Page 2 - To The Owner; Record Product Information; Customer Support; Thank You
To The Owner 1 2 Record Product Information Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operator’s position and looking at the lower,...
Page 3 - Important Safe Operation Practices; Training; Preparation; with these instructions may result in personal injury.; CALIfORNIA PROPOsITION 65; or other reproductive harm.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 3 Training Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 1. machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. Be familiar with all c...
Page 4 - Safe Handling of Gasoline; Operation
4 s ectiOn 2 — i MpOrtant s afe O peratiOn p ractices Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or y...
Page 5 - Maintenance & Storage; Do not modify engine
5 s ectiOn 2 — i MpOrtant s afe O peratiOn p ractices Maintenance & Storage Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 1. operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine 2. disengage all control leve...
Page 6 - Safety Symbols; Symbol; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
6 s ectiOn 2 — i MpOrtant s afe O peratiOn p ractices Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S...
Page 7 - Assembly; Handle; Contents of Carton
Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two 4. wing nuts and carriage bolts removed earlier. Tighten the two wing nuts already installed in the upper holes to firmly secure the upper handle and support tubes. See Figure 3-2. Align the upper and lower shift rods, then slide the shift rod 5....
Page 8 - Chute Directional Control
Place chute assembly onto chute base as shown in Figure 3-5. Make sure that the chute notches engage with the spiral end of chute directional control, and the two flange keepers are beneath the flange on the chute base.Secure flange keeper removed earlier with lock nuts and screws. Tighten down nuts...
Page 9 - Auger and Drive Control Cables; Testing Auger Drive Control; Shear Pins; Adjustments; Skid Shoes
Auger and Drive Control Cables WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Testing Auger Drive Control When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “...
Page 10 - Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever; Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls
WARNING! Do not over-tighten the cable. Over- tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging and compromise the safety of the snow thrower. If adjusting the auger cable, thread the lock nut down to 4. lengthen the cable as necessary to stop the auger from turning when the control is released.Secu...
Page 11 - Shift Lever; Forward; Choke Control; Controls and Features
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Fig. 4-1. NOTE: For detailed information on all engine controls, refer to the separate Briggs & Stratton Engine Operator’s Manual. Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the right side of the handle panel and is used to...
Page 13 - CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL; CONTROL DIRECCIONAL DEL CANAL
Two-Way Chute Control™ The two-way chute control is located on the left side of the dash panel and is used to control the distance of snow discharge from the chute. To change the upper chute angle to control the distance • that snow is thrown, pivot the lever forward or backward. Move the lever forw...
Page 14 - Starting The Engine; Electric Starter; Stopping The Engine
Starting The Engine Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the 1. metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. Make certain both the auger control and drive control are 2. in the disengaged (released) pos...
Page 15 - Operating Tips; Replacing Shear Pins; To Engage Drive; To Engage Augers
Operating Tips NOTE : Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. WARNING! The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas. If possible, remove snow immediately after it fa...
Page 16 - Lubrication; Gear Shaft; Maintenance; Engine; Shave Plate and Skid Shoes; Maintenance & Adjustments
With the mounting holes toward the back, slide the new shave 4. plate into position and secure with the fasteners removed previously. Lubrication Gear Shaft The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. Carefully pivot the snow t...
Page 17 - Auger Shaft; Gear Case; Augers; Shift Rod; Chute Bracket Adjustment
Figure 6-5 Auger Shaft At least once a season, one at a time, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the hub of each auger spiral assembly and around the spacers on the auger shaft. Grease fittings can also be found at each end of the auger shaft. Lubricate flange bearing...
Page 18 - Drive Control
Loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and 1. reposition it slightly. Refer to Figure 6-5. Retighten the nuts. 2. Drive Control Refer to “ Auger and Drive Control Cables ” of the Assembly & Set-Up - Section 3 for instructions to adjust the drive control. To further check the adjustme...
Page 19 - Belt Replacement; Belt Removal Preparation; Auger Belt Replacement; Service
Belt Replacement Belt Removal Preparation Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge 1. chute end by removing the hairpin clip and the flat washer. Refer to Figure 7-1. Remove the hex screws and lock nuts securing the 2. forward end of the support tubes to the back of the auger housing, an...
Page 21 - Drive Belt Replacement; Changing Friction Wheel
If also replacing the drive belt, proceed to the “Drive 11. Belt” instruction. If not, reposition the transmission frame back onto the auger housing. Install the drive belt on the engine pulley, re-connect the auger cable “Z” fitting and auger idler rod ferrule to the brake bracket. Reposition and s...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting
24 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Choke control not in ON position. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Engine not primed. 4. Faulty spark plug. 5. Safety key not inserted . 6. Move choke control to ON position. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fill tan...
Page 25 - Replacement Parts; Component
Replacement Parts 9 25 Component Description Part Number Extention Cord, 110V 929-0071 Auger Drive Belt 954-04131 Wheel Drive Belt 954-0367 Friction Wheel Assembly 918-04178 Friction Wheel w/Bonded Rubber 718-04034 Halogen Lamp, 12V, (#890) 725-1658 Shear Pin, 1.50 Bow-tie Cotter Pin 738-04155 714-0...
Page 26 - Notes
Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR GDOC-100020 REV. A 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 ...