Troy-Bilt 13045 Snow Blower User Manual
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1. 736 0271 Spring Washer 58 712 0717 Insert Nut 3 8 16 28 736 3008 Flat Washer 59 731 2643 Chute Clean out Tool 30 738 0281 Shoulder Screw 60 731 2635 Chute Clean out Tool Mount 31 741 04024 Self Aligning Bearing 61 748 1117 Support Tube 21 Model 13045 22 Model 13045 Ha Part No Part Description io Part No Part Description 1 741 0225 Hex Flange Bearing 47 736 0217 Lock Washer 2 750 1302A Spacer 6725 x 1 125 x 2 485 48 736 0242 Bell Washer 3 618 0279 Dogg Assembly LH 49 710 0726 Self tapping Screw 5 16 12 x 750 4 618 0280 Dogg Assembly RH 50 736 0300 Flat Washer 5 618 0282D Shaft Assembly 51 736 0329 Lock Washer 6 618 0296A Friction Wheel Assembly 52 736 0623 Flat Washer 7 684 0162 Support Bracket Assembly 53 712 0717 Nut Insert 3 8 16 8 684 0161 Shift Arm Assembly 54 784 0404 Bearing Retainer Bracket 9 1684 0117 Shift Rod Assembly 55 784 0407 Axle Bearing Support Bracket 10 684 0118 Auger Actuator Bracket Assy 56 738 0143 Shoulder Screw 11 684 0119 Drive Actuator Bracket Assy 57 738 0279 Drive Plate Spindle 12 790 00016 Frame Assembly 58 738 0924 Shoulder Screw 1 4 28 x 375 13 684 0122 Sprocket Assembly 59 741 0163A Bearing Housing Assembly 14 710 0195 Hex Screw 1 4 28 x 625 60 714 0151A Click Pin 15 710 0538 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 625 61 741 0563 Ball Bearing 16 710 0599 Self tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 62 741 0747 B2. Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment Follow lubrication recommendations on page 13 SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING an unventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially any chains springs bearings and cables Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 1 Fill tank with fresh gasoline 2 Blocked fuel line 2 Clean the fuel line 3 Choke not in ON position 3 Move switch to ON position 4 Faulty spark plug 4 Clean adjust gap or replace 5 Safety key not in ignition switch on engine 5 Insert the key fully into the switch 6 Spark plug wire disconnected 6 Connect spark plug wire 7 Primer button not being used properly 7 Refer to the engine manual 8 Fuel shut off valve closed If Equipped 8 Open fuel shut off valve If Equipped Engine runs erratic 1 Unit running on CHOKE 1 Move choke lever to OFF position 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 2 Clean fuel line and fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Water or dirt in fuel system 3 Drain fuel tank and carburetor Refill with fresh fuel 4 Carburetor out of adjustment 4 Refer to the engine manual Loss of power 1 Spark plug wire loose 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear 3 Exha
3. e Visually inspect the bonded friction wheel for excessive wear cracks or loose fit on the friction wheel drive hub Also engage the traction control and check if the friction wheel is making contact with the friction plate Refer to Figure 11 If it does not make contact adjust the traction drive cable and recheck the friction wheel Replace bonded friction wheel if necessary Refer to instructions in Service Section on Page 17 SECTION 7 SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER Shear Bolts AN WARNING Before servicing repairing or inspecting disengage all clutch levers and stop engine Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting A Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts If you hit a foreign object or ice jam the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear See Figure 17 If the augers do not turn check if the bolts have sheared Two replacement shear bolts and hex lock nuts have been provided with the snow thrower Refer to Hardware Pack on page 5 IMPORTANT NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower s warranty Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subjec
4. SECTION 5 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running A Traction Control and Shift Lever To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift lever proceed as follows Move the shift lever into sixth 6 position With the traction control released push the snow thrower forward then pull it back The machine should move freely Engage the traction control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back resistance should be felt e Move the shift lever into the fast reverse R2 position and repeat the previous two steps If you experienced resistance rolling the unit either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the traction control released adjust the traction control immediately To adjust proceed as follows 5 Refasten the clean out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing re start the engine 6 While standing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger clutch lever for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the discharge chute before continuing to clear snow Operating Tips 1 WARNING The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150 F Avoid these areas e Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature For the
5. e Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls slightly harder Let rope rewind slowly Pull starter handle rapidly Do not allow handle to snap back Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle Repeat the previous steps until engine starts As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position If engine falters return to FULL choke then slowly move to OFF position To Stop Engine e Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine e To help prevent possible freeze up of starter proceed as follows Electric Starter e Connect power cord to switch box on engine then to 120 volt AC receptacle With the engine running push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first and then from switch box Recoil Starter e With engine running pull starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke three or four times Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound which is not harmful to the engine or starter Move throttle control to stop or off position Remove ignition key Do not turn key Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended NOTE Keep key in a safe place
