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Husqvarna ST 224 Troubleshooting
If you are having problems with your Husqvarna ST 224 Snow Blower, you are not alone. Many Husqvarna ST 224 owners experience issues with their snow blower from time to time, and it can be frustrating to deal with these problems.
I have problems with my Husqvarna ST 224
Husqvarna ST 224 Snow Blower Problems
The Husqvarna ST 224 Does not start
Cause
Solution
A fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in the OFF position
Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OPEN position
The safety ignition key is not inserted
Insert the safety ignition key
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline
Throttle in STOP position (or ON/OFF switch is OFF)
Move the throttle to the FAST position (or the ON/OFF switch to ON position)
Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual
Wait a few minutes before restarting, DO NOT prime
The spark plug wire is disconnected
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Empty the fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline
Empty the fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline
The Husqvarna ST 224 Loss of power
Cause
Solution
Reconnect the spark plug wire
Reduce the speed and width of the swath
The fuel tank cap is covered with ice or snow
Remove ice and snow on and around fuel tank cap
The Husqvarna ST 224 Engine idles or runs roughly
Cause
Solution
A fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in the OFF position
Move the choke to the OFF position
Blockage in the fuel line
Empty the fuel tank & carburetor, and refill with fresh, clean gasoline
Empty the fuel tank & carburetor, and refill with fresh, clean gasoline
The carburetor is in need of adjustment or overhaul
Contact an authorized service center/department
The Husqvarna ST 224 Excessive vibration
Cause
Solution
Loose parts or damaged augers or impeller
Tighten all fasteners. Replace damaged parts. IF vibration remains contact an authorized service center/department
The Husqvarna ST 224 Recoil starter is hard to pull
Cause
Solution
See “IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN ” in the Operation section of this manual
The Husqvarna ST 224 Loss of traction drive/slowing of drive speed
Cause
Solution
Check/reinstall the drive belt
The drive belt is off of the pulley
Check/replace the drive belt
The friction/impeller jammed
Contact an authorized Sears service center/department.
The Husqvarna ST 224 Loss of snow discharge or slowing of snow discharge
Cause
Solution
The Auger belt is off of the pulley
Check/reinstall the auger belt
Check/replace the auger belt
Remove debris or foreign object from augers/impeller
The Husqvarna ST 224 Lights not On
Cause
Solution
Check wire connections at the engine and light.
Replace the LED light module. (Individual LEDs are not replaceable)
Husqvarna ST 224 Replacement Parts
Brand new snow blower ST 224 would not drive, while trying to clean my driveway