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Two-Stage Snow Thrower -- STORM 8526

READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTFIUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPEFIATmON

Warning: This unitis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush=coveredor grass=coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstate laws(if any),If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarresterfor the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland,Ohio44136=0019,

PRINTEDIN U,S,AMTD LLC, RO. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORMNO,769=0193006/20/2005

This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new snow thrower, mtwHI help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. P_ease read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Safety Labels ...................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4Setting Up Your Snow Thrower .......................... 6Operating Your Snow Thrower ........................... 8

MakingAdjustments ......................................... 12

Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ...................... 14

Off°SeasonStorage ........................................... 18TrouMe Shooting .............................................. 19H_ustrated Parts List ......................................... 20

Warranty ............................................ Back Cover

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,

please locate the model plate on the equipmentand copy the

information to the sample model plate providedto the righLYoucan locate the model plate by standing at the operatingposition and lookingdown at the rearof the deck. This

information will be necessary to use the manufacturer'swebsite and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support

Department or an authorizedservice dealer.

0 TRD BILT° TRO¥-BmLTLcP. O. 80X 361131CLEVELAND, ON 44136338-558-7228

Customer Support

P_ease do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,without first contacting Customer Support.

if you havedifficulty assembling this product or have any questions regardingthe controls,operation or maintenance of this unit,you can seek help from the expert& Choose from the options below:

1, Visit troybHt.com for manyusefulsuggestions,Clickon CustomerSupportbuttonandyouwill get the optionsreproducedin thescreenshotbelow,CIbk onthe appropriatebuttonandhelp is immediatelyavailable,

3, Theengine manufacturer is responsiblefor allengine-relatedissueswithregardto performance,power-rating,specifications,warrantyandservice,Pleasereferto the enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual,packedseparatelywithyourunit, for moreinformation,

2, Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1(800)520-5520,

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1. KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLERANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLERORAUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.

2. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTO UNCLOGDISCHARGECHUTE.

3. DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALLMOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFOREUNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.

4. TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES,NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGONGRAVELSURFACES.

5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

A chute cleamout tool is fastenedto the top of theaugerhousingwith amountingclip,The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice andsnow,This itemis fastenedwithacable tie at the factory,Cutthe cabletie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower,

WARNING:Never use yourhands to clear a clogged chute

assembly. Shut off engine andremain behind handles until

all moving parts have stoppedbefore using the clean-out tool

to clear the chute assembly.

Your ResponsibiJity

Restrict the useOf this power machine

to persons who read,

Undeistand

and fo!!ow the warn!ngsand instructions

inthis manual

and on the roachne:

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WARNING:EngineExhaust,someofitsconstituents,andcertainvehiclecompo_nentscontainoremitchemicalsknownto StateofCaliforniatocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.

DANGER:Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherubsforsafeoperationinthismanual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcan

Sa.'_e resultinseriousinjury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.,, Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.

OperationTraining Preparation

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the 1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to be

WARNING

sut importantsafety

endangerthe personalsafetyand/or property

of yourselfandothers.Readand follow all

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operatethis machine. Failure

in personalinjury,Whenyou see this symbol,

HEED iTS WARNING[

Your ResponsibilityRestrict the use

sf this powermachineto persons who read.understand

and follow the warningsand instructions

in this manualand on the machine.

machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleand operate.Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfutureand regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement

parts. 2.2. Be familiarwith all controlsandtheir properoperation.

Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethem quickly.3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand safetyrules in 3.this manualandshouldbe trainedand supervisedby aparent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproperinstruction.

5. Thrownobjectscancauseserious personalinjury.Plan 4.yoursnow-throwingpattern to avoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystandersandthe like.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least75 feet 5.fromthemachinewhileit is in operation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersthe area. 6.

7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especially 7.whenoperatinginreverse.

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used. Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcould betripped over

or thrownbythe auger/impeller.Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjury to the eyes.

Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinter outergarments.Donotwearjewelry, longscarvesor otherlooseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhich will improvefootingon slipperysurfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncord andreceptacleforall unitswith electricstart engines.Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravel orcrushedrocksurfaces.

Disengageall control leversbeforestartingtheengine.

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhile engine isrunning,exceptwhere specificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto clear snow.Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasoline is spilledonyourselforyour clothes,whichcan ignite.Washyour skinand changeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.

b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

c. Neverfuel machineindoors.

d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hotor running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-ing.

f. Neverover fill fuel tank. Fill tankto nomorethan 1/2inch

belowbottom offiller neckto providespacefor fuelexpansion.

g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engineand equip-ment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutes

beforestartingthe engine.Neverstore the machineor fuel containerinsidewhere

thereis an openflame, sparkor pilot light (e.g.furnace,waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).Allowmachineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

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Operation Maintenance & Storage1. Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts, inthe 1. Nevertamperwkhsafety devices.Checktheir proper _) )

auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwith the operationregularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjust- t/rotatingpartscan amputatehands andfeet. ment sectionsof this manual /

2. The auger/impellercontrol leveris a safetydevice.Never 2. Beforecleaning repairing or inspectingmachinedisen-bypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe gage all control leversandstopthe engine.Waituntil the

andmaycausepersonalinjury.

3. The control leversmustoperateeasilyin both directionsandautomaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.

5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

6. Do notoperatemachinewhile underthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.

7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancausea burn.Donot touch.

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon orcrossing

gravelsurfaces.Stayalert for hiddenhazardsor traffic.9. Exercisecaution whenchangingdirectionandwhile operat-

ing onslopes.

10.Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowardswindows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonal injurycaused bya ricochet.

11.Neverdirect dischargeat children,bystandersand petsorallowanyonein frontof the machine.

12.Do notoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clearsnowat toofast of a rate.

13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.Alwaysbesure of yourfootingand keepa firm holdon thehandles.Walk,never run.

14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingornot in use.

15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransport speedsonslipperysurfaces.Lookdownandbehindandusecare when

backingup.

16. Ifthe machineshouldstart to vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingand operating.

17.Disengageall control leversandstopenginebeforeyouleavethe operatingposition (behindthe handles).Waituntilthe auger/impellercomesto a completestop beforeuncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,orinspections.

18.Neverputyourhand in thedischargeor collectoropenings.Alwaysuse the clean-outtool providedto unclogthe dis-charge opening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shut off engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingparts havestoppedbeforeunclogging.

