Troy-Bilt 42051- Manuals

NOTE: Left and right sides of the unit aredetermined from the operator position,facing the direction of forward travel. A. Inspect Unit Inspect the unit and shipping crate fordamage immediately after delivery. Contactthe carrier (trucking company) if you findor suspect damage. Inform them of thedama...

Section 2: Assembly D. Install Handlebars 1. Use the four 3/8-16 x 3/4" hex flange screws to attach the handlebars to thesides of the chassis.a. Install a screw in the upper mount- ing hole (C, Figure 2-3) on eachside. Leave screws loose enough toallow handlebar to pivot. b. Install a screw (D) ...

8 Section 2: Assembly 6. Remove the washer and locknut from the screw (M, Figure 2-4) in the wormgear assembly (L). Position the wormgear assembly on the mountingbracket as follows: a. Engage the worm gear threads 1/2- way with the teeth on the flange ofthe discharge chute base (rotatechute as neede...

Section 2: Assembly J. Connect Wiring for Handlebar Warmers and Light 1. Gently unwind the electrical wiring har- ness (A, Figure 2-9) from its shippingposition and route it back toward theright-side handlebar. 2. Without over-stretching the wiring har- ness, loop it up and around the handle-bar as ...

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate EngineOwner’s Manual for detailed informationabout the controls on the engine. Wheel Drive Control Lever (A, Fig. 3-1)This lever controls the engagement of thewheel drive. When the lever is downagainst the handlebar and the engine is run-ning, the wheels will rotate....

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Perform the following checks with the engine stopped and the spark plug wiredisconnected from the spark plug. 1. Review Section 1: Safety and Section 3: Features and Controls in this manual. 2. Check for loose or missing hardware. Tighten or replace as needed. 3. Visually che...

Section 4: Operation 7. Push the Primer Button (O, Figure 4-2) three times (cover hole in center ofbulb when pushing). 8. To start engine with recoil starter: a. Before pulling recoil starter (N, Figure 4-2), be sure there are no obstacles behind you. b. Pull recoil starter handle rapidly to overcom...

AUGER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT 1. Remove any debris from inside the collector (auger/impeller) housing. 2. Adjust the discharge chute deflector cap (D, Figure 4-3) angle with adjust-ment lever. The deflector cap shouldusually be adjusted to a low angle, soit is not pointing at any persons, ani-mals, buildin...

SNOW THROWING PATTERNS Use the snow clearing pattern shown inFigure 4-4 when snow can only be thrownto one side. Begin throwing snow closestto the side opposite where it can bethrown and direct the discharge awayfrom that side. When turning the unitaround after each pass, rotate the dis-charge chute...

ENGINE MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Owner’sManual for complete engine maintenanceinformation. Engine Oil • Check the engine oil level each time be- fore starting the unit and after each 5hours of operation. With the engine onlevel ground, the oil level should be atthe “FULL” mark on th...

Section 5: Maintenance 4. Squeeze wheel drive control lever (X, Figure 5-1) against handlebar.Measure between the coiled ends ofthe stretched spring (W, Figure 5-4),making sure you measure between thesame coils used in step 3. The springlength should now measure 1/2"(13mm) longer than the measur...

AUGER DRIVE BELT AND WHEELDRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: The auger drive belt (there is oneauger drive belt on the 9.5HP model andtwo auger drive belts on the 11HP model)must be removed before removing thewheel drive belt. The illustration (Figure 5-6) shows two auger drive belts (AD), ig-nore the sec...

19 The spring length should now measure9/16" – 11/16" (14–17mm) longer than themeasurement taken in Step 4. If it doesnot, loosen the jam nut (AM, Figure 5-8)and turn the adjuster (AN) to increase ordecrease the length of the spring. Holdthe adjuster and tighten the jam nut (AM)when the corr...

Section 5: Maintenance To adjust brake arm:1. With engine stopped and spark plug wire disconnected, remove screws andwashers (AB, Figure 5-1) and removebelt cover from unit. 2. Squeeze the auger drive control lever (AL, Figure 5-7) against handlebar. 3. Using a flashlight, look down through the pull...

21 Section 5: Maintenance POSSIBLE PROBLEM 1. Choke knob in incorrect position 2. Engine throttle lever in incorrect start- ing position 3. Engine not primed enough (when cold) 4. Engine primed too much (when cold) 5. Spark plug wire disconnected 6. Fouled or faulty spark plug 7. Gasoline tank empty...

23 Section 5: Maintenance REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE This table describes service guidelines only and does not provide complete service information. For complete service information,contact your local authorized dealer. Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait f...

24 Specifications, Optional Kits and Accessories SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL KITS AND ACCESSORIES Specifications Below is a list of specifications for your snow thrower. The information is the most current at the time this manual was printed. Kit Description Tire Chain Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incl...

25 Parts List Models 42051 & 42052 5 19 1 2 3 4 3 9 22 22 8 14 15 16 20 25 6 24 17 27 7 26 15 14 8 23 18 12 12 11 12 12 13 13 13 13 1 1185224 Oil Seal .........................................................1 2 1185374 Needle Bearing ............................................ 1 3 1185841 Thru...

1905666 Rev. A (6/01) Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 Garden Way Incorporated CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Owner Registration Card Please fill out and mail the enclosed ownerregistration card. The purpose of this card isto register each unit at the factory so that wecan provide you with warranty benefits a...

