Husqvarna ST 124 Manuel D'utilisation page 14

4. Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
5. Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the
position where you filled the tank, before a start.
To adjust the chute deflector
The direction in which snow is to be thrown is controlled
by the chute rotator control which is installed on the left
side handle.
1. Rotate the chute rotator control to set the rotating
direction of throwing snow.
2. Rotate the chute rotator control clockwise to throw
snow rightwards.
3. Rotate the chute rotator control counter-clockwise to
throw snow leftwards. (Fig. 35)
4. Move the angle deflector up or down to adjust the
throwing distance of the snow. (Fig. 36)
To start the engine
1. Release the drive engagement. Put the drive speed
control lever in the first position.
2. Turn the fuel switch to the ON position. (Fig. 37)
3. Turn the choke to the CLOSE position. (Fig. 38)
4. Push in the on/off key to the RUN position. (Fig. 39)
5. Push the primer 1-3 times to start the booster
pump. Use the booster pump for cold start in low
temperatures. (Fig. 40)
6. Pull the recoil start handle. (Fig. 41)
CAUTION:
start handle quickly. Move it back to the
start position slowly.
Note:
If the recoil start handle has frozen, slowly
pull out as much rope out of the starter as possible
and release the recoil start handle. If the engine
does not start, repeat the procedure or use the
electrical starter.
7. Run the engine 30-40 seconds at idling speed before
you start to throw snow.
8. When the engine is warm, slowly move the choke to
the OPEN position. (Fig. 42)
To start the engine, electric start
WARNING:
A.C. electric starter. Do not use the electric
starter if your house is not a 120 Volt A.C.
correctly 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 Volt
A.C. household current. Ensure that your
house is a 120 Volt A.C. correctly grounded
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Do not release the recoil
The product has a 120 Volt
system. If you are uncertain, consult a
licensed electrician.
Note:
Use an extension cord that is recommended for
outdoor use, that has wire size not less than 16 AWG
2
(1.5 mm ) and is not longer than 50 feet (15 m).
1. Release the drive engagement. Put the drive speed
control lever in the first position.
2. Turn the fuel switch to the ON position. (Fig. 37)
3. Turn the choke to the CLOSE position. (Fig. 38)
4. Push in the on/off key to the RUN position. (Fig. 39)
5. Push the primer 1-3 times to start the booster
pump. Use the booster pump for cold start in low
temperatures. (Fig. 40)
6. Connect the product to power. (Fig. 43)
7. Press and hold the start button on the control box for
5 seconds. (Fig. 44)
8. If the engine does not start, wait 5 seconds, then
push the start button again.
CAUTION:
engine more than 10 times. After 10
times, wait 40 minutes before you try
again.
9. Disconnect the power cord from the product when
the engine is started.
10. Run the engine 30-40 seconds at idling speed before
you start to throw snow.
11. When the engine is warm, slowly move the choke to
the OPEN position. (Fig. 42)
To operate the product
1. Squeeze the auger engagement to the handle to
engage the auger and throw snow. (Fig. 45)
2. Move the drive speed control lever to the left to
operate the product forward. Move the drive speed
control lever to the right to operate the product
rearward. (Fig. 46)
3. Operate the drive engagement with the right handle.
4. Squeeze the drive engagement to the handle
to engage the drive wheels. The product moves
forward or reverse depending on the location of the
drive speed control lever. (Fig. 47)
To stop the product
Note:
To turn the engine off in an emergency, pull out
the on/off key.
1. Release the drive engagement to stop the drive
wheels.
2. Release the auger engagement to disengage the
auger and stop throwing snow. (Fig. 48)
Do not try to start the
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