OPERATOR`S MANUAL
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1. CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower refer to Auger 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 area for convenient shear pin storage is located at the rear of the dash panel Setting Up Your Snow Thrower Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing Setting Up Your Snow Thrower NOTE Two replace ment auger shear pins are included with this manual or stowed in the plastic handle panel Refer to Augers in the Maintainance Section for more information regarding shear pin replacement Drift Cutters If Equipped Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions e On models so equipped drift cutters and hardware are assembled to the auger housing inverted Remove the carriage bolts and wingnuts securing the drift cutters to the housing e Reposition drift cutters so they face forward as shown in Figure 3 11 Secure with hardware previ ously removed wingnuts should be fastened on the outside of the housing as shown If your unit is not equip2. vA Dipstick Fuel Fill Cap Starter Handle Electric Switch Box WARNING Read understand and follow all instruc tions and warnings on the machine and Oil Drain Electric start button in this manual before V operating optional Use extreme care Figure 4 1 when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera Choke Control tion get acquainted with its controls and features These Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the are described below and illustrated in Figure 4 1 This carburetor and aids in starting the engine knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to explosive Never fuel its fullest potential Primer E a Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine s the machine indoors NOTE For detailed starting instructions and more carburetor to aid in cold weather starting or while the engine information on all engine controls refer to the engine is hot or running manual packed with your unit Oil Fill Temi i Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the Extinguish cigarettes Shift Lever 6 En cigars pipes and The shift lever is located on the right side 5 other sources of ignition of the handle panel Place the shift lever into any of eight positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed 4 Ignition Key The ignition key is a safet
3. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing See Figure 6 5 3 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 4 a Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley b Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the right See Figure 6 9 c Lift the drive belt off engine pulley 5 Back out the stop screw until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley See Figure 6 10 6 Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and drive plate See Figure 6 10 7 Remove and replace belt in the reverse order NOTE Repeat the drive control adjustment in the Adjustment section before operating the snowthrower Friction Wheel Inspection If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged and performing the drive control cable adjust ment fails to correct the problem the friction wheel may need to be replaced NOTE Special tools are 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 rests on the auger housing See Figure 6 5 2 Remove the f
4. is equipped with a grounded three wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current It must be used with a properly grounded three prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter WARNING DO NOT use electric starter in rain WARNING Read understand and follow all instruc tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition If your home s wir ing system is not a three wire grounded system do not use this electric starter under any conditions If your home electrical system is grounded but a three hole receptacle is not available do not use your snow thrower s electric starter 4 WARNING The muffler engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn 150 F 65 C Do not touch 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
5. on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modifica tion EM Oxidizing Catalyst OC Secondary Air Injection SAI and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped Spark Arrestor WARNING This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brushcovered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer 06 01 09 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on slopes Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards windows walls cars etc Thus avoiding possible property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet Never direct discharge at children bystanders and pets or allow anyone in front of the machine Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate Never operate this machine without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Disengage power to the auger impeller when transpo
6. on the joy stick and pivot the joy stick to the right or to the left Tochange the angle distance which snow is thrown pivot the joy stick forward or backward CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ADJUSTABLE CHUTE TILT PUSH BUTTON CHUTE ROTATE RIGHT PUSH BUTTON CHUTE ROTATE LEFT Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions Adjust upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces See Making Adjustment Section Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles Squeeze the right control to turn right squeeze the left control to turn left NOTE Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls Chute Clean Out Tool The clean out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip 1 Release both the auger control and the drive auger control lock 2 Move throttle control to STOP position and remove the ignition key 3 Remove the clean out tool from the mounting clip 4 Use the shovel shaped end of the clean out tool to remove any snow and ice in the chute assembly 5 Re fasten the clean out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing and restart engine 6 While standing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice
7. property of yourself Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling If possible remove gas powered equipment from the truck Remove all doormats newspapers sleds boards wires and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger impeller 1 and others Read and follow all instructions Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation 1 ied 1 in this manual before and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your pe NU ie eli ane attempting to operate eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle this machine Failure tothe eyes m Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or 2 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do to comply with these garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose not use a nozzle lock open device instructions may clothing which could become entangled in moving parts resultin personal d footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces inju ry When you see 3 Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for Operation this symbol HEED all units with electric start engines 1 Do n
8. some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Safe Safe Handling of Gasoline 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 Training Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts 1 Operation Practices 2 Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly a Use only an approved gasoline container 3 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this b Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of mach
9. unless prior written permission has been extended by MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED Other Warranties All other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability is limited in its duration to that set forth in this express limited warranty The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED obligations arising from the sale of its products MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage 12 08 06 20 Warranty Failure to comply with suggested maintenance and lubrication specifications will void warranty
10. 19 20 2 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute To clear the chute SHUT THE ENGINE OFF Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating Always use a clean out tool not your hands 1 2 3 Maintenance amp Storage Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual Before cleaning repairing or inspecting machine disengage 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 1 IMPORTANT The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE After assembly refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations 1 Place the shift lever in the Forward 6 position 2 Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides Setting Up Your Snow Thrower a Pull up and back 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 assemb
11. Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine 4 This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate Description READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL S Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running There are rotating blades inside WARNING ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running There are rotating blades inside WARNING ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts in the auger impeller housing or chute assembly Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes 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 WARNING Engine Exhaust
12. Safety Assembly Operation Adjustments Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty OPERATOR S MANUAL OTROY BILT www troybilt ca Two Stage Snow Thrower IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION PRINTED IN U S A P O Box 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 EU This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Table of Contents Safety Symbols 3 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower 14 Safe Operation Practices 4 Otff Season Storage sess 16 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower 6 Trouble Shooting 2 17 Operating Your Snow Thrower 8 Warranty a anisaidie 18 MakingAdjustments 12 Illustrated Parts Lists 19 Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the Model Number Serial Number model number and the serial number to the sample model numer demedle mumera ug serie plate provided to the right You can locate the model plate by XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX standing at the operating position and looking down at the fra
13. ced by a Service Center Connect and tighten spark plug wire Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent is clear Contact Service Center Adjust drive control cable Refer to Adjustments Replace drive belt Replace friciton wheel Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean chute assembly and inside of auger housing with clean out tool or a stick Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Remove object from auger with clean out tool or a stick Refer to Auger Control Test Refer to Maintenance section Replace with new shear pin s 1 Choke not in ON position 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 3 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 4 Engine not primed 5 Faulty spark plug 6 Blocked fuel line 7 Safety key not in ignition on engine 8 Fuel shut ff valve closed If Equipped 1 Unit running on CHOKE 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Water or dirt in fuel system 4 Carburetor out of adjustment 1 Loose parts or damaged auger 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent plugged 3 Exhaust port plugged 1 Drive control cable in need of adjust ment 2 Drive belt loose or damaged 3 Friction wheel worn 1 Chute assembly clogged 2 Foreign object lodged in auger 3 Auger control cable in need of adjust ment 4 Auger belt loose or damaged 5 Shear pin s sheared Engine fails to start Engine ru
14. e drive pulley in all positions of the shift lever 3 With the drive control engaged the friction wheel must contact the drive pulley See Figure 5 3 4 If adjustment is necessary loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable index bracket and pivot the bracket upward or downward as necessary Refer to Figure 5 8 Tighten the lower hex nut to secure the bracket when correct adjustment is reached 5 Reassemble the frame cover and return the unit back to its operating position Roulement 1 Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach NNS 2 C3 4 a T um T ves mJ pcc _ _ __ DE Figure 6 1 Goupille de cisaillement Entretoises Figure 6 3 To remove shave plate it and the skid shoes to the snow thrower housing 2 Reassemble new shave plate making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of housing Tighten securely Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine maintenance Lubrication Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instructions Gear Shaft The gear hex shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation WARNING Run the engine com pletely dry of gasoline before tipping snowthrower 1 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests o
