Troybilt 31AS2B5-711 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

Snow Thrower Model

521mSquall

®

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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-BILTLLC.P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00309B

(5/25/2004)

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content

Important Safe Operation Practices
Assembling Your Snow Thrower

Know Your Snow Thrower
Operating Your Snow Thrower

Making Adjustments

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Content Page

Maintaining Your Snow Thrower 9
Troubleshooting 11

Illustrated Parts List 12
Warranty Back Cover

FINDINGMODELNUMBER

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.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment
and copy the information from it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below.
You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the
deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the

Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

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338-558-7220

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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:

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will get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appropriate button and help is

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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.

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES

,_ WARNING: 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.

_ ARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emitchemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: This machine was built to beoperated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual, As with any type
of power equipment, carelessness orerror 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,

Training

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 8.
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place
for future and regular reference and for ordering 9.
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 it is 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 door mats, newspapers, sleds,

boards, wires and other objects which could be tripped
over or thrown by the auger/impeller, j.

2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to Operation

protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes. 1.

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. Disengage the control bail before starting the engine.

7. 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. Fill tank to no more than

Y2inch 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.).
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before

storing.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/
impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with rotating

parts can amputate hands and feet.

2. The auger/impeller control bail is a safety device. Never
bypass its operation. Doing so, makes the machine

unsafe and may cause personal injury.

3. The control bail must operate easily in both directions
and 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•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorlessanddeadlygas.

6. Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof
alcoholordrugs•

7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Do
nottouch•

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
gravelsurfaces•Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic•

9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile
operatingonslopes•

10.Planyoursnowthrowingpatterntoavoiddischarge
towardswindows,walls,carsetc.Toavoidproperty
damageorpersonalinjurycausedbyaricochet•

11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpets
orallowanyoneinfrontofthemachine•

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclear
snowattoofastofarate.

13.Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light•Alwaysbesureofyourfootingandkeepafirmhold
onthehandles•Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhen
transportingornotinuse.

15.Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedson
slipperysurfaces•Lookdownandbehindandusecare

wheninreverse•

16.Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthesparkplugandgrounditagainst
theengine•Inspectthoroughlyfordamage•Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating•

17.Disengagethecontrolbailandstopenginebeforeyou
leavetheoperatingposition(behindthehandles)•Wait
untiltheauger/impellercomestoacompletestopbefore
uncloggingthechuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,
orinspections•

18.Neverputyourhandinthedischargeorcollector
openings•Alwaysuseaclearingtooltounclogthe
dischargeopening•

19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).

20.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,
usecareandgoodjudgment•Contactyourdealeror
telephone[phone]forassistanceandthename
ofyournearestservicingdealer•

Maintenance& Storage

1. Never tamper with safety devices• Check their proper
operation regularly•

2. Disengage the control bail 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 before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting•

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. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed
the engine• The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed 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 (O.E.M.) parts only. "Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromtse safety•

6. Check the control bail periodically to verify they engage
and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to
the adjustment section inthis 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•

YourResponsibility:

• 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.

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SECTION2: ASSEMBLINGYOURSNOWTHROWER

NOTE: All references to left or right side of the snow

thrower is from the operating position only.

RaisingUpperHandle

• Loosen the hand knob on each side of the handle.
Remove packing material, if any.

Figure 1

• Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in
Figure 1until it clicks into the operating position.
Make sure not to pinch or crimp the cable.

• Tighten the hand knobs.

• Remove the wing knob, flat washer and carriage
bolt from the lower chute. See Figure 2.

• Pivot the upper chute upward over the lip on the
lower chute so that there is NO gap between the
upper chute and the lower chute. See Figure 2.

• Re-secure with the hardware just remove
IMPORTANT:Do not use the chute handle to lift the

snow throwe r.

Carriage Bolt and Flat Washer

AssemblingtheChuteAssembly

For shipping reasons, the snow thrower has been
packaged with the upper chute pivoted all the way
down. To pivot it upward, proceed as follows:

• Turn the chute until the chute opening is facing

straight ahead.

Wing Knob

Figure 2