Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower, Two-Stage Snow Thrower Operator's Manual
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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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
769-05189
6/24/ 09
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble,
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prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Safety Symbols ................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting Up Your Snow Thrower .......................... 6
Operating Your Snow Thrower ........................... 8
MakingAdjustments ......................................... 12
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 and the serial number to the sample model
plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by
standing at the operating position and looking down at the
frame.
Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ...................... 14
Off-Season Storage .......................................... 16
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 17
Warranty ............................................................ 18
Illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 19
Customer Support
Please do
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.
NOT
return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without rst contacting Customer Support.
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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.
Symbol 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.
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Safety
Symbols
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!
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.
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
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,
ITS 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.
HEED
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.
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 instructions and safe operation practices in this
manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by
an adult.
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
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.
1. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation
and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your
eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury
to the eyes.
2. 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.
3. Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle for
all units with electric start engines.
4. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock
surfaces.
5. Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is
running, except where specifically recommended in the
operator’s manual.
7. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before
starting to clear snow.
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.
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 ½ inch
below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expan-
sion.
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.
Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace,
water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.).
j. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing
k. 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.
l. If possible, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
m. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impel-
ler housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts
can amputate hands and feet.
2. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never
bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and
may cause personal injury.
3. The control levers 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.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
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8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
9. Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating
on slopes.
10. 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.
11. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or allow
anyone in front of the machine.
12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow
at too fast of a rate.
13. 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.
14. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when transporting or
not in use.
15. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look down and behind and use care when backing
up.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
20. 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.
21. 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.
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:
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped
rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
Maintenance & Storage
1. 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
control levers and stop the engine. Wait until the auger/impeller
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at 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. 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 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 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.
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
or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the
, have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
Life
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.
Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
Average Useful
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 factory 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 on regular unleaded gasoline, and may
include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (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 forestcovered, 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.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
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
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.
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3
Setting Up
Your Snow
Thrower
NOTE: References
to right or left side
of the snow thrower
are determined from
behind the unit in the
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 referenced in this manual
are applicable to all
snow thrower models.
Chute
Chute Base
Figure 3-1
Chute Control Assembly
Figure 3-2
Chute Support
Bracket
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.
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 assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from
chute support bracket. See Figure 3-2. Position the
chute assembly over the chute base.
2. Place chute onto chute base and secure chute control
assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and
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.
Top
Figure 3-3
Joystick
Figure 3-4
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