Troy-Bilt 42012, 42031, 42010, 42030 manual Operation, Do Not Mix Oil With Gasoline

Section 4: Operation

WARNING

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE. NEVER REMOVE THE GASOLINE TANK FILL CAP OR ADD FUEL WHEN INDOORS OR WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. WIPE UP SPILLED GASOLINE IMMEDIATELY. KEEP SMOKING MATERIALS, SPARKS OR FLAMES FAR FROM FUEL TANK AND CONTAINERS.

Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87. Leave 1/2" of space for fuel expansion. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE! Tighten the gasoline fill cap securely. Refer to the engine owner manual for additional gasoline information.

DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE!

6. The unit should be adjusted so the

auger housing and the scraper blade

(N, Fig. 4-2) are 1/8" above the surface

to be cleared. If the unit is used to

H	P	L
		B
AA
Fig. 4-3

clear gravel or uneven surfaces, this

adjustment should be increased so

gravel or other foreign objects are not

scooped up into the auger.

To adjust the auger housing/scraper

blade height:

a. Move the unit onto a level surface.

b. Loosen the bolts securing the skid

shoes (M, Fig. 4-2).

c. Adjust the skid shoes (M) until they

are in the correct position to support

the auger housing and the scraper

blade (adjust both skid shoes the

same to prevent uneven snow

removal).

d. Tighten the bolts to lock the skid

shoes (M) into the proper position.

7.The scraper blade (N, Fig. 4-2) can also be adjusted. Adjust the scraper blade (N) at the carriage bolts

(Z, Fig. 4-2). Adjust the bottom edge of the scraper blade so it is parallel to the bottom edge of the auger.

8.Adjust the discharge chute deflector cap (AA, Fig. 4-3) with lever to the desired angle of discharge. Usually keep the angle of the discharge defector cap low, especially in windy conditions.

9.Rotate the discharge chute control rod (crank) (P, Fig. 4-3) and check for binding.

10.Check the auger drive and wheel drive control levers (H and L, Fig. 4-3) for freedom of movement.

11.Check the tire pressure. Inflate both tires evenly to 8 to 12 PSI (55 to 82 Kpa).

12.Spray silicone spray on the inside of the deflector chute, the chute discharge deflector cap, the auger housing, and on the augers. This will help prevent snow from sticking (do not spray silicon spray on rubber or plastic: damage can result).

13.Re-connect the spark plug wire (J, Fig. 4-1) to the spark plug if needed.

14.Rotate the fuel shut-off valve

(K, Fig. 4-1) to the “ON” position, if so equipped.

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