15. ep hands and feet clear of moving parts Do not use a pressurized starting fluid Vapors are flammable NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures Engines with Starter Handle non electric start IMPORTANT Do not pull the starter handle with engine running 1 Insert ignition key fully into slot Make sure it snaps into place DO NOT turn ignition key The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch 2 Move throttle control to FAST rabbit position 3 Move choke to the CHOKE position cold engine start If engine is warm place choke in RUN position 4 Push primer three 3 times making sure to cover vent hole when pushing If engine is warm push primer only once Always cover vent hole when pushing Cool weather may require priming to be repeated 5 Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to resist then pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the compression Do not release the handle and al low it to snap back Return rope SLOWLY to original position If required repeat this step As the engine warms slowly rotate the choke control to RUN position If the engine falters restart engine and run with choke at half choke position for a short period of time and then slowly rotate the choke into RUN position D Engines with Electric Starters WARNING The electric starter
16. ety 90 days from the date of retail purchase if any battery included with this unit proves defective in material or work manship and our testing determines the 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 V5 of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return Personal use THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS CONSTITUTE THE MANUFACTURER S ENTIRE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT PURCHASED AND USED FOR PERSONAL FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES AS DISTINGUISHED FROM COMMERCIAL USAGE Commercial use ALL APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE AS OUTLINED ABOVE ARE CONSIDERED COMMERCIAL USAGE New products purchased for commercial usage are warranted in the same manner and to the same extend EXCEPT the term of warranty will be 90 DAYS from date of purchase How to Obtain Service Warranty service is available with proof of purchase through your local MTD Authorized Service Dealer If you do not know the dealer in your area please write to the Service Department of MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED P O BOX 1386 KITCH ENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory
17. from the chute assembly before continuing to clear snow PIN Headlight The headlight is on whenever the engine is running WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing Auger Control AUGER CONTROL The auger control is located on the left handle Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action Release to stop Drive Control Auger Control Lock 24 DRIVE n CONTROL 2 e The drive control is located on the right handle Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive Release to stop The drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process If the auger control is en gaged simultaneously with the drive control the operator can release the auger control on the left handle and the augers will remain engaged Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel drive IMPORTANT Always release the drive control before changing speeds Heated Handles Switch If Equipped This switch is located on the rear of the snow thrower dash panel To activate the heated handles toggle the switch to the ON position to generate heat within the handle grips Toggle the switch to the OFF position after using the snow thrower NOTE The heated handles grips are a compliment to not a substitute for proper co
18. ge nuts Refer to Figure 6 3 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspect ing disengage all controls and stop engine Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate Auger Belt Replacement 2 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so WARNING Run the engine com that it rests on the auger housing Remove the frame pletely dry of gasoline before tipping cover from the underside of the snow thrower by snowthrower removing four self tapping screws which secure it See Figure 6 5 To remove and replace your snow thrower s auger belt proceed as follows 3 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley See Figure 1 6 6 1 Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See 4 a Loosen and remove the shoulder screw which Ma I ng Figure 6 4 acts as a belt keeper See Figure 6 7 b Unhook the support bracket spring from the Yo ur 5 now frame Thrower 5 Remove the belt from around the auger pulley and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order See Figure 6 8 NOTE Repeat the auger control test on page 11 before operating the snowthrower NOTE Do NOT forget to reinstall the s
19. he 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 several times There should be no resistance in the shift lever 4 f 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 See Figure 5 3 6 Position the bracket upward to provide more slack or downward to increase cable tension 7 Retighten the lower hex nut 8 Repeat steps 1 thru 4 to re check the adjustment of the drive control WARNING Run the engine com pletely dry of gasoline before tipping snowthrower Making Adjustments PIN WARNING Read understand and follow all instruc tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating Figure 5 1 Never attempt to make any adjust ments while the engine is running except where speci fied in operator s manual Figure 5 2 Figure 5 3 14 Making Adjustments IMPORTANT It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by t
20. he 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 6 Plastic Reversible Skid Shoes The space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted For close snow removal on a smooth surface raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing Useamiddle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven such as a gravel driveway To adjust the skid shoes 1 Loosen the four hex nuts two on each side 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 NOTE Some models are equipped with reversible skid shoes and may be turned over to increase their lifespan See Figure 5 4 Figure 5 5 and 5 6 Auger Control To adjust the auger control refer to page 11 15 Figure 5 5 Steel Reversible Figure 5 4 Small Plastic Reversible You can also check the adjustment as follows 1 With the snow thrower tipped forward remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing the self tapping screws See Figure 6 5 2 With the drive control released there must be 1 8 clearance between the friction wheel and th
