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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Snow Thrower Model 5521 — Squall
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state
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This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Safety Labels ........................................... p. 3 Off-Season Storage .............................. p. 12 Safe Operation Practices ....................... p. 4 Troubleshooting .................................... p. 13 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower .............. p. 6
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1 Safety � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � ��� � � � � � � � � � � Labels � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ����������������������������������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �����������
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 2 DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects
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Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjust- rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. ment sections of this manual. 2 2. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disen- bypass its operation. Doing so makes the
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NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models. 3 NOTE: All references to left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only Snow Contents of Carton Carton contents are listed below with part numbers in Thrower parentheses. 1. Two Ignition Keys (725-0201) Setup 2. 20 oz. Bottle 5-30W Oil (737-0209) 3. Extension Cord (if so equipped) (629-0
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I R P R E M Auger Control Handle Recoil Starter 4 Key Know Electric Primer Starter Your Snow Gasoline Cap Button Thrower Chute Assembly IMPORTANT: Choke Lever This unit is shipped without oil in the engine, but oil packaged separately Shave Plate which must be added per the engine owner’s Spark Plug Access Auger manual instructions. Oil Fill Figure 4 Choke Lever Auger When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the OFF CHOKE ON auger housing and throws it out the discharge chu
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Recoil Starter 5 Key Electric Primer Operation Starter Gasoline Cap Button Spark Plug Access Oil Fill WARNING Choke Lever WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the Figure 5 machine and in Before Starting Electric Starter (if so equipped) this manual before WARNING: Read, understand, and WARNING: The electric starter must operating. follow all instructions and warnings on be used with a properly grounded Use extreme care the machine and in this manual
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10. When engine starts, release starter button, and move 5. Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire choke gradually to 1/2 Choke until the engine runs to prevent accidental starting. smoothly. Next move Choke to OFF. If engine falters, Operating the Snow Thrower move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at to 1/2 then to OFF. 5 which the snow is thrown. 11. Disconnect the power cord. Always unplug from the 1. Loosen th
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Shave Plate 1. To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact level surface. Note that if the 6 shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may blow under Side View the housing. If the shave plate wears out excessively, or the unit does not self-propel, the shave plate may Adjustments be too low and needs to be adjusted. & NOTE: On new units or units with a new shave plate installed, the augers may be slight
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Replacing Belt WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage the control bail and stop engine. Wait until all 6 moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and Idler Pulley ground it against the engine to prevent Adjustments unintended starting. & Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws. See Figure 9. Then simply pull the belt off by grasping it from Maintenance the bottom of the auger pulley and pulling off. Once you remove the bel
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If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or 4. Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the last possibility of snow is gone, the equipment needs to cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with a rag and crank be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to the engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace 7 ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many spark plug
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Possible Cause(s) Problem 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 1. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Engine fails to start 8 2. Blocked fuel line 2. Clean fuel line 3. Key not in ON position 3. Insert key and turn to ON position 4. Spark plug wire disconnected 4. Connect wire to spark plug. Trouble- 5. Faulty spark plug 5. Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace. Shooting 6. Engine not primed 6. Prime engine four times. 7. Wait at least ten minutes before 7. Engine flooded from excessive
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18 14 8 55 54 52 53 1 51 17 23 You can determine which drive pulley system your unit has by measuring this hole. Units 10 with a 3/8” hole use these part 7 numbers. 16 6 11 5 25 24 9 15 32 39 You can determine which drive 40 pulley system your unit has 12 by measuring this hole. Units 2 with a 1/4” hole use these part numbers. 49 44 31 7 34 27 29 48 46 29 41 42 43 28 45 50 36 35 29 20 30 38 13 3 22 26 21 4 19 37 47 33 14
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9 Part List: REF PART No. DESCRIPTION Qty. REF PART No. DESCRIPTION Qty. Snow NO. NO. Thrower 1 629-0071 Extension Cord 1 29 710-0896 Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 24 2 710-0409 Hex Screw, 5/16-24 x 1.75 4 30 735-04032 Cresent Spiral 4 3 710-0627 Hex Screw, 5/16-24 x .75 1 31 684-04025A Auger Axle 1 4 710-0654A Self Tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 2 32 710-0642 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75 Gr. 5 1 5 710-0751 Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 1 33 710-0653 Self-tapping Screw 1/4-20 x .375 1 6 710-1003 Screw, #10-16 x .62
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35 22 36 9 Part List: Snow Thrower 25 18 16 24 23 6 For parts and/or 4 8 5 accessories 7 please call 1-866-840-6483, or 1-330-558-7220. www.troybilt.com 3 37 21 13 27 2 15 26 1 38 4 40 33 14 30 32 9 34 39 12 10 20 4 19 17 41 11 30 32 28 28 29 30 31 16
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REF PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Qty. NO. 1 684-04127 Chute Assembly 1 9 2 710-04071 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.0” 1 3 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 0.750” 1 Part List: 4 712-04063 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 6 Snow 5 720-0284 Chute Knob Assembly 1 6 731-04388A Chute Handle 1 Thrower 7 731-04426A Upper Chute 1 8 736-0159 Washer 1 9 710-0487 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 Gr. 1 2 10 720-0284 Handle Knob Assembly 5/16-18 2 11 725-0157 Cable Tie 1 12 736-0451 Saddle Washer .320 x .93 2 13 747-04159 Bail,
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The following accessories and kits are available for single-stage snow throwers. See the retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower, an authorized Troybilt Service Dealer or phone (866) 840-6483 for information regarding price and availability 10 Accessories MODEL DESCRIPTION OEM-737-0209 4-cycle Snow Thrower Oil & Kits Premium 4-cycle snow thrower oil, SAE 5W30, 20oz. easy pour bottle OEM-754-0101A Snow Thrower Auger Belt 753-0451 Shave Plate (includes replacement shave plate and
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11 NOTES: Use this page to make notes and write down important information. For parts and/or accessories please call 1-866-840-6483, or 1-330-558-7220. www.troybilt.com 19
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect e. Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- exported outside of the United States, its possessions and sions and territories. territories, except those sold through Troy-Bilt’s authorized channels of export distribution. “Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material and work
