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Troy-Bilt Flurry 1400 Professional Shop Manual

Troy-Bilt Flurry 1400 Professional Shop Manual

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Troy-Bilt Snow Flurry 1400
NOTE: These materials are for use by trained technicians who are experienced in the service and repair of outdoor power
equipment of the kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrained or inexperienced individuals.
These materials are intended to provide supplemental information to assist the trained technician. Untrained or inexperi-
enced individuals should seek the assistance of an experienced and trained professional. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and use common sense when working on power equipment. This includes the contents of the product's Oper-
ators Manual, supplied with the equipment. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omission in this publication,
although care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible at the time of publication. However, due to
the variety of outdoor power equipment and continuing product changes that occur over time, updates will be made to these
instructions from time to time. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain the latest materials before servicing or repairing a
product. The company reserves the right to make changes at any time to this publication without prior notice and without
incurring an obligation to make such changes to previously published versions. Instructions, photographs and illustrations
used in this publication are for reference use only and may not depict actual model and component parts.
© Copyright 2010 MTD Products Inc. All Rights Reserved
www.mymowerparts.com

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  • Page 1 Instructions, photographs and illustrations used in this publication are for reference use only and may not depict actual model and component parts. © Copyright 2010 MTD Products Inc. All Rights Reserved www.mymowerparts.com...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Professional Service Manual Intent ....... . 1 Safety .
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  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    • Common sense in operation and safety is assumed. • In no event shall MTD be liable for poor text interpretation or poor execution of the procedures described in the text. • If the person using this manual is uncomfortable with any procedures they encounter, they should seek the help of a qualified technician or MTD Technical Support.
  • Page 6 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 • Be prepared in case of emergency: ! CAUTION ! CAUTION Keep a fire extinguisher nearby Keep a first aid kit nearby Keep emergency contact numbers handy • Replace any missing or damaged safety labels on shop equipment.

  • Page 7: Fasteners

    Some instructions may refer to other parts of the manual for subsidiary procedures. This avoids repeating the same procedure two or three times in the manual. Description of the Troy-Bilt Snow Flurry The Troy-Bilt Flurry 1400 is a compact, electric snow thrower that is ideal for milder winters, smaller driveways and lighter snowfalls.

  • Page 8: Understanding Model And Serial Numbers

    31A-050-711. This manual is likely to carry use- ful information for a range of similar snow throwers that may carry a variety of MTD and private brand names. Figure 1.2 The break down of what the model number means is as follows: •...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Electrical

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Electrical CHAPTER 2: ELECTRICAL Basics of electricity In order to diagnosis any electrical system there are few things the technician must understand: • Basic electrical values: voltage, current and resistance • Ohm’s law. • Kirchhoff’s current law.

  • Page 10: Kirchhoff's Current Law

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Kirchhoff’s current law Kirchhoff’s current law deals with nodes. Nodes are Node the junction of two or more wires or the junction of a wire to a component. Kirchhoff’s current law states that what ever...

  • Page 11: Electric Circuits

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Electrical Electric circuits All circuits have some basic rules that must be followed: All circuits must have at least one voltage source. It could be a battery, an alternator or both. All circuits must have a load. To make a circuit without a load is the same as shorting out the power source. A load could be: •...
  • Page 12 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Parallel • Parallel circuits are wired so that current has multiple paths to follow. See Figure 2.5. Figure 2.5 Series/parallel • Series/parallel circuits have some sections wired in series and some in parallel.

  • Page 13: Circuit Failures

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Electrical Circuit failures There are three types of failures that can occur in an electrical circuit: Shorts Opens Increased resistance Shorts A short is when electricity takes a path that it was not designed to take bypassing a component in the circuit. A common example of a short is the wire that chafed through.
  • Page 14 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Digital multimeter Digital Multi Meters or DMMs are the most useful tool to trouble shoot any electrical system. Depending on the model of DMM used, DMMs can measure Volts, Amps, Ohms and more. DMMs are a must when working on cir- cuits with solid state components (microchips).

  • Page 15: Switch

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Electrical Switch In order to bench test a switch, the way it operates must be known. All switches either open a circuit or close a circuit. The difference between switches is their resting state and how many circuits they control. When the switch controls more than one circuit, it could have one side normally open and the other normally closed.

  • Page 16: Circuit Breakers

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Circuit breakers Circuit breakers are safety devices that open a circuit when the current flow reaches a certain level. This helps to prevent components from being damaged by the high cur- rent flow.

  • Page 17: Motor

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Electrical Motor The motor used on this snow thrower is an AC universal motor that is not serviceable. Before troubleshooting an electric motor, check the easy stuff like the circuit breaker and make sure the snow thrower is plugged into a working power source.
  • Page 18 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Motor Removal/replacement To remove/replace a motor: Disconnect the power source. Remove the upper belt by following the procedures described in Chapter 3: Belts and Pulleys. Remove the motor side harness clip using a #2 phil- Harness clip lips screw driver.
  • Page 19 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Electrical Install the foam gasket. Sealant Apply a heavy bead of Terostat MS 939 or equivalent sealant around the top half of the motor where the gasket meets it. See Figure 2.16. Connect the motor harness. Install the harness clip.

