Husqvarna ST 224P Operator's Manual page 12

2. To adjust the snow throwing distance of the chute
deflector, move the deflector remote control lever (B)
down to decrease the distance and up to increase
the distance.
B
To start the engine, manual start
1. Insert the ON/OFF key (A) into the ignition slot until it
clicks. Do not turn the key.
D
B
E
A
C
F
2. Turn the fuel ON/OFF switch (F) to the ON position.
3. Put the throttle control (B) to the FAST position.
4. Put the ON/OFF switch (C) to the ON position.
a) If the engine is cold, rotate the choke (D) to the
FULL position and push the primer (E) three
times.
CAUTION Do not over prime the
engine. It can prevent the engine
from starting. If the engine is over
primed, wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not push
the primer.
5. Pull the starter rope handle (G).
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A
G
CAUTION Do not release the grip
quickly. Move it back to the start position
slowly.
Note If the rope starter has frozen, slowly pull out as
much rope out of the starter as possible and release
the starter rope handle. If the engine does not start,
repeat the procedure or use the electric starter.
6. If the choke was used to start the engine, slowly
move the choke (D) to the OFF position.
7. Run the engine 2-3 minutes at idling speed before
you start to throw snow.
8. If the engine does not run as it should, turn it off.
To start the engine, electric start
WARNING The product has a 120 V A.C.
electric starter. Do not use the electric
starter if your house is not a 120 V A.C.
three-wire grounded system. Serious
personal injury or damage to the product
could occur. The electric starter has a three-
wire power plug, and is designed to use 120
V A.C. household current. Make sure that
your house is a 120 V A.C. three-wire
grounded system. If you are uncertain, ask a
licensed electrician.
1. Insert the ON/OFF key (A) into the ignition slot until it
clicks. Do not turn the key.
2. Turn the fuel ON/OFF switch (F) to the ON position.
3. Put the throttle control (B) to the FAST position.
4. Put the ON/OFF switch (C) to the ON position.
a) If the engine is cold, turn the choke (D) to the
FULL position.
5. Push the primer (E) three times.
CAUTION Do not over prime the engine.
It can prevent the engine from starting. If
the engine is over primed, wait a few
minutes before trying to start and do not
push the primer.
6. Connect the extension cord to the connector on the
engine (G).
7. Connect the other end of the extension cord into a
three-hole grounded 120 V A.C. receptacle.
8. Push the electric start button (H) until the engine
starts.
CAUTION Do not crank the engine more
than five continuous seconds between
each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10
seconds between each try.
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