Troy-bilt 1030 User Manual Page 1

Printed in U.S.A.FORM NO. 769-00376C.fm(8/2/2004)IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.Warning: This unit

10Electric StarterBefore starting, make sure that the engine has suffi-cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric st

11Before Stopping1. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine.2. Avoid freezing of the starter by following these steps befo

12Chute Clean-Out ToolThe clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Never use your hand to clean

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 fittin

14SECTION 4: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTServicing AugersThe augers are secured to the spiral shaft with six shear pins and cotter pins. See Figure 12 .1

15 Figure 14Auger Belt1. Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing. Remove the self-tapping screws from the frame cover und

164. 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 p

1710. Insert the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. See Figure 22.11. Slide hex gear shaft through rig

187. Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower.Skid Shoe Refer to page 7 for details.Chute ControlOnce a season or every 25 hours

19SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTINGNOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact an authorized servicecenter or call 1(80

2TABLE OF CONTENTSFINDING MODEL NUMBERThis Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and mai

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21Ref. No. Part No. Description1. 731-04427A Upper Chute2. 712-04063 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-183. 784-5594 Cable Bracket4. 731-1313C Chute Tilt Cable Gu

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23Ref. No. Part No. Description1. 684-04106 Handle Engagement Assembly RH2. 746-0778 Cable Z- Fitting3. 731-04894 Lock Plate4. 711-04287 Pivot Rod5. 7

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25Ref No. Part No. Description1. 710-1652 AB Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.6252. 731-04792 Belt Cover3. 732-0705 Cable Guide4. 711-1268A Actuator Shaft5. 746-0408

26OPERATORS VIEW777S32066FRONT TOP OF AUGER HOUSING CUT FOOT PICTORIAL FACING AWAY FROM OPERATOR KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING IMPELLER AND AUGER. CONTA

27MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise used f

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

3SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATIONS PRACTICESDANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual

4Operation 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with rotating parts can amputate

5SECTION 1: SETTING UP YOUR SNOW THROWERIMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil. After assembly, see page 9 for fuel and oil deta

67. 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 cont

78. 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. Reche

8SECTION 2: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWERKnow The ControlsRead this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare Figure

9Four- Way Chute Control™ This four-way control lever is meant to control the direction and distance of snow discharge from the chute. Press the butto