Troy-Bilt 5521 - Manual (Page 9)

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Operating Tips
1. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.
2. Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the
augers to propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing
downward on the handle will raise the augers off the
ground and stop forward motion.
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will
result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades
which would not be covered by warranty.
3. Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry any moisture on the engine.
4. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
WARNING: Muffler, engine and sur-
rounding areas become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
10. When engine starts, release starter button, and move
choke gradually to 1/2 Choke until the engine runs
smoothly. Next move Choke to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually
to 1/2 then to OFF.
11. Disconnect the power cord. Always unplug from the
outlet first, and then from the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Move choke lever to FULL choke position (cold engine
start).
2. If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead
of FULL.
3. Push Primer three (3) times, making sure to cover
vent hole when pushing.
4. If engine is warm, push primer button only once.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it
pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
6. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap
back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm
hold on the starter handle.
7. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
rotate choke lever slowly to the 1/2 Choke position.
When the engine begins to run smoothly, move the
choke to the OFF position. If engine falters, return
to FULL choke, then slowly move to 1/2 then OFF
position.
To Stop Engine
1. To stop engine, turn ignition key counter-clockwise.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
to prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,
proceed as follows:
1. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help
dry off any moisture on the engine.
2. Electric Starter: Connect power cord to switch box
on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the
engine running, push starter button and spin the
starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made
by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter.
Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and
then from switch box.
3. Recoil Starter: 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 the engine or starter.
4. Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover
in the area of the control levers. Also, move control
levers back and forth several times. Leave choke
control in the FULL choke position.
IMPORTANT:
For complete and
detailed engine starting,
stopping and storing
instructions,
it is recommended
that you read the
engine manual also
included with
this unit .
NOTE:
Excessive upward
pressure on the
handle will result in
premature wear
on the rubber
auger blades which
would not be covered
by warranty.
5. Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire
to prevent accidental starting.
Operating the Snow Thrower
The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at
which the snow is thrown.
1. Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the
chute assembly and pivot the upper chute upward or
downward to the desired pitch. Retighten the wing
knob before operating the snow thrower.
2. Position the chute assembly opening by using the
Chute Handle to throw the snow in the desired
direction. See Figure 5-2.
5
Operation
WARNING:
Muffler, engine and
surrounding areas
become hot and
can cause a burn.
Do not touch.
WARNING
Figure 5-2