Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...nance Troubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty P O Box 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U S A IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION OPERATOR S MANUAL Two Stage Snow Thrower www troybilt ca 769 05189 6 24 09 ...

Page 2: ... at 1 800 668 1238 3 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues in terms of performance power rating specifications warranty and service Depending on the engine manufacturer more information is included in this publication or packed separately with this product Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this i...

Page 3: ... before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the engine s electric starter in the rain 1 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine...

Page 4: ...uel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expan sion g Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely h If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move machine to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine i Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light e g furnace water...

Page 5: ...rnor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 5 Snowthrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and damage For your safety protection frequently check all components and replace with original equipment manufac turer s OEM parts only Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 6 Check controls...

Page 6: ...ack on upper handle as shown in Figure 3 1 Align upper handle with the lower handle b Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handle Chute Assembly 1 Remove cotter pin wing nut and hex screw from chute control assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket See Figure 3 2 Position the chute assembly over the chute base 2 Place chute onto chute base and secure chute cont...

Page 7: ...e rotation 6 Insert hex rod into chute control assembly Push rod into chute control assembly as far as possible keeping the holes at both ends of the hex rod pointing upward See Figure 3 6 and 3 7 7 Insert the hex rod into the pinion gear below the joystick Make sure to line up the hole in the rod with the arrow on the pinion gear See Fig 3 7 NOTE The hole is a reference for aligning the rod with ...

Page 8: ...r Control Test in the Operating sec tion Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly Clean Out Tool The clean out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower See Figure 3 10 Shear Pin Storage optional An...

Page 9: ...price and availability Lamp Wiring Harness If equipped The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring harness to the lower handle should be plugged into the hole in the lower handle Pull the slack portion of the wiring harness through the cable tie to prevent interfer ence with the recoil starter handle See Figure 3 12 Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions Adjust upwa...

Page 10: ...uel directly into the engine s carburetor to aid in cold weather starting Oil Fill Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill Ignition Key The ignition key is a safety device Insert key and snap in place do not turn ignition key Pull the key out halfway to stop the engine Remove key when the unit is not in use Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the speed of the...

Page 11: ... proper cold weather outerwear for the operator s hands It is recommended that the snow thrower operator wear gloves mittens to avoid extremities of winter while operating this equipment Augers When engaged the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions Adjust upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when operating on gravel...

Page 12: ...the key is inserted into ignition switch Plug the extension cord into the electric switch 3 box located on the engine Plug the other end of extension cord into a three prong 120 volt grounded AC outlet in a well ventilated area Move throttle control to FAST rabbit position 4 Move choke to the CHOKE position cold engine 5 start If engine is warm place choke in RUN position Push primer three 3 times...

Page 13: ...ing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger When selecting a Drive Speed use the slower speeds until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow thrower NEVER reposition the shift lever change speeds or direction of travel without first releasing the drive control and bringing the snow thrower to a complete stop Doing so will result in premature wear...

Page 14: ...the adjustment of the drive control as follows 1 With the drive control released push the snow thrower gently forward The unit should roll freely 2 Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward The wheels should not turn The unit should not roll freely 3 With the drive control released move the shift lever back and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position se...

Page 15: ... picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower If for some reason you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate Figure 5 5 Steel Reversible Figure 5 6 Plastic Reversible Skid Shoes The space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted For clos...

Page 16: ... least 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 6 2 Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and cotter pins If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear Refer to Figure 6 ...

Page 17: ...et to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils also result in higher oil consumption when used above 32ºF 0ºC Check your snow thrower s engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on o...

Page 18: ... required and several com ponents must be removed and in order to replace the snow thrower s friction wheel rubber See an authorized Service Dealer to have the friction wheel rubber replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service Manual To inspect the friction wheel proceed as follows 1 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rest...

Page 19: ...nter 1 Carburetor not adjusted properly Loss of power 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent is clear 3 Contact Service Center 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent plugged 3 Exhaust port plugged Unit fails to propel itself 1 Adjust drive control cable Refer to Adjustments 2 Replace drive belt 3 Replace friciton wheel 1 Drive control cable in need...

Page 20: ... battery will not hold a charge MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the battery at no charge to the original purchaser Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery if equipped After ninety 90 days but within one hundred twenty 120 days from the date of purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half of the current retail price o...