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 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 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. 2. Be familiar with al...
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 - Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute; Do not modify engine
5 S ection 2 — i mportant S afe o peration p racticeS Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.To clear the chute: 1. SH...
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
Assembly IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to the Maintenance section for more information regarding shear pin replacement. NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is from...
Page 9 - Adjustments; Skid Shoes; Auger and Drive Control Cables; Testing Auger Drive Control
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires) The tires can be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for manufactures’s recommended psi and deflate or inflate the tires as necessary. NOTE: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained...
Page 11 - Speed Selector Lever; Forward; Augers; 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 Engine Operator’s Manual supplied with this unit. Speed Selector Lever The speed selector lever is located in the right side of the handle ...
Page 12 - CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
Auger Control The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop. Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the ha...
Page 13 - Wheel Steering Controls
Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles. Squeeze the right control to turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left. NOTE: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls. Chute Clean-Out Too...
Page 14 - Starting and Stopping the Engine; To Engage Drive; Replacing Shear Pins
Starting and Stopping the Engine Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. To Engage Drive 1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two rev...
Page 15 - Lubrication; Gear Shaft; Maintenance; Engine; Shave Plate and Skid Shoes; Maintenance & Adjustments
3. Slide the shave plate out of the off-set slot at the bottom of the housing, and from between the skid shoes and side panels of the housing. 4. With the mounting holes facing toward the back of the unit, slide the new shave plate into position and secure with the fasteners previously removed and l...
Page 16 - Chute Bracket Adjustment; Auger Shaft; Gear Case; Shift Cable
1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Fig. 6-4. 3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. 4. Retighten the hex nut. NOTE: There are extra holes in the speed slector bracket shown in Fig. 6-4 for ...
Page 17 - Drive Control; Chute Directional Control
Drive Control Refer to “Auger and Drive Control Cables ” of the Assembly & Set-Up - 3 for instructions to adjust the drive control. To further check the adjustment, proceed as follows: 1. With the snow thrower tipped forward (before tipping the machine on to the front housing, run the fuel tank ...
Page 18 - Belt Replacement; Belt Removal Preparation; Auger Belt Replacement; Service
Belt Replacement Belt Removal Preparation 1. Remove the chute crank rod from the chute crank assembly by removing the hair pin clip shown in Fig. 7-1. Move the chute crank rod away from the assembly as shown. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the three self-tapp...
Page 20 - Changing Friction Wheel; Drive Belt Replacement
Changing Friction Wheel The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel if any signs of wear or cracking are found.5. Run the fuel tank empty.6. Tip the snow thrower up and forwar...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting; Problem
Troubleshooting 8 23 Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration continues, have unit serviced by an authorized Service Center. Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2....
Page 24 - Replacement Parts
Component Part Number and Description 929-0071A Extension Cord, 110V 954-04194A Auger Drive Belt 954-04202 Wheel Drive Belt 918-04178 Friction Wheel Assembly 718-04034 Friction Wheel w/Bonded Rubber 725-05326 Lamp 738-04155 Shear Pin 714-04040 Bow-tie Cotter Pin 731-07032 Slide Shoe, Deluxe 931-2643...
Page 25 - Attachments & Accessories
The following attachments and accessories are available for your Troybilt 900 series snow thrower. Phone (800) 828-5500 for information regarding compatibility, price and availability (have your full model number and serial number ready). Model Number Description OEM-390-679 Drift Cutter Kit OEM-390...
Page 28 - CUB CADET LLC
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions. Fo...