Troy-Bilt STORM Series Setting Up Your Snow Thrower, Remove the unit from the crate or carton

3

Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

References to the right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position (standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel).

Two replacement auger shear pins are included with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to Augers in Maintenance section for more informa- tion regarding shear pin replacement.

This Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and fea- tures discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models.

Figure 3-1

This Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models.

1.Remove the unit from the crate or carton.

2.Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting handle upward.

a.Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 3-1. Align upper handle with the lower handle.

b.Tighten star knobs to secure upper handle to lower handle, Figure 3-2.

c.Remove and discard any rubber bands, if present. They are for packaging purposes only.

3.Certain units may require assembly of the chute. If this is the case, follow steps 4-6 to install the chute.

4.Position the chute assembly over the base, see Figure 3-3.

5.Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base. The flange keepers will click into place when properly secure, Figure 3-4.

NOTE: If the flange keepers will not easily click into place, use the palm of your hand to apply swift, firm pressure to the back of each.

Figure 3-2

Figure 3-3

Figure 3-4