m _ _ _ ,_m_ r Operator's Manual Two-Stage Snow Thrower 8526--Storm 9528--Storm J IMPORTANT: READSAFETYRULESANDINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content ImportantSafeOperation Practices Assembling YourSnowThrower KnowYourSnowThrower Operating YourSnowThrower MakingAdjustments Page 3 6 8 10 13 Content Maintaining Your Snow Thrower Servicing Your Snow Thrower Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts List Warranty Page 15 15 20 22 Back Cover FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new rear-tine tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California other reproductive and certain vehicle components to cause cancer, birth defects or harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
Operation 1. Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury. The control levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly.
YOURRESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. Do not modifyengine Notice regarding Emissions To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURSNOWTHROWER NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position (standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel). IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to Augerson page 19 for more information regarding shear pin replacement. ,_ thrower, refer to Auger ControlTeston CAUTION: Prior to operating yourpage snow11.
NOTE: If the flange keepers will not easily click into place, use the palm of your hand to apply swift, firm pressure to the back of each. 5. • • ,_ Remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip from the upper portion of the chute mast. Position the control head over the chute mast and rear portion of the chute assembly. Re-insert the clevis pin and secure with the hairpin clip removed earlier. thrower, refer to Auger ControlTestyour on page CAUTION: Prior to operating snow11.
SECTION3: KNOWYOURSNOWTHROWER Shift Lever Chute Directional Control / Auger Control Drive Control Electric Starter Button f EngineControls Gas Cap Recoil Starter Handle Oil Fill Electric Starter Outlet Chute Assembly Clean-out_ Tool Ignition Key Spark Plug Cover Choke Control Throttle Control Skid Shoe Augers ,J ChokeControl ,_ all instructions and warnings on theand machine WARNING: Read, understand, follow and in this manual before operating.
AugerControl IgnitionKey The ignition key is a safety devise. It must be fully inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use. f IMPORTANT: Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine. Doing so may cause it to break. Clean-OutTool ,_ \ 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.
SECTION4: OPERATING YOURSNOWTHROWER WARNING: If your home electrical system is grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not available, do not use your snow thrower's electric starter. BeforeStarting ,_ all instructions and WARNING: Read,warnings understand, on theand machine follow and in this manual before operating.
• Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. ToEngageDrive IMPORTANT: Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil. • • As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the OFF position again.
• • Retighten the hex jam nut. See Figure 1. Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment has been achieved. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly. Drive/ AugerLock The drive/auger lock allows the user to operate the snow thrower with one hand, leaving the left hand free to operate the chute directional control. ii ', \ • • Engage both the Auger Control and the
SECTION5: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS _, adjustments while WARNING: Nevertheattempt engineto ismake running, any except where specified in operator's manual. ShiftRodAdjustment If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust the shift rod as follows: 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position and remove the hairpin clip which secures the ferrule to the shift lever. 2. 3. Rotate the shift arm clockwise as far as it will go.
DriveControl When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. / / / Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows: 1. 2. 3. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. The unit should roll freely. Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The unit should not roll freely.
SECTION6: MAINTAININGANDSERVICING YOURSNOWTHROWER WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Auger Shaft • At least once a season, remove the shear pins on auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside shaft, around the spacers. Also lubricate the grease fittings found at either end of the shaft. See Figure 6.
AugerBeltReplacement To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed as follows: / / 1. • • 2. 3. 4. • • i ' • /' Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Carefully pivot the snow thrower u ) and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
DriveBeltReplacement To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed as follows: 7 1. / • • 2. 3. 4. • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Carefully pivot the snow thrower u ) and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
FrictionWheelRemoval If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment on page 14 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary • • • 1. Place the shift lever in third Forward (F3) position. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
IMPORTANT:NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than OEM Part No.738-04124 replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower's warranty. Augers • • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Refer to Figure 6.
SECTION8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Choke control not in ON position Faulty spark plug. Ignition key not present. Spark plug wire disconnected. Engine not primed. Engine runs erratic Loss of power Engine overheats Excessive vibration Unit fails to propel itself Unit fails to discharge snow Unit running on CHOKE. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Water or dirt in fuel system. Carburetor out of adjustment.
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SECTION9: PARTSLIST 5 30 25 21 10 15 22 13 16 19 18 4O 47 17 "15 12 29 2O 36 39 \ 22 /
StyleQ REF. PART NO. NO. 1 631-04127 2 631-04133 3 631-04134 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 684-04105 684-04106 710-04326 710-04354 710-1026 710-1233 711-04287 711-0677 712-04064 712-04081A 714-0104 720-0274 720-04039 725-04213 725-04214 725-1649 726-0470 731-04894 731-04896 732-0193 732-04219 732-04238 735-0199A 736-0262 738-04122 DESCRIPTION Panel Assembly, Handle, Q-Style (Inc. Ref. 47) Handle Assembly, Clutch Lock, LH (Inc. Ref.
StyleQ 7 38 7O 7 26 _17 41 3 32 34j 30 18 22 2 8 4 6 e 64 56 49 68 _2_ 62 5458_ 61 24 65 35 7
StyleQ REE 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 PART NO. 731-2643 684-04057 710-0347 710-0451 710-0703 710-0726 712-04063 712-04064 712-04065 714-0507 725-0157 726-04012 731-04705 732-0611 736-0174 736-0463 731-04869 738-0143 738-0281 738-04124 741-0245 741-0309 756-0981A 790-00075 790-00080 631-04132 27 684-04116 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 710-0262 710-04071 710-0726 710-0895 710-0909A 711-0415 746-0897 790-00091 714-0104 731-04427 REE NO.
StyleQ 62 58 55 41 50 60 7 58 53 61 / 57 4O 47 49 52 48 56 7 ¢_\/,/ 20 24 30 21 13 27 36 24 14 4 26 32 25 38 67 66 26
StyleO RER NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART NO. 517-04026 517-04025 B56-0012A 584-04066 584-04045 584-04139 710-0627 710-0788 90 710-1652 711-04246A 11 712-0711 12 714-0161 13 716-0231 14 716-0136 15 717-04129a 16 i717-04137a 17 684-04014A 18 726-0221 19 732-0264 20 736-0242 21 736-04161 22 736-0300 23 736-0105 24 736-0287 25 634-04147 634-04148 26 731-04873 27 738-04095A 28 738-0924 29 741-0563 30 741-0245 31 746-0897 32 746-04086 33 748-0190 34 756-0625 Wheel Assembly Complete REF. NO.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: ® m 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 territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Troy-Bilff).
