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0 T RoKRILT
Operator's Manu I
Storm
Snow Thrower
Models
7524 & 8526
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
Iand unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester 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 federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is availabIe 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
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00394B
(6/2003)
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- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is availabIe 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 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................... Assembling Your Snow Thrower ..................Know Your Snow Thrower ....................Operating Your Snow Thrower ................... Making Adjustments ......................Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ..................Servicing Your Snow Thrower .................... Off-Season Storage ......................Troubleshooting .........................
- Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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 5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated telephone 1-866-840-6483 for assistance and the name area. E ngine e xhaust contains carbon m onoxide, an of your nearest servicing dealer. odorless and deadly g as. Maintenance& Storage 6. Donot o perate m achine while under theinfluence of Never tamper with safety devices.
- Page 5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOWTHROWER Unpacking roller guides. Make sure the spring (found at the end of each cable) is attached to its actuator Remove staples from the top, sides, and ends of bracket. the shipping crate. Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal two plastic wing nuts, saddle washers and carriage injury.
- Page 6 NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in all tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other. Cable Guide WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure (over 30 psi) when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT:If theauger s hows anysigns ofrotating, Auger immediately return totheoperator's p osition andshut offtheengine. W aitforallmoving parts tostopbefore readjusting theauger control cable. Toreadjust thecontrol cable,loosen thehexjam nutontheauger control cable "Z"fitting. Rotate thecoupling endofthecable counterclockwise toprovide more slack. Retighten t hehexjamnut.SeeFigure 5. Repeat Auger C ontrol Testtoverify adjustment.
- Page 8 IMPORTANT: Always release thetraction control b efore ChuteTilt Control changing s peeds. The distance snow is thrown can be Auger Control changed by adjusting the angle of the The auger control is located on the left chute assembly. Move chute tilt control handle.
- Page 9 Makecertain theauger a nddriveclutch levers are StopEngine inthedisengaged ( released) position. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to Movethrottle control u pto FAST position. help dry off any moisture on the engine. Insert i gnition keyintoslot.Becertain itsnaps into To prevent possible freeze-up of starter: place.
- Page 10 Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to remove any snow and ice in the discharge chute. d_lb WARNING: The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150°F. Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on Avoid these areas.
- Page 11 Skid Shoe Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing. See Figure g. The space between the shave plate and the ground can Frame Cover 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.
- Page 12 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER Vent WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
- Page 13 excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction wheel drive hub. Also engage the traction control and check if the friction wheel is making contact with friction plate. Refer to Figure 10. If it does not make contact, adjust the traction drive cable and recheck the e Panel friction wheel.
- Page 14 To remove the shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which attach Friction Wheel the shave plate to the snow thrower housing.See Figure 15. Reassemble the new shave plate, with heads of carriage bolts to the inside of the housing. Tighten securely.
- Page 15 Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing Changing FrictionWheelRubber from the right side of frame. Remove the hex nut and The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and bell washer from left end of shaft. should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and Slide the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction periodically thereafter.
- Page 16 SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean the fuel line. Choke not in ON position Move switch to ON position Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
- Page 17 SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORMODELS STORM 7524 & STORM 8526 Ref. No. Part No. Part Description Ref. No Part No. Part Description 731-2635 Hex Nut 3/8-16 Mount, Chute Clean-out Tool 712-0798 731-2643 Chute Clean-out Tool 712-3068 Hex Nut 5/16-18 684-04002 26" Housing Assembly 715-0114 684-04001 24"...
- Page 18 ModelsStorm 7524 & Storm8526 Drive Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable...
- Page 19 ModelsStorm 7524 & Storm8526 Ref. No PaN No. Ref. No. PaN No. Part Description Part Description 710-1652 715-0249 Roll Pin TT Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 714-0143 Klik Pin 784-5688 Drive Cable Guide Bracket 784-5687A 684-0042C Auger Clutch Cable Bracket Friction Wheel Assembly 756-0625 Cable Roller 656-0012A...
- Page 20 ModelsStorm 7524 & Storm8526...
- Page 21 ModelsStorm 7524 & Storm8526 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 731-04067 736-0451 Saddle Washer Handle Panel (8526) 731-04059 720-0284 Knob Handle Panel (7524) 710-1003 710-0449 Special B Screw (8526) Carriage Screw 5/16-18, Gr. 5 725-1672 750-0963 Shift Rod Connector Lens Assembly (8526) 747-1136...
- Page 22 ModelsStorm 7524 & Storm8526 Ref. Part No. Description Refi PaN No, Description 05896A Idler Brkt. 748-0360 Pulley Adapter 710-1245B Hex Hd. Cap Screw 5116-24 Thd. 754-0346 WBelt 3/8 710-0230 Hex Hd. Cap Screw 114-28 Thd. 754_0430B Belt 710-0627 756_0313 Hex Hd. Cap Screw 5116-24 Thd. Flat Idler Pulley 710-0654A TT_Tap Screw 3/8-16 Thd.
- Page 23 ModelsStorm 7524 & Storm8526 i ,,..I 39 Ref. Part No, Description 710-04071 Carriage Screw 710-0262 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75" 710-0805 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5" 710-0895 HiLo Screw 1/4-15 x .75" 710-3015 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75" 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 712-3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 731-04427...
- Page 24 ModelStorm 7524 Part No, Description 618-0414A Auger Gearbox Ass'y Comp. 618-0123 Housing Assembly, RH 618-0418 Housing Assembly, LH 710-0642 Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 711-0908A 24" Auger Axle 714-0161 Hi-Pro Key 715-0143 Spirol Pin 717-0526 Worm Shaft .75 O.D. 717-0528 Worm Gear 20T 718-0186 Thrust .75 I.D.
- Page 25 ModelStorm8526 Ref. Part No, Description 618-0415A Auger Gearbox Ass'y Comp. 618-0123 Housing Assembly, RH 618-0418 Housing Assembly, LH 710-0642 Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 711-0909A 26" Auger Axle 714-0161 Hi-Pro Key 715-0143 Spirol Pin 717-0526 Worm Shaft .75 717-0528A Worm Gear 20T 718-0186 Thrust .75 x .415 721-0325...
- Page 26 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 0 TPD RILT'__ The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the or exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.