Maintenance & Adjustment - Troy-Bilt 5024 Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance
Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine
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Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow
thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically
and replaced when necessary. and replaced when necessary. and replaced when necessary. and replaced when necessary. and replaced when necessary. and replaced when necessary. and replaced when necessary. and replaced when necessary.
To remove skid shoes:
To remove skid shoes: To remove skid shoes: To remove skid shoes: To remove skid shoes: To remove skid shoes: To remove skid shoes: To remove skid shoes: To remove skid shoes:
1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which secure them to the snow thrower. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which
secure them to the snow thrower. secure them to the snow thrower. secure them to the snow thrower. secure them to the snow thrower. secure them to the snow thrower. secure them to the snow thrower. secure them to the snow thrower. secure them to the snow thrower.
2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts
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To remove shave plate:
(two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1. (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1. (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1. (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1. (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1. (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1. (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1. (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1.
1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to
To remove shave plate: To remove shave plate: To remove shave plate: To remove shave plate: To remove shave plate: To remove shave plate: To remove shave plate: To remove shave plate:
the snow thrower housing.
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to
2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of
the snow thrower housing. the snow thrower housing. the snow thrower housing. the snow thrower housing. the snow thrower housing. the snow thrower housing. the snow thrower housing. the snow thrower housing.
carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of securely. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of
carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten
Tire Pressure
securely. securely. securely. securely. securely. securely. securely. securely.
Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to
Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
between 15 psi and 20 psi.
Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to
If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to
between 15 psi and 20 psi. between 15 psi and 20 psi. between 15 psi and 20 psi. between 15 psi and 20 psi. between 15 psi and 20 psi. between 15 psi and 20 psi. between 15 psi and 20 psi. between 15 psi and 20 psi.
one side or the other.
If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to
one side or the other. one side or the other. one side or the other. one side or the other. one side or the other. one side or the other. one side or the other. one side or the other.
Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication
Gear Shaft Gear Shaft Gear Shaft Gear Shaft Gear Shaft Gear Shaft Gear Shaft Gear Shaft Gear Shaft
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season
or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation.
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing. rests on the auger housing. rests on the auger housing. rests on the auger housing. rests on the auger housing. rests on the auger housing. rests on the auger housing. rests on the auger housing. rests on the auger housing.
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure
it. Refer to Fig 7-3. it. Refer to Fig 7-3. it. Refer to Fig 7-3. it. Refer to Fig 7-3. it. Refer to Fig 7-3. it. Refer to Fig 7-3. it. Refer to Fig 7-3. it. Refer to Fig 7-3. it. Refer to Fig 7-3.
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex
shaft. See Fig. 6-2. shaft. See Fig. 6-2. shaft. See Fig. 6-2. shaft. See Fig. 6-2. shaft. See Fig. 6-2. shaft. See Fig. 6-2. shaft. See Fig. 6-2. shaft. See Fig. 6-2. shaft. See Fig. 6-2.
NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get
any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction
wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive
system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil.
Figure 6-2
Wheels Wheels Wheels Wheels Wheels Wheels Wheels Wheels Wheels
At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the
axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling
wheels. wheels. wheels. wheels. wheels. wheels. wheels. wheels. wheels.
Chute Directional Control Chute Directional Control Chute Directional Control Chute Directional Control Chute Directional Control Chute Directional Control
Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with
3-in-1 oil. 3-in-1 oil. 3-in-1 oil. 3-in-1 oil. 3-in-1 oil. 3-in-1 oil.
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