19.Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).20. If situationsoccurwhichare not coveredin this manual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyour dealeror call(800) 520-5520for assistanceandthe nameof your nearestservicingdealer..

auger/impellercometo a completestop. Disconnectthesparkplugwire and groundagainstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.

3. Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervalsto keepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachinefor anydamage.

4. Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speedtheengine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of theengine.

5. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skidshoesare subjecttowearanddamage.Foryour safetyprotection,frequently

checkall componentsand replacewith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM) parts only."Useof partswhich donot meettheoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

8. Checkcontrolsperiodicallyto verify theyengageanddisengageproperlyandadjust, if necessary.Referto theadjustmentsection inthis operator'smanualfor instructions.

7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-sary.

8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,etc. to protectthe environment.

9. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutesto clearsnowfrommachineand preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.

10.Neverstore the machineor fuel containerinsidewhere

thereis an openflame, sparkor pilot light suchas a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.

11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualfor proper instructionsonoff-seasonstorage,onment.

Do not modify engine

To avoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengine inanyway'.Tamperingwiththe governorsettingcan leadto a runawayengineandcauseit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingof enginegovernor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engineswhich arecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederalEPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertified to operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-tion (EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

safety and/or property

ual before attempting to

Your Responsibility

Of this power machine

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NOTE:References_ongmor lettsiaeof the snowmrowerare ae[ermmeatromoenmatne untin tne

operatingpos_on(stana_ngdirecttybehindtne snowthrower,facingtne nonagepaneH,

NOTE:Tworeptacemenlaugersnearpinsaremcluaeawltn [nls manual_orstowed nthe p_astLcnanalepane), RefertoAugerson page16for moremTorma_ronregardingshearp_nreplacement,

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1, Observethe lowerrearareaof the snowthrowerto

besure bothcablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handleupward,

2, Securethe handlebytighteningthe plasticwingknoblocatedon boththe leftand rightsidesof thehandle,Removeanddiscardany rubberbands,ifpresent,They arefor packagingpurposesonly,

3, Positionthe chuteassemblyoverthe base,

4, Closethe flangekeepersto securethe chuteassemblyto the chutebase,Theflangekeeperswillclick intoplacewhenproperlysecure,

NOTE:If the flangekeeperswill not easilyclick intoplace,use thepalmof yourhandto applyswift,firmpressureto the backof each,

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5, Removethe flatwasherandhairpinclip fromtheendof the chutedirectionalcontrol

insertthe endof the chutedirectionalcontrolintothelowerbracketandsecurewith the flat washerand hair-

pinclipiust removed,If necessary',the lowerbracketcan beadiusted,Refer toChuteBracketAdiustment,on Page13,

iMPORTANT:Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,referto AugerControlTeston page11,Readandfollowallinstructionscarefullyandperformalladiustmentsto verifyyoursnowthroweris operatingsafelyand properly,

Tire Pressure

Beforeoperating,checktire pressureandreducepres-sure in bothtiresto between15psi and20 psi,

NOTE:If thetire pressureis not equalin bothtires,theunit maynottravel ina straightpathandthe shaveplatemaywearunevenly,

iMPORTANT

Priorto operatingyoursnow thrower,refer

to Auger ControlTeston page 11.Read andfollow all instructions

carefully and pertorm

all adoustmentsto verifyyour snow thrower isoperating safely and

properly,

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WARNING

Read, understand,and follow aHinstruc-

tions and warningson the machine andin this manual before

operating.

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Know Your Snow Thrower

ShiftLever/ AugerControl

ChokeControm

Engine Controls

Figure 1

Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammableand the vapors are

explosive. Never fuelthe machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running.Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes and)ther sources of

gnition.

Now that you have set up your snow thrower foroperation, get acquainted with its controls and fea-tures. These are described be!ow and illustrated in

Figure 1. This knowledge will allow you to use your

new equipment to its fullest potential.

NOTE: Fordetailedstartinginstructionsandmoreinformationonall enginecontrols,referto the TecumsehEnginesmanualpackedseparatelyandStarting TheEngine onpage10of thismanual

Shift LeverTheshift leveris locatedonthe rightsideof the handlepanel Placetheshift leverintoanyof eight positionsto controlthe directionof travelandgroundspeed.

Forward

Therearesix forward(F) speeds,Posi=tionone (1) is the slowestand positionsix (6) isthe fastest,

ReverseTherearetworeverse(R) speeds,One(1) is the slowerandtwo(2)is thefaster,

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5

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R1

R2

Choke Contro_

Thechokecontrol is foundonthe rearof the engineandis activatedby rotatingthe knobclockwise.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateon the carburetorandaidsin startingthe engine.

Throttle Contro_Thethrottlecontrol is locatedon theengine,it regulatesthe speedof theengineandwill shutoff the enginewhenpusheddowncompletely.

PrimerDepressingthe primerforcesfuel directlyintothe engine'scarburetorto aid incold=weatherstarting,

Oil FillEngineoil levelcan becheckedandoiladdedthroughthe oil fill.

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Auger Controlf

Theaugercontrolis locatedon the lefthandle,Squeezethe controlgripagainstthe handleto engagetheaugersandstartsnowthrowingaction,Releaseto stop,

Drive Contro_

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Thedrivecontrol is locatedonthe right handle,Squeezethe controlgripagainstthe handleto engagethewheeldrive,Releaseto stop,

Chute Directional ControJ

sCHUTE D_RECT_ONAL CONTROL _

ignition KeyThe ignitionkeyis asafetydevise,It mustbefullyinsertedin orderfor the engineto start,Removetheignitionkeywhenthesnowthroweris not in use,Donot turnthe ignitionkey inan attemptto starttheengine,Doingso maycauseit to break,

CJean-Out TooJ

WARNING: Never use your hands

to clear a clogged chute assemo

bly. Shut off engine and remain

behind handles until all moving

parts have stopped before

unclogging.

