Troy-Bilt STORM Series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 M...

Page 2: ...ve difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below Safety Labels 3 Safe Operation Practices 4 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower 6 Operating Your Snow Thrower 8 Making Adjustments 12 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower 14 Off Season Storage 18 Troubleshooting 19 Illustrated Pa...

Page 3: ...o the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower WARNING Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before using the clean out tool to cle...

Page 4: ...nd machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow 9 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately a Use only an approved gasoline co...

Page 5: ...ck their proper operation regularly Refer to the maintenance and adjust ment sections of this manual 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting machine disen gage all control levers and stop the engine Wait until the auger impeller come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at freq...

Page 6: ...and discard any rubber bands if present They are for packaging purposes only 3 Certain units may require assembly of the chute If this is the case follow steps 4 6 to install the chute 4 Position the chute assembly over the base see Figure 3 3 5 Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base The flange keepers will click into place when properly secure Figure 3 4 NOTE If t...

Page 7: ... the Operations section 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 between 15 psi and 20 psi NOTE If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear uneve...

Page 8: ...cated on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely Primer Depressing the primer forces fuel 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 WARNING Read understand and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual ...

Page 9: ...ted in order for the engine to start Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine Doing so may cause it to break Recoil Starter Handle This handle is used to manually start the engine Electric Starter Button Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine s electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source C...

Page 10: ...r two or three times for cold engine start making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing NOTE DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown NOTE Additional priming may be necessary if the temperature is below 15 Fahrenheit 3 Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope slowl...

Page 11: ...aged for approximately ten 10 seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times 5 With the throttle control in the FAST rabbit position and the auger control in the disengaged up position walk to the front of the machine 6 Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating immediately return to the operato...

Page 12: ... 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 several times There should be no resistance in the shift lever 4 If any of the above tests failed the drive cable is in need of adjustment Proceed as follows 5 Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket Figure 5 2 6 Position the bracke...

Page 13: ...de and carriage bolts Move skid shoes to desired position 2 Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes 3 Retighten nuts and bolts securely Chute Bracket Adjustment If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not fully engaging with the chute assembly the chute bracket can be adjusted To do so 1 Loosen the two...

Page 14: ...nd the spacers Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft Figure 6 2 Gear Case 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 NOTE Do not overfill the gear case Damage to the seals could result Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure Shave Pl...

Page 15: ... from around the auger pulley and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley Figure 6 8 Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order NOTE Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after install ing a replacement auger belt Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi visco...

Page 16: ...place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward 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 Figure 6 10 3 a Grasp the idler pulley and pivot it toward the right Figure 6 11 b Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley c Lift the drive belt off eng...

Page 17: ...efore carefully sliding the friction wheel assembly off the shaft Figure 6 15 NOTE If you re replacing the friction wheel assembly as a whole discard the worn part and slide the new part onto the hex shaft Follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble components If you re disassem bling the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber ring proceed as follows 4 Remove the four screws which ...

Page 18: ...s and will cause serious starting problems 1 Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine WARNING Never use engine or carbu retor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 2 Remove the spark plug and pour one 1 ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder Cover spark plug hole wi...

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

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Page 21: ... 684 04108 Spiral Assembly RH 31 731 04870 Spacer 1 25 OD x 75 ID x 1 00 32 736 0188 Washer Flat 76 x 1 49 x 06 33 741 0493A Bushing Flange 80 ID x 91 OD 34 790 00087A Bearing Housing 35 790 00120 Shave Plate 23 66 24 auger 790 00121 Shave Plate 25 66 26 auger 36 784 5580 Slide Shoe Std 37 719 0319 Housing Auger RH Reduced 38 719 0320 Housing Auger LH Reduced 39 721 0327 Seal Oil 750 ID 40 741 066...

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Page 23: ...7 726 0100 Cap Push 3 8 Rod 28 735 0234 Grommet 44 ID x 94 OD x 50 29 736 0185 Washer Flat 375 x 738 x 063 30 747 04263 Eye Bolt Chute Crank 31 749 04138 Handle Lower 32 749 04141 Handle Upper RH 33 749 04142 Handle Upper LH 34 731 04912A Chute Lower 5 0 Diameter 35 710 0276 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 1 0 36 712 04063 Nut Flange Lock 5 16 18 Nylon 37 710 04071 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 1 0 38 710 0451 Bolt...

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Page 25: ...04184A Screw Shoulder 37 x 105 1 4 20 24 738 0924A Screw 1 4 28 375 25 741 0245 Bearing Hex Flange x 75 ID 26 741 0563 Bearing Ball 17 x 40 x 12 27 746 04229 Clutch Cable Wheel 44 95 28 746 04228 Cable Speed Selector 29 748 0190 Spacer 508 ID x 75 OD x 68 30 756 0625 Roller Cable 31 790 00096 Front Guide Bracket Auger Cable 32 790 00180 Frame 33 790 00206A Guide Bracket Auger Cable 34 790 00207A G...

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Page 28: ...nts and normal 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 channels of export distribution f Replacem...