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Operator's Manual

Snow Thrower Model

13045mPolar Blast

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the

above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service

department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORM NO. 769-00381

PRINTED IN U.S.A. (6/2002)

Summary of content (28 pages)

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O TRO_ BILT__ Operator's Manual Snow Thrower Model 13045mPolar Blast IMPORTANT: WARNING: covered, READ SAFETY This unit is equipped brush-covered or grass-covered RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS with an internal combustion CAREFULLY engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................ 3 Loose Parts & Hardware Pack ................................................................................. 5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ............................................................................. 7 Know Your Snow Thrower .......................................................................................
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SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions, which if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symboliheed its warning.
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. Never operate withamissing ordamaged discharge chute.Keepallsafety devices in place and working. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a bum. Do not touch. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces.
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SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURSNOWTHROWER NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. The "operator's position" is defined as standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel LooseParts • The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear.
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AttachingChuteDirectionalControl • • Discharge Chute Remove the hairpin clip from the upper rod and slide the upper rod through the bracket and into the lower rod. See Figure 4. Align the two holes on both chute cranks and insert the hairpin clip removed earlier, through these holes. See Figure 4. Cable Guide Upper Chute Crank Upper Chute Crank Bracket Figure 5 I_\ 111 Figure 4 RoutingChuteTilt Cables • If not already routed, slip the cables that run from beneath the handle panel to the discharge
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Traction Control / Auger Control Right Wheel Steering Control Headlights Discharge Chute Tilt Control Auger Control Fuel Tank Chute Directional Control Chute .._ Chute Clean-out Tool Electric Starter Button Left Wheel Steering Control i Switch Box Safety Ignition Ke_ Starter Handle Auger Throttle Control Skid Shoe Figure 7 Safety Ignition Key The ignition key must be inserted in the switch in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.
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ChuteClean-outTool WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging. Wheel SteeringControls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering the snow thrower. • Squeeze the right wheel steering control when turning right; squeeze the left control when turning left.
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• • Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,and movechokegradually toOFF.Ifenginefalters, movechokeimmediately toFULLandthen gradually to OFF. Whendisconnecting thepowercord,alwaysunplug fromthethree-prong receptacle firstandthenfrom thesnowthrower. AugerControlTest IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before operating the snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter season.
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ChuteClean-outTool Push the cable coupler through the end of the spring to expose the lock nut. See Figure 9. The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip (Refer to NOTE:). If the discharge chute becomes clogged during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute and chute opening: Coupler Spring Cable \ \ 1. Lock Nut 2. 3. Figure 9 4.
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• Movetheshiftleverintothefastreverse(R2) positionandrepeattheprevioustwosteps. Ifyouexperienced resistance roilingtheunit,either whenrepositioning theshiftleverfrom6 toR2orwhen attempting tomovethemachinewiththetraction controlreleased, adjustthetractioncontrol immediately. Toadjust,proceedasfollows: • Toreadjustthecontrolcable,unhookthetraction spring(foundontheendofthetractioncontrol cable)fromthetractionactuatorbracket.See Figure8. • Pushthecablecouplerthroughtheendofthe springtoexposethelocknut.
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Tire Pressure(PneumaticTires) The tires are ovednflated for shipping purposes. • Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer's recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal on both sides, the unit may pull to one side or the other. WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.
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Lubrication Vent Plug Grease Fitting Auger Shaft • At least once a season, remove the shear bolts from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure 13. • Grease fittings can be found at either end of the auger shaft. Lubricate with a grease gun once a season. See Figure 13. Gear Case The auger gear case is equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with Shell Alvania lead-free grease once a season (order part number 737-0168). See Figure 13.
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CheckFrictionWheelRubber • Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation. • Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. • Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction wheel drive hub. • • Also engage the traction control and check if the friction wheel is making contact with the friction plate.
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Hairpin Flat Washers Belt Cover Bolts(3) o • Belt Cover Engine Pulley o Shoulder Bolt Shoulder Bolt (do not remove) Upper Bolt (remove) Figure Figure 17 18 Pulley Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable "Z" fitting. • Remove the upper bolts and lock washers which secure the auger housing assembly to the frame assembly using a 9/16" wrench.
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Reassemble thetwohalvesoftheunithookingthe lowerportionoftheaugerhousingoverthe stationary shoulderboltsintheframeassembly. Shift Arm Assembly orieri! Bilil Figure 21 Plates Secure the two halves with the two bolts and lock washers removed earlier. Refer to Figure 18. Attach the "Z" fitting of the cable into the brake bracket assembly. Refer to Figure 19. Slip the auger control belt over engine pulley. Insert ferrule on auger idler rod into bracket assembly and secure with flat washer and cotter pin.
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• Insertthehexshaftthroughthesprocketandthe spacer.Makecertainthatthechainengagesboth thelargeandthesmallsprocket. NOTE:If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while Off-seasonStorage 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, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex shaft.
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SECTION9: MODEL13045PARTSLIST 59 42 61 \ \ 48 / 56 "14 51,_ 13 32 13 5 33 Y ] f REARVIEW 58 \ 11 \ 2 \ \ 28 36 \ 39 18
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Model13045 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 30. 31. 32. Part No. 05244A 618-0281A 684-0090A 710-0371 710-0451 710-0459A 710-0528 710-0604A 710-0891 711-0640 711-0677 712-0116 712-0429 712-3010 714-0104 714-0126 714-0135 715-0118 731-1696 732-0858 736-0119 736-0159 736-0169 736-0174 736-0242 736-0250 736-0271 736-3008 738-0281 741-04024 741-0192 Ref. No. Part Description Part No.
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Model13045 60 18 10 54 / / 16 .
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Model13045 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. Part No.
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Model13045 39 43 36 37 35 42 22 11 34 29 24 28 18 35 \ 1 16 4 23 25 2 22
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Model13045 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. Part No.
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Model13045 J 26 (;> 14 21 < :17 3. \ Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. \ Part No. 07386 684-0123A 710-0191 710-0237 5. 6. 710-1008 710-0607 7. 8. 9. 710-0672 712-0116 714-0118 10. 11. 12. 731-2531 732-0303 736-0159 13. 736-0217 \ Description Washer Belt Cover Bracket Assembly Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25" Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .625" Self-tapping Sems Screw TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0.5" Hex Lock Screw 5/16-24 x 1.25" Jam Nut Key Belt Cover Extension Spring 5/16 Washer Lock Washer 24 Ref. No. 14. 15.
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Model13045 Ref. No. 22 6 1 I 10 16 2 25 Part No. Description 1. 710-0276 Carriage Screw 2. 710-0458 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75" 3. 710-0805 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5" 4. 710-0896 Hex AB Screw 1/4-14 x .625" 5. 710-3015 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75" 6. 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 7. 712-3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 8. 731-0846C Upper Chute 9. 731-0851A Chute Flange Keeper 10. 731-1313C Cable Guide, Chute Tilt 11. 731-0903D Lower Chute 12. 784-5680 13. 736-0159 Handle Suppt.
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Model13045 ® 14 11 8 1 14 "_ " f 18 15 R_. No. NOTE: Part No. Description 1. 618-0246 Housing Assembly, 2. 618-0435 Housing Assembly, LH 3. 710-1260A Screw, 5/16-18 x 0.75 4. 711-0908A Axle, Auger 5. 711-1133 Shaft, Auger Drive 6. 714-0126 Key, Hi Pro, 3/16 x 3/4 7. 714-0135 #91 Woodruff Key 1/4 x 3/4 8. 716-0111 Snap Ring .875 Dia. 9. 717-0299 Gear, Worm, Double Thread LH 10. 717-1425 Gear, Worm, LH 11. 721-0145 Seal, Oil .875 ID 12. 721-0325 Plug, 1/4 x .
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY O TRO_ _ B_I£T 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 LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of odgina] purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.