6. Engine will not start without ignition key e Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers Also move control levers back and forth several times To Engage Augers e To engage augers and start throwing snow squeeze the auger control against the left handle To disengage power to the augers release both the auger control and the traction control if engaged The auger control can be locked so you can turn the electric chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process Auger Control Test IMPORTANT Perform the following test before operating the snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter season Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows When the auger control is released and in the disengaged up position the cable should have very little slack but should NOT be tight WARNING Do not over tighten the cable A Over tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging and compromise the safety of the snow thrower e Ina well ventilated area start the snow thrower engine as instructed earlier in this section under the heading Starting Engine Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position e While standing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten 10 seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times
7. This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the Auger Housing at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower The chute clean out tool see Figure 8 is designed to clear a clogged discharge chute Refer to page 11 for detailed instructions on how to properly use the chute clean out tool Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering the snow thrower e Squeeze the right wheel steering control when turning right squeeze the left control when turning left e Operate the snow thrower in open areas until becoming familiar with these controls SECTION 4 OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating 1 WARNING Read understand and follow Gas And Oil Fill up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower Read instructions carefully WARNING Use extreme care when A handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Aplastic cap is provided inside the fuel fill opening on the fuel tank Remove and discard this cap before filling up the tank Use the separate fuel tank cap to close
8. e With the engine running in the FAST position and the auger control lever in the disengaged up position walk to the front of the machine e Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion IMPORTANT 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 readjusting the auger control cable e To readjust the control cable unhook the spring found on the end of the auger cable from the auger actuator bracket See Figure 9 Traction Spring o ZINVNAZA i SS WW yn y MESTRE CANTI RAS AROMAS A SiN EMS Saga IS POUR Auger lt lt Spring inl Al INS Traction Actuator Bracket Si QO QE YR ENE E Auger Actuator Bracket Figure 9 e Push the cable coupler through the end of the spring to expose the lock nut See Figure 10 Lock Nut Figure 10 Thread the lock nut outward down the coupler three full turns to provide more slack in the cable and reattach the spring to the bracket e Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment has been achieved Repeat the previous steps to provide more slack in the cable if necessary Li Engage Wheel Drive With the engine running near top speed move the shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions NO
9. of the engine 5 Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and damage For your safety protection frequently check all components and replace with original equipment manufacturer 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 clutch 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 7 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 8 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations 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 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 The safety labels are shown below for your reference ADANGER 1 KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING IMPELLER AND AUGER CONTACT WITH IMPELLER OR AUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET 2 USE CLEAN OUT TOOL TO UNCLOG DI
10. 0090A 16 Impeller Assembly 34 741 0494 Flange Bushing 4 710 0371 Hex Lock Bolt 5 16 18 x 875 35 747 0980 Auger Idler Rod 5 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 750 36 754 0222A V Belt 6 710 0459A Hex Screw Special 3 8 24 x 1 5 37 756 0178 Flat Idler 7 710 0528 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 1 25 38 756 0243 Pulley 8 710 0726 Self Tapp Screw 5 16 12 x 750 39 784 0385A Auger Idler Bracket 9 710 0891 Shear Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 75 40 784 5076 Support Bracket 10 711 0640 Stud 41 784 5123 Chute Crank Bracket 11 711 0677 Ferrule 42 784 5710 Support Plate 12 712 0116 Jam Nut 3 8 24 43 784 5711 Chute Bracket 13 712 0429 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 44 618 0436 Gear Assembly 14 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 45 684 0072 Spiral Assembly RH 15 714 0104 Hairpin Clip 46 684 0073 Spiral Assembly LH 16 714 0126 Key 47 684 04008 45 Auger Housing Assembly 17 714 0135 Key 48 784 5697 Slide Shoe 18 715 0118 Spiral Pin 49 737 3000 Lube Fitting 19 731 1696A Chute Adapter 50 710 3008 Screw 5 16 18 x 75 20 732 0858 Extension Spring 51 736 0105 Bell Washer 21 736 0119 Lock Washer 52 784 0315 Bearing Housing 22 712 3004A Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 53 784 5696B 45 Shave Plate 23 736 0169 Lock Washer 54 710 0389 Carriage Screw 24 736 0174 Wave Washer 55 710 3168 Carriage Bolt 25 736 0242 Beleville Washer 56 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 26 736 0250 Flat Washer 57 710 1260A Screw 5 16 18 x 75 27
11. 15 TROUDIOSHOOUING ciccia 18 Caisse 19 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower lt will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from itin the space provided below The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the rear frame below the engine A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number Copy the model number here Serial Number TROY BILT LLC OTROV BILT P O BOX 361131 Copy the serial number here www troybilt com CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 558 7220 866 840 6483 ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regard to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacti
12. 3 NOTE f the connector is not properly assembled the Align the two holes on both chute cranks and insert shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change the hairpin clip removed earlier through these speeds or change directions holes See Figure 5 Attaching Chute Assembly Hardware Group A e Place chute assembly over chute opening with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly with the flat side of chute flange keeper facing downward K Insert hex cap screw up through chute flange lt SF pper Chute keeper and chute assembly and secure with hex S lt z Ya Crank Bracket lock nut After assembling all three chute flange re keepers tighten all nuts and bolts securely with two 7 16 wrenches Do not overtighten See Figure 4A With the hex nuts loosened on the lower chute crank bracket See Figure 4B adjust the bracket so that the spiral on the chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute assembly Tighten the nuts on the lower chute crank bracket securely Hairpin Clip Routing Chute Tilt Cables f not already routed slip the cables that run from beneath the handle panel to the discharge chute through the cable guide located on top of the engine housing See Figure 6 Discharge Chute Hex Lock Nut Cable Guide Chute Flange Keeper Chute Directional Control Figure 4 Figure 6 Atta
13. 6 18 x 1 5 4 710 0895 Hex Screw 1 4 15 x 750 5 710 3015 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 75 6 712 0429 Hex Lock Nut 7 712 3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 8 731 0846C Upper Chute 9 731 0851A Chute Flange Keeper 10 731 1313C Chute Tilt Cable Guide 11 731 0903D Lower Chute 12 784 5680 Handle Suppt Bracket 5 8 RH 13 736 0159 5 16 Washer 14 736 0231 Flat Washer 15 736 0506 Special Washer 16 746 0902 Chute Control Cable 17 746 0903 Chute Cable w Clip 18 784 5594 Cable Bracket 19 784 5604 Chute Tilt Handle 20 684 0102 Handle Panel Assembly w Tilt 21 710 0459A Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 5 22 710 0599 TT Screw 1 4 20 x 0 5 23 711 0653 Clevis Pin 24 712 0116 Jam Nut 25 784 5682 Handle Suppt Bracket 3 8 RH 26 714 0104 Cotter Pin 27 732 0145 Spring 28 732 0193 Spring 29 732 0746 Torsion Spring 30 735 0199A Rubber Bumper 31 736 0105 Bell Washer 32 784 5681 Handle Suppt Bracket 3 8 LH 33 736 0509 Special Washer 34 747 0877 Cam Rod 35 748 0362 Cam Handle Lock 36 748 0363 Handle Lock Pawl 37 784 5619A Shift Handle 38 784 5679 Handle Suppt Bracket 5 8 LH 39 714 0507 Cotter Pin Model 13045 20 Model 13045 dea Part No Part Description de Part No Part Description 1 05244A Bearing Housing 32 741 0192 Flange Bearing w Flats 2 618 0281A Auger Brake Bracket Assembly 33 741 0475 Plastic Bushing 3 684
14. 9 0991 Lower Handle 31 750 0963 Clutch Rod Connector 32 710 1625 Oval C Sunk Screw 34 725 0157 Cable Tie 35 746 0950A Trigger Control 36 725 1658 Halogen Lamp 37 705 5218 Handle Engagement RH 38 705 5219 Handle Engagement LH 39 710 1003 Special B Screw 40 712 0271 Hex Sems Nut 42 720 0232 Shift Knob 43 731 04069 Handle Panel 44 725 1672 Lens Assembly 25 Model 13045 24 26 25 Ref Part No Description Ref Part No Description No No 1 07386 Washer 14 736 0242 Belleville Washer 2 684 0123A Belt Cover Bracket Assembly 15 736 0264 Flat Washer 3 710 0191 Hex Screw 3 8 24 x 1 25 17 738 0215A Shoulder Screw 4 710 0237 Hex Screw 5 16 24 x 625 18 748 0234 Shoulder Spacer 5 710 0502A Self tapping Sems Screw 19 754 0131 V Belt 6 710 0607 TT Screw 5 16 18 x 0 5 20 756 0240 Flat Idler 7 710 1245B Hex Lock Screw 5 16 24 x 1 25 21 756 0241B Double Pulley 8 712 0116 Jam Nut 22 784 5726 Idler Bracket 9 714 0118 Key 23 629 0071 Extension Cord 110V 3 prong 10 731 2531 Belt Cover 24 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 11 732 0303 Extension Spring 25 732 0705 Cable Control Wire 12 736 0159 5 16 Washer 26 736 0173 Flat Washer 13 736 0217 Lock Washer 26 Model 13045 pa Part No Description 1 618 0246 Housing Assembly RH 2 618 0435 Housing Assembly LH 3 710 1260A Screw 5 16 18 x 0 75 4 738 04
15. 92 Spiral Axle 5 711 1133 Auger Drive Shaft 6 714 0126 Hi Pro Key 3 16 x 3 4 Not Shown 7 714 0135 91 Woodruff Key 1 4 x 3 4 8 716 0111 Snap Ring 875 Dia 9 717 0299 Double Thread Worm Gear LH 10 717 1425 Worm Gear LH 11 721 0145 Oil Seal 875 ID 12 721 0325 Plug 1 4 x 437 13 736 0266 Flat Washer 1 52 x 2 0 14 736 0291 Flat Washer 88 x 1 38 15 737 3000 Lube Fitting 3 16 Drive 16 738 0275 Worm Gear Shaft 17 741 0184 Thrust Bearing 877 ID 18 741 0217 Sleeve Bearing 877 x 125 x 1 11 19 618 0436 Auger Gearbox Assembly Complete NOTE When rebuilding a gearbox assembly include 3 oz of Shell Alvania EP Lead Free Grease Part No 737 0168 27 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR OTROY BILT The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories Troy Bilt warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years commencing on the date of original purchase and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandali
16. Air Valve Only 41 732 0121 Extension Spring 84 634 0226 Wheel Assembly RH 42 732 0209 Extension Spring 734 2031 X Trac Tire Only 43 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 734 1124 Rim Only 44 736 0158 Lock Washer 5 8 734 0255 Air Valve Only 45 736 0160 Flat Washer 85 05244A Bearing Housing 46 736 0163 Flat Washer 86 741 04025 Self Aligning Bearing Note Two wheel assemblies are found on both the left hand amp right hand sides 23 Model 13045 24 Model 13045 a Part No Part Description 1 646 0012 Auger Drive Cable Assembly 2 684 0053B Lower Chute Crank Assembly 3 705 5266 Chute Crank Bracket 4 710 1879 Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 88 5 710 1878 Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 1 75 6 710 0458 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 75 7 710 0572 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 5 8 747 1136 Lamp Retainer 9 710 3015 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 75 10 711 0677 Ferrule 11 712 0287 Hex Nut 1 4 20 12 629 04010 Lamp Wire Harness 13 712 3010 Hex Nut 14 714 0101 Hairpin Clip 15 714 0104 Hairpin Clip 16 720 0201A Chute Crank Knob 17 720 0284 Knob 18 726 0100 Push Cap 19 736 0105 Bell Washer 20 736 0185 Flat Washer 21 736 0242 Belleville Washer 22 736 0270 Bell Washer 23 736 0275 Flat Washer 24 741 0475 Plastic Bushing 25 747 0624 Chute Crank 26 747 0983 Lower Shift Rod 27 747 0997 Upper Shift Rod 28 749 0989A Upper Handle LH 29 749 0990A Upper Handle RH 30 74
17. OTROY BILT Operator s Manual SNOW THROWER MODEL 13045 Polar Blast LZ g IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY WARNING This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered 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 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 TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 FORM NO 769 00381A PRINTED IN U S A 6 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices i 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower nc nnnnrc cnn rra cnn rara 5 Know Your Snow Thrower ii 7 Operating Your Snow Thrower nano n cnn nc n naar nn nn n cc aran rnnnnnncns 8 Making Adjustment c iii 11 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower i 13 SEIVICO mii iaia en
18. SCHARGE CHUTE 3 DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS STOP ENGINE AND REMAIN BEHIND HANDLES UNTIL ALL 4334 SGNWH d34y YADNV ONILVIOU WOUS AUNFNI GIOAV MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING MACHINE 4 TO AVOID THROWN OBJECTS INJURIES NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ON GRAVEL SURFACES 5 READ OPERATOR S MANUAL CLEAN OUT TOOL SECTION 2 ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position The operator s position is defined as standing directly behind the snow thrower facing the handle panel Hardware Pack ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY rr 000 77 pP 000 Hex Lock Nuts 1 4 20 Thread 712 3027 Hex Bolts 710 3015 1 4 20 x 3 4 Chute Flange Keepers 731 0851 3 Not Shown REPLACEMENT SHEAR BOLTS Shear Bolts O Hex Lock e Nuts i The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts If you hit a foreign object or ice jam the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear Two replacement shear bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience Store in a safe place until needed See Figure 1 IMPORTANT NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts Any damage to the auger gea
19. TE Use slower speeds in heavy conditions and until you are familiar and comfortable with the operation of the snow thrower e Squeeze the traction control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move Release it and the drive motion will stop IMPORTANT NEVER move the shift lever without first releasing the traction control Doing so will cause premature wear to the drive system s friction wheel Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles With the traction control engaged squeeze the right wheel steering control to assist in turning right squeeze the left control to assist in turning left Chute Clean Out Tool The chute clean out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip Refer to Figure 8 If the discharge chute becomes clogged during operation proceed as follows to safely clean the chute and chute opening 1 Release both the Auger Control Lever and the Traction Auger Control Lock Lever 2 Stop the engine by removing the ignition key 3 Remove the clean out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing 4 Use the shovel shaped end of the clean out tool to remove any snow and ice in the discharge chute 1 WARNING Never use your hand to clear a clogged discharge chute Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging
20. after fill up To Start Engine NOTE f unit shows any sign of motion drive or augers with the clutch grips disengaged shut engine off immediately Readjust as instructed on page 10 Auger Control Test and page 11 Traction Control and Shift Lever e Attach spark plug wire to spark plug Make certain the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire inside the boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug e Make certain the fuel shut off valve if so equipped is in the OPEN vertical position Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are in the disengaged released position e Move throttle control up to FAST position Insert ignition key into slot See Figure 8 Be certain it snaps into place Do not turn key NOTE Engine will not start unless ignition key is inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover Electric Starter Determine that your house wiring is a three wire grounded system Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain A WARNING The electric starter 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 e If your house wiring system is not a three wire grounded system do not use this electric starter unde
21. all Bearing 17 710 0788 Self tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 63 746 0949A Steer Cable 18 710 1652 Self tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 625 64 746 0951 Auger Idler Cable 19 710 3001 Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 880 65 747 0973 Drive Clutch Rod 20 710 3008 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 75 66 750 0903 Split Spacer 21 710 3103 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 2 67 750 0997 Spacer 22 710 3180 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 1 75 68 741 0748 Flange Bearing 23 711 1191 Hex Drive Shaft 69 737 3000 Lube Fitting 3 16 24 711 1193 Actuator Shaft 70 756 0344 Drive Pulley 25 711 1194 Actuator Drive Shaft 71 756 0625 Roller Cable 26 712 0116 Lock Nut 72 784 0406 Frame Support Bracket 27 712 0138 Hex Nut 1 4 28 73 784 0379 Upper Frame Cover 28 712 0221 Jam Lock Nut 74 784 0380 Lower Frame Cover 29 712 0429 Hex Lock Nut 75 784 0384 Auger Cable Bracket 30 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 76 784 0403 Shift Bracket 31 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 77 710 1879 Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 880 32 713 0284 Chain 78 718 04034 Bonded Friction Wheel 33 713 0286 Chain 79 790 00012 Friction Wheel Plate 34 713 0413 Sprocket 80 718 0301A Friction Wheel Hub 35 714 0101 Hairpin Clip 81 618 0063A Friction Wheel Bearing Assembly 36 714 0104 Hairpin Clip 82 738 1166A Wheel Axle 37 714 0115 Cotter Pin 83 634 0225 Wheel Assembly LH 38 714 0388 Key 734 2031 X Trac Tire Only 39 715 0249 Roll Pin 734 1124 Rim Only 40 717 0302 Drive Plate 734 0255
22. ching Chute Directional Control Remove the hairpin clip from the upper rod and slide the upper rod through the bracket and into the lower rod See Figure 5 Connecting Alternator Lead Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlights beneath the handle panel Wind the wire around the lower right handle until excess slack is removed e Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator lead located on the right side of the engine beneath the fuel tank See Figure 7 CNRS DIST TOS LG alt Le D te DIS NEN E in S dl a Sr DA NI Re an al A i ANTE y SEE ESTE da VA SASS fi IT Q Lamp Wire Sa XR S N Figure 7 SECTION 3 KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine See Figure 8 Fuel Shut Off Valve Optional Equipment On models so equipped the fuel shut off valve located under fuel tank controls fuel flow from the gas tank See Figure 8 1 WARNING Read understand and follow Traction Control Auger Control Lock Safety Ignition Key The ignition key must be inserted in the switch 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 Skid Sho
