Troy-Bilt 42052, 42051 owner manual Assembly, A. Inspect Unit, B. Unpack Unit, Description, Section

Section

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Assembly

WARNING

To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this manual.

Auger Drive Control Lever

Light

Discharge Chute

Chute

Deflector Cap

Drift Slicers (Optional)

Chute Directional Control Gear Shift Lever

Wheel Drive

Control Lever

NOTE: Left and right sides of the unit are determined from the operator position, facing the direction of forward travel.

A. Inspect Unit

Inspect the unit and shipping crate for damage immediately after delivery. Contact the carrier (trucking company) if you find or suspect damage. Inform them of the damage and request instructions for filing

Collector (auger/impeller) Housing

Auger Assembly FULLY ASSEMBLED UNIT

Skid Shoe

a claim. To protect your rights, put your claim in writing and mail a copy to the car- rier within 15 days after the unit has been delivered. Contact the Factory if you need assistance.

Tools/Materials Required for Assembly

(1)Scissors or knife (to cut plastic ties)

(1)*5/16" wrench

(1)*3/8" wrench

(2)*7/16" wrenches

(2)*1/2" wrenches

(1)*9/16" wrench

(1)Phillips head screwdriver (medium)

(1)Needle-nosed pliers (medium)

(1)Automotive-type tire pressure gauge

(1)Funnel

(1)Clean, high-quality motor oil. Refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for the exact oil specifications and amount needed for your engine.

* Adjustable wrenches may be used.

IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to the engine crankcase before the engine is started. Follow the instructions in this Section.

B. Unpack Unit

Follow these steps to unpack your unit.

1.After removing cardboard carton, re- move discharge chute (O, Figure 2-4) assembly (with attached hardware bag) from inside cardboard sleeve.

2.Cut plastic ties securing handlebar ends to chassis and remove handle- bars. Remove any protective wrapping on handlebars.

3.Cut the four plastic ties (two on auger shaft and two on wheel axle) that se- cure the unit to the shipping pallet.

4.Move unit onto a clean, level surface.

The unit is heavy. To move the unit off the shipping pallet, use caution and obtain the help of at least one assistant.

5.The hardware bag should contain the following items:

Description	Qty.
Engine Stop Switch Key	1
Plastic Cable Tie	3
Hex Hd. Flange Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 ..	4
Hex Hd. Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4	2
Locknut, 1/4-20	2
Phillips Hd. Screw, #10-24 x 3/8	2
Locknut, #10-24	2
Cotter Pin	1
Electric Start Power Cord	1
*Shear Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4	2
*Locknut, 5/16-18	2

*These are replacement parts (Figure 2-1) that should be kept with this manual (if the auger jams, the shear bolts are designed to break to prevent damage to the auger drive). See Section 5 for replacement information.

Figure 2-1

C. Remove Drift Slicers (if equipped)

1.Remove the four screws (B, Figure

2-2) and locknuts (two on each side) that secure the drift slicers (A) and re- move them from both sides of the col- lector (auger/impeller) housing.

NOTE: For shipping purposes, the drift slicers are mounted backwards.

2.Place the drift slicers and hardware aside. The drift slicers can be attached after the unit is assembled (see last step of these assembly instructions).

B

A

Figure 2-2

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