Troy-Bilt 42051, 42052 owner manual Features and Controls

Section

3

Features and Controls

WARNING

Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety, controls, and operating instructions in this man- ual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual and on the decals on the machine.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information about the controls on the engine.

Wheel Drive Control Lever (A, Fig. 3-1)

This lever controls the engagement of the wheel drive. When the lever is down against the handlebar and the engine is run- ning, the wheels will rotate. See Section 5 of this manual for adjustment information.

Auger Drive Control Lever (B, Fig. 3-1)

This lever controls the engagement of the auger drive. When the lever is down against the handlebar and the engine is running, the auger (R, Figure 3-4) and impeller (S) will rotate. See Section 5 of this manual for adjustment information.

Gear Shift Lever (C, Fig. 3-1)

This lever controls the selection of travel speeds: five forward and two reverse. See Section 5 of this manual for adjustment information.

Discharge Chute Control Rod (D, Fig. 3-1)

This lever controls the direction of the dis- charge chute. Approximately ten turns of this crank moves the discharge chute all the way from one side to the other.

Discharge Chute Deflector Cap and Lever (E & F, Fig. 3-2)

The discharge chute deflector cap (E) con- trols the vertical angle of the snow dis- charge. To adjust the discharge angle, move the discharge cap by pulling lever (F) outward and moving the discharge deflec- tor cap up or down. The discharge chute deflector cap should usually be adjusted to a low angle, especially in windy conditions.

Fuel Shut-Off Valve (G, Fig. 3-3)

The fuel shut-off valve controls fuel flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Turn valve 1/4 turn clockwise to OFF (closed) position when storing or transporting unit.

Turn valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to ON (open) position before starting engine.

Throttle (H, Fig. 3-3)

The throttle controls the speed of the en- gine and is used to stop the engine. NOTE: The engine lubrication and cooling systems operate best at full throttle.

Primer Button (J, Fig. 3-3)

The primer button pumps small amounts of gasoline into the engine to improve cold weather starting.

Recoil Starter (K, Fig. 3-3)

Used for pull-starting the engine.

Stop Switch Key (L, Fig. 3-3)

This key-like device is used to stop the en- gine (the Throttle, as described above, can also be used to stop the engine). Push the key in before starting the engine. Pull it out to stop the engine. Do not twist the key.

Electric Starter (M, Fig. 3-3)

The electric starter uses 120VAC house current to start the engine. Use only the electric cord provided with the unit to con- nect to house current.

Choke Knob (N, Fig. 3-3)

The choke knob controls the air/gasoline mixture that is fed into the engine. Use the CHOKE setting when starting the en- gine and the RUN setting during operation. A warm engine may not require choking when starting.

Skid Shoes (O, Fig. 3-4)

The skid shoes control the distance be- tween the collector (auger/impeller) hous- ing/scraper blade and the ground. This distance should be adjusted to clear any uneven or gravel surfaces. Refer to Section 5 for adjustment information.

Scraper Blade (P, Fig. 3-4)

The scraper blade (P) clears snow close to the pavement. Refer to Section 5 for ad- justment information.

Light (T, Fig. 3-2)

The light is powered by the engine and stays on during engine operation.

Handlebar Warmers

The handlebar warmers are activated when the engine is running. The handlebar grips will warm gradually to the touch.

A				C
					T
D
			B
Figure 3-1
F					E
Figure 3-2
N	L				G
					H
					K
J
				M
Figure 3-3
		S
R
Figure 3-4		O	P	R	O
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