The chutecleamouttool is fastenedto the topof theaugerhousingwitha mountingclip,Thetool is designedto clear acloggedchuteassembly,

NOTE: This itemis fastenedwitha cane tie to the rearof the augerhousingat thefactory,Cut the cane tiebeforeoperatingthe snowthrower,

Skid ShoesPositionthe skidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions,Adiustupwardfor hard-packedsnow,Adiustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor crushedrocksurfaces,

Recoil Starter Handle

Thishandleis usedto manuallystart the engine,

Electric Starter Button

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource,

Electric Starter Outlet

Requiresthe useof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda 120Vpowersource/walloutlet,

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Thechutedirectionalcontrolis locatedonleftside of thesnowthrower,Tochangethe directionin whichsnowis thrown,turnchutedirectionalcontrolas follows:* Crankclockwiseto dischargeto the left,

Crankcounterclockwiseto dischargeto the right,

AugersWhenengaged,the augersrotateanddraw snowintotheaugerhousing,

Chute AssemblySnowdrawnintothe augerhousingis dischargedoutthechuteassembly,

Gas CapUnthreadthe gas capto add gasolineto the fueltank,

Spark Plug CoverUnscrew1/44urnto accessthe sparkplugandsparkplugwire,

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Your Snow

WARNING

The operation ofany snow throwercan result in foreignobjects being throwninto the eyes, whichcan damage youreyes severely. Alwayswear safety glasseswhiJe operating thesnow thrower, or while

performing any adjust-ments or repairs on it.

Be sure no one other

than the operator is

standing near the sno_thrower while startingengine or operating

snow thrower. Neverrun engine indoors orin enclosed, poodyventiJatedareas. En-

gine exhaust containscarbon monoxide, anodorless and deadlygas. Keep hands,feet,hair and loose dothim

away from any movingparts on engine andsnow thrower.

WARNING

Read, understand,and follow all instruc=

tions and warningson the machine andin this manual before

operating.

Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasoline isextremely flammableand the vapors are

e×plosive. Never fuelthe machine indoors

or while the engineis hot or running.Extinguish cigarettes,

:igars, pipes andother sources of

ignition.

if your home's wir-ing system is not a

three-wire groundedsystem, do not usethis electric starter

underanyconditions.

if your homeeJectdcal systemis grounded, but a

three-hoJe receptacleisnot available, do

notuse yoursnowthrower's electric

starter.

Gas & Oit Fill-UpServicethe enginewithgasolineandoil as instructedintheTecumsehEnginesmanualpackedseparatelywithyoursnowthrower,Readinstructionscarefully,StartingThe Engine1, Attachsparkplugwire tosparkplug, Makecertainthe

metalloopon theend of the sparkplugwire(insidethe rubberboot)is fastenedsecurelyoverthe metaltip onthe sparkplug,

2, Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolare in the disengaged(released)position,

3, Movethrottlecontrolupto FASTposition,Insertignitionkey intoslot, Makesureit snapsintoplace,Do notattemptto turn the key,

NOTE:The enginecannotstart unlessthe key isinsertedintoignitionswitch,

Electric Starter1, Determinethatyour home'swiringis a three-wire

groundedsystem,Ask a licensedelectricianif you arenot certain,

WARNING: The optionat electric

starter is equipped with agrounded three-wire power cord

and plug, and is designed to op-erate on 120 volt AC household

current, it must be used with a

properly grounded three-prongreceptacle at all times to avoid

the possibility of electric shock.Follow all instructions carefullyprior to operating the electricstarter.

if youhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas follows:

1, Plugthe extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon theengine'ssurface,Plugthe otherendof extensioncordintoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,ACoutlet inawellwentilatedarea,

2, Rotatechokecontrol to FULLchokeposition(foracoldenginestart),

NOTE:If the engineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrolin theOFFpositioninsteadof FULL,3, Pushthe primertwoor threetimesfor cold engine

start,makingsureto coverventhole in the centerofthe primerwhen pushing,

NOTE:DO NOTuseprimerto restarta warmengineaftera shortshutdown,4, Pushstarterbuttonto start engine,

5, Oncethe enginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarterbutton,

6, As the enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrolto theOFFposition,If the enginefalters,quicklyrotatethe chokecontrolbackto FULLandthenslowlyintothe OFFpositionagain,

7, Whendisconnectingthe extensioncord,alwaysunplugtheend atthe three-prongwalloutletbeforeunpluggingthe oppositeendfromthesnowthrower,

Recoil Starter1, Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(cold

enginestart),

NOTE:If the engineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrolin the OFFpositioninsteadof FULL,2, Pushthe primertwoor threetimesfor coldengine

start, makingsure to coverventhole in the centerofthe primerwhenpushing,

NOTE:DO NOTuse primerto restarta warmengineaftera shortshutdown,

NOTE:Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryif thetemperatureis below15° Fahrenheit,3, Graspthe recoilstarterhandleandslowlypull the

ropeout,At the pointwhereit becomesslightlyharderto pull the rope,slowlyallowthe ropeto recoil

4, Pullthe starterhandlewitha firm, rapidstroke,Do notreleasethe handleandallowit to snap back,Keepafirm holdon the starterhandleandallowit to slowlyrecoil

5, As the enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrolto theOFFposition,If the enginefalters,quicklyrotatethe chokecontrolbackto theFULLpositionandthenslowly intothe OFFpositionagain,

NOTE:Allowthe engineto warmupfor afew minutesafterstarting,The enginewill not developfullpoweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperatures,

Stopping The EngineRunenginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdryoff any moistureon the engine,

To helppreventpossiblestarterfreeze=up,proceedasfollows:

E_ectric Starter1, Connectextensioncord to the electdcstarteroutlet

on the engine,thento 120voltAC outlet,

2, With the enginerunning,pushthestarter buttonandallow thestarterfor spin forseveralseconds,Thenoisemadeby the starteris normal The engine'sstarter is not beingharmed,

3, Whendisconnectingthe extensioncord,alwaysunplugtheend atthe three-prongwalloutletbeforeunpluggingthe oppositeendfromthesnowthrower,

4, Movethrottlecontrolto STOPposition,

5, Removethe ignitionkey,

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6. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromthe areaaroundtheengineas wellas the areainand aroundthedrivecontrolandaugercontrol Also,engageand releasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.

NOTE: Keepthe keyin a safeplace.The enginecannotstart withoutthe ignitionkey.

Recoil Starter

1. Withenginerunning,pullstarterropewitha rapid,continuousfull arm strokethreeor fourtimes.Pullingthe starterropewill producea loudclatteringsound,which is not harmfulto engine.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto STOPposition.

3. Removethe ignitionkey.

NOTE: Keepthe keyin a safeplace.The enginecannotstart withoutthe ignitionkey.4. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromthe areaaroundthe

engineas wellas the areainand aroundthedrivecontrolandaugercontrol Also,engageand releasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.

Chute Clean-Out TooJThechutecleamouttoolis convenientlyfastenedto therearof the augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Shouldsnowand icebecomelodgedinthe chuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedas followsto safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandthe DriveControl

2. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkey.

3. Removethe cleamouttool fromthe clip whichsecuresit to the rearof the augerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel=shapedendof thecleamouttool todislodgeandscoopanysnowand ice whichhasformedinand nearthe chuteassembly.

5. Refastenthe cleamouttool to the mountingclip on therearof the augerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthe snowthrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engagethe augercontrolfor a fewsecondsto clearany remainingsnowandice fromthechuteassembly.

To Engage Drive1. With thethrottlecontrol in the Fast(rabbit)position,

moveshift leverintooneof the six forward(F)positionsor tworeverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snowconditionsanda paceyou'recomfortablewith.

2. Squeezethe augercontrolagainstthe handleandtheaugerswill turn.Releaseit andthe augerswill stop.

3. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handlethe snowthrowerwillmove.Releaseit and drivemotionwill

stop.

To Engage Augers1. To engagethe augersandstart throwingsnow,

squeezethe augercontrolagainstthe left handle.Releaseto stopthe augers.

Auger Control TestPerformthe followingtestbeforeoperatingyour snowthrowerfor the first timeandat thestart of eachwinter.Checkthe adiustmentof the augercontrolas follows:1. When theaugercontrolis releasedandin the

disengaged"up"position,the cableshouldhaveverylittleslack. ItshouldNOTbetight.

2. In a well=ventilatedarea,start thesnowthrowerengineas instructedonthe previouspage.Makesurethethrottleis set in the FAST)osition.

3. While standinginthe operator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engagethe auger.

4. Allowtheauger to remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10)secondsbeforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthis severaltimes.

5. With thethrottlecontrol in the FAST(rabbit)positionandthe augercontrolin thedisengaged"up"position,walkto thefrontof the machine.

6. Confirmthat the augerhas completelystoppedrotatingandshowsNO signsof motion.If the augershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto theoperator'spositionandshutoff the engine.Wait forALLmovingpartsto stopbeforere=adiusfingthe augercontrol.

7. To readiustthecontrolcable, loosenthe upperhex nutonthe augercable bracket.

8. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack (ordownwardto increasecabletension).SeeFigure2.

9. Retightenthe upperhexnut.

10.RepeatAuger Control Testto verifyproperadiust=menthasbeenachieved.

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When selecting a

Dr!re Speed, use thesmowerSpeeds

you ate comfortable

and familiar with theoperation of the snow

WARNING

Never use your handsto clean snow andice from the chute

assembly or auger

housing.

The muffler, engine

and surroundingareas become hot

and can cause aburn. Do not touch.

Making

Read, understand,and follow all instruc-

tions and warningson the machine andin this manuaJ before

_perating,

Never attempt tomake any adjust-ments while the

engine is running,except where speci=

fied in operator'smanual

Auger ContromReferto AugerControlTeston Page11to adiusttheaugercontrol

Shift Cable

if thefull rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,referto thefiguresto the rightandadiusttheshift cableas follows:

1, Placethe shiftleverin the fastest forwardspeedposition,

2, Loosenthe hex nuton the shiftcable indexbracket,SeeFigure3,

3, Pivotthe bracketdownwardto takeupslack in thecable,

4, Retightenthe hexnut,

Drive ControlWhenthedrive controlis releasedandin the disen=

gaged"up"position,the cableshouldhavevery littleslack, ItshouldNOTbetight,Checkthe adiustmentof the drivecontrolas folfows:1, With the drivecontrol released,pushthe snow

throwergently forward,The unitshouldfelt freely,

2, Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattemptto pushthe snowthrowerforward,The wheelsshouldnotturn,The unit shouldnot roll freely,

3, With the drivecontrol released,movethe shift leverbackandforth betweenthe R2 positionandthe F6positionseveraltimes,Thereshouldbe noresistanceinthe shift lever,

4, if anyof the abovetestsfailed,the drivecabte is inneedof adiustment,Proceedas follows:

5, Loosenthe lowerhexnut onthe drivecable bracket,SeeFigure4,

6, Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack (ordownwardto increasecabletension),

7, Retightenthe upperhexnut,

Chute AssemblyThedistancesnowis throwncan beadiustedby chang=ingthe angleof thechuteassembly,Todo so:1, Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkeyand

loosentheplasticwing knobfound onthe leftside ofthe chuteassembly,

2, Pivotthe chuteupwardordownwardbeforeretight=eningthe wing knob,SeeFigure5,

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beadiusted,SeeFigure6,Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheron the augerhousing,

• Usea middleor lowerpositionwhentheareato beclearedis uneven,suchas agraveldriveway,

Toadiustthe skidshoes:

1, Loosenthe four hexnuts(twooneachside) andcarriagebolts,Moveskidshoesto desiredposition,

2, Makecertainthe entire bottomsurfaceof skidshoeis

againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearonthe skidshoes,

3, Retightennutsand boltssecurely,

Chute Bracket AdjustmentIf the spiralat the bottomof the chutedirectionalcontrolis not fullyengagingwith the chuteassembly,the chutebracketcan beadiusted,Todoso:1, loosenthe two nutswhichsecurethe chutebracket

andrepositionit slightly,SeeFigure7,

2, Refighteningthenuts,

Tire Pressure

Beforeoperating,checktire pressureand reducepres=sureto between15psiand 20psi,if the tire pressureis not equalin bothtires,the unit maypull to oneside or the other,

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Loosegravelcan be pickedupariamrownbythe auger,causing_n/uryto the operator_ndbt sl:anaersana/or]amageto [ne snowthrower

anasurrouna_ngproperty,

repairing,or nspeat.disengageaH

controls and stop

moving parts havecam toaco pl to

rubber friction wheel

EngineReferto the separateTecumsehEnginesmanualpackedwithyourunitfor all enginemaintenance,

Lubrication

EngineReferto the separateTecumsehEnginesmanualpackedwithyourunitfor all enginelubricationinstruc-tions,

Gear Shaft

The gear(hex)shaft shouldbelubrbatedat bast oncea seasonor afterevery25 hoursof operation,1, Removethelowerframecoverby removingthe two

screwswhichsecureit,

2, Applya lightcoatingof an aBweathermulti-purposegreaseto the hex shaft,SeeFigure8,

WheeJeAt bast once a season,removeboth wheeB,Cleanandcoat theaxleswitha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels,

