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). If a spark attester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
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A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-00394A PRINTED IN U.S.A. (8/2002)
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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.
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4. Never operate with a missing ordamaged discharge Contact your d ealer ortelephone I (866) 8 40-6483 for chute. Keep allsafety d evices inpiece a nd working. assistance and thename o fyour n earest servicing dealer. 5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated area.
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. The "operator's position" is defined as standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel Loose Parts •...
Attaching ChuteDirectional Control Cable Guide Discharge Chute • Remove the hairpin clip from the upper chute crank and slide the upper chute crank through the bracket and into the lower chute crank. See Figure 4. • Align the two holes on both chute cranks and insert the hairpin clip removed earlier, through these holes.
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Traction Control / Auger Control Lock Headlight _hute Directional Control Fuel Tank Discharge Electric Starter Chute 3utton Clean-out Tool Primer.x Switch Choke._. Safety Ignition Km Starter Handle Throttle Control Auger Figure 7 Shift Lever AugerControl The shift lever is located in the center of the handle The auger control is located on the left handle.
Headlights(Model 8526 Only) When properly connected, headlight illuminate whenever the engine is running. SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting ElectricStarter • Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.
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NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first start if temperature is below 15°F. • Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. •...
• Squeeze the traction control against the right WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and and the drive motion wilt stop. remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.
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• With the traction control released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. Shift Lever • With traction control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 9. A_"_Frictr_ _ Wh_eO_ Hairpin Clip &...
Skid ShoeAdjustment The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in the low position.
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DischargeChute The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25 hours of use. Apply the lubricant under the base of the chute and where the spirals contact the discharge chute.
SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER • Reassemble new skid shoes with the hardware WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or removed earlier (cupped side of bell washer against inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and the skid shoes). Make certain the skid shoes are stop engine.
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• Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine • Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and pulley. See Figure 17. friction wheel disc. See Figure 17. • Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket Drive Rear Auger rests on the auger pulley.
Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the • Using a wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not completely remove, the hex nut and bell washer on friction wheel assembly, tightening the four screws left end of gear shaft. See Figure 20. in rotation and with equal force.
Auger control cable in need of adjustment. Refer to Auger Control Test on Page 9. Auger belt loose or damaged. Refer to Adjustments. Shear bolt(s) sheared. Replace shear bolt(s). NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact an authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer.
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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: O TRO_ B_ILT'_ The limited warranty set fodh below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does net extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States, with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.