23. drive plate in all positions of the shift lever e With the traction control lever engaged make sure the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate See Figure 11 Drive Actuator Bracket Bracket Hex Nut And Cupped Hex Gear Shaft eye Friction Wheel Drive Plate Figure 11 If adjustment is necessary adjust traction control as instructed below Thread the lock nut outward down the coupler to provide more slack in the cable or thread the lock nut inward up the coupler to provide less slack in the cable Refer to Figure 10 e Reattach the spring to the bracket Reassemble the frame cover NOTE f you placed plastic film under the gas cap be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower Shift Rod If your snow thrower is not achieving its full range of speeds the shift rod is in need of adjustment To adjust the shift rod proceed as follows Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the shift handle under the handle panel e Place shift lever in sixth 6 position fastest forward speed e Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever See Figure 12 Shift Lever Hairpin Clip amp Flat Washer Shift Arm Ferrule Clutch Rod Connector Lower Shift Rod Figure 12 e Insert ferrule from th
24. e left side of the snow thrower into the upper hole e Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer NOTE Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed on page 11 Traction Control and Shift Lever before operating the snow thrower Auger Control Refer to Auger Control Test on page 10 to adjust the auger control Make certain to check for correct adjustment as instructed before operating the snow thrower Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes e 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 NOTE f the tire pressure is not equal on both sides the unit may pull to one side or the other WARNING Maximum tire pressure under A any circumstance is 30 psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times Excessive pressure over 30 psi when seating beads may cause tire rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury Skid Shoe Adjustment The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes For close snow removal as when using on a smooth concrete or asphalt driveway place the skid shoes in the low position Use the middle or high position when the area to be cleared is uneven When operating on gravel always put skid shoes in the high position See Fi
25. es The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by positioning the skid shoes Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment on page 12 Right Wheel Steering Control 7 Shift Lever Headlights O a Chute Tilt Control a gt Discharge Chute Chute Clean out Tool Electric Starter Button Switch Fuel Shut Off Valve If Equipped Throttle Control Figure 8 Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed and direction of travel It can be moved into any of eight positions See Figure 8 IMPORTANT Always release traction the control before changing speeds Forward Your snow thrower has six forward F speeds Position number one 1 is the slowest and position number six 6 is the fastest Reverse Your snow thrower has two reverse R speeds R1 is the slower while R2 is the faster of the two Traction Control Auger Control Lock The traction control is located on the right handle Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive Release to stop See Figure 8 This same lever also locks the auger control lock so you can operate the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the traction control the operator can release the auger control on the left handle and the augers will remain engaged Release the traction control to stop both the augers and
26. f 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 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and 3995 judgment A a NEVER PUT HAND IN CHUTE CONTACT WITH ROTATING PARTS CAN AMPUTATE FINGERS AND HANDS USE CLEAN OUT TOOL TO UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE e DO NOT UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING e SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMAIN BEHIND HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING f AYMY DNIHLOT19 ANY CELAA Contact your dealer or telephone 1 866 840 6483 for assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer MA TENANG AND STORAGE Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting machine disengage all clutch levers and stop 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 frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition Also visually inspect machine for any damage 4 Donotchange the engine governor setting or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
27. from the belt cover plate See Figure 22 E e Remove drive belt from the engine pulley and Figure 20 bottom drive pulley Refer to Figure 22 e Slip the auger control belt the front belt off the engine pulley e Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable Z fitting e Remove the upper bolts and lock washers which secure the auger housing assembly to the frame assembly using a 9 16 wrench See Figure 18 e Separate the auger housing from the frame assembly by tilting the housing forward and pulling up the handles Using a 1 2 wrench remove the hex screw and bell washer from the center of the pulley on the auger housing Lift the brake bracket assembly out of the pulley groove and remove the pulley Be careful not to lose the key See Figure 21 Remove the cotter pin and washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly See Figure 20 Assembly Belt Cover Figure 22 Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order e Reassemble the two halves of the unit hooking the lower portion of the auger housing over the stationary shoulder bolts in the frame assembly e Secure the two halves with the two bolts and lock washers removed earlier Refer to Figure 18 e Attach the Z fitting of the cable into the brake bracket assembly Refer to Figure 20 Slip the auger control belt over engine pulley e Inse
28. gure 13 Adjust skid shoes as follows Loosen but do not remove the three hex nuts which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position e Retightenthe hex nuts loosened earlier e Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower NOTE Make certain the bottom surface of skid shoe is flat against the ground to avoid uneven wear Carriage Bolts Skid Shoes Figure 13 Chute Assembly e The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly Refer to Chute Tilt Control on page 8 e The remote chute control cables have been pre adjusted at the factory Move the remote chute lever on the control panel back and forward to adjust angle of the chute assembly SECTION 6 MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting disengage all clutch levers and stop engine Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting A General Recommendations Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance e The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly e All adjustments in the service and adjustments sections of this manual should be checked at least o
