Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATIONS PRACTICES; Training; heed its warning
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATIONS PRACTICES DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amp...
Page 5 - SECTION 1: SETTING UP YOUR SNOW THROWER; Removing From Carton; Loose Parts; Before Assembly; Disconnect; Setting up the Snow Thrower; Figure 1; Figure 2; Figure 3
5 SECTION 1: SETTING UP YOUR SNOW THROWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil. After assembly, see page 9 for fuel and oil details. Removing From Carton 1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground. Remove all packing inserts. 2. Move the snow thrower...
Page 6 - Figure 4; Final Adjustments; before; Auger Control Test; Starting Engine; Drive Control & Shift Lever
6 7. Insert the round end of the chute control box on the short tube of the chute assembly as shown in Figure 3C. 8. Insert other end of the chute control box into the chute support tube as shown in Figure 3C. 9. Insert the clevis pin, earlier removed, through the holes on the chute control box and ...
Page 7 - Shear Pin Storage; Figure 6; Skid Shoe; Figure 7; Four-Way Chute ControlTM
7 8. If the wheels can still be turned when you engage the drive control, loosen the jam nut on the drive cable and thread the cable in one turn. Recheck the adjustment and repeat if needed. 9. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. NOTE: For further details, ref...
Page 8 - SECTION 2: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Know The Controls; Figure 8; Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock; Auger Control; Ignition Key
8 SECTION 2: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Know The Controls Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare Figure 8 with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Maintain safety while learning about the con...
Page 9 - Skid Shoe Adjustment; Before Starting Engine; no one other than the
9 Four- Way Chute Control™ This four-way control lever is meant to control the direction and distance of snow discharge from the chute. Press the button on the knob and turn it left or right to rotate the chute to the direction that snow will be thrown. Tilt the lever forward to decrease the distanc...
Page 10 - Electric Starter; Attach; Cold Start; Warm Start; not; Frozen Recoil Starter
10 Electric Starter Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi-cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The electric star ter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC househol...
Page 11 - Do not turn key
11 Before Stopping 1. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine. 2. Avoid freezing of the starter by following these steps before stopping the snow thrower: Recoil Starter a. With the engine running, pull the starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or fo...
Page 12 - Never; Drift Cutters; Figure 9; SECTION 3: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER; General Recommendations; disconnect
12 Chute Clean-Out Tool The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Never use your hand to clean a clogged chute. 1. Release both the auger control and the drive/auger control lock. 2. Stop the engine by moving the throttle to the stop position....
Page 13 - Before
13 • Auger Shaft: At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure 12. Grease fittings can be found at either end of the auger shaft. Lubricate with a grease gun once a season. • Wheels: Once a season, remove the bolt from each wheel...
Page 14 - Servicing Augers; Shave Plate and Skid Shoes; Replacing Skid Shoe; Replacing Belt
14 SECTION 4: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT Servicing Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with six shear pins and cotter pins. See Figure 12 . 1. If the augers do not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. 2. Replace the pins if needed. Two replacement shear pins and cotter pins have ...
Page 15 - Auger Belt; Drive Belt
15 Figure 14 Auger Belt 1. Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing. Remove the self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower and move the frame cover away. See Figure 15. Figure 15 2. Turn the shoulder screw a half a turn and slide it out of the mo...
Page 16 - Friction Wheel Rubber
16 4. Back out the stop bolt to create sufficient gap between the friction wheel disc and the drive pulley. Pull the drive belt from around the drive pulley and clear it off the friction wheel disc. See Figure 18. Figure 18 5. Now moving to the other side of the snow thrower again, slide the belt of...
Page 17 - Adjustments; Drive Control
17 10. Insert the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. See Figure 22. 11. Slide hex gear shaft through right side of the housing and the friction wheel assembly. 12. Insert the hex gear shaft through the sprocket and the spacer. Make certain that chain e...
Page 18 - Chute Control; Preparing For Storage
18 7. Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower. Skid Shoe Refer to page 7 for details. Chute Control Once a season or every 25 hours of operation, whichever is earlier, check whether the chute control cables have slackened. If the chute does not rotate fully or its pitch cannot...
Page 19 - SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
19 SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact an authorized service center or call 1(800)520-5520 for assistance. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 2. Blocked fuel line. 3. Choke not in ON po...
Page 20 - SECTION 7: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 1030
20 8 33 34 62 65 69 64 63 66 67 21 68 61 57 60 53 56 51 58 54 59 71 46 41 42 43 44 50 49 45 48 2 39 37 15 40 32 33 31 9 55 30 29 1 5 7 25 27 47 23 24 2 20 19 18 26 16 17 15 27 35 15 22 6 4 3 2 2 10 13 12 14 27 52 28 70 70 2 36 37 SECTION 7: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 1030
Page 26 - Safety & Decorative Labels
26 OPERATORS VIEW 777S32066 FRONT TOP OF AUGER HOUSING CUT FOOT PICTORIAL FACING AWAY FROM OPERATOR KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING IMPELLER AND AUGER. CONTACT WITH IMPELLER OR AUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET. USE CLEAN-OUT TOOL TO UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE. DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOP ENGINE, AND REMAIN B...
Page 27 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
27 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise used for commercial purposes and purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect ...
Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada...