Troy-Bilt 42000 - Manual (Page 19)

Section 4: Operation (continued)
Auger drive engagement
1. Check inside the auger housing for
any debris.
A
WARNING
STOP THE ENGINE AND
REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG
BEFORE REMOVING ANY
DEBRIS FROM THE AUGER
HOUSING.
2. Remove any debris from inside the
auger housing.
3. Adjust the discharge chute so it is not
pointing at any persons, animals,
buildings or vehicles.
4. Adjust the discharge chute deflector
cap angle with lever (E, Fig. 4-11).
The discharge chute deflector cap
should be adjusted to a low angle,
especially in windy conditions.
5.. Engage the auger drive by squeezing
the auger drive control lever (A, Fig.
4-9) down against the handlebar.
Auger drive disengagement
1. Release the auger drive control lever
(A, Fig. 4-9).
Emergency Stopping
1. Release both the auger and wheel
drive control levers (A and B, Fig. 4-
9). Wait for the unit to come to a
complete stop.
2. Rotate the ignition keyswitch (K, Fig.
4-10) into the “STOP” position.
Stopping
1. Release both the auger and wheel
drive control levers (A& B, Fig. 4-9).
Wait for the unit to come to a
complete stop.
2. Move the gearshift lever (F, Fig. 4-8)
into the neutral position.
3. Move the throttle lever (L, Fig. 4-7)
into the position. Allow the
engine to idle for several minutes to
melt and evaporate any snow on the
engine.
4. Rotate the ignition keyswitch (K, Fig.
4-10) into the “STOP” position.
Remove the ignition key.
5. Disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug.
6. To prevent the unit from freezing-up:
a. Remove any water from the floor of
the auger housing.
b. Move the throttle lever (L, Fig. 4-10)
into the “i*” position.
c move the choke knob “w” (M, Fig.
4-10) into the full choked position.
d. Rotate the fuel shut-off valve (P, Fig.
4-10) to the “OFF” position, if so
equipped.
Transporting the unit
Release the auger drive lever (A, Fig.
4-9) to disengage the auger drive
whenever the unit is being transported to
the work site.
The unit is extremely heavy. Have at
least one other person help you when
loading or unloading the unit into a truck
or trailer. Use ramps when loading/
unloading the unit into a trailer or truck.
Securely tie the unit to prevent it from
shifting while in transit.
Snowthrowing tips
• Run the engine at full throttle (the ^
position).
• Spray silicone spray onto the augers
and the inside of: the auger housing,
the discharge chute, and the deflector
to help prevent snow from sticking.
Do not spray silicone spray on rubber
or plastic: damage can result).
• Remove snow as soon as possible
after a snowfall.
• Direct discharge downwind.
• If a smooth area is being cleared,
adjust the skid shoes so the scraper
blade is approximately 1/8” (3mm)
from the ground.
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