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Warning – Troy-Bilt Two-Stage Snow Thrower User Manual

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NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot
start without the ignition key.

Recoil Starter

1. With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid,

continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling
the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound,
which is not harmful to engine.

2. Move throttle control to STOP position.
3. Remove the ignition key (Do not turn key) to prevent

unauthorized use of equipment.

NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot
start without the ignition key.
4. Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the

engine as well as the area in and around the drive
control and auger control. Also, engage and release
both controls several times.

To Engage Drive

1. With the engine running near top speed, move

shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two
REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for
the snow conditions that exist.

2. Squeeze drive control against the right handle and

the snow thrower will move. Release it and the drive
motion will stop.

3. To turn the unit left or right, squeeze the respective

wheel steering control. See Figure 11.

To Engage Augers

1. To engage augers and start snow throwing, squeeze

the left hand auger control against the left handle.
Release to stop augers.

2. While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive

control to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds
while the drive is engaged.

NOTE: This same lever also locks auger control so you
can turn the chute control without interrupting the snow
throwing process.
3. Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism

should keep the auger control engaged until the drive
control is released.

4. Release the drive control to stop both the augers and

the wheel drive. To stop the auger, both levers must
be released.

Auger Control Test
Perform the following test before operating your snow
thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1. When the auger control is released and in the

disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very
little slack. It should NOT be tight.

2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower

engine as instructed on the previous page. Make sure
the throttle is set in the FAST position.

3. While standing in the operator’s position (behind the

snow thrower), engage the auger.

4. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately

ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control.
Repeat this several times.

5. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position

and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position,
walk to the front of the machine.

6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped

rotating and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger
shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to
the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait
for ALL moving parts to stop before re-adjusting the
auger control.

7. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex

nut on the auger cable bracket.

8. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or

downward to increase cable tension). See Figure 12.

9. Retighten the upper hex nut.
10. Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment

has been achieved.

Figure 12

When selecting a
Drive Speed, use the
slower speeds until
you are comfortable
and familiar with the
operation of the snow
thrower.

NEVER reposition the
shift lever (change
speeds or direction
of travel) without first
releasing the drive
control and bringing
the snow thrower
to a complete stop.
Doing so will result in
premature wear to the
snow thrower’s drive
system.

WARNING

Never use your hands
to clean snow and
ice from the chute
assembly or auger
housing.

The muffler, engine
and surrounding
areas become hot
and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.

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