Troy-Bilt 5210R manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS ENGINE IGNITION KEYSWITCH ----- WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL LEVER ~~--------- DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL CRANK il------ DEFLECTOR CHUTE CAP ,------ DEFLECTOR CHUTE t::.- CHUTE GUARD "---- ADJUSTABLE SCRAPER BLADE IMPELLER ------ ....... (INSIDE HOUSING) SKID SHOE -------- AUGER DRIVE --"'" CONTROL LEVER SHIFT HAND[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION 1: Safety 4 Training 4 Preparation 4 Operation 5 Maintenance and Storage 6 Decals 6 SECTION 2: Easy Assembly 7 SECTION 3: Snowthrower and Engine Controls 11 Snowthrower Controls 11 Auger Drive Control Lever 11 Wheel Drive Control Lever 11 Discharge Chute Control Crank 11 Discharge Chute Deflector Cap 11 Shift Handle 1[...]

Dear TROY-SILT Snowthrower™ Owner: Congratulations! You now own one of the finest snowthrowers available today. To help you safely and efficiently assemble, operate, and service your snowthrower, we've prepared this Owner/Operator Manual for you. This Manual gives you important information you need to safely operate and service your snowthro[...]

FOR SERVICE OR PARTS For service questions, operating questions, or replacement parts, you can either contact us at the factory or see your local servicing dealer. Our factory addresses, hours, and telephone numbers are listed below for your convenience. ADDRESS HOURS TELEPHONE NUMBERS In the U.S.A. TROY-BILT MFG. CO. M-F 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Toll-fre[...]

SECTION 1: SAFETY IMPORTANT Safe Practices for Walk-Behind Snowthrowers. This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this Manual and on snow- thrower decals to alert you to poten- tial hazards. Whenever you see this symbol, read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure to obey the safety message could result in personal injury or prope[...]

To prevent a shock hazard, use the electric starting system only with an electrical cord rated for outdoor use. Be sure this electrical cord is of a sufficient gauge. F. Do not abuse the electrical cord. Never pull the snowthrower by the cord. Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the outlet. Keep the cord away from oil, sharp edges, and excess[...]

SAFETY 27. Do not use the snowthrower near drop-ofts, ditches, or embankments. If the snowthrower's wheel should go over the edge, or if the edge would cave in, the snowthrower could suddenly overturn. 28. Do not wear loose clothing such as scarves that could get caught in the rotating parts of the snowthrower. 29. Exercise caution to avoid sl[...]

SECTION 2: EASY ASSEMBLY To assemble your snowthrower, you'll need: 1. One quart of clean, high quality engine oil. (Refer to "Specifications" on the inside back cover for the recommended types and viscosities.) 2. Two 7/16-inch wrenches: 3. Two 'l2-inch wrenches (one of these should be an open-end wrench): 4. One 3/8-inch wrenc[...]

EASY ASSEMBLY ) B~ Figure 2-1 Step 1: Attach the Handlebars. 1. Remove the four loosely installed 5/16-18 x 7/8 flange screws from holes A. 2. Place the lower ends of the handlebar assembly on the outside of the upper rear corner of the frame as shown in Figure 2-1 (Item A). Align the two holes in the left side of the lower end of the handlebars wi[...]

Step 3: Attach the Deflector Chute Assembly. 1. Use a 3/8-inch wrench and a 5/16-inch wrench to remove two of the three sets of shims and clips (Figure 2-3, Items D & E) from the lower, rear part of the deflector chute assembly. Don't remove the shim and clip that is in front of the chute opening. 2. Apply multipurpose automotive grease al[...]

EASY ASSEMBLY Step 5: Check the Tires' Air Pressure. 1. Use an automotive-type tire pressure gauge to check the air pressure in the tires. 2. Make sure that both tires are evenly inflated - or else the snowthrower could pull to one side. The correct tire pressure is 15 to 20 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch). Step 6: Add Oil to the Engine. 1. Unscr[...]

SECTION 3: SNOW THROWER AND ENGINE CONTROLS This Section describes the location and function of the various controls you will need to use when oper- ating the snowthrower. For complete step-by-step operating instructions, please refer to "Section 4: Operation". SNOW THROWER CONTROLS A c Figure 3-1 Auger Drive Control Lever (Figure 3-1, It[...]

SNOW THROWER AND ENGINE CONTROLS Auger is shown upside-down 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. W[...]

SNOW THROWER AND ENGINE CONTROLS Pre-Starting Primer Button (Figure 3-5, Item H) The pre-starting primer button is located on the upper left-hand side of the rear of the engine. Pressing this button pumps small amounts of gaso- line into the engine to improve cold weather starting. Make sure that your finger covers the small hole in the center of t[...]

SECTION 4: OPERATION Pre-start Checklist: 1. Review" Section 1: Safety" and" Section 3: Controls' '. 2. Check the snowthrower for any loose or missing hardware. 3. Check the engine oil level. 4. Check the level of the gas in the gas tank. 5. Check the skid shoe (Figure 4-1, Item A) adjust- ment. See "Skid Shoes" i[...]

OPERATION WARNING To prevent personal injury from electrical shocks: • Do not use the 120V electric starter in the rain. • Do not stand in puddles or on damp ground when using the electric starter or when connecting the electrical cord. D. Gradually move the choke knob to its NO CHOKE position and allow the engine to warm up. 9. To start the en[...]

16 OPERATION A. Move the shift handle to its LOW position. B. Quickly squeeze and release the Wheel Drive Lever. C. The wheels should begin turning when you squeeze the lever. They should stop turning when you release the lever. WARNING If the wheels turn before you squeeze the Wheel Drive Lever, or if the wheels continue to turn after you release [...]

Changing Speeds You can engage the Wheel Drive Lever when the shift handle is in any of the speeds - (R) Reverse, (1) First, (2) Second, or (3) Third. You do not have to begin in (1) First and then shift up through (2) Second and then into (3) Third. You can begin in (3) Third if you wish. In (2) Second or (3) Third, the snowthrower will move forwa[...]

OPERATION Run the engine at full throttle when throwing snow. Use a lower wheel speed in heavy wet snow. Spray the auger, inside of auger housing, inside of discharge chute, and inside of deflector chute with silicone spray to prevent snow from sticking to these areas. Before the first snowfall, inspect the area in which you'll be using the sn[...]

After the very first two hours that you operate your snowthrower, change the engine oil. After this initial engine oil change, change the engine oil every 25 hours of operation (or at the end of the snow throwing season, whichever comes first). To change the engine oil: 1. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up to operating temperature. 2. SHUT THE [...]

ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE 7. Slowly unscrew the drain plug. Allow the oil to run down the cardboard and into the container. 8. After the oil has drained, reinstall the drain plug and very securely tighten it. 9. Add clean oil to the engine. See "Checking Engine Oil Level and Adding Oil to Engine". Engine Ignition System The snowt[...]

ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE the hole. Allow any excess to drain out of the gear box. Wipe any excess gear oil off the gear box. Reinstall the plug. 8. Touch up any scratches, unpainted or rusty sur- faces with paint. Wheel Drive Cable Adjustment CAUTION Before adjusting the wheel drive cable, shut the engine off, allow A it to cool, disconne[...]

ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE 3. Remove the two (each side) flange screws (Figure 5-8, Item 0) from the snowthrower. Figure 5-8 4. Slowly pivot the rear half of the snowthrower back. Rest the handlebars on a stable object. 5. Take the auger drive belt (Figure 5-8, Item P) off the engine auger drive pulley (Figure 5-8, Item Q). You may have to [...]

ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE 1. Remove the two screws that secure the sides of the belt cover (Figure 5-4, Item F) to the snow- thrower. Take the belt cover off the snowthrower. 2. Push the idler (Figure 5-9, Item T) sideways to tighten the auger drive belt. 3. Look at the brake arm hole (Figure 5-9, Item U). This hole should be flush with th[...]

ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Before After Every 25 Every 50 At the SCHEDULE each each hours of hours of end of the use use operation operation season Check engine oil level. 1/ Check all fasteners 1/ for tightness. Check operation of Auger Drive Lever and 1/ Wheel Drive Lever. Apply oil to handlebar control levers and 1/ linkages.[...]

ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Problem Solution Engine won't start. Ignition key in OFF position. Turn key to ON position. Spark plug wire Reconnect spark plug wire disconnected. to spark plug. Gas tank empty. Fill gas tank. Fouled spark plug. Remove, clean, inspect, (or replace), re-gap and reinstall spark[...]

ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Problem Solution Engine overheats. Dirty air screen. Remove all debris from air screen. Low engine oil level. Check engine oil level. Add oil as necessary. Dirty cooling fins. Clean cooling fins. Loose spark plug. Disconnect spark plug wire. Re-tighten spark plug. Auger drive lever[...]

ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Problem Solution Wheel Drive Lever does Shift Handle is in (N) Neutral. Release Wheel Drive Lever, not make wheels turn. move Shift Handle to desired speed, re-engage Wheel Drive Lever. Not enough tension on wheel Cable should just be taut when drive belt. Wheel Drive Lever is not [...]

ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Problem Solution Snowthrower doesn't Snow sticks to auger or chute. Spray auger and chute with throw snow well. silicone lubricant. (continued) Incorrect wheel speed setting When throwing snow, generally (on shift handle). use faster speeds. Use slower speeds on heavier snow. [...]

SPECIFICATIONS Snowthrower HEIGHT To top of handlebar lever: 421/2 inches Without handlebars: 29% inches WIDTH At tires: 19314 inches At handlebars: 23 inches LENGTH With handlebars: 591/2 inches Without handlebars: 40 inches TIRES 2 ply, 4:10-4 Pressure: 15-20 PSI AUGER WIDTH 21 inches TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL SAE 90W gear oi I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Ele[...]

r----- LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY ------, j What is Covered: How to Get Service: Your Rights Under State Law: ' Your TROY-BILT Snowthrower is carefully inspected and tested at the Factory. We, or your Dealer, will repair or replace, at our option and at no cost to you, any part which we find to be defective in materials or workman- ship for a[...]