Troy-Bilt 42031, 42012, 42010 manual Transporting the unit, Snowthrowing tips, Snowthrowing Patterns

Section 4: Operation

Transporting the unit

DANGER Snowthrowing Patterns

Release the auger drive control lever to disengage the auger drive whenever the unit is being transported to the work site.

The unit is extremely heavy. Have at least one other person help you when loading or unloading the unit into a truck or trailer. Use ramps when loading or unloading the unit onto a trailer or truck. Securely tie the unit to prevent shifting while in transit.

Snowthrowing tips

•	Remove snow as soon as possible
	after a snowfall.
•	Run the engine at full throttle (the “ ”

DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS OR FEET TO DISLODGE SNOW FROM INSIDE THE AUGER HOUSING OR THE DISCHARGE CHUTE. ANY CONTACT WITH THE MOVING PARTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND USE A LONG (AT LEAST 3' [100 CM) LONG] WOODEN STICK TO UNCLOG THESE AREAS.

Use pattern in Fig. 4-7 when snow can only be thrown to one side. Begin throwing snow closest to the side opposite where it can be thrown and direct the discharge away from that side. When turning the unit around after each pass, rotate the discharge chute as you proceed so snow continues to be thrown in the proper direction.

Use pattern in Fig. 4-8 to throw snow to both sides. When turning the unit, rotate the discharge chute as necessary to throw snow in the proper direction.

position).

• Spray silicone spray onto the inside of:

the auger housing, the discharge

chute, the deflector cap, and also on

the augers to help prevent snow from

sticking. (Do not spray silicone on

rubber or plastic: damage will result).

• Direct discharge downwind.

• If a smooth area is being cleared:

adjust the skid shoes so the scraper

blade is approximately 1/8" (3mm)

from the ground.

• If a rough or gravel area is being

cleared: adjust the skid shoes so the

scraper blade clears the rough or

gravel surface.

• Use low travel speeds for safety and to

prevent overloading the unit.

WARNING

THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA WHERE THE UNIT WILL BE USED BEFORE THE FIRST SNOWFALL. REMOVE ALL DOORMATS, SLEDS, BOARDS, WIRES AND OTHER DEBRIS TO PREVENT INJURY FROM THROWN OBJECTS.

As you turn, rotate the discharge chute so that the snow is always thrown in this direction.

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Fig. 4-7

The discharge chute stays the same direction except when turning. Snow is thrown to each side.

Fig. 4-8

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