21. houlder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a NOTE Although multi replacement auger belt viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils also result in higher oil consumption when used above 32 F 0 C Check your snow thrower s engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil IMPORTANT NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard pins Any damage to the auger gearbox or other com ponents as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower s warranty Figure 6 8 Figure 6 6 17 Figure 6 11 Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions Store the snow thrower in a clean dry area When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rustproof the equipment especially springs cables and all moving parts Drive Belt Replacement WARNING Run the engine com pletely dry of gasoline before tipping snowthrower To remove and replace your snow thrower s auger belt proceed as follows 1 Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See Figure 6 4 2
22. ine Children 14 years old and over should read and ignition 0 understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this c Never fuel machine indoors manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by d Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or an adult running WAR N IN G 4 Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper e Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling instruction f Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch 5 Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expan snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward sion This symbol points pals g Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely out important safety 6 Keep bystanders helpers pets and children at least 75 feet h If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment instructions which from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if Move machine to another area Wait 5 minutes before 4 anyone enters the area starting the engine if not followed could 7 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when i Never store the machine or fuel container inside where endanger the per operating in reverse Has open joe sale ii ae light d furnace water heater space heater clothes dryer 610 sonal safety and or Preparation j Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing
23. lations for gas oil etc to protect the environment 9 Prior to storing run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger impeller 10 Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater furnace clothes dryer etc 11 Always refer to the operator s manual for proper instructions on off season storage 12 Check fuel line tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary 13 Do not crank engine with spark plug removed 14 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 60 hours of operation At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety Systems are working properly and not worn excessively Failure to do so can result in accidents injuries or death Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death do not modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds Never tamper with fac tory setting of engine governor Notice regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate
24. ld 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 11 1 Determine that your home s wiring is a three wire grounded system Ask a licensed electrician if you are unsure If you have a grounded three prong receptacle proceed as follows If you do not have the proper house wiring DO NOT use the electric starter under any conditions Insert ignition key fully into slot Make sure it snaps into place DO NOT turn ignition key The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch 3 Plugthe extension cord into the electric switch 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 4 Move throttle control to FAST rabbit position 5 Move choke to the CHOKE position cold engine start If engine is warm place choke in RUN position 6 Push primer three 3 times making sure to cover vent hole when pushing If engine is warm push primer only once Always cover vent hole when pushing Cool weather may require priming to be repeated 7 Push starter button to start engine Once the engine starts immediately release starter button Electric starter is equipped with thermal overload protec
25. ly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket See Figure 3 2 Position the chute assembly over the chute base NOTE References to right or left side of the snow thrower Chute silo Keseri 2 Place chute onto chute base and secure chute control are determined from J assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and behind the unit in the EE Support cotter pin removed earlier See Figure 3 3 3 Finish securing chute rotation assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier See Figure 3 2 4 Squeeze the trigger on the joystick rotate the chute assembly by hand to face forward The hole in the chute rotation assembly should be facing up See Figure 3 4 NOTE The chute will not rotate without squeezing the trigger on the joystick Figure 3 4 operating position NOTE This Operator s Manual covers several models handle panels lights and chute cranks are some features that may vary by model Not all features refer enced in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models Setting Up Your Snow Thrower Figure 3 5 5 Rotate the joystick until the silver indicator arrow on the pinion gear is on the top See Figure 3 5 The TSN Lj pinion gear is located on the front of the unit below the N LA CAUTION dash panel Prior to operating NOTE The joystick must be angled slightly to the right as aaa f your snow thrower
26. me TROYBILT CANADA OTROV BILT KITCHENER ON N2G 1 Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have 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 1 Visit www troybilt ca troybilt for many useful suggestions 2 Call an authorized dealer or Customer Support Representative 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 information You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call Safety Symbols WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the per sonal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING Your Responsibility
27. n the auger housing 2 Remove the lower frame cover by removing the screws which secure it 3 Apply a light coating of an all weather multi purpose oil to the hex shaft See Figure 6 1 NOTE Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate Wheels At least once a season remove both wheels Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels Auger Shaft At 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 2 If the augers will not turn check to see if the pins have sheared One set of replacement shear pins has been provided with the snow thrower When replacing pins spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary To remove skid shoes 1 Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which secure them to the snow thrower 2 Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts two on each side and hex flan
