Troy-bilt 31AH9Q77766 User Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyWarning: This unit is equipped with an i

104Operating Your Snow ThrowerWARNINGRead, understand, and follow all instruc-tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.NO

114Operating Your Snow ThrowerWARNINGThe operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your

12WARNINGUse extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or whil

13WARNINGThe muffler, engine, and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.4Operating Your Snow ThrowerNOTE: Use slower speeds

145MakingAdjustmentsWARNINGRead, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operat-ing.Never attemp

155MakingAdjustmentsIMPORTANT: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown b

166Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerWARNINGAlways stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance

176Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerReplacing Belts1. Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip and the

186Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerFigure 6-8Figure 6-6Figure 6-7LoosenRemove6. Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley. 7.

196Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerFigure 6-12Figure 6-11Figure 6-9Figure 6-10ACB123If also replacing the drive belt, proceed to the “Drive Belt” instruc

2Finding and Recording Model NumberTable of ContentsThis Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble,

206Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerFigure 6-13Figure 6-14Remove hex screw and washerFriction wheel assemblySlide hex shaft out right sideHex ShaftChangin

216Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerFigure 6-16Friction WheelHub AssemblyFigure 6-15• Reassemble the new friction wheel to the hub assembly, tightening t

18Preparing EngineNOTE: Refer to the engine manual for more detailed information on preparing the snow thrower engine for storage.Short-Term StorageIt

23This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact an authorized service center.8Trouble- shootingCauseProblemRemedyEngine fa

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259Parts ListRef. No. Part No. Description1 05244B Housing, Bearing 2 05845C Housing, Double D Bearing 3 618-0257 Gear Box Assembly, Auger 4 618-0281A

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279Parts ListRef. No. Part No. Description1 725-1672 Light Housing2 646-0012 Cable Assembly, Auger/Drive3 684-0053B Crank, Chute, 26.0 4 705-5218 Hand

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299Parts ListRef. No. Part No. Description1 05244B Housing, Bearing 2 618-0279 Dogg, Steering Drive, LH 3 618-0280 Dogg, Steering Drive, RH 4 618-0282

31Safety LabelsWARNINGThis symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property

309Parts ListRef. No. Part No. Description79 710-0237 Screw, 5/16-24 x .62580 710-0607 Screw, Hx Wash Hd Tapp81 710-1245B Screw, Hx Cap 5/16-2482 710-

31NOTES

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 terr

42Safe Operation PracticesTraining1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble

5Operation1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amput

63Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerNOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only. E

73Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerIMPORTANTPrior to operating your snow thrower, refer to Auger Control Test in the Operation section. Read and follow all

83Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerFinal AdjustmentsMake these final assembly adjustments before operating your snow thrower for the first time. Failure to

93Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerIMPORTANT: Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained