Troy-Bilt 42051 Snow Blower User Manual


 
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3
Safety Decals ......................................................................... 5
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY ....................................... 6
Inspect Unit............................................................................. 6
Unpack Unit ............................................................................ 6
Hardware Bag Contents........................................................... 6
Remove (optional) Drift Slicers............................................... 6
Install Handlebars ................................................................... 7
Install Discharge Chute ........................................................... 7
Attach Chute Control Rod........................................................ 8
Attach Auger Drive Control Rod .............................................. 8
Attach Wheel Control Rod....................................................... 8
Attach Gear Shift Control Rod................................................. 8
Connect Wiring for Handlebar Warmers and Light.................. 10
Add Motor Oil to Crankcase .................................................... 10
Check Auger Gear Case Oil Level............................................. 10
Check Tire Pressure ................................................................ 10
Install Drift Slicers................................................................... 10
SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS...................... 11
SECTION 4: OPERATION ....................................... 12
Pre-Operation Checklist........................................................... 12
Starting the Engine.................................................................. 13
Stopping ................................................................................. 13
Auger Drive Engagement......................................................... 14
Wheel Drive Engagement ........................................................ 14
Auger Drive/Wheel Drive Interlock Feature.............................. 14
Shifting Gears ......................................................................... 14
Transporting the Unit .............................................................. 14
Snow Throwing Tips ............................................................... 14
Snow Throwing Patterns......................................................... 15
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE ................................... 16
Engine Maintenance................................................................ 16
Lubrication.............................................................................. 16
Wheel Drive Disc Adjustment.................................................. 16
Auger Drive Belt and Wheel Drive Belt Replacement
............. 18
Shear Bolts.............................................................................. 18
Auger Drive Belt(s) Adjustment............................................... 18
Gear Shift Rod Adjustment
................................................ 19
Drive Disc Clearance Adjustment ............................................ 19
Brake Arm Adjustment ............................................................ 19
Skid Shoes/Scraper Blade....................................................... 20
Slip Differential Adjustment..................................................... 20
Off-Season Storage................................................................. 20
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................ 21
Required Maintenance Schedule ............................................. 23
SPECIFICATIONS/KITS & ACCESSORIES ..................... 24
PARTS LIST ...................................................... 25
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION .............. BACK COVER
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Dear Owner:
Thank you for purchasing this product. The unit was care-
fully designed and manufactured to provide excellent
performance if properly operated and maintained.
Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with
the unit, its features and its safe operation. Be sure that
you and any other operators carefully follow the recom-
mended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or property damage. This
Manual is considered a permanent part of the unit and it
must stay with the unit if the unit is resold.
The warranty statement is included in the literature pack-
age. Read it carefully. Also, please complete and return
the postpaid owner registration card included with this
Manual. The purpose of the card is to register each unit
and owner at the factory to provide product updates.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the unit,
contact your local authorized dealer or the Factory (see
back page of this Manual).
We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
See Back Cover for
Customer Service Information
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this manual
and on the unit to alert you to potential hazards. When
you see this symbol, read and obey the message that
follows it. Failure to obey safety messages could
result in personal injury or property damage.
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.3 1995,
which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment
Institute, Inc., and is published by the American National
Standards Institute.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING