Troy-Bilt 10530 manual Making Adjustments, To Engage Wheel Drive, Clean-Out Tool, Operating Tips

•Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment has been achieved. Repeat the previous steps to provide more slack in the cable, if necessary.

To Engage Wheel Drive

•With the engine running near top speed, move the shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions.

NOTE: Use slower speeds in heavy conditions and until you are familiar and comfortable with the operation of the snow thrower.

•Squeeze the drive control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will stop.

IMPORTANT: NEVER move the shift lever without first releasing the drive control. Doing so will cause premature wear to the drive system’s friction wheel.

Wheel Steering Controls

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

•With the traction control engaged, squeeze the right wheel steering control to assist in turning right; squeeze the left control to assist in turning left.

Clean-Out Tool

The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip (Refer to Figure 8 ). If the chute assembly becomes clogged during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute and chute opening:

1.Release both the Auger Control and the Drive/ Auger Control Lock.

2.Stop the engine by moving the throttle to the stop position.

3.Remove the clean-out tool from the mounting clip.

4.Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to remove any snow and ice in the chute assembly.

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.

5.Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing, re-start the engine.

6.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the chute assembly before continuing to clear snow.

Operating Tips

WARNING: The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150°F. Avoid these areas.

•Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

•For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.

•Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.

•Slightly overlap each previous path.

•Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate) when using on gravel or crushed rock.

SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

Drive Control and Shift Lever

To check the adjustment of the drive control and shift lever, proceed as follows:

•Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.

•With the drive control released, push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should move freely.

•Engage the drive control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back, resistance should be felt.

•Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2)

position and repeat the previous two steps.

If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the drive control released, adjust the drive control immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows:

•To readjust the drive control cable, unhook the drive spring (found on the end of the drive control

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