29. ing 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 entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces 4 Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all units with electric start engines 5 Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces 6 7 Disengage all clutch levers before starting the engine Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running except where specifically recommended in the operator s manual Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow 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 container b Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition c Never fuel machine indoors d Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running e Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling f Never over fill fuel tank Fi
30. ing screws and flat washers that secure it See Figure 18 Hairpi Flat Belt Cover Screws 3 airpin Washer 3 Belt Cover Upper Bolt remove Shoulder Bolt do not remove Figure 18 Remove the large shoulder bolt and washer on the left hand side of the engine pulley See Figure 19 Brake Bracket Assembly Auger Belt Idler Pulley Auger Pulley Engine Pulley IN CS AUS lt gt Lx SX Ly LZ O GA A 5 x y zy Hex Screw amp Belt Keepers Bell Washer Shoulder Bolt a N N Figure 21 Figure 19 Remove and replace auger belt inside belt keepers Auger Belt e Reassemble pulley to auger housing with hex screw and bell washer cupped side toward the pulley Make sure key is in place on shaft and brake puck is seated in the pulley groove e Reassemble the belt cover and chute directional Engine control Pulley AS A Proper Adjustment With the auger clutch lever in the disengaged position the top surface of the new belt should be even with the outside diameter of the pulley e To adjust disconnect ferrule from brake bracket assembly and thread ferrule in towards idler to increase tension on belt and out to decrease tension NOTE The brake puck must always be firmly seated in the pulley groove when the auger control is in the Cable Roller disengaged position Z Fitting Drive Belt e Unhook the extension spring
31. ll tank to no more than Y inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion 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 heater space heater clothes dryer etc j Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing OPERATION 1 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts in the auger impeller housing or discharge chute Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet The auger impeller clutch lever is a safety device Never bypass its operation Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute Keep all safety devices in place and working Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing g
32. most efficient snow removal remove snow immediately after it falls e Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible e Slightly overlap each previous path Set the skid shoes 1 4 below the shave plate for normal usage The skid shoes may be adjusted upward to lower the shave plate for hard packed snow Adjust downward to raise the shave plate when using on gravel or crushed rock e To readjust the control cable unhook the traction spring found on the end of the traction control cable from the traction actuator bracket See Figure 9 e Push the cable coupler through the end of the spring to expose the lock nut See Figure 10 Thread the lock nut outward down the coupler three full turns to provide more slack in the cable and reattach the spring to the bracket e Check the adjustment of the traction control as instructed earlier Repeat the previous steps to provide more slack in the cable in necessary If you are uncertain that you have reached the correct adjustment proceed as follows WARNING Drain the gasoline out of your A snow thrower s engine and place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage before beginning the job e Tip the snow thrower forward allowing it to rest on the auger housing e Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self tapping screws e With the traction control released make sure there is clearance between the friction wheel and the
33. n from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position See Figure 23A e Slide the hex shaft through the left side of the housing and through the friction wheel assembly e Insert the hex shaft through the sprocket and the spacer Make certain that the chain engages both the large and the small sprocket See Figure 24 Shift Arm Assembly Sprocket c Bearing Sprocket Hex Shaft ME _ Hex Hub Nv ae Figure 24 NOTE f the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft place the sprocket on the hex shaft Position the hex hub of the sprocket toward the friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on to the hex shaft See Figure 24 e Secure with the bell washer and hex bolt removed earlier e Secure the frame cover with six self tapping screws Put the snow thrower down to its normal operating position NOTE f you placed plastic film under the gas cap be certain to remove it Off Season Storage WARNING Never store engine with fuel in A tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water Always store the snow thrower in a clean dry area NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in heater clothes dryer or other gas appliance If unit is to be stored over 30 days prepare engine for storage as instructed in the engine manual
34. nce each season e Follow the maintenance schedule given below e Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to make sure these are tight Check V Belts Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the three self tapping screws e Visually inspect for frayed cracked or excessively worn out belts e Replace belts as necessary as outlined in SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER Lubrication Auger Shaft Atleast once a season remove the shear bolts from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft See Figure 14 e Grease fittings can be found at either end of the auger shaft Lubricate with a grease gun once a season See Figure 14 Gear Case The auger gear case is equipped with a grease fitting Lubricate with Shell Alvania lead free grease once a season order part number 737 0168 See Figure 14 IMPORTANT To relieve pressure always remove the vent plug before lubricating the gear case See Figure 14 Failure to do so could result in damage to the gear case seals Vent Plug pu Grease Fitting Grease Fitting Grease Fitting tela Shear Bolt Shear Bolt Figure 14 Discharge Chute The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be l
35. nds and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death TRAINING 1 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 2 Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly 3 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent 4 Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction 5 Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads bystanders and the like 6 Keep bystanders helpers pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine while itis in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 7 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse PREPARATION 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all doormats newspapers sleds boards wires and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger impeller 2 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields dur
36. ng Customer Support Should you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Customer Support Department Call 1 330 558 7220 or 1 866 840 6483 to reach a Customer Support representative Please have Vv your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this y information You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call For more details about your unit visit our website at www troybilt com SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES T This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal 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 contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or 1 WARNING Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components other reproductive harm A DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation 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 ha
37. ons b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty C Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized channels of export distribution Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy Bilt parts Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer g Transportation charges and service calls No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified No other express warranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind Troy Bilt During the period of the warranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale Troy Bilt shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or re
38. placement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of safety features of the product shall void this warranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state IMPORTANT Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage Troy Bilt LLC P 0 BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 Phone 1 866 840 6483 1 330 558 7220
39. r any conditions e If your home electrical system is grounded but a three hole receptacle is not available one should be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electric starter Ifyou have a grounded three prong receptacle proceed as follows e Connect power cord to switch box on engine Plug the other end of power cord into a three prong 120 volt grounded AC receptacle e Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position cold engine start If engine is warm place choke in OFF position instead of FULL e Push primer button two or three times for cold engine start making sure to cover vent hole in primer button when pushing DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Push starter button to start engine When engine starts release starter button and move choke gradually to OFF If engine falters move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF e When disconnecting the power cord always unplug from the three prong receptacle first and then from the snow thrower Recoil Starter e Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position cold engine start If engine is warm place choke in OFF position instead of FULL e Push primer button three or four times for cold engine start DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown NOTE Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing Additional priming may be necessary for first start if temperature is below 15 F
40. ravel 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 transporting or not in use Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look down and behind and use care when in reverse 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 clutch 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 discharge chute 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 discharge chute while engine is running Shut of
41. rbox or other components from standard hex bolts will not be covered by your snow thrower s warranty Figure 1 Assembling Handle WARNING Disconnect the spark plug A wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting IMPORTANT Make any adjustments as instructed on Page 11 before operating your snow thrower Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower e Remove the lower plastic wing nut cupped washer and carriage bolt from each side of the lower handle See Figure 2 Carriage Bolt Bell Washer Figure 2 NOTE Before proceeding look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to be sure the spring found at the end of each cable is attached to its actuator bracket See Figure 3 e Pivot the upper handle assembly forward until it locks over the lower handle See Figure 2 e Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing nuts bell washers and carriage bolts previously removed from the lower hole Firmly tighten all four wing nuts to secure the upper handle to the lower handles Shift Rod Connector Carriage Bolt Bell Washer Wing Nut 9 IAN MESA Clin RS Aue Za Si Ni NI VY Anny aay ESZENA N ALEA AA Actuator Brackets amp Springs Figure 3 e Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod Tap the connector until it locks over the lower shift rod See Figure
42. rt ferrule on auger idler rod into bracket assembly and secure with flat washer and cotter pin Reassemble the large shoulder bolt and lock washer as shown in Figure 19 e Reassemble belt cover and chute crank Changing Bonded Friction Wheel The bonded friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation and periodically thereafter Replace the bonded friction wheel if any signs of wear or cracking are found Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap e Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the housing Remove six screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower e Remove the left wheel from the axle Using a 7 8 wrench hold the hex shaft and remove the hex bolts and bell washer and bearing from left side of the frame See Figure 23A e Holding the friction wheel assembly slide the hex shaft out of the left side of the unit The spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain hanging lose in the chain Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies Remove four screws securing the friction wheel assembly together See Figure 23B e Discard old bonded friction wheel Reassemble the new bonded friction wheel to the friction wheel assembly tightening the four screws in rotation and with equal force Insert the pi