NOTE: Left and right sides of the unit aredetermined from the operator position,facing the direction of forward travel. A. Inspect Unit Inspect the unit and shipping crate fordamage immediately after delivery. Contactthe carrier (trucking company) if you findor suspect damage. Inform them of thedama...

Section 2: Assembly D. Install Handlebars 1. Use the four 3/8-16 x 3/4" hex flange screws to attach the handlebars to thesides of the chassis.a. Install a screw in the upper mount- ing hole (C, Figure 2-3) on eachside. Leave screws loose enough toallow handlebar to pivot. b. Install a screw (D) ...

8 Section 2: Assembly 6. Remove the washer and locknut from the screw (M, Figure 2-4) in the wormgear assembly (L). Position the wormgear assembly on the mountingbracket as follows: a. Engage the worm gear threads 1/2- way with the teeth on the flange ofthe discharge chute base (rotatechute as neede...

Section 2: Assembly J. Connect Wiring for Handlebar Warmers and Light 1. Gently unwind the electrical wiring har- ness (A, Figure 2-9) from its shippingposition and route it back toward theright-side handlebar. 2. Without over-stretching the wiring har- ness, loop it up and around the handle-bar as ...

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate EngineOwner’s Manual for detailed informationabout the controls on the engine. Wheel Drive Control Lever (A, Fig. 3-1)This lever controls the engagement of thewheel drive. When the lever is downagainst the handlebar and the engine is run-ning, the wheels will rotate....

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Perform the following checks with the engine stopped and the spark plug wiredisconnected from the spark plug. 1. Review Section 1: Safety and Section 3: Features and Controls in this manual. 2. Check for loose or missing hardware. Tighten or replace as needed. 3. Visually che...

Section 4: Operation 7. Push the Primer Button (O, Figure 4-2) three times (cover hole in center ofbulb when pushing). 8. To start engine with recoil starter: a. Before pulling recoil starter (N, Figure 4-2), be sure there are no obstacles behind you. b. Pull recoil starter handle rapidly to overcom...

AUGER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT 1. Remove any debris from inside the collector (auger/impeller) housing. 2. Adjust the discharge chute deflector cap (D, Figure 4-3) angle with adjust-ment lever. The deflector cap shouldusually be adjusted to a low angle, soit is not pointing at any persons, ani-mals, buildin...

SNOW THROWING PATTERNS Use the snow clearing pattern shown inFigure 4-4 when snow can only be thrownto one side. Begin throwing snow closestto the side opposite where it can bethrown and direct the discharge awayfrom that side. When turning the unitaround after each pass, rotate the dis-charge chute...

ENGINE MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Owner’sManual for complete engine maintenanceinformation. Engine Oil • Check the engine oil level each time be- fore starting the unit and after each 5hours of operation. With the engine onlevel ground, the oil level should be atthe “FULL” mark on th...

Section 5: Maintenance 4. Squeeze wheel drive control lever (X, Figure 5-1) against handlebar.Measure between the coiled ends ofthe stretched spring (W, Figure 5-4),making sure you measure between thesame coils used in step 3. The springlength should now measure 1/2"(13mm) longer than the measur...

AUGER DRIVE BELT AND WHEELDRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: The auger drive belt (there is oneauger drive belt on the 9.5HP model andtwo auger drive belts on the 11HP model)must be removed before removing thewheel drive belt. The illustration (Figure 5-6) shows two auger drive belts (AD), ig-nore the sec...

19 The spring length should now measure9/16" – 11/16" (14–17mm) longer than themeasurement taken in Step 4. If it doesnot, loosen the jam nut (AM, Figure 5-8)and turn the adjuster (AN) to increase ordecrease the length of the spring. Holdthe adjuster and tighten the jam nut (AM)when the corr...

Section 5: Maintenance To adjust brake arm:1. With engine stopped and spark plug wire disconnected, remove screws andwashers (AB, Figure 5-1) and removebelt cover from unit. 2. Squeeze the auger drive control lever (AL, Figure 5-7) against handlebar. 3. Using a flashlight, look down through the pull...

21 Section 5: Maintenance POSSIBLE PROBLEM 1. Choke knob in incorrect position 2. Engine throttle lever in incorrect start- ing position 3. Engine not primed enough (when cold) 4. Engine primed too much (when cold) 5. Spark plug wire disconnected 6. Fouled or faulty spark plug 7. Gasoline tank empty...

23 Section 5: Maintenance REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE This table describes service guidelines only and does not provide complete service information. For complete service information,contact your local authorized dealer. Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait f...

24 Specifications, Optional Kits and Accessories SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL KITS AND ACCESSORIES Specifications Below is a list of specifications for your snow thrower. The information is the most current at the time this manual was printed. Kit Description Tire Chain Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incl...

25 Parts List Models 42051 & 42052 5 19 1 2 3 4 3 9 22 22 8 14 15 16 20 25 6 24 17 27 7 26 15 14 8 23 18 12 12 11 12 12 13 13 13 13 1 1185224 Oil Seal .........................................................1 2 1185374 Needle Bearing ............................................ 1 3 1185841 Thru...

1905666 Rev. A (6/01) Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 Garden Way Incorporated CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Owner Registration Card Please fill out and mail the enclosed ownerregistration card. The purpose of this card isto register each unit at the factory so that wecan provide you with warranty benefits a...