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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Three-Stage Snow Thrower
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
P. O. Box 1386, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-11626
6.16.16
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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty www.troybilt.ca OPERATOR’S MANUAL Three-Stage Snow Thrower WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. P.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation. -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
Important 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. - Page 4 Safe Handling of Gasoline Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care and deadly gas. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Do not operate machine while under the influence of vapors are explosive.
- Page 5 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow or 60 hours of operation.
- Page 6 Safety Symbols 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—...
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Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up NOTE: Remove all loose parts and any packing material before assembling. 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. - Page 8 Chute Assembly (If Equipped w/ Electric Chute Control) Place chute onto chute base and ensure chute control rod is positioned under the handle panel. Secure chute control Remove cotter pin, wing nut and hex screw from chute assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and control assembly.
- Page 9 NOTE: The hole furthest from the chute control assembly Insert the other end of the chute control rod into the coupler below the handle panel. Make sure to line up the is used to achieve further engagement of the chute control flat end of the rod and the flat end of the coupler.
- Page 10 Set-Up Tire Pressure WARNING: Under any circumstance do not exceed Shear Pins manufacturer’s recommended psi. Equal tire A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive are included with your snow thrower. Store them in your snow pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim thrower’s dash panel until needed.
- Page 11 Auger Control WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up”...
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Page 12: Controls
Controls and Features Electric Chute Directional Control Drive Control Auger Control Shift Lever Heated Grips (if equipped) Headlight (if equipped) Manual Chute Steering Trigger Control Directional Control (if equipped) Chute Assembly Drift Cutters (if equipped) Clean Out Tool Skid Shoe Augers Figure 4-1 Skid Shoes... - Page 13 Drift Cutters (if so equipped) Steering Trigger Controls The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use is optional for normal snow conditions. Maneuver the snow thrower so that the cutters penetrate a high standing snow drift to assist snow falling into the augers for throwing.
- Page 14 Manual Chute Directional Control Grasp the indented portion of the chute control rod and manually rotate the chute assembly to the right or to the Proceed as follows to utilize the manual chute directional control: left. See Figure 4-3. Remove the cotter pin from either of the holes furthest from the chute assembly on the chute rotation assembly.
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Page 15: Operation
Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Replacing Shear Pins Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. cotter pins. -
Page 16: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine Gear Shaft Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season thrower. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Tire Pressure Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Refer to “Assembly and Set-Up”... - Page 17 Chute Assembly Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the chute assembly. Skid Shoes Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes. Drive Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack.
- Page 18 Chute Directional Control Off-Season Storage To adjust the chute control rod, proceed as follows: If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow the storage instructions below. Remove the cotter pin from either of the holes closest to the chute assembly on the chute rotation assembly.
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Page 19: Service
Service Belt Replacement Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Fig. 7-3. Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. - Page 20 Drive Belt Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 7-5. Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt which acts as NOTE: Special tools are required and several components must a belt keeper. be removed in order to replace the snow thrower’s drive belt. See an authorized Service Dealer to have the drive belt replaced or Unhook the brake bracket spring from the frame.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in CHOKE position. 1. Move choke to CHOKE position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. -
Page 22: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 929-0071B Extension Cord, 110V (if equipped) 954-04050A Auger Drive Belt (24”) 954-04260 Wheel Drive Belt (24”) 954-04195A Auger Drive Belt (26”, 28” & 30”) 954-04201A Wheel Drive Belt (26”, 28” & 30”) 684-04153C Friction Wheel Assembly 935-04054 Friction Wheel Rubber... -
Page 23: Warranty
FOUR YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For four years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or work- manship. - Page 24 Notes...