Troy-Bilt 1130 User Manual

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SECTION 5:  MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the operator’s
manual.
Chute Assembly 
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by 
changing the angle of the upper chute. Move the chute 
tilt control forward to decrease the distance, toward the 
rear to increase.
Auger Control 
Refer to Auger Control Test in the Operating Section to 
adjust the auger control.
Drive Control and Shift Lever
To check the adjustment of the drive control and shift 
lever, proceed as follows:
To check the adjustment of the traction control 
clutch and shift lever, proceed as follows:
With the engine off, move the shift lever all the way 
forward to the highest speed. With the drive control 
lever released, push the snow thrower forward. The 
unit should roll forward. Then engage the drive 
control. The wheels should stop turning.
Now release the drive control and push the unit 
again.
Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse 
position then all the way forward again. There 
should be no resistance in the shift lever, and the 
wheels should keep turning.
If you have resistance when moving the shift lever 
or the wheels stop when they should not, loosen 
the jam nut on the drive control cable and unthread 
the cable one turn.
If the wheels do not stop when you engage the 
drive control, loosen the jam nut on the drive control 
cable and thread the cable in one turn.
Recheck the adjustment and repeat as necessary. 
Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when 
correct adjustment is reached.
WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of the
snow thrower’s tank, or place a piece of
plastic film under the gas cap to avoid
spillage BEFORE making the adjustment.
To test further for correct adjustment, if necessary, 
proceed as follows:
Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on 
the auger housing. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
Remove the frame cover underneath the snow 
thrower by removing the six self-tapping screws.
With the drive control released, there must be 
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive 
plate in all positions of the shift lever. 
With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel 
must contact the drive plate. See Figure 10.
If adjustment is necessary:
Loosen the jam nut on the drive cable. Adjust the 
cable as necessary.
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when 
correct adjustment is reached. 
Reassemble the frame cover.
Figure 10
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower. 
Frame Cover
Auger
Housing
Drive
Cable
Pivot Rod
Drive
Friction Wheel
Rubber
Gear Shaft
Plate