Troy-Bilt 13045- Manual

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in theoperating position. The “operator’s position” is definedas standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing thehandle panel. Hardware Pack Figure 1 • Th...

6 NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, theshift rod will pivot and you will not be able to changespeeds or change directions. Attaching Chute Assembly (Hardware Group A) • Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit. • Pla...

7 Connecting Alternator Lead • Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlights, beneath the handle panel. Wind the wire around the lower right handle until excess slack is removed. • Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator lead located on the right side of the engine, bene...

8 Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed and direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight positions. See Figure 8. IMPORTANT: Always release traction the control before changing speeds. Forward Your snow thrower has si...

9 WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremelyflammable and the vapors are explosive.Never fuel machine indoors or while theengine is hot or running. Extinguishcigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources ofignition. • A plastic cap is provided inside the fuel fill opening ...

10 Recoil Starter • With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or starter. • Move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position. • Remove ignitio...

11 IMPORTANT: NEVER move the shift lever without first releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause premature wear to the drive system’s friction wheel. Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles. • With the traction control ...

12 • With the traction control released, make sure there is clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. • With the traction control lever engaged, make sure the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See Figure 11. Figure 11 If adjustment i...

13 Adjust skid shoes as follows: • Loosen, but do not remove, the three hex nuts which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing. • Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position. • Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier. • Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower. NOTE: Make certain the bott...

14 IMPORTANT: To relieve pressure, always remove the vent plug before lubricating the gear case. See Figure 14. Failure to do so could result in damage to the gear case seals. Figure 14 Discharge Chute The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be lubricated at least e...

15 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving parts havecome to a complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and ground it against the engine toprevent unintended starting. Augers The aug...

16 • Remove the large shoulder bolt and washer on the left hand side of the engine pulley. See Figure 19. Figure 19 Auger Belt • Remove the cotter pin and washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly. See Figure 20. Figure 20 • Slip the auger con...

17 • Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order. • Reassemble the two halves of the unit hooking the lower portion of the auger housing over the stationary shoulder bolts in the frame assembly. • Secure the two halves with the two bolts and lock washers removed earlier. Refer to Figure 18. • Attac...

18 Off-Season Storage WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas,where fuel fumes may reach an open flame,spark or pilot light as on a furnace, waterheater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. • If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine for stora...

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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, its possessions and territories. “Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ...