Know Your Snow Thrower - Troy-Bilt Storm 7524 Operator's Manual

If the auger shows any signs of rotating,
IMPORTANT:
immediately return to the operator's position and shut
off the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop before
readjusting the auger control cable.
• To readjust the control cable, loosen the hex jam
nut on the auger control cable "Z" fitting.
• Rotate the coupling end of the cable
counterclockwise to provide more slack.
• Retighten the hex jam nut. See Figure 5.
• Repeat Auger Control Test to verify adjustment.
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING:
Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
• Compare the figure below and description of controls in this section with your equipment before starting unit.
Traction Control /
Auger Control Lock
Headlight*
Fuel Tank
Discharge Chute
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Auger
* Model 8526 only
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive;
release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger control so you can
operate the chute crank without interrupting snow
Auger
Control
Z-End
Jam Nut
Auger
Control Cable
Skid Shoe
Figure 6
throwing process. If the auger control is engaged
simultaneously with the traction control, you can
release the auger control (on the left handle) and the
augers will remain engaged. Release the traction
control to stop the augers and wheel drive (the auger
control must also be released).
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Figure 5
Shift Lever
Chute Tilt Control
Auger Control
Chute Directional Control
Muffler
Spark Plug
Oil Fill
Carburetor
Cover
Ignition
Key
Choke
STO P
Throttle
Control
Oil Drain
Fuel Cap
Electric
Starter
Starter
Handle
Primer