Troy-Bilt 42052, 42051 Auger drive control lever does not, Engage auger drive, Disengaged, Wheels

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Section 5: Maintenance

WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)

TROUBLE

 

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Auger drive control lever does not

1. Broken square key on engine drive

1.

Replace key

engage auger drive

 

pulley

 

 

 

2.

Broken woodruff key on input shaft

2.

Replace key

 

 

 

 

Auger spins with drive lever

1. Tension too high on spring at lower

1.

Decrease spring tension

disengaged

 

end of auger drive control rod

 

 

Wheel drive control lever does not turn

1. Tension too low on spring at lower

1.

Increase spring tension

wheels

 

end of wheel drive control rod

 

 

 

2.

Broken wheel drive chain(s)

2.

Replace chain(s)

 

3.

Drive disk out of adjustment

3.

Re-adjust drive disc

 

4.

Broken or excessively worn wheel

4.

Replace wheel drive belt

 

 

drive belt

 

 

 

5.

Broken square key on engine pulley

5.

Replace key

Wheels turn with wheel drive control

1. Tension too high on spring at lower

1.

Decrease spring tension

lever disengaged

 

end of wheel drive control rod

 

 

 

2.

Drive disk out of adjustment

2.

Adjust drive disc

 

 

 

 

Snow thrower does not throw snow well

1. Discharge chute, impeller or auger

1.

Stop engine, disconnect spark plug

 

 

clogged with snow, slush or ice

 

wire, use a long stick to unclog

 

 

 

 

chute, auger and/or impeller

 

2.

Snow sticks to auger or chute

2.

Spray auger and chute with silicone

 

 

 

 

lubricant

 

3.

Incorrect gear setting

3.

When snow throwing, generally use

 

 

 

 

faster speeds – use slower speeds

 

 

 

 

with heavier snow

 

4.

Loose auger drive belt(s)

4.

Adjust auger drive belt(s)

 

 

 

 

Snow thrower does not clear snow

1. Skid shoes set too high

1.

Adjust skid shoes until scraper

 

 

 

 

blade is evenly adjusted 1/8" (3 mm)

 

 

 

 

above surface being cleared (or

 

 

 

 

higher on gravel or rough ground)

 

2.

Scraper blade adjusted incorrectly

2.

Adjust scraper blade until blade is

 

 

 

 

evenly adjusted above surface being

 

 

 

 

cleared

 

 

 

 

Snow thrower makes sloping cut in snow

1. Skid shoes not set at equal height

1.

Adjust skid shoes to equal height

 

2.

Scraper blade adjusted incorrectly

2.

Adjust scraper blade ends equally

 

 

 

 

Electric start motor won’t crank engine

1. Power cord unplugged from outlet

1.

Plug power cord into outlet

 

2.

Faulty power cord or plug

2.

Replace power cord

 

3.

Overheated starter

3.

Allow starter motor to cool 5-10

 

 

 

 

minutes before trying to start

 

 

 

 

engine again

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Snow Thrower See Back Cover for Customer Service Information Preparation SafetyTraining Keep the area of operation clearSafety OperationMaintenance and Storage Safety DecalsUnpack Unit AssemblyInspect Unit DescriptionInstall Handlebars AssemblyInstall Discharge Chute Attach Wheel Drive Control Rod Attach Chute Control RodAttach Gear Shift Control Rod Assembly Check Tire Pressure Connect Wiring for Handlebar Warmers and LightAdd Motor Oil to Crankcase Check Auger Gear Case Oil LevelFeatures and Controls Starting the Engine PRE-OPERATION ChecklistOperation Gasoline is Highly Flammable and ITS Vapors are ExplosiveEmergency stopping OperationStopping Normal non-emergency stoppingTransporting the Unit Auger Drive EngagementShifting Gears Snow Throwing TipsSnow Throwing Patterns Wheel Drive Disc Adjustment MaintenanceEngine Maintenance LubricationMaintenance Shear Bolts Auger Drive Belts AdjustmentInstallation 15 NmDrive Disc Clearance Adjustment Brake ARM AdjustmentSlip Differential Adjustment OFF-SEASON StorageTroubleshooting Trouble Possible Problem SolutionEngage auger drive Auger spins with drive leverAuger drive control lever does not DisengagedRequired Maintenance Schedule ScheduleSpecifications Specifications, Optional Kits and AccessoriesSPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL Kits and Accessories Optional Kits and AccessoriesRef. # Description Qty Parts ListDescription Qty Drawing no Parts List Ref. # Description104 108 203 205 204 112 111 113 110 1100045 Drawing no 1185403 Engine Service and Repair Warranty ServiceReplacement Parts Owner Registration Card

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