Chute Directional ControlOncea season,theioystickshouldbe lubrbatedwithpetrobumielly,linseedoil, mineraloil, paraffinwaxor3-in-1oil,

Auger ShaftAt leastonce a season,removethe shearpinson augershaft,Spraylubricantinsideshaft,aroundthe spacers,ABelubricatethe flangebearingsfoundat eitherend ofthe shaft,SeeFigure9,

Gear CaseThe augergearcasehas beenfilled withgreaseat thefactory,If disassembledfor anyreason,lubricatewithtwoouncesof grease(PartNumber737_0168),On modelsequippedwitha greasefitting,usea greasegunto lubrbatethe augergearcase,

NOTE: Donot overfillthe gearcase, Damageto thesealscould resuL Besurethe ventplug is freeofgreaseinorder to relievepressure,

Shave P_ate and Skid Shoes

The shaveplateandskid shoesonthe bottomof thesnowthroweraresubiectto wear,Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary,To removeskidshoes:

1, Removethefour carriageboltsandhexflangenutswhichsecurethemto the snowthrower,

2, Reassemblenewskidshoeswith thefour carriagebolts(twooneach side)andhexflangenuts, Referto Figure10,

To removeshaveplate:

1, Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhichattachit to the snowthrowerhousing,

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2, Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsofcarriageboltsareto the insideof housing,Tightensecurely,

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Auger Belt ReplacementTo removeand replaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedas follows:1, Removethe plasticbelt coveronthe frontof the

engineby removingthe twoself-tappingscrews,

NOTE:Drainthe gasolinefromthe snowthrower,orplacea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap,2, Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup andforwardso

that it restsonthe augerhousing,Removethe framecoverfromthe undersideof the snowthrowerbyremovingfourself=tappingscrewswhichsecureit,

3, Rollthe augerbeltoff the enginepulley,

4, a, Loosenandremovethe shoulderscrewwhichactsas a belt keeper,

b, Unhookthe supportbracketspringfromtheframe,

5, Removethe belt fromaroundthe augerpulley,andslip the beltbetweenthesupportbracketandtheaugerpulley,Reassembbaugerbeltby followinginstructionsinreverseorder,

NOTE:Do NOTforgetto reinstallthe shoulderscrewandreconnectthespringto the frameafter installingareplacementaugerbelt,

tion when usedabove

321F,Check your snow

NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithanythingotherthanOEMPartNo.788-04124replacementshear

todosowillNOTbecoveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.

-_ Augers, Theaugersaresecuredto thespiral shaftwith two

shearpinsandcotter pins,if the augershouldstrikeaforeignobjector icejam, the snowthroweris designedso that the pinsmayshear,Referto Figure9,

• if theaugerswill notturn,checkto seeif the pinshavesheared,Onesetof replacementshearpins has beenprovidedwith thesnowthrower,When replacingpins,sprayan oil lubrbant intoshaft beforeinsertingnewpins,

Drive Belt ReplacementTo removeandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedas follows:

j 1, Removetheplasticbelt coveron thefrontof theengineby removingthe twoseBtappingscrews,

, Drainthe gasolinefromthesnowthrower,or placeapieceof plasticunderthe gas cap,

, Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup andforwardsothat it restson the augerhousing,

2, Removetheframecoverfromthe undersideof thesnowthrowerby removingfourseBtappingscrewswhichsecure it,

3, a, Graspthe idlerpulby andpivot it towardthe right,b, Rollthe augerbeltoff the enginepulley,c, Lift the drivebelt offenginepulby,

4, Slip the drivebeltoff the pulleyandbetweenfrictionwheelandfrictionwheeldisc,

Removeandreplacebelt in the reverseorder,

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Friction Whee_ Remova_if the snowthrowerfailsto drivewith the drivecontrolengaged,andperformingthedrive controlcameadiust-menton page14fails to correctthe problem,the frictionwheelmayneedto bereplaced,Followthe instructionsbelow,Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearorcrackingandreplaceif necessaryo Placetheshift bver in third Forward(F3) position,

o Drainthe gasolinefromthe snowthrower,or placeapieceof plasticunderthe gas cap,

o Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup andforwardsothat it restsonthe augerhousing,

1, a, Removetheframecoverfromthe undersideofthe snowthrowerby removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecure it,

b, Removethe right-handwheelby removingthescrewandbellwasherwhichsecureit to the axle,

2, Carefullyremovethe hexnut andwasherwhichsecuresthe hexshaft to the snowthrowerframeand

lightlytap the shaft'sendto dislodgethe ballbearingfromthe rightsideof the frame,

3, Carefullypositionthe hexshaftdownwardandtothe bft beforecarefullyslidingthefrictionwheelassemblyoff theshaft,

NOTE: Ifyou'rereplacingthe frictionwheelassemblyas a whob, discardtheworn partandslide the newpartontothe hexshaft,Followthe stepsaboveinreverseorderto reassemblecomponents,Ifyou'redisassem-blingthefrictionwheeland replacingonly the rubberring, proceedas follows:4, Removethe four screwswhichsecurethe friction

wheel'sside platestogether,

o Removethe rubberringfrombetweenthe plates,

o Reassemblethe side plateswitha newrubberring,

Slidethefrictionwheelassemblybackontothe hexshaftandfollowthestepsabovein reverseorder toreassembbcomponents,

When reassemblingthe friction wheeHas-

sembHy,tighten eachscrew only one rota-tion beforeturning thewheeHclockwise and

proceeding with thenext screw. Reoeat

this process severaltimes to ensure the

platesare securedwith equal force,

NEVER repuace

the auger shear

pins with anythingother than OEMPart No.738-04124

replacementshear

pins. Any damage tothe auger gearbox

or other componentsas a result of failingto do so will NOT be

covered by your snow

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WARNINGNever store snowthrower with fueJin tank indoors or

in poody ventilatedareas, where fuel

fumes may reach an

open flame, sparkor pilot light as on afurnace, water heater,

clothes dryer or gasappliance,

Drain fuel into an

approved containeroutdoors, away fromany open flame. Be

certain engine iscool. Do nol smoke.

Fuel left in engineduring warm weatherdeteriorates and willcause serious

starting problems.

Do not draincarburetor ff

using fuel stabilizer.Never use engine or

carburetor cleaningproducts in the fuel

tank or permanentdamage may occur.

If thesnowthrowerwill not be usedfor 30 daysor longer,or if it is the endof the snowseasonwhenthe lastpos=sibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretopperformancefromthe snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.

Preparing EngineWARNING: Never store snowthrower with fuel in tank indoors

or in poorty ventilated areas,where fuel fumes may reach anopen flame, spark or pilot tightas on a furnace, water heater,

clothes dryer or gas appliance.

NOTE:It is importantto preventgum depositsfromform=ingin essentialfuelsystempartsof the enginesuchasthecarburetor,fuel filter,fuel hoseor tankduringstorage.

CAUTION:Alcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholorusingethanolor methanol)can attractmoisturewhich leadstoseparationandformationof acidsduringstorage.Acidicgascan damagethe fuelsystemof anenginewhile instorage.

To avoidengineproblems,the fuel systemshouldbeemptiedbeforestoragefor30 daysor longer.Followtheseinstructionsto prepareyoursnowthrowerforstorage:

WARNING: Drain fuel into an ap-proved container outdoors, away

from any open flame. Be certainengine is cool. Do not smoke.Fuel left in engine during warmweather deteriorates and will

cause serious starting problems.

1. Removeall gasolinefromthe carburetorandthe fueltank to preventgumdepositsfromformingon thesepartsand harmingthe engine.

2. Runthe engineuntilthe fuel tank is emptyandit stopsdueto lackof fuel.

3. Draincarburetorby pressingupwardon bowldrain,locatedbelowthe carburetorcover(referto theTecumsehenginemanualfor moredetailedinstruc=fion).

WARNING: Do not drain carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer. Never

use engine or carburetor cleaningproducts in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(suchas STA=BIL)is anaccept=ablealternativein minimizingtheformationof fuel gumdepositsduringstorage.Addstabilizerto gasolinein fueltankor storagecontainer.Alwaysfollowmixratiofoundonstabilizercontainer.Runengineat least10minutesafteraddingstabilizerto allowit to reachthe carburetor.Do notdraincarburetorif usingfuelstabilizer.

4. Removethe sparkplugand pourone (1)ounceofengineoil throughthesparkplughole intothe cylinder.Coversparkplugholewitha ragandcrankthe engineseveraltimesto distributethe oil. Replacesparkplug.

NOTE:Referto the Tecumsehenginemanualfor moreinformationonpreparingthe snowthrowerengineforstorage.

Preparing Snow Thrower1. Whenstoringthe snowthrowerinan unventilatedor

metalstorageshed,care shouldbe takento rustproofthe equipment.Usinga lightoil orsilicone,coattheequipment,especiallyany chains,springs,bearingsandcables.

2. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.

3. Followlubricationrecommendationson page12.

4. Storeequipmentina clean,dry area.

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ProbHem Cause RemedyErmine faiUsto start !. Chokenot inON position. 1. Movechoketo ON position.

' 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 2. Connectwire to sparkplug.

3. Fueltankemptyorstale fuel. 3. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.

4. Enginenot primed. 4. Primeengneas instructedinOperatingYourSnowThrower.

5. Fautyspark pug. 5. Clean adiustgap or replace.

6. Blockedfuel line. 6. Cleanfuel line.7. Safetykeynotin ignitionon engine. 7. insertkeyfully intothe swtch.1

Engine runs erratic 1. Unit runningonCHOKE. 1. Movechokeleverto OFFposition.

2. Blockedfuel lineor stab fuel 2. Cleanfuel line;fill tankwithclean,freshgasoline.

3. Wateror dirt in fuel system. 3. Drainfuel tank.Refillwithfreshfuel.

4. Carburetoroutof adiustment. 4. ContactTroy-BiltServiceCenter.

Engne overheats 1 CarburetornotadjustedproperY 1 1 ContactTroy-Bt Servce Center

Excessive 1. Loosepartsordamagedauger. 1. StopengineimmediatelyandVibration disconnectsparkplugwire.Tighten

all boltsandnuts.If vibrationcontinues,haveunitservicedby aTroy_BiltServiceCenter.

3. Exhaustport plugged.

Unit fails

to propel itself

1. Drivecontrolcable in needof adjust-ment.

2. Drivebelt looseor damaged.

B

1. Adiustdrivecontrolcable.Refer to"MakingAdjustments".

2. Replacedrivebelt.

Removeobjectfromaugerwith

NOTE:This sectionaddresses minor

service issues. Forfurther details, contact

a Troy-Bilt authorizedservice center or sail

1 (800) 520-5520 forassistance.

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1, 731-2635 SnowRemovalToolMount 29, 684-04107 SpiralAssembly,LH

j2, 684-04057 JmpellerAssembly,12"Dia,

j 3, 710-0347 HexScrew,3/8q6, 1,75,Gr5

4, 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16q8, ,750Grl

5, 710-0604A Screw, 5/16q8, 0,625

6, 710_0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4_20,,750,Gr5

7, 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16q8, Nylon

8, 712_04064 Nut,FlangeLock,1/4_20,Nylon

9, 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8q6, Nylon

10, 714-04040 CotterPin,Bow-tie

11, 725-0157 Cable,Tie, 3/16x ,05x 7,4

12, 726_04012 Nut,Push-on,,25 Dia

13, 731-04705 Chute,Adapter5" Dia

14, 732-0611 Spring,Extension,,38OD x 3,6

15, 736-0174 Washer,Wave,,625x ,885x ,015

16, 736-0242 Washer,Bell,,340 x ,872x ,060

17, 736-0463 Washer,Flat,,25 x ,630x ,0515

18, 731-2643 SnowRemovaITool

19, 738-0143 Screw,Shoulder,,498x ,34,3/8q6

20, 738-0281 Screw,Shoulder,,625x ,17,3/8q6

21, 738-04124A ShearPin,,25 x 1,50

22, 741-0245 Bearing,HexFlangex ,75ID

23, 741-0309 Bearing,Ball,,75 IDx 1,85OD

24, 756_0981A FlatPulley,Idler, 2,75OD

25, 790-00075 Housing,Bearing,1,85ID

26, 790-00080 Bracket,Auger Idlerw/Brake

27, 618-04192 GearboxAss'yw/Fitting, Auger

618-04172 GearboxAss'yw/o Fitting,Auger

28, 684-04078 HousingAss'y,Troy-Bilt,Auger26"

