Troy-Bilt 5210R Snow Thrower and Engine Controls, Scraper Blade Figure, Engine Ignition Keyswitch

SNOW THROWER AND ENGINE CONTROLS

snowthrower when the shift handle is in any of the forward or reverse gears. It will take increased effort because you are also turning the wheel drive system by way of the wheels.

When the top of the shift handle is moved all the way to the right, the snowthrower will be in (R) Reverse. When the top of the shift handle is moved all the way to the left, the snowthrower will be in (3) High speed. There is a detent (a stop) for each of the speeds between (R) Reverse and (3) High speed. As you slowly move the shift handle sideways, you can feel these detents.

These speeds refer only to the wheel speed, not the auger speed.

To use the shift handle, release the wheel drive handlebar control lever. Allow all forward (or reverse) motion of the snowthrower to stop. Move the shift handle into the desired speed and re-engage the wheel drive handlebar control lever.

When familiarizing yourself with the various speeds, or when moving the snowthrower near obstacles, use (1) Low or (2) Medium speed.

Auger is shown upside-down

SCRAPER --r-r--_...,

BLADE

SKID

SHOES

Figure 3-4

Skid Shoes (Figure 3-4)

A skid shoe is located at the bottom of each side of the auger housing. These skid shoes are used to raise or lower the height of the auger housing.

This allows you to lower the auger housing when throwing snow off smooth surfaces so you can get a cleaner path. If you'rethrowing snow from clear, level ground, adjust the skid shoes so that the scraper blade clears the ground by approximately 1/8-inch.

When throwing snow from rough surfaces (such as those covered by gravel), the skid shoes allow you to raise the auger housing so that the scraper blade clears the gravel and doesn'tpick it up and throw it. If you'rethrowing snow from a gravel covered area, adjust the skid shoes so that the scraper is above the gravel.

To adjust the skid shoes:

1.Move the snowthrower to a level area.

2.Shut the snowthrower'sengine off. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug

3.Use a 9/16-inch wrench to loosen the two bolts that secure the skid shoe to the side of the auger housing.

4.Move the skid shoe up or down as necessary to obtain the desired gap between the scraper blade and the ground.

5.Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the other skid shoe. Be sure to adjust this skid shoe the same amount or else you'llget a sloping cut when you throw snow.

Scraper Blade (Figure 3-4)

The scraper blade is located at the lower rear of the auger housing. It is attached to the auger hous- ing by 5 bolts and nuts. The scraper blade is adjusta- ble for height and is replaceable (in case it becomes worn out or damaged).

Since the scraper blade will contact the ground, it will gradually wear and will be subject to damage. At the beginning and end of each season, check the scraper blade for excessive wear and damage.

You can adjust the scraper blade by loosening the

5 nuts that attach it to the auger housing. The nuts are located in the lower inner surface of the auger housing. When all the nuts are loose, move the scraper blade up or down as necessary. Hold the scraper blade in this position and re-tighten the nuts.

ENGINE CONTROLS

Engine Ignition Keyswitch

(Figure 3-1, Item E)

The keyswitch is located in the center of the lip on the rear of the handlebar control panel.

There are two positions of this keyswitch: RUN and STOP.

Turning the key to the RUN position allows you to start the engine with the recoil starter or optional electric starting motor. Turning the key to STOP will shut the engine off.

Always remove the engine ignition key when storing, cleaning, or performing any maintenance on the snowthrower.

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