28. ns erratic Excessive Vibration Loss of power Unit fails to propel itself Unit fails to discharge snow FOUR YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY For four years from date of retail purchase within Canada MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will at its option repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty covers units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the owner s instructions furnished with the unit and which have not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance or alteration Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to special terms as noted below in the Ninety Day Consumer Warranty clause The engine starter motor or component parts thereof carry separate warranties from their manufacturers Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty policy for these items Ninety Day Consumer Warranty on Normal Wear Parts All normal wear part failures will be covered on this product for a period of 90 days After 90 days but within the four year warranty period normal wear part failures will be covered if caused by defects in material or workmanship of other component parts Normal wear parts are defined as batteries belts blades blade adaptors grass bags rider deck wheels seats tires and clutch parts friction wheels Full Ninety Day Warranty on Battery if equipped For nin
29. ortant safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the per sonal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED IT S WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition Also visually inspect machine for any damage 4 Donot change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine The governor 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 periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust if necessary Refer to the adjustment section in this operator s manual for instructions Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as neces sary 8 Observe proper disposal laws and regu
30. ot put hands or feet near rotating parts in the auger impel y J 4 Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock ler housing or chute assembly Contact with the rotating parts ITS WARNING surfaces can amputate hands and feet ere 5 Disengage all control levers before starting the engine 2 The auger impeller control lever is a safety device Never Your Responsibility 6 Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is bypass its operation Doing so makes the machine unsafe and Restrict the use running except where specifically recommended in the may cause personal injury h operator s manual 3 The control levers must operate easily in both directions and of this power machine 7 Letengine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before automatically return to the disengaged position when released 4 Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly Keep all safety devices in place and working 5 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and starting to clear snow to persons who read understand and follow the warnings n in tr ti n deadly gas a d RE US 6 Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or in this manual drugs and on the machine 7 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch y TREE Safe Operation Practices WARNING This symbol points out imp
31. ped with drift cutters you may contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding 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 upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces See Making Adjustment Section Tire Pressure The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer s recommended psi and deflate or inflate the tires as necessary WARNING Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer s recom mended psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended pressure Figure 3 11 Figure 3 12 Know Your Snow Thrower Drive Control 4 Way Chute Directional Control Auger Control Shift Lever Operating Your Snow Thrower Chute Assembly Clean Out Oil Filler Cap
32. rame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it See Figure 6 5 3 Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking See Figure 6 11 Off Season Storage If unit is to be stored over 30 days prepare for storage as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower e Clean snow thrower thoroughly Lubricate as instructed in the Maintenance section of this manual 18 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard hex pins Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower s warranty di Trouble Shooting NOTE This section addresses minor service issues For further details contact customer assistance Move choke to ON position Connect wire to spark plug Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Prime engine as instructed in Operating Your Snow Thrower Clean adjust gap or replace Clean fuel line Insert key fully into the switch Open fuel shut off valve Move choke lever to OFF position Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Contact Service Center 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts If vibration continues have unit servi
33. rting or not in use Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look down and behind and use care when backing up If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine Inspect thoroughly for damage Repair any damage before starting and operating Disengage all control levers and stop engine before you leave the operating position behind the handles Wait until the auger impeller comes to a complete stop before unclogging the chute assembly making any adjustments or inspections 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 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer e g wheel weights tire chains cabs etc When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Call customer assistance for the name of your nearest servicing dealer 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
