Troy-Bilt 5524-Storm, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...l or state laws if any If a spark arrester isused it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public ResourcesCode Other states may havesimilar laws Federallaws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler isavailable through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or cont...

Page 2: ... Department or an authorized service dealer P O BOX 361131 w ww troybilt com CLEVELAND OH 44136 338 558 7228 1 800 520 5520 Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please doNOTretum the unitto the retailer from whichit waspurchased withoutfirstcontactingCustomer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls opera...

Page 3: ...ich could be tripped over or thrown by the auger impeller 2 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 3 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangle...

Page 4: ...ents or inspections 18 Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings Always use the clean out tool provided to unclog the discharge opening Do not unclog chute assembly while engine is running Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging 19 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer e g wheel weights tire chains...

Page 5: ...eral EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped SAFETYLABELSFOUND ONYOUR SNOWTHROWER 1 KEEPAWAYFROMROTATING IMPELLER ANDAUGER CONTACT WITHIMPELLER OR AUGER CANAMPUTATE HANDS ANDFEET 2 USECLEAN OUT TOOL TOUNCLOG...

Page 6: ...verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly 1 Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting the handle upward 2 Secure the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod by sliding the connector sleeve downward Secure the handle by tightening the plastic wing knob located on both the left and right sides of the handle Re...

Page 7: ...TE If necessary the lower bracket can be adjusted Refer to ChuteBracket Adjustment on Page 14 _ CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower refer to Auger Control Test on page 11 Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly Tire Pressure Before operating check tire pressure and reduce pressure in both tires to ...

Page 8: ... any of eight positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed Forward There are six forward F speeds Position one 1 is the slowest and position six 6 is the fastest Reverse There are two reverse R speeds One 1 is the slower and two 2 is the faster GasCap Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank 6 5 4 3 t 2 FI R1 R2 ChokeControl The choke control is found on the rear of t...

Page 9: ... off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging The chute clean out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip The tool is designed to clear a clogged chute assembly Refer to OperatingYourSnowThrower section for more detailed information regarding the chute clean out tool NOTE This item is fastened with a cable fie to the rear ...

Page 10: ...e at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter WARNING If your home electrical system is grounded but a three hole receptacle is not available do not use your snow thrower s electric starter If you have a grounded three prong receptacle proceed as follows Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engi...

Page 11: ...oEngageDrive With the throttle control in the Fast rabbit position move shift lever into one of the six forward F positions or two reverse R positions Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you re comfortable with IMPORTANT Use the slower speeds until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow thrower Squeeze the auger control against the handle and the ...

Page 12: ...s formed in and near the chute assembly _ WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing Refasten the clean out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing reinsert the ignition key and start the snow thrower s engine While standing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any ...

Page 13: ...will go 3 Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod until it aligns with the hole in the shift lever Resecure the ferrule with the hairpin clip removed earlier Tire Pressure Before operating check tire pressure and reduce pressure to between 15 psi and 20 psi NOTE If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may pull to one side or the other ChuteAssembly The distance snow is thrown ...

Page 14: ...ts to verify proper adjustment has been achieved AugerControl Refer to AugerControlTeston Page 11 to adjust the auger control Skid Shoes The space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted See Figure 4 For close snow removal on a smooth surface raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven such as a gravel driveway i_ ...

Page 15: ...once a season remove the shear pins on auger shaft Spray lubricant inside shaft around the spacers Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft See Figure 7 J I Shear Pin Spacers Bearing Figure 7 GearCase The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory If disassembled for any reason lubricate with two ounces of grease Part Number 737 0168 IMPORTANT Do not over...

Page 16: ...rame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 3 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley 4 Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame Loosen and remove the shoulder screw which acts as a belt keeper Remove the belt from around the auger pulley and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley Reassemble auger belt by ...

Page 17: ...rd so that it rests on the auger housing 2 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 3 a Grasp the idler pulley and pivot it toward the right b Insert a screw driver through aligning holes in both the idler bracket and the engine c Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley d Lift the drive belt off engine pulley 4 Slip the dr...

Page 18: ...and lightly tap the shaft s end to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame 2 a Slide the hex shaft downward and to the left while carefully un meshing the lower gears on the hex shaft from the upper gears on the wheel axle b Set the hex shaft s gears aside c Carefully remove the inner E ring from the hex shaft and slide the friction wheel assembly off the hex shaft NOTE If you r...

Page 19: ...on prior to draining fuel Fuel left in engine for extended period deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems If unit is to be stored over 30 days prepare for storage as follows Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fue...

Page 20: ...adjust gap or replace Insert key into ignition switch Connect spark plug wire Refer to the Tecumseh engine manual or Starting theEngine on page 10 of this manual for instructions on the engine primer Move choke control to OFF position Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel will not last over thirty clays unless a fuel stabilizer is used Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refe...

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Page 22: ...SECTION 9 PARTS LIST 9 15 25 5 30 21 10 22 13 4O _15 2O 14 29 41 19 _24 6 39 7 14 22 ...

Page 23: ...crew 8 16 x 50 Screw 1 4 20 x 375 Screw Self tapping 1 4 20 x 1 750 Screw Machine 10 24 x 1 375 Rod Pivot Ferrule 5 16 18 x 312 Nut Flange Lock Nylon 1 4 20 Nut Shoulder Hex 1 4 20 Pin Cotter 072 Dia x 1 13 Grip 1 0 ID x 5 0 Knob Shift Washer Flat 375 x 738 x 063 Crank Assembly Chute Eye Bolt Chute Crank Tie Cable 19 x 8 39 Tree Mount Plate Lock Cam Clutch Lock Spring Compression 39 x 60 x 88 Spri...

Page 24: ...StyleN 39 62 9 19 j 7 4 36 4O _12 23 6 14 2 30 45 48 44 6O 158 57 33 29 10 _ 22 24 ...

Page 25: ...ng 1 85 ID Bracket Auger Idler w Brake Gearbox Assembly Auger 24 Housing Assembly Auger 24 S 3iral Assembly LH S 3iral Assembly RH Spacer 1 25 OD x 75 ID x 1 00 REE PART NO NO 32 736 0188 33 741 0493A 34 790 00087 35 790 00120 36 731 04912 37 710 04071 38 720 0284 39 731 04426A 40 736 0159 41 741 0475 42 784 5647 43 784 5580 44 721 0179 45 719 0319 46 719 0320 47 741 0661A 48 717 0528A 49 736 0351...

Page 26: ...StyleN 4O 53 57 47 33 51 5 58 56 5O 7 48 24 41 17 43 55 14 4 52 49 21 24 s 167 1 12 15 14 58 45 27 26 25 J 26 ...

Page 27: ...33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 PART NO 748 0190 756 0625 784 5687A 790 00072 790 00096 790 00054 790 00055 710 0191 710 0597 710 0654A 710 1245B 712 04064 731 04792 732 0710 736 0247 736 0505 741 0919 748 0234 748 04053 750 04230 750 04303 754 04050 754 0456 756 04109 756 04113 756 04114 790 00062 790 00010 790 00011 710 0896 618 ...

Page 28: ...ts clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal m_m deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized cha...