Troy-Bilt storm 8526 User Manual

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 

assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for 

future and regular reference and for ordering replacement 

parts. 
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 

Know how to stop the machine and disengage them 

quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this 

machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand 

the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual 

and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an 

adult. 
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper 

instruction. 
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan 

your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material 

toward roads, bystanders and the like. 
Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet 

from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if 

anyone enters the area.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially 

when operating in reverse.

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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. 

Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other 

foreign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by the 

auger/impeller. 

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation 

and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect 

your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious 

injury to the eyes.
Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer 

garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose 

clothing, which could become entangled in moving parts. 

Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery 

surfaces. 
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle 

for all machines with electric start engines. 
Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed 

rock surfaces. 
Disengage all control levers before starting the engine. 
Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is 

running, except where specifically recommended in the 

operator’s manual.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature 

before starting to clear snow. 

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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, 

could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow 

all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply 

with these instructions may result in personal injury. 

When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in 

this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the 

operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, 

toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Failure to observe the following safety 

instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components 

contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects 

or other reproductive harm.