Troy-Bilt 1130 User Manual

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Confirm that the auger has completely stopped 
rotating and shows NO signs of motion. 

If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, 

immediately return to the operator’s position and shut 
off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before 
re-adjusting the auger control.

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To readjust the control cable, loosen the hex jam 
nut on the auger control cable “Z” fitting.

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Rotate the coupling end of the cable 
counterclockwise to provide more slack.

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Retighten the hex jam nut. See Figure 7. 

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Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper 
adjustment has been achieved.

The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear 
of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow 
and ice lodge itself in the chute assembly during 
operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute 
and chute opening:

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Release both the Auger Control and the Drive/
Auger Control Lock.

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Stop the engine by moving the throttle to the stop 
position. 

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Remove the clean-out tool from the mounting clip. 

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Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to 
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has 
formed in and near the chute assembly.

WARNING:  Never use your hands to clean
snow and ice from the chute assembly or
auger housing. Use the clean-out tool or a
stick to unclog.

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Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on 
the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the ignition 
key and start the snow thrower’s engine.

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While standing in the operator’s position (behind 
the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a 

few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice 
from the chute assembly.

 

Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow 
thrower in heavy drift conditions. 

On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to 
the auger housing inverted. Remove the carriage bolts 
by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them, and 
reinstall the drift cutters in their proper position before 
operating the snow thrower. See Figure 8.

If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, contact 
Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for 
information regarding price and availability.

All models

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NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
The engine will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.

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For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow 
immediately after it falls.

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Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible. 

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Slightly overlap each previous path.

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Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for 
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted 
upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed 
snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate) 
when using on gravel or crushed rock.

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Be certain to follow the precautions found in the To 
Stop Engine section to prevent possible freeze-up.

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Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.