30, 684-04108 SpiralAssembly,RH

31, 731-04870 Spacer,1,25ODx ,75IDx 1,00

32, 736-0188 Washer,Flat,,76x 1,49x ,06

33, 741_0493A Bushing,Flange,,80ID x ,91OD

34, 790-00138A BearingHousingw/Hob, l"Hex

790-00087A BearingHousingw/o Hob, 1"Hex

35, 790-00121 ShavePlate,2,25x 25,66

36, 790_00091 SlideShoe,Deluxe

37, 719-0319 Housing,Auger,RH Reducer

38, 719-0320 Housing,Auger,LH Reducer

39, 721-0179 Seal,Oil, ,750ID

40, 741-0662 Bearing,Flange,,75x 1,0x ,59

41, 710-0642 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0,750

42, 711-04284 Axle,Auger,26'

43, 714-0161 Key,Hi-pro3/16x 5/8

44, 715-04021 Pin, Dowel,,25 ODx 1,2

45, 717_04126 Shaft,Worm,75OD

46, 717-0528A Gear,Worm20T

47, 718-04071 Collar,Thrust

48, 721-0325 Plug, 1/4x ,437

49, 721-0327 Seal,Oil, ,75x 1x ,131

50, 736_0351 Washer,Flat,,760IDx 1,50D

51, 736-3084 Washer,Flat,,51x 1,12

52, 741-0663 Bearing,Flange,,75x 1,0x ,925

53, 741-0661A Bearing,Flange,,75x 1,00x ,975

54, 746_04230 ClutchCable,Auger,47,23"

55, 629_0071 ExtentionCord,110V

56, 737-3000 GreaseFitting,3/16"

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1, 631=04133 HandleAssembly,Lock, LH 30, 736=0185 Washer,Flat,,375x ,738x ,063

2, 631=04134A HandleAssembly,Lock, RH

3, 684=04105A HandleAss' y, EngagementLH

4, 684=04106A HandleAss'y,Engagement,RH

5, 710=0224 Screw,#1Od6,0,500

6, 710d026 Screw,1/4=20,1,750

7, 710q233 Screw,Machine,#10=24,1,375

8, 71b04064 Nut,FlangeLock,1/4=20,Nylon

9, 720=0274 Grip,1,0IDx5,0

10, 720=04039 Knob,Shift

11, 731=05333 HandlePanel,O=Style

12, 732=0193 Spring,,39 x ,60x ,88

13, 735=0199A Bumper,Rubber,,62 ODx ,22

14, 736=0262 Washer,Flat,,385 x ,870x ,092

15, 736=0463 Washer,Flat,,25x ,630x ,0515

16, 738=04122 Screw,Shoulder,,43 x 1,34,1/4=20

17, 738=04125 Screw,Shoulder,,374Dia,x 1,05

18, 746=04227 Cable,SpeedSelector

19, 748=0605 BarrelHolder,Cable,LH

20, 790=00140 Bracket,Panel

21, 790=00203 Lever,Shift

22, 684=04104 CrankAssembly,Chute

23, 710=0449 Screw,Carriage,5/16q8, 2,25

24, 710d260A Screw,5/16d8, 0,75,Gr5

25, 714=0104 Pin,Cotter,,072x 1,13

26, 720=0201A CrankKnob,1,0Dia,x 3,2, Black

27, 720=0284 KnobAssembly,WingNut, 5/16q8

28, 726=0100 Cap,Push,3/8 Rod

29, 735=0234 Grommet,,44 JDx ,94ODx ,50

31, 736=0451 Washer,Saddle,320x ,93 x ,060

32, 747=04263 Eye Bolt,ChuteCrank

33, 749=04138 Handle,Lower

34, 749=04141 Handle,Upper,RH

35, 749=04142 Handle,Upper,LH

36, 731=04912A Chute,Lower,5,0Diameter

37, 710=0276 Bolt,Carriage,5/16d8, 1,0

38, 71b04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16d8, Nylon

39, 710=04071 Bolt,Carriage,5/16q8, 1,0

40, 710=0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16q8, ,750

41, 731=04426A Chute,Upper,w/Label

42, 736=0159 Washer,349JDx ,879OD x ,063

43, 741=0475 Bushing,Plastic,,380

44, 784=5647 Bracket,ChuteCrank

45, 731=04869 FlangeKeeper,Chute

46, 731=05319 Lens

47, 777X41805 ReflectorLabel,Lens

48, 710=04326 Screw,#8d6 x 0,50

49, 710=04354 Screw,1/4=20x,375

50, 711=04287 PivotRod

51, 71bO4081A ShoulderNut, 1/4=20

52, 731=04894A LockPlate

53, 731=04896A ClutchLockCam

54, 73b04219 ClutchLockSpring

55, 73b04238 TorsionSpring

56, 725=04213 Lamp

57, 725=04214 WireHarness

58, 725q649 Light Socket

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1, 756-04177 Disc,FrictionWheel 39, 741-0919 Ball Bearing

2, 684-04153

3, 684-04154

4, 684-04156

5, 710-0627

6, 710-0788

7, 710-0896

8, 712-04085

9, 712-0413

10, 714-0126

11, 716-0104

12, 716-0136

13, 716-0231

14, 717-04209

15, 717-04230

16, 726-0221

17, 732-0264

18, 736-0242

19, 736-0287

20, 736-04161

21, 738-04164

22, 741-04098

23, 738-04184

24, 738-0924

25, 741-0245

26, 741_0563

27, 746-04229

28, 746_04230

29, 748_0190

30, 756_0625

31, 790-00096

32, 790_00180

33, 790_00206

34, 790-00207

35, 790_00226

36, SeeChart

37, 731-04873

38, 738-04188

FrictionWheelAssembly,5,50D

SupportBracket,FrictionWheel

ShiftAssembly,Rod

HexScrew,5/16-24,,750,Gr5

Screw,1/4-20,1,000

Screw,1/4-14x ,625

Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-18,Nylon

Nut,JamLock,5/8-18,Gr5, Nylon

Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia,

E_ring,,500 Dia,

E-ring,Retaining, ,875Dia,

E-ring,,750Dia,

HexShaft,,8125,7-Tooth

Gear,80-Tooth

SpeedNut, ,500

ExtensionSpring

Washer,Bell,,340 x ,872x ,060

Washer,Flat,,793x 1,24x ,080

Washer,Flat,,75x 1,00x ,060

Pin,FrictionDisc

BallBearing,30x 55x 13

Screw,Shoulder,,37 x ,105,1/4_20

Screw,1/4_28,,375

Bearing,RexFlangex ,75ID

Bearing,Ball, 17x 40 x 12

ClutchCable,Wheel,44,95"

