use the drift cutters (if equipped)

Use the drift cutters to cut through snowdrifts deeper
than the front of the product.
1. Loosen the adjustment nuts (A) on both sides of the
product to allow each drift cutter (B) to be raised to
its highest position.
2. Tighten the nuts.
3. Lower the drift cutters after use.
Introduction
When the product is in use, bolts can loosen and
components can become worn. This can cause
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Maintenance

To prevent freeze-up after use

Note: Controls and moving parts can be blocked by ice.
Do not apply much force to the controls. If you cannot
operate a control or a part, start the engine and let it
operate for some minutes.
1. Start the engine and let it operate for some minutes.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove snow and loose ice from the product.
3. Remove snow and loose ice from the base of the
chute.
4. Turn the chute deflector to the left direction and to
the right direction to remove ice and water.
5. Set the key to the "OFF" position.
6. If the product does not have an electric starter, pull
the starter rope handle several times to remove ice
and water.
7. If the product has an electric starter, connect the
product to power and push the start button once to
remove ice and water.

To get a good result

• Always run the engine at full throttle or near full
throttle.
• Always adapt the speed of the product to the snow
situation and adjust the speed with the drive speed
control lever. Make sure that the product throws
snow evenly.
• It is easier and more efficient to remove snow
immediately after it falls.
• Always throw snow downwind whenever possible.
• On flat surfaces, like asphalt roads, raise the skid
plates up to 5-6 mm (0.2-0.25 in) off the ground.
• The scraper bar is reversible. When it becomes worn
almost to the edge of the housing, reverse it.
Replace the scraper bar if it is damaged, or if both
sides are worn.
• Do not dispatch the chute deflector if it is clogged.
• If the product does not move forward due to
unforeseen circumstances, release the drive
engagement immediately or pull out the ON/OFF key
to OFF position.
malfunction like incorrect tolerance clearance, increased
oil consumption, or misalignment of various
components. Do regular maintenance on the product to
prevent malfunction.
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