Troy-Bilt 5024 Operator's Manual page 9

Figure 3-9
Adjustments Adjustments Adjustments
Chute Assembly Chute Assembly Chute Assembly Chute Assembly Auger Control Chute Assembly
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the WARNING!
Prior to operating your snow thrower,
Skid Shoes Skid Shoes Skid Shoes
angle of the chute assembly. To do so: angle of the chute assembly. To do so: angle of the chute assembly. To do so: angle of the chute assembly. To do so: angle of the chute assembly. To do so:
carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory
adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen
for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior
properly.
the plastic knob found on the left side of the chute the plastic knob found on the left side of the chute the plastic knob found on the left side of the chute the plastic knob found on the left side of the chute the plastic knob found on the left side of the chute
to operating the snow thrower. to operating the snow thrower. to operating the snow thrower.
assembly. assembly. assembly. assembly. assembly.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
It is not recommended that you operate It is not recommended that you operate It is not recommended that you operate
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Pivot the chute upward or downward before retightening Pivot the chute upward or downward before retightening Pivot the chute upward or downward before retightening Pivot the chute upward or downward before retightening Pivot the chute upward or downward before retightening
1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged
this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw
the wing knob. See Fig. 3-8. the wing knob. See Fig. 3-10. the wing knob. See Fig. 3-8. the wing knob. See Fig. 3-8. the wing knob. See Fig. 3-8.
"up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It
Figure 3-10
loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow
should NOT be tight.
thrower and surrounding property. thrower and surrounding property. thrower and surrounding property.
2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine.
• • • For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid
Refer to Starting the Engine on page 13. Make sure the
shoes higher on the auger housing. shoes higher on the auger housing. shoes higher on the auger housing.
throttle is set in the FAST position.
• • • Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared
3. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
Auger Control Auger Control Auger Control Auger Control Auger Control
thrower), engage the auger. is uneven, such as a gravel driveway is uneven, such as a gravel driveway is uneven, such as a gravel driveway
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel
4. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Prior to operating your snow thrower, Prior to operating your snow thrower, Prior to operating your snow thrower, Prior to operating your snow thrower, Prior to operating your snow thrower,
surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this
carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all carefully read and follow all instructions below.
between the ground and the shave plate. between the ground and the shave plate. between the ground and the shave plate. several times.
adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower
properly. properly. properly. properly. is operating safely and properly.
To adjust the skid shoes: To adjust the skid shoes: To adjust the skid shoes: 5. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and
the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1. 1. 1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage
the front of the machine.
bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-8. bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-8. bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-8.
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged When the auger control is released and in the disengaged When the auger control is released and in the disengaged When the auger control is released and in the disengaged When the auger control is released and in the disengaged
6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating
"up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It "up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It "up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It "up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It "up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It
2. 2. 2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is
and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY
should NOT be tight. against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid should NOT be tight. should NOT be tight. should NOT be tight. against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid should NOT be tight.
signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's
shoes. shoes. shoes.
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine.
position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts
Refer to Starting the Engine on page 13. Make sure the Refer to Starting the Engine on page 13. Make sure the Refer to Starting the Engine on page 13. Make sure the Refer to Starting the Engine on page 13. Make sure the Refer to Starting the Engine on page 13. Make sure the
3. 3. 3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely. Retighten nuts and bolts securely. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.
throttle is set in the FAST position. throttle is set in the FAST position. throttle is set in the FAST position. throttle is set in the FAST position. throttle is set in the FAST position.
7. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-9.
thrower), engage the auger. thrower), engage the auger. thrower), engage the auger. thrower), engage the auger. thrower), engage the auger.
8. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten
downward to increase cable tension).
(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this
9. Retighten the upper hex nut.
several times. several times. several times. several times. several times.
10. Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has
5. 5. 5. 5. 5. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and
been achieved.
the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to
the front of the machine. the front of the machine. the front of the machine. the front of the machine. the front of the machine.
6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating
and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY
signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's
position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts
to stop before re-adjusting the auger control. to stop before re-adjusting the auger control. to stop before re-adjusting the auger control. to stop before re-adjusting the auger control. to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.
7. 7. 7. 7. 7. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on
the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-9. the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-9. the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-9. the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-11. the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-9.
Figure 3-11
8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
downward to increase cable tension). downward to increase cable tension). downward to increase cable tension). downward to increase cable tension). downward to increase cable tension).
9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Retighten the upper hex nut. Retighten the upper hex nut. Retighten the upper hex nut. Retighten the upper hex nut. Retighten the upper hex nut.
10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has
been achieved. been achieved. been achieved. been achieved. been achieved.
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