ClutchCable,Auger,47,23"

Spacer,,508 IDx ,75 ODx ,68

Roller,Cable

FrontGuideBracket,AugerCable

Frame

GuideBracket,AugerCable

GuideBracket,DriveCable

Cover,Frame

WheelAssembly

Spacer,1,25x ,75x 3,0

Axle, ,75x 22"

40, 710_0108 RexScrew,1/4_20,1,25,Gr5

41, 710_0191 RexScrew,3/8_24,1,25,Gr8

42, 710_0672 HexScrew,5/16_24,1,25,Gr5

43, 710_0654A Screw,Seres,3/8_16,1,00

44, 710_1245B RexScrew,5/16_24,,875,Gr8

45, 712_04064 Nut, FlangeLock, 1/4_20,Nylon

46, 726_04012 Nut, Push-on,,25 Dia,

47, 731_05353 Cover,Belt

48, 732_04308A Spring,Torsion,,850 IDx ,354

49, 736_0247 Washer,Flat,,406x 1,25x ,157

50, 736_0362 Washer,Flat,,330x 1,25x ,06

51, 736_0505 Washer,Flat,,34 x 1,50x ,150

52, 748_04053 Pulley,Adapter,,75Dia,

53, 748-04112 Spacer,Shoulder

54, 750_04303 Spacer,,875IDx 1,185OD

55, 750_04477 Spacer,,340x ,750x ,360

56, 754-04050 Belt,AugerDrive

57, 754_04088 Belt,WheelDrive

58, 756_04109 Pulley,AugerDrive,8,1x ,5

59, 756_04113 Pulley,Half,2,60D

60, 756_04179 Pulley,Half,1,50D

61, 790-00208 Idler Bracket,WheelDrive

62, 790_00230 Sleeve,BearingIdler

63, 750_04571 Spacer,Shoulder,,26 x ,79x ,538

64, 735_04054 Rubber,FrictionWheel,5,50D

65, 710_0751 HexScrew,1/4_20,,620,Gr5

66, 732_04311 Spring,Torsion,,750ID x ,968

67, 738_04184 Screw,Shoulder,,37x ,105,1/4_20

68, 790-00156 Bracket,ShiftSpacer

69, 790-00217 PivotBracket,SpeedSelector

70, 790_00218 ShiftBracket,SpeedSelector

71, 712_04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16_18,Nylon

72, 736-0119 Washer,Lock,5/16

73, 731_04049A EngineShroud,Troy-Bilt

74, 684_04011 Cap,SparkPlugAccess

75, 712-3004A Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,GR5

76, 710_04082 Screw,#10_16,,75

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634_04147A Left-Rand 15x 5 x 6 634_04151 734_04012 734_0255

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The limitedwarrantyset forthbelowis givenbyTroy-BiltLLCwithrespectto newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStatesand/or itsterritoriesandpossessions,andby MTDProductsLimitedwithrespecttonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin Canadaand/or its territoriesandpossessions(eitherentityrespectively,"Troy-Bilt"),

"Troy-Bilt"warrantsthis product(excludingitsnormalwearpartsasdescribedbelow)againstdefectsin materialandworkmanshipfor a periodof two(2) yearscommencingonthe dateof originalpurchaseandwill,atitsoption, repairor replace,free of charge,anypartfound to bedefectivein materialsor workmanship,This limitedwarrantyshallonly applyifthisproducthas beenoperatedandmaintainedin accordancewith theOperator'sManualfurnishedwith the product,and hasnot beensubiecttomisuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft, fire,water,or damagebecauseof other perilor naturaldisaster,Damageresultingfromthe installationor useof anypart,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyTroy-Biltfor use withthe product(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyourwarrantyas to anyresultingdamage,

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefects inmaterialandworkmanshipfora periodof thirty (30)daysfromthedate of purchase,Normalwearparts include,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snowthrowerskidshoes,frictionwheels,shaveplates,augerspiral rubberandtires,

HOWTO OBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceis available,WITHPROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorizedservicedeabr,Tolocatethe deabr inyourarea:

In the U.S.A.

CheckyourYellowPages,or contactTroy-BiltLLCat RO.Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019,orcall 1-866-840-6483or 1-330-558-7220,or logonto ourWeb siteat www.troybilt.com.

In Canada

ContactMTDProductsLimited,Kitchener,ON N2G4J1,or call 1-800-668-1238or logonto ourWeb siteat www.mtdcanada.com.

This limitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthe followingcases:

a, The engineor componentparts thereof,Theseitemsmaycarrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty,Referto applicablemanufacturer'swarrantyfor termsandconditions,

b, Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershaveaseparateone-yearwarranty,

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,bladesharpening,tune-ups,brakeadiustments,clutch adiustments,

deckadiustments,and normaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdue to useorexposure,

d, Servicecompletedby someoneotherthan anauthorizedservicedealer,

e, Troy-Biltdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssold orexportedoutsideof the UnitedStatesand/orCanada,andtheir respectivepossessionsandterritories,exceptthosesoldthroughTroy-Bilt'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution,

f, Replacementpartsthatare notgenuineTroy-Biltparts,g, Transportationchargesandservicecalls,h, If Productsare usedcommercially,(Troy-Biltmayseparately

offerLimitedCommercialWarrantiesoncertainsebct products,Askyourdealeror retailerfor detailsorcontactTroy-BiltServicefor moreinformation),

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchant°ability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicableperiod of express written warranty above as to the parts as identi-fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except asmentioned above,given by any person or entity, including a dealer orretailer,with respect to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. During theperiod of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacementof the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole andexclusive remedyarising from the sale. TroyoBiltshall not be liablefor incidental or consequential loss or damage including, withoutlimitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn careservices or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warrantedproduct.

Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplyto you.

In noeventshall recoveryof any kind begreaterthanthe amountof thepurchasepriceof the productsold.Alteration of safety features of theproduct shall void this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliability forloss,damage,or injuryto youand yourpropertyand/or to othersandtheirpropertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto use the product.

This limitedwarrantyshall notextendto anyoneotherthanthe originalpurchaseror to the personfor whomit waspurchasedas a gift.

HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THISWARRANTY: This limitedwar-

rantygivesyouspecificlegal rights,andyou mayalso haveother rightswhichvaryfromstateto state,

I[_tPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtainwarrantycoverage,

Troy-Bitt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-866-840-6483, 1-330-558-7220MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238