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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
Single-Stage Snow Thrower — Squall 2100
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-04000
(April 17, 2007)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Snow Thrower manufactured by This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Troy-Bilt LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing performance when properly operated and maintained. laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning the unit, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equ
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIf ORNIA PROPOs ITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
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5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Safe Handling of Gasoline Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care and deadly gas. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when alcohol or drugs. gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your
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Maintenance & Storage Do not modify engine 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway adjustment sections of this manual. engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all control levers a
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades inside WARNING—
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • Two Ignition Keys • One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the snow thrower 2. Tighten the wing knobs to secure the handle in place. are from the operator’s position. Any exceptions will be noted. See Fig. 3-2. Assembly Positioning the Upper Handle 1. Pivot the upper handle into the operating position making sure not to pinch the cable in the process, as illustrated in Fig. 3
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Adding Fuel Adding Oil WARNING! Use extreme care when handling CAUTION: The engine is shipped without oil in the gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the engine. You must fill the engine with oil before vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine operating. Running the engine with insufficient oil indoors or while the engine is hot or running. can cause serious engine damage and void the Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other engine warranty. sources of ignition. 1. Remove
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Adjustments Chute Assembly The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at which the snow is thrown. 1. Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the chute assembly and pivot the upper chute upward or downward to the desired pitch. Retighten the wing knob before operating the snow thrower. 2. Position the chute assembly opening by using the chute handle to throw the snow in the desired direction. See Fig. 3-5. Figure 3-5 s ce ti On 3 — a ses Mybl & s e t -u p 9
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Controls and Features 4 Auger Control Recoil Starter Gasoline Cap Chute Control Handle Chute Oil Fill Ignition Key Assembly Primer Gasoline Cap Oil Fill Throttle Electric Control starter Button Choke Shave Plate Control Electric starter Oil Drain Recoil Auger Outlet starter Figure 4-1 RUN Choke Lever Throttle MARCHE Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on carburetor and aids in starting engine. CHOKE VOLET DE DÉPART The throttle control is located on the rear of the engin
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Auger When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the augers also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they come in contact with the pavement. Auger Control Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it to disengage. Chute Assembly Rotate the discharge chute to the le
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Operation 5 3. Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located on Starting the Engine the plastic shroud. Plug the other end of extension cord WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well- moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting ventilated area. See Fig. 5-2. fluid. Vapors are flammable. NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operat
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Recoil Starter To Engage Augers CAUTION: Do not pull the starter handle while the 1. To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze engine running. the auger control against the handle. Release to stop the augers. Engaging the Drive WARNING! To avoid unsupervised engine Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber paddles on the operation, never leave the engine unattended while auger to contact the pavement and propel the snow thrower running. Turn the engine off after us
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Control Cable Adjustments As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt WARNING! Before Servicing, repairing or stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows: control. Stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting. The upper hole in the control handle provides for an adjustment in cable tension. T
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Engine Maintenance 7 Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance the engine and remove the ignition key before will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals performing any type of engine maintenance. and the type of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur
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To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be Changing Engine Oil properly gapped and free of deposits. NOTE: Check the oil level before each use and after every five 1. Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench hours of operation to be sure the correct oil level is maintained. to remove the plug, Fig. 7-4. Refer to Checking Oil Level in the Operation Section 1. Drain fuel from the tank by running the engine until the Spark Plug fuel tank is empty. Be sure the fuel
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5. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer. NOTE: When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1⁄2-turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer. When reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten 1⁄8- to 1⁄4-turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer. CAUTION: The spark plug must be tightened securely. A loose spark plug can become very hot and can damage the engine. Cleaning the Engine If the engine has been running, allow it to
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Service 8 To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Fig. 7-2: Replacing Belt 1. Remove the belt cover by removing the five hex screws 1 that secure it to the frame. See Fig. 7-1. 3 Auger Pulley Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Belt Keeper Hex Screws 2 4 Figure 7-2 1. Push down on the idler pulley. 2. Position the belt on top of the auger pulley and under the belt Figure 7-1 keeper. 2. Remove the belt by grasping it from the bottom of the 3. Route the belt around the engine pulley.
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Replacing Auger Paddles The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present. CAUTION: Do NOT allow the auger’s rubber paddles to wear to the point where portions of the metal auger itself can come in contact with the pavement. Doing so can result in serious damage to your snow thrower. To change the rubber paddles, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the existing rubber paddles by unthreading the self-tapping screws which
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Troubleshooting 9 Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean fuel line. 3. Key not inserted all the way. 3. Insert key all the way. 4. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Connect wire to spark plug. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace. 6. Engine not primed. 6. Prime engine five to seven times. 7. Engine flooded from excessive priming. 7. Wait at least ten minutes
