Troy-Bilt 42012 manual

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 • Operation • Maintenance ® GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED[...]

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. This manual is considered a permanent part of the uni[...]

3 T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ..................................................................... 4 Safety Decals ............................................................................................................ 7 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 8 Inspect Unit/Tools Require[...]

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. 2. Never allow children or untrained adults to use the unit. 3. Keep the area of operation clear [...]

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. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Exercise caution to avoid slipp[...]

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. Use only a wooden stick (at least 3 feet long) to clear away any blockage. [...]

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. 8. Use only original equipment replacement parts. Parts[...]

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. Inform them of the damage and[...]

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. Remove the protective wrapping on the handlebars. 2. Attach[...]

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. 2-4, inset A) on the toothed flange (J) of the discharge chute assembly. Remove and save[...]

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. Attach Auger Drive Control Rod 1. Remove the plastic cable tie that secures the auger drive contro[...]

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. 2. Hook the spring (AG, Fig. 2-8) at the lower end of t[...]

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. Attach the ring terminal (AK, Fig. 2-10) on the two black wires to the screw on the engine shroud [...]

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. When this lever is down against the handlebar and the engine is running, the wheels will rotat[...]

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. Operating the engine at less than full throttle for[...]

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. 4. Check the engine oil level: a. Move the unit onto a level surface.[...]

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. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE! 6. The unit should b[...]

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. 4-4) to the RUN “ ” position. 4. Turn choke knob “ ” (D, Fig. 4-5) clockwise to FULL C[...]

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. 4-6). The discharge chute deflector cap should usually be adjusted to a low angle, so it is not pointing at any persons, animals, buildings or vehicle, especially in windy con[...]

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. Use ramps when loading or unloading the unit onto [...]

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. 4. Screw the dipstick back into the engine. 5. Remove the o[...]

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. Lightly oil both the deflector chute cap pivot points (D, Fig. 5-3). 2. Lightly oil the discharge chute control rod pivot points where the control rod enters the control panel bearing (E, Fi[...]

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. (1-1/4 turns of the adjuster equals 1/16" [1.5mm] of spring extension[...]

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. 5-9) and the auger drive control lever (AL). 3. P[...]

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). 2. Position the auger drive belt (AD) into pulley (AE). Reinstall the belt guide (AC) an[...]

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. 5-9). 2. Squeeze the auger drive control lever (AL, Fig. 5-9) against[...]

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) Engine primed too much (when cold) Spark plug wire disconnected Fouled or faulty spark plug Gasoline tank empty Fuel shutoff valve is closed Carb / fuel l[...]

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 drive control lever disengaged Snowthrower does not throw snow well Snowthrower does not clear snow Snowthrower makes sloping cut in snow Electric start[...]

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 lever Wheel drive lever Handlebar control levers and linkages Snowthrower Engine oil Tires Auger gear box Belts Cooling air screen Spark plug Drive chain[...]

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........................................With handlebars: 70" (177.6 cm) ....................................Wit[...]

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 YELLOW ENGINE SHROUD GROUND SCREW ENGINE CONNECTOR RED GREEN OFF ON TO MAGNETO TO ENGINE STATOR[...]

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.S.A. and Canada: Customer Service: (518) 391-7007 • For Technica[...]