Troy-Bilt 42030, 42031, 42012, 42010 manual Table of Contents

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Customer Service

and Technical

Service

If you have questions

or problems with the unit, contact your

authorized dealer or

call or write the factory. (When calling or writing the factory, provide the model/serial numbers of the unit.)

Replacement Parts

Factory specified replacement parts are available from either your authorized dealer or directly from the factory. For parts ordering information, refer to the parts catalog.

Engine Service and Repair

For engine service or repair, contact your nearest authorized engine dealer. To locate your nearest

engine dealer, look in the Yellow Pages under “Engines–Gasoline.” The engine on the unit is warranted by the engine manufacturer. Any unauthorized work performed on the engine during the warranty period may void the warranty. For complete details on the engine warranty, refer to the engine owner manual.

To Contact the Factory:

Garden Way Incorporated

1 Garden Way

Troy, New York 12180

Customer Service: 1-800-437-8686

Technical Service: 1-800-520-5520

Parts Service: 1-800-648-6776

FAX: (518) 391-7332

Outside the U.S.A. and Canada:

Customer Service: (518) 391-7007

Technical Service: (518) 391-7008

Parts Service: (518) 391-7006

FAX: (518) 391-7332

Table of Contents

 

SECTION 1: SAFETY

4

Safety Decals

7

SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY

8

Inspect Unit/Tools Required/Unpacking/Hardware Bag Contents

8

Install Handlebars

9

Install Discharge Chute/Attach Chute Control Rod

10

Attach Auger Drive Control Rod

11

Install Wheel/Gear Shift Control Rods

12

Install Wiring Harness/Adding Oil to the Engine/Check Gear Case Oil

13

Check Tire Pressure/Install (optional) Drift Slicers

13

SECTION 3: CONTROLS

14

Wheel/Auger/Gear Shift Control Levers

14

Discharge Chute Controls/Ignition Keyswitch/Fuel Shut-Off Valve

14

Engine Throttle/Primer

15

Engine Starter/Choke

15

Skid Shoes/Scraper Blade/Handlebar Warmer

15

SECTION 4: OPERATION

16

Pre-Operation Checklist

16

Starting the Engine

18

Stopping the Engine

18

Auger Drive Engagement/Disengagement

19

Wheel Drive Engagement/Disengagement

19

Shifting Gears

19

Transporting the Unit/Snowthrowing Patterns

20

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

21

Engine

21

Lubrication

22

Wheel Drive

23

Shear Bolts

23

Auger Drive

24

Slip Differential

25

Gear Shift Rod

25

Drive Disk Clearance

25

Brake Arm Adjustment

26

Skid Shoes/Scraper Blade

26

Off-Season Storage

26

Troubleshooting Chart

27

Maintenance Schedule

29

Specifications

30

Wiring Diagram

31

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Contents Snowthrower Model/Serial Numbers Safety Alert SymbolWarranty Service Owner Registration CardTable of Contents Safety TrainingPreparation Operation SafetyMaintenance and Storage Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Safety DecalsInspect Unit AssemblyTools/Materials Required for Assembly Hardware Bag ContentsInstall Handlebars AssemblyAttach Chute Control Rod Install Discharge ChuteAttach Auger Drive Control Rod Attach Wheel Drive Control Rod Install Gear Shift Control RodCheck Auger Gear Case Oil Level Wiring Harness InstallationInstall Drift Slicers optional attachment Add Engine Oil to CrankcaseWheel drive control lever ControlsControls Handlebar Warmer FeatureOperation Pre-operation checklistOperation Stopping Starting the engineReverse Auger drive engagementWheel drive engagement Shifting gearsTransporting the unit Snowthrowing tipsSnowthrowing Patterns Spark Plug MaintenanceEngine oil Ignition systemMaintenance Wheel Drive Disc AdjustmentLubrication Shear Bolts Wheel Drive Belt ReplacementAuger Drive Belt Replacement Auger Drive Belt AdjustmentSlip Differential Adjustment Gear Shift Rod AdjustmentDrive Disc Clearance Adjustment Skid shoes/Scraper blade Brake Arm AdjustmentReinstall the bolts and belt cover Clean dirt, grime and grease from the unit and engineTroubleshooting Above surface being cleared Model/Part Number Maintenance ChartService Kit DescriptionSpecifications SpecificationsSnowthrower Models 42010, 42012, 42030 Wiring Diagram Garden WAY Incorporated