34. shown Figure 3 4 and the arrow on the pinion gear at the C 23 refer to Auger Control top to ensure full chute rotation Test on page 11 6 Insert hex rod into chute control assembly Push X Read and follow all rod into chute control assembly as far as possible instructions care keeping the holes at both ends of the hex rod pointing 0 fully and perform all upward See Figure 3 6 and 3 7 RENE to verify your unit is operating safely and properly 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 Figure 3 7 NOTE The hole is a reference for aligning the rod with the indicator arrow on the pinion gear 8 Push the rod towards the control panel until the hole on the hex rod lines up with the hole marked by the arrow on the chute control assembly Insert the cotter pin See Figure 3 8 NOTE The second hole is used to achieve further en gagement of the hex rod into the pinion gear if required refer to Chute Control Rod in the Adjustment section Figure 3 8 Figure 3 10 9 Itis important that all cables be routed through the cable guide and remain positioned on the left side of the hex rod See Figure 3 9 NOTE An extension cord may be fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes Cut the cable tie and remove it before operat ing the snow thrower
35. the auger control as follows 1 When the auger control is released and in the disengaged up position the cable should have very little slack It should NOT be tight 2 In a well ventilated area start the snow thrower engine as instructed on the previous page Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position 3 While standing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger Shift Cable If the full range of speeds forward and reverse cannot be achieved refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows 1 Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position 2 Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket See Figure 5 1 3 Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable 4 Retighten the hex nut 5 Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower Chute Control Rod To adjust the chute control rod proceed as follows 1 Remove the cotter pin from the hole closest to the chute assembly on the chute control assembly 2 Pull out the chute control rod until the hole in it lines up with the second hole in the chute control assembly See Figure 5 2 3 Reinsert the cotter pin through this hole and the chute control rod See Figure 5 2 Drive Control amp Shift Lever When the drive control is released and in the disengaged up position the cable should have very little slack It should NOT be tight Check t
36. tion system will temporarily shut down to allow starter to cool if electric starter becomes overloaded 8 Asthe engine warms slowly rotate the choke control to RUN position If the engine falters restart engine and run with choke at half choke position for a short period of time and then slowly rotate the choke into RUN position 9 After engine is running disconnect power cord from electric starter When disconnecting always unplug the end at the wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the engine Stopping the Engine WARNING To avoid unsupervised engine operation never leave the engine unattended while running Turn the engine off after use and remove ignition key Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine 1 Move throttle control to STOP position 2 Remove the ignition key Removing the key will reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not in use Keep the key in a safe place The engine cannot start without the ignition key 3 Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control Also engage and release both controls several times m 12 Gas amp Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read instructions carefully Starting the Engine WARNING Always ke
37. to a complete stop Doing so will result in premature wear to the snow thrower s drive system Figure 4 2 4 Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten 10 seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times 5 With the auger control in the disengaged up posi tion 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 operator s position and shut off the engine Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before re adjusting the auger control 7 To readjust the control cable loosen the upper hex nut on the auger cable bracket See Figure 4 2 8 Position the bracket upward to provide more slack or downward to increase cable tension 9 Retighten the upper hex nut 10 Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment has been achieved Tire Pressure The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer s recom mended psi and deflate or inflate the tires as necessary WARNING Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer s recom mended psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury Refer
38. to sidewall of tire for recom mended pressure 13 NOTE Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls To Engage Drive 1 With the engine running near top speed move shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist Do not shift speeds while the drive is engaged 2 Squeeze drive control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move Release it and the drive motion will stop 3 To turn the unit left or right squeeze the respective wheel steering control See Figure 4 1 To Engage Augers 1 To engage augers and start snow throwing squeeze the left hand auger control against the left handle Release to stop augers 2 While the auger control is engaged squeeze the drive control to move release to stop Do not shift speeds while the drive is engaged NOTE This drive lever also locks auger control so you can turn the chute control without interrupting the snow throwing process 3 Release the auger control the interlock mechanism should keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is released 4 Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive To stop the auger both levers must be released Auger Control Test Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter Check the adjustment of
39. y device Insert key and snap in 3 place do not turn ignition key Pull the key out halfway to Forward stop the engine Remove key when the unit is not in use Your snow thrower has six forward F 4 2 ThistHfa Contrat speeds with position number one 1 rottle Contro being the slowest speed F1 The throttle control regulates the speed of the engine Reverse and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP 1 position Your snow thrower has two reverse R speeds with position number one 1 being the slower speed R2 10 Operating Your Snow Thrower WARNING The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severely Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower or while performing any adjust ments or repairs on it Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting engine or operating snow thrower Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas En gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and snow thrower b d Four Way Chute Control The chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash panel Tochange the direction in which snow is thrown squeeze the button
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