Troy-Bilt 31BS2T6F563 Operator's Manual

Single stage snow thrower

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Single 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
769-10041A
04.14.15

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty www.troybilt.ca OPERATOR’S MANUAL Single 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.
  • 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—...
  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One Chute Assembly • One Chute Rotation Control Assembly • Two Ignition Keys • One 3-Prong Extension Cord • One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the snow thrower Pivot the upper handle into the operating position.
  • Page 8 Installing the Chute Installing the Chute Rotation Control Assembly Remove the hex washer screws in the chute base. See Fig. Remove the four hex washer screws from the back of the 3-4. handle (two on each side). See Fig. 3-6. Hex Washer Screw Figure 3-6...
  • Page 9 Installing the Recoil Starter Handle Remove the screw and hex lock nut from the universal joint. See Fig. 3-8. Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual NOTE: Make sure the chute is facing forward when bag. installing the universal joint. Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle as Install the universal joint on the end of the chute rod as shown in Fig.
  • Page 10: Controls

    Controls & Features Auger Control Chute Rotation Control Recoil Starter Handle Chute Assembly Drift Cutters Auger Shave Plate Figure 4-1 Chute Rotation Control NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this The chute rotate control is located in the center of the control panel manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow and controls the direction snow is thrown.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for instruction on starting, stopping and operating the engine. WARNING! Never use your hands to clear a Engaging the Auger clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the before using a clean-out tool to clear the chute...
  • Page 12: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Adjustments CAUTION: Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is removed and the starter handle is WARNING! Before servicing, repairing or pulled. inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger control. Stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting.
  • Page 13 Maintenance Off-Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow the instructions below. Store the equipment in a clean, dry area. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow thrower.
  • Page 14: Service

    Service Replacing Belt To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Fig. 7-3: Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty. Drive Pulley Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles. Idler Pulley Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute to secure the auger in place.
  • Page 15 Replacing Auger Paddles Replacing Shave Plate The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present. and is subject to wear.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Firmly connect spark plug wire. 2. Vent in gas cap plugged. 2. Clear vent. Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
  • Page 17: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 731-08171 Shave Plate 954-04050A Belt 753-06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit (Includes 2 paddles and 12 hex washer screws) 746-04701 Clutch Cable 634-05036 Wheel Assembly, 8 x 2.0 731-07198 Hub Cap 751-10487A Fuel Cap 951-10630 NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual, refer to customer support on page 2.
  • Page 18: 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.

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