Operator’s Manual Two-Stage Snow Thrower Model 1030 Storm 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).
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATIONS 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.
Operation 1. 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 is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury.
SECTION 1: SETTING UP YOUR SNOW THROWER This unit is shipped with the engine full of IMPORTANT: oil. After assembly, see page 9 for fuel and oil details. Removing From Carton 1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground.
7. Insert the round end of the chute control box on the short tube of the chute assembly as shown in Figure 3C. 8. Insert other end of the chute control box into the chute support tube as shown in Figure 3C. 9.
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8. If the wheels can still be turned when you engage the drive control, loosen the jam nut on the drive cable and thread the cable in one turn. Recheck the adjustment and repeat if needed. 9. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
SECTION 2: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Know The Controls Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare Figure 8 with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Maintain safety while learning about the controls and operating the unit.
Four- Way Chute Control™ This four-way control lever is meant to control the direction and distance of snow discharge from the chute. Press the button on the knob and turn it left or right to rotate the chute to the direction that snow will be thrown.
Electric Starter Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi- cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current.
Before Stopping 1. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine. 2. Avoid freezing of the starter by following these steps before stopping the snow thrower: Recoil Starter a. With the engine running, pull the starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
Chute Clean-Out Tool The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Never use your hand to clean a clogged chute. 1. Release both the auger control and the control lock. 2. Stop the engine by moving the throttle to the stop position.
• Auger Shaft: At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure 12. Grease fittings can be found at either end of the auger shaft. Lubricate with a grease gun once a season. •...
SECTION 4: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug before performing adjustments or repairs. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Servicing Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with six shear pins and cotter pins.
Belt Cover Self-Tapping Screw Drive Belt Figure 14 Auger Belt 1. Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing. Remove the self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower and move the frame cover away. See Figure 15. Frame Cover Figure 15 2.
4. Back out the stop bolt to create sufficient gap between the friction wheel disc and the drive pulley. Pull the drive belt from around the drive pulley and clear it off the friction wheel disc. See Figure 18. Drive Belt Stop Bolt...
10. Insert the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. See Figure 22. 11. Slide hex gear shaft through right side of the housing and the friction wheel assembly. 12. Insert the hex gear shaft through the sprocket and the spacer.
7. Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower. Skid Shoe Refer to page 7 for details. Chute Control Once a season or every 25 hours of operation, whichever is earlier, check whether the chute control cables have slackened. If the chute does not rotate fully or its pitch cannot be moved up or down, the chute control cables will have to be adjusted.
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start. 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 2. Blocked fuel line. 3. Choke not in ON position. 4. Faulty spark plug. 5. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 7.
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Model 1030 Ref No. Part No. Description 710-1652 AB Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.625 731-04792 Belt Cover 732-0705 Cable Guide 711-1268A Actuator Shaft 746-04086 Drive Clutch Cable 732-0209 Extension Spring 790-00055 Roller Bracket 684-04140 Shift Rod Assembly 750-04312 Axle Support Tube...
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Safety & Decorative Labels 777 I22378 DRIVE AUGER LOCK 777S32066 FRONT TOP OF AUGER HOUSING CUT FOOT PICTORIAL FACING AWAY FROM OPERATOR TOOL CLEAN-OUT DANGER MANUAL. OPERATOR'S READ SURFACES. GRAVEL OPERATING WHEN CAUTION EXTRA BYSTANDERS. DISCHARGE DIRECT NEVER INJURIES, OBJECTS THROWN AVOID MACHINE.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise used for commercial purposes and purchased and used in the United States and/ or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products...
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “Troy-Bilt”).