Troy-Bilt 1028 User Manual
Operator’s manual, Snow thrower
SNOW THROWER
MODELS
1028
1130
Storm Tracker
Operator’s Manual
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
WARNING:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above
is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO
. 769-00395B.fm
(6/04)
Model 1028 Shown
Document Outline
- SECTION 1: iMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
- TRAINING
- PREPARATION
- OPERATION
- MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
- SECTION 2: Assembling Your snow thrower
- Loose Parts
- Items Required For Assembly
- Before Assembly
- Assembling Handle
- Attaching Chute Directional Control
- Clean-Out Tool
- SECTION 3: know your snow thrower
- Drive Control / Auger Control Lock
- Auger Drive Control
- Chute Tilt Control
- Skid Shoe
- Shift Lever
- Chute Directional Control
- Clean-Out Tool
- Heated Handles Switch (Model 1028)
- Track Steering Controls
- Throttle Control
- Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Optional Equipment)
- Safety Ignition Key
- Headlight
- Track Lock Lever
- SECTION 4: operating your snow thrower
- Before Starting
- Gas And Oil Fill-up
- To Start Engine
- To Stop Engine
- To Engage Track Drive
- To Engage Augers
- Clean-Out Tool
- Drift Cutters (If Equipped)
- Operating Tips
- SECTION 5: making ADJUSTMENTs
- Chute Assembly
- Auger Control
- Drive Control and Shift Lever
- Shift Rod Adjustment
- Skid Shoes
- Carburetor
- SECTION 6: maintaining your snow thrower
- Lubrication
- SECTION 7: servicing your snow thrower
- Augers
- Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
- Belt Removal And Replacement
- Replacing Friction Wheel Rubber
- Engine
- Off-Season Storage
- SECTION 8: troubleshooting
- SECTION 9: parts list for Models 1028 & 1130