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O TRO_ BILT__
Operator's Manual
Snow Thrower Model
13045mPolar Blast
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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
land 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 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. 769-00381
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(6/2002)
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- Page 1 A spark arrester 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. 769-00381 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................ Loose Parts & Hardware Pack ................. Assembling Your Snow Thrower ................Know Your Snow Thrower ..................Operating Your Snow Thrower ................Making Adjustments ....................Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ................Service ........................Off-Season Storage ....................Troubleshooting ......................
- Page 3 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.
- Page 4 4. Never operate w ith amissing o rdamaged discharge Contact your dealer or telephone 1 (866) 840-6483 for chute. Keep allsafety d evices in place and working. assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
- Page 5 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 •...
- Page 6 Attaching ChuteDirectional Control Discharge Chute • Remove the hairpin clip from the upper rod and Cable Guide slide the upper rod through the bracket and into the lower rod. See Figure 4. • Align the two holes on both chute cranks and insert the hairpin clip removed earlier, through these holes.
- Page 7 Traction Control / Right Wheel Steering Control Auger Control Headlights Chute Tilt Control Auger Control Discharge Fuel Tank Chute Directional Control Chute .._ Chute Electric Clean-out Tool Left Wheel Steering Control Starter Button Switch Safety Ignition Ke_ Starter Auger Handle Throttle Control Skid Shoe Figure 7...
- Page 8 ChuteClean-outTool Wheel SteeringControls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a the underside of the handles and are used to assist in clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and steering the snow thrower. remain behind handles until all moving parts •...
- Page 9 • When engine starts, r elease starter b utton, and AugerControlTest movechoke gradually t oOFF.Ifengine falters, IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before movechoke immediately toFULLandthen operating the snow thrower for the first time and at the gradually t o OFF. start of each winter season.
- Page 10 ChuteClean-out T ool Push the cable coupler through the end of the spring to expose the lock nut. See Figure 9. The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the Coupler rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip (Refer to NOTE:).
- Page 11 • Movetheshiftleverintothefastreverse (R2) If adjustment is necessary, adjust traction control as position andrepeat t heprevious t wosteps. instructed below: Ifyouexperienced resistance r oiling theunit,either • Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) to whenrepositioning theshiftlever f rom6 toR2orwhen provide more slack in the cable or thread the lock attempting t omovethemachine withthetraction nut inward (up the coupler) to provide less slack in control r eleased, adjust t hetraction control...
- Page 12 Tire Pressure(PneumaticTires) The tires are ovednflated for shipping purposes. • Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer's recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal on both sides, the unit may pull to one side or the other.
- Page 13 Lubrication Vent Plug Grease Fitting Auger Shaft • At least once a season, remove the shear bolts from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure 13. • Grease fittings can be found at either end of the auger shaft.
- Page 14 CheckFrictionWheelRubber • Also engage the traction control and check if the friction wheel is making contact with the friction Follow the instructions below to check the condition of plate. the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation. • If it does not make contact, adjust the traction drive •...
- Page 15 Hairpin Flat Belt Cover Bolts(3) Belt Cover Washers Engine Pulley • Shoulder Bolt Upper Bolt Shoulder Bolt (remove) Figure (do not remove) Figure 17 Pulley Auger Control • Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable Auger Idler guide roller and unhook the auger cable "Z" fitting. •...
- Page 16 Reassemble thetwohalves oftheunithooking the lower portion oftheaugerhousing overthe Shift Arm Assembly stationary s houlder b oltsintheframe assembly. ori i! Bilil Figure 21 Plates Secure the two halves with the two bolts and lock washers removed earlier. Refer to Figure 18. Bearing Attach the "Z"...
- Page 17 • Insert t hehexshaftthrough thesprocket andthe Off-season Storage spacer. M ake certain thatthechain engages b oth thelargeandthesmall s procket. WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in NOTE: tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, I f the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex spark or pilot light as on a furnace,...
- Page 18 SECTION 9: MODEL 13045PARTS LIST "14 51,_ REARVIEW...
- Page 19 Model13045 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 05244A Bearing Housing 741-0475 Plastic Bushing 618-0281A Bracket Assembly, Auger Break 741-0494 Flange Bushing 684-0090A Impeller Assembly, 16" 747-0980 Idler Rod, Auger Hex Lock Bolt 5/16-18 x .875" 754-0222A 710-0371 V-Belt 710-0451...
- Page 20 Model13045...
- Page 21 Model13045 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 05523 Flat Washer Pivot Support Bracket 736-0163 750-1302A Lock Washer Spacer, .6725 x 1.125 x 2.485 736-0217 618-0279 Bell Washer DoggAssemblyLH 736-0242 618-0280 DoggAssembly 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 618-0282B Flat Washer Shaft Assembly...
- Page 22 Model13045...
- Page 23 Model13045 Ref. Part No. Part Description 646-0012 Cable Assembly, Auger/Drive 684-0053B Chute Crank Assembly, Lower Chute Crank Bracket 705-5266 710-1879 Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x .88" 710-1878 Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75" 710-0458 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75" 710-0572 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.5" 747-1136 Lamp Retainer Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75"...
- Page 24 Model13045 (;> < Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 07386 Washer 736-0242 Beleville Washer 736-0264 684-0123A Flat Washer Belt Cover Bracket Assembly Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25" Shoulder Screw 710-0191 738-0982 710-0237 748-0234 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .625" Shoulder Spacer V-Belt 710-1008...
- Page 25 Model13045 Ref. Part No. Description 710-0276 Carriage Screw 710-0458 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75" 710-0805 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5" Hex AB Screw 1/4-14 x .625" 710-0896 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75" 710-3015 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 712-3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 731-0846C Upper Chute 731-0851A...
- Page 26 Model13045 ® "_ " Part No. Description 618-0246 Housing Assembly, RH 618-0435 Housing Assembly, LH 710-1260A Screw, 5/16-18 x 0.75 711-0908A Axle, Auger 711-1133 Shaft, Auger Drive 714-0126 Key, Hi Pro, 3/16 x 3/4 714-0135 #91 Woodruff Key 1/4 x 3/4 716-0111 Snap Ring .875 Dia.
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- Page 28 FOR: O TRO_ B_I£T °_ The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the products sold or exported outside of the United States, United States, its possessions and territories.