Troy-Bilt 10030 User Manual

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Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the 
shift handle under the handle panel. See Figure 8.

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Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest 
forward speed.

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Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.

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Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as 
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper 
hole in the shift lever. See Figure 8.

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Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower 
into the upper hole. See Figure 8 inset.

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Reinstall the hairpin clip and the flat washer.

Before operating the snow thrower, make 

sure the shift rod is adjusted according to instructions 
on page 6.

NOTE: For adjustment of auger control, skid shoe and
chute assembly, refer to Final Adjustments in Section 1.

If you are uncertain about correct adjustment, proceed 
as follows:

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Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s 
engine, and place a piece of plastic film under the 
gas cap to avoid spillage.

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Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on 
the auger housing. See Figure 9.

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Remove the frame cover underneath the snow 
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.

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With the traction control released, check if there is 
clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in 
all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 10.

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With the traction control lever engaged, check if the 
friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See 
Figure 10. If not, adjust as follows:

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Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and 
thread the cable in or out as necessary.

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Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when 
correct adjustment is reached. 

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Reassemble the frame cover.

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If you placed plastic film under the gas cap earlier, 
remove it now.

NEVER attempt to clean chute 

or make any adjustments while engine is 
running.