  • Page 20: Switch Box Assembly

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Switch box assembly To remove/replace a switch box assembly: Disconnect the power source. Slide the control bail out of the hole on the left side of the handle bar. See Figure 2.17.
  • Page 21 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Electrical Remove the three screws that hold the left side of the motor cover to the snow thrower using a #2 phillips screw driver. See Figure 2.20. Screws Figure 2.20 Remove the screw that holds the rear of the top motor cover to the bottom motor cover.
  • Page 22 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Remove the harness clip using a #2 phillips screw driver. See Figure 2.23. Disconnect the harness from the motor harness. Install the switch box assembly by following the pre- vious steps in reverse order.

  • Page 23: Servicing The Switch Box Assembly

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Electrical Servicing the switch box assembly NOTE: DO NOT open the switch box during the warranty period. If there is a failure under warranty, replace the entire switch box assembly. To service the switch box: Disconnect the power supply to the snow thrower.
  • Page 24 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Safety key Switch lever NOTE: With the switch box open, the internal func- tions can be explained. • Depressing the starter button lifts the torsion spring so that it can catch the switch lever.

  • Page 25: Returning To Service

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Electrical Returning to service After diagnosing and repairing any fault in an electrical circuit and any other repairs needed, the following steps should be taken: Test run the machine to verify that the condition has been repaired. Cycle the circuit at least ten times.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Belts And Pulleys

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Belts and Pulleys CHAPTER 3: BELTS AND PULLEYS Belts The Snow Flurry has a very efficient snow throwing pat- Upper synchronous belt tern. This is accomplished through the use a two stage, belt drive system to drive the auger. The upper stage uses a synchronous belt that goes from the motor to a reduction Reduction pulley pulley.

  • Page 28: Upper Synchronous Belt

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Move the idler pulley to relieve the belt tension. NOTE: A 10mm wrench can be used for leverage when moving the idler pulley. See Figure 3.3. Slide the belt off of the pulleys.
  • Page 29 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Belts and Pulleys Remove the screw from the rear of the motor cover using a #2 phillips screw driver. See Figure 3.6. Remove the motor cover from the right side of the machine. Loosen the nut and bolt that the reduction pulley rotates on using a 12mm wrench and a 13mm wrench.

  • Page 30: Auger Pulley

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Auger pulley To remove/replace the auger pulley: Disconnect the power source. Remove the lower belt by following the procedures described in the lower ribbed belt section of this chapter. Piece of wood Block the auger by placing a piece of wood down the discharge chute.

  • Page 31: Motor Pulley

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Belts and Pulleys 6.Inspect the key and the auger shaft keyway for damage. NOTE: If the key is damaged, inspect the auger for signs of impact damage. 7.Install the pulley by following the previous steps in reverse order.
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  • Page 33: Chapter 4: Auger Housing Components

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Housing Components CHAPTER 4: AUGER HOUSING COMPONENTS NOTE: The snow flurry snow throwers have two components that are normal wear parts. They are the rubber auger spirals and the shave plate. These components will need to be replaced from time to time. Rubber auger spiral replacement To replace the rubber auger spirals: Disconnect the power supply of the snow thrower.

  • Page 34: Lower Discharge Chute

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 To remove/replace the lower discharge chute: Disconnect the power supply of the snow thrower. Remove the four screws that hold the front cover to the auger housing using a #3 phillips screw driver.

  • Page 35: Upper Discharge Chute

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Housing Components To remove/replace the upper discharge chute: Disconnect the power supply of the snow thrower. Remove the lock nut and carriage bolt that attach the upper chute to the lower chute using a 10mm wrench.
  • Page 36 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Gently bow out the right side of the auger housing. Slide the auger far enough to the left to allow the right side of the auger to clear the housing. See Figure 4.9.
  • Page 37 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Housing Components 17. Remove the screw and washer that retain the right bearing on the auger shaft. See Figure 4.12. 18. Slide the right bearing and bearing cup off of the auger shaft. 19.

  • Page 38: Left Side Panel

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Left side panel To remove/replace the left side panel: Disconnect the power supply of the snow thrower. Remove the upper and lower belt by following the Shoulder spacer procedures described in Chapter 3: Belt and Pul- leys.
  • Page 39 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Housing Components Remove both of the nuts and bolts that hold the lower handle to the side panel using a pair of 10mm wrenches. See Figure 4.16. NOTE: There are washers under the bolt head and under the nuts.

  • Page 40: Right Side Panel

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Right side panel To remove/replace the right side panel: Disconnect the power supply of the snow thrower. Remove the belt cover. Remove the screw that holds the front left corner of...
  • Page 41 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Housing Components Remove both of the nuts and bolts that hold the lower handle to the side panel using a pair of 10mm wrenches. See Figure 4.22. NOTE: There are washers under the bolt head and under the nuts.

  • Page 42: Auger Housing

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Auger housing To remove/replace the auger housing: Disconnect the power supply of the snow thrower. Remove the auger by following the procedures described in the auger section of the chapter. Remove the motor cover by following the proce- dures described in the upper synchronous belt sec- tion of Chapter 3: Belts and Pulleys.

  • Page 43: Handles

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Housing Components Handles NOTE: The handle is composed of three sections. They are serviceable separately. Top section Disconnect the power supply of the snow thrower. Remove the switch box assembly by following the procedures described in Chapter 2: Electrical.
  • Page 44 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Snow Flurry 1400 Lower handle Disconnect the power supply of the snow thrower. Remove the two wing nuts and carriage bolts that hold the middle handle to the lower handle. Gently spread the middle handle section while slid- ing it off of the snow thrower.
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