Troy-Bilt 1030 manual Before Starting Engine, To Start Engine

Four- Way Chute Control™

This four-way control lever is meant to control the direction and distance of snow discharge from the chute. Press the button on the knob and turn it left or right to rotate the chute to the direction that snow will be thrown. Tilt the lever forward to decrease the distance snow will be thrown, and backwards to increase distance.

Shift Lever	6
The shift lever is located in the center
	5
of the handle panel and is used to
determine ground speed and direction	4
of travel. It can be moved into any of	3
eight positions.	2
IMPORTANT: Always release drive	F 1
control before changing speeds.
Forward: Your snow thrower has six	R R1
forward (F) speeds, with position	R2
number one (1) being the slowest
speed.
Reverse: Your snow thrower has two
reverse (R) speeds, with position
number one (1) being the slower speed.
Headlight

The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.

Heated Handles Switch

This switch is located on the right side of the snow thrower dash panel. To activate the heated handles, toggle the switch to the right to generate heat within the handle grips. Toggle the switch to the left to the OFF position after using the snow thrower. See Figure 8.

NOTE: The heated handles grips are a compliment to, not a substitute for, proper cold weather outerwear for the operator’s hands. It is recommended that the snow thrower operator wear gloves/mittens to avoid extremities of winter while operating this equipment.

Clean-Out Tool

The clean-out tool is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer to page 12 for instructions on how to properly use it.

WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a clogged chute. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.Use the clean-out tool or a stick to unclog.

Wheel Steering Control

The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles. Squeeze the right

control to turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left.

Skid Shoe

The skid shoe position is determined by the condition of the ground from where snow has to be removed. Higher the snow level, lower will be the skid shoe level. Adjust it accordingly. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment on page 7.

Before Starting Engine

Oil

The engine was shipped with oil in the engine. Check oil level before each operation to ensure adequate oil in the engine. Refer to instructions on page 13.

Gas

WARNING: Gasoline is flammable; use caution when handling or storing it.

WARNING: Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is running, when it is hot or when it is in an enclosed area.

WARNING: Keep your snow thrower away from any open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.

1.Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in place on the container.

2.Make sure that the container from which you pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles.

3.A plastic cap is provided inside the fuel fill opening to protect the tank during manufacturing. Remove and discard. Use the threaded fuel tank cap to close after fill-up.

4.Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling

5.Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline.

6.Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to within 1/2" from the top to provide space for expansion of fuel.

7.Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

8.At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the snow thrower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer. See off-season storage instructions on page 18.

To Start Engine

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting or operating. Do not operate this snow thrower unless the chute assembly has been properly installed and is secured.

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