Troy-Bilt 5521 - Manual (Page 7)

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4
Know
Your Snow
Thrower
Choke Lever
Activating choke control closes the choke plate on
carburetor and aids in starting engine. Refer to the engine
manual packed with unit for more detailed instructions.
Primer
Depressing primer forces fuel directly into
engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather
starting. Refer to engine manual packed with
unit for more detailed instructions.
Ignition Key
Ignition key must be present, inserted in
key switch, and in the “ON” position for
engine to start.
Recoil Starter
The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s
electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source
Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)
Requires use of a two-prong outdoor extension cord
(packed with the snow thrower) and a 120V power
source/wall outlet.
Spark Plug Cover
Remove spark plug cover to access spark plug.
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped
without oil in the
engine. Oil is packaged
separately with this unit
and must be added per
the engine owner’s
manual instructions.
Auger
When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the
auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute.
Rubber paddles on the augers also aid in propelling the
unit as they come in contact with the pavement.
Auger Control Handle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle
is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger.
Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle to
engage auger; release it to disengage.
Discharge Chute / Chute Handle
Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using
chute handle. Pitch of the discharge chute controls
angle at which the snow is thrown. Loosen wing knob
on side of the discharge chute before pivoting discharge
chute upward or downward. Retighten the knob once
desired position has been achieved.
Shave Plate
The shave plate maintains contact with pavement as
the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to
pavement’s surface to be discharged.
Gasoline Cap
Remove gas cap to add fuel. Unit runs on regular gas.
Oil Fill
Remove cap to add oil. Refer to engine owner’s manual
packed with this unit for instructions on adding oil.
Figure 4-1
NOTE:
This unit may
include a fuel plug,
which is only used
during assembly to
keep dirt and debris out
of fuel tank. Discard
the fuel plug before
filling the
fuel tank.
OFF CHOKE ON
PRI MER
PRIMER
PRIMER
PUSH FOR A
COLD ENGINE
OFF
Stop
Run
ON
IGNITION
Electric
Starter
Button
Spark Plug Access
Recoil Starter
Auger Control Handle
Gasoline Cap
Chute Assembly
Auger
Shave Plate
Oil Fill
Choke Lever
Primer
Key