Troy-Bilt 31AH9Q77766 Gas & Oil Fill-Up, Starting the Engine, Electric Starter, Any conditions

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times

to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions care- fully prior to operating the electric starter.

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors

are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

Starting the Engine

1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

2.Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged (released) position.

3.Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not attempt to turn the key.

NOTE: The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch. Do not turn the key.

Electric Starter

1.Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

WARNING: The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC

household current. It must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.

If your house wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under

any conditions.

If your home electrical system is grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electric starter.

If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows:

1.Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine’s surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.

2.Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cold engine start).

NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL.

3.Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.

NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.

4.Push starter button to start engine.

5.Once the engine starts, immediately release starter button.

6.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to FULL and then slowly into the OFF position again.

7.When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplug- ging the opposite end from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

1.Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold engine start).

NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL.

2.Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.

NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.

NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.

3.Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.

4.Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. 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.

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Contents Two-Stage Snow Thrower Storm 31AH9Q77766 Form no -00381C28/06 Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Your Responsibility 53% %842! #!54/ %. /0%2!4%, 352&!#%3  2%!$ /0%2!4/2g3 -!.5!,TrainingPreparation Your Responsibility Restrict the useMaintenance & Storage OperationDo not modify engine Your ResponsibilitySetting Up Your Snow Thrower Setting Up Your Snow Thrower Final Adjustments Specifications are Auger Drive Subject to change ControlTesting Drive Control & Shift Lever Testing Auger Drive ControlAdjusting Drive and Auger Controls Adjust the lock nut as followsTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Reattach the spring to the actuator bracketOperating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Starting the EngineElectric Starter Any conditionsChute Clean-Out Tool Stopping the EngineTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersMaking Adjustments Shift RodChute Control Drive ControlChute Bracket Adjustment Skid ShoesAuger Control PlateMaintaining Your Snow Thrower EngineLubrication AugersShave Plate Skid Shoes Shave PlateReplacing Belts Auger BeltPerforming any type Maintenance on Your machine Always stop engineDisconnect spark Plug, and ground Against engine beforeDrive Belt Changing Friction Wheel Hex ShaftHub Assembly Friction Wheel Secure with the cupped washer and hex bolt removed earlierOff-Season Storage Preparing EnginePreparing Snow Thrower Short-Term StorageProblem Cause Remedy For further details Contact an authorized Service centerThis section addresses minor service issues Trouble- shootingStorm Parts List To order replacement Parts, call Or visit30 17 42 710-0458 Screw, Carr., 5/16-18 x Storm Sprocket, 32T 81 710-1245B Screw, Hx Cap 5/16-24 Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for U.S.A Canada

31AH9Q77766 specifications

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