Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 42010 Troy-Bilt
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Models 42010 - 8 HP , 24" Auger 42030 - 8 HP , 24" Auger 42012 - 10 HP , 26" Auger 42031 - 10 HP , 26" Auger Owner/Operator Manual Snowthrower • Safety • Assembly • Controls .
2 Dear Owner: Thank you for purchasing this product. The unit was carefully designed and manufactured to provide excellent performance if properly operated and maintained. Read this manual. This is a safety , operation and general maintenance manual which does not attempt to cover major repairs.
3 T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ..................................................................... 4 Safety Decals ............................................................................................................ 7 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY .
T raining 1. Read this owner/operator manual and the separate engine owner manual carefully before operating the unit. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. A replacement manual is available by contacting the factory.
5 Section 1 : Safety 3. Before starting the engine, check the tightness of all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Replace or clean any damaged or unreadable safety and operating labels. 4. Wear adequate winter outer garments when operating the unit.
6 11. Before inspecting the unit or making any adjustments, or if the unit jams or becomes clogged, shut the engine off immediately and allow all moving parts to come to a stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure the wire away from the spark plug.
7 Section 1 : Safety 5. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 6. Store gasoline in a cool, well- ventilated area, safely away from any spark- or flame-producing equipment. 7. Store gasoline only in an approved gasoline storage container, safely out of the reach of children.
Assembly 8 Section 2 IMPORTANT: Follow the assembly steps carefully. Contact the factory or your local authorized dealer if you have any questions or problems. 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.
9 Section 2: Assembly A J B C E F D G H I IMPORTANT: Left and right sides of the unit are determined from the operator position, facing the direction of forward travel. E. Install Handlebars 1. Cut the plastic cable ties securing the handlebar ends to the chassis and remove the handlebars.
10 Section 2: Assembly F . Install Discharge Chute 1. Remove the cardboard packing shield from the discharge chute mount opening. 2. Loosen (do not remove) the left and right side sets of plastic shims (G, Fig. 2-4, inset A) and plastic hold-down clips (H, Fig.
11 Section 2: Assembly Fig. 2-7 Y Fig. 2-8 AH AC AD AB AA AT AS AG R AF AE 5. Rotate the chute control crank (Z, Fig. 2-6). The deflector chute should turn freely. Adjust the worm gear assembly bracket (L, Fig. 2-4) as necessary to prevent binding. H.
12 Section 2: Assembly Fig. 2-9 AF AB Yellow Yellow & Red Wires AL AO AN AM AK Black Black Blue Red Fig. 2-10 I. Attach Wheel Drive Control Rod 1. Remove the plastic cable tie that secures the wheel drive control rod (AE, Fig. 2-8) and the gear shift control rod (AF) to the left handlebar.
13 Section 2: Assembly K. Wiring Harness Installation 1. Remove the plastic cable tie that secures the wiring harness to the right handlebar. 2. Route the wiring harness to the inside of the right handlebar and over to the right side of the engine. 3.
14 Controls This section defines the various controls on the unit. Refer to the following section, “Operation,” for an explanation of the proper use of these controls. A, Fig. 3-1—Wheel drive control lever Controls the engagement of the wheel drive.
15 Section 3: Controls H, Fig. 3-4—Throttle Located on back left corner of the engine, the throttle controls the speed of the engine. For proper operation information, refer to the following section, “Operation.” NOTE: The engine lubrication and cooling systems operate best at full throttle.
Operation 16 Pre-operation checklist 1. Review Section 1, “Safety” and Section 3, “Controls” in this manual. 2. Check the unit for any loose or missing hardware. Tighten or replace as needed. 3. Check inside the auger housing and the discharge chute and remove any debris.
17 Section 4: Operation Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87. Leave 1/2" of space for fuel expansion. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE! Tighten the gasoline fill cap securely. Refer to the engine owner manual for additional gasoline information.
18 Starting the engine 1. Review the “Pre-operation checklist” earlier in this section. Move the unit outside to a well-ventilated, level area. 2. Move the gearshift lever (B, Fig. 4-4) into the desired gear position. 3. Turn the ignition key (C, Fig.
19 Auger drive engagement 1. Remove any debris from inside the auger housing. 2. Adjust the discharge chute deflector cap (RR, Fig. 4-6) angle with adjustment lever (SS, Fig.
20 Section 4: Operation T ransporting the unit Release the auger drive control lever to disengage the auger drive whenever the unit is being transported to the work site. The unit is extremely heavy. Have at least one other person help you when loading or unloading the unit into a truck or trailer.
Maintenance 21 Engine oil Check the engine oil level each time before starting the unit and after each 5 hours of operation. To check the engine oil level: 1. Move the unit onto a level surface. 2. Remove the oil dipstick (A, Fig. 5-1). 3. Wipe the oil from the dipstick with a clean cloth.
22 Section 5: Maintenance Lubrication At the beginning and end of each season or after every 25 hours of operation, lubricate the unit as recommended below: 1.
length of spring (W, Fig. 5-6) again. The spring length should now measure 5/8" – 3/4" (15–19mm) longer than the measurement taken in step 2. If it does not, loosen jam nut (Y, Fig. 5-6) and turn adjuster (Z, Fig. 5-6) to increase or decrease the spring length.
24 Auger Drive Belt Adjustment Due to wear, the auger drive belt may begin to slip when the auger drive lever is engaged. To adjust the auger drive belt: 1. Perform the brake arm adjustment as described later in this section. 2. If assembling a new unit, raise the wheel drive control lever (AP, Fig.
25 Section 5: Maintenance 5. Remove the auger drive belt from the lower drive pulley (AO). 6. Remove the belt from unit. To install the auger drive belt: 1. Position the auger drive belt (AD) down through gap. Position the belt into the lower drive pulley (AO).
26 Section 5: Maintenance Brake Arm Adjustment The brake arm adjustment is set at the factory to 1/16 - 1/8” for proper belt/brake clearance. Due to wear this may need adjustment. To perform this adjustment: 1. Remove the bolts, flat washer, lock washer and belt cover (AB, Fig.
27 Section 5: Maintenance POSSIBLE PROBLEM Ignition key in STOP position Choke knob in incorrect position Engine throttle lever in incorrect starting position Engine not primed enough (when cold) Engi.
28 Section 5: Maintenance TROUBLE Auger drive control lever does not engage auger drive Auger spins with drive lever disengaged Wheel drive control lever does not turn wheels Wheels turn with wheel dr.
29 Section 5: Maintenance Interval Before each use After each use Every 25 hours of operation or annually Every 50 hours of operation or annually Annually Item Engine oil All fasteners Auger drive lev.
30 Specifications Snowthrower Models 42010, 42012, 42030, & 42031 Snowthrower Height ......................To top of handlebar levers: 41.5" (105.3 cm) ...........w/o handlebars, deflector cap down: 33" (83.75 cm) Length.................
31 Specifications Wiring Diagram DIODE/RECTIFIER ENGINE CONNECTOR RED BLUE IGNITION SWITCH HANDLEBAR HEATER HANDLEBAR HEATER GROUND TO HANDLEBAR BLACK To Light (optional) BLACK RED RED YELLOW RED YELL.
For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or: GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED • 1 Garden Way • Troy, New York U.S.A. 12180 Customer Service: 1-800-437-8686 • Technical Service: 1-800-520-5520 • Parts Service: 1-800-648-6776 • FAX: (518) 391-7332 Outside the U.
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