43. sm theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part accessory or attachment not approved by Troy Bilt for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows All normal wear parts or component failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause After 90 days but within the two year period normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of OTHER component parts Normal wear parts and components include but are not limited to batteries belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates auger spiral rubber and tires HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area check your Yellow Pages or contact Troy Bilt LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 866 840 6483 or 1 330 558 7220 or log on to our Web site at www troybilt com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditi
44. t to wear They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary NOTE The skid shoes on this machine have two wear edges When one side wears out they can be rotated 180 to use the other edge e Remove the six carriage bolts three per side bell washers and hex nuts which secure the skid shoes to the snow thrower on either side See Figure 13 e Reassemble new skid shoes with the hardware removed earlier cupped side of bell washer against the skid shoes Make certain the skid shoes are adjusted to be level Refer to Figure 13 e Toremove the shave plate remove the carriage bolts bell washers and hex nuts which secure the shave plate to the snow thrower housing See Figure 17 Washer Carriage Bolt Shave Plate Hex Nut Figure 17 e Reassemble the new shave plate making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing Tighten securely Replacing Belts To remove and replace either the auger belt or the drive belt follow the steps below and then proceed to the specific steps listed under respective sub headings e Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip and the flat washer See Figure 18 e Remove the plastic belt cover located near the engine by removing the three self tapp
45. ubricated at least every 25 hours of use Apply the lubricant under the base of the chute and where the spirals contact the discharge chute See Figure 15 Figure 15 Drive and Shifting Mechanism At least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation remove rear cover Lubricate any chains sprockets gears bearings shafts and the shifting mechanism at least once a season Use engine oil or a spray lubricant Avoid getting oil on friction wheel and aluminum drive plate Refer to Figure 11 Gear Shaft Lubricate the gear shaft with 6 in 1 grease part number 737 0170 at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation Refer to Figure 11 IMPORTANT Be careful not to allow grease to get on the drive plate or friction wheel Traction Control Auger Control Lock The camson the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive clutches must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation using a multi purpose automotive grease The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel See Figure 16 Handle Panel Control Rods Figure 16 Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instructions Bonded Friction Wheel Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the bonded friction wheel every 25 hours of operation Remove the six self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower
46. ust port plugged 3 Refer to the engine manual Engine overheats 1 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Refer to the engine manual or have the carburetor adjusted by an authorized engine service dealer Excessive vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged auger 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts If vibration continues have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer Unit fails 1 Traction control cable in need of adjustment 1 Adjust traction control cable Refer to to propel itself Adjustments 2 Drive belt loose or damaged 2 Replace drive belt Unit fails 1 Discharge chute clogged 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect to discharge snow spark plug wire Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing with chute clean out tool 2 Foreign object lodged in auger 2 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Remove object from auger with chute clean out tool 3 Auger control cable in need of adjustment 3 Refer to Auger Control Test on Page 10 4 Auger belt loose or damaged 4 Refer to Adjustments 5 Shear bolt s sheared 5 Replace shear bolt s NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above contact an authorized Troy Bilt service dealer 18 SECTION 9 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 13045 Ref No Part No Description 1 710 0276 Carriage Screw 2 710 0458 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 75 3 710 0805 Hex Bolt 5 1
47. wheel drive the auger control must also be released IMPORTANT ALWAYS release the traction control before moving the shift lever Failure to do so will result in premature wear to the drive system s friction wheel Auger Control The auger control is located on the left handle Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers Release to stop the snow throwing action The traction control must also be released in order to stop the auger IMPORTANT Refer to Auger Control Test on page 10 prior to operating your snow thrower Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly Chute Tilt Control The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance toward the rear to increase See Figure 8 Chute Directional Control The chute directional control is located on left hand side of the snow thrower To change the direction which snow is thrown rotate chute directional control as follows e Clockwise to discharge to the left e Counterclockwise to discharge to the right Headlights When properly connected both headlights illuminate whenever the engine is running Chute Clean out Tool WARNING Never use your hand to clear a A clogged discharge chute Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging
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