Troy-Bilt 42051 - Manual (Page 22)

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TROUBLE
Auger drive control lever does not
engage auger drive
Auger spins with drive lever
disengaged
Wheel drive control lever does not turn
wheels
Wheels turn with wheel drive control
lever disengaged
Snow thrower does not throw snow well
Snow thrower does not clear snow
Snow thrower makes sloping cut in snow
Electric start motor won’t crank engine
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
1. Broken square key on engine drive
pulley
2. Broken woodruff key on input shaft
1. Tension too high on spring at lower
end of auger drive control rod
1. Tension too low on spring at lower
end of wheel drive control rod
2. Broken wheel drive chain(s)
3. Drive disk out of adjustment
4. Broken or excessively worn wheel
drive belt
5. Broken square key on engine pulley
1. Tension too high on spring at lower
end of wheel drive control rod
2. Drive disk out of adjustment
1. Discharge chute, impeller or auger
clogged with snow, slush or ice
2. Snow sticks to auger or chute
3. Incorrect gear setting
4. Loose auger drive belt(s)
1. Skid shoes set too high
2. Scraper blade adjusted incorrectly
1. Skid shoes not set at equal height
2. Scraper blade adjusted incorrectly
1. Power cord unplugged from outlet
2. Faulty power cord or plug
3. Overheated starter
SOLUTION
1. Replace key
2. Replace key
1. Decrease spring tension
1. Increase spring tension
2. Replace chain(s)
3. Re-adjust drive disc
4. Replace wheel drive belt
5. Replace key
1. Decrease spring tension
2. Adjust drive disc
1. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug
wire, use a long stick to unclog
chute, auger and/or impeller
2. Spray auger and chute with silicone
lubricant
3. When snow throwing, generally use
faster speeds – use slower speeds
with heavier snow
4. Adjust auger drive belt(s)
1. Adjust skid shoes until scraper
blade is evenly adjusted 1/8" (3 mm)
above surface being cleared (or
higher on gravel or rough ground)
2. Adjust scraper blade until blade is
evenly adjusted above surface being
cleared
1. Adjust skid shoes to equal height
2. Adjust scraper blade ends equally
1. Plug power cord into outlet
2. Replace power cord
3. Allow starter motor to cool 5-10
minutes before trying to start
engine again
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
Section 5: Maintenance
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to
a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING