Troy-Bilt storm 8526 User Manual

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 

operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and 

adjustment sections of this manual.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine 

disengage all control levers and stop the engine. Wait until 

the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect 

the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to 

prevent unintended starting. 
Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent 

intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. 

Also, visually inspect machine for any damage. 
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed 

the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe 

operating speed of the engine.
Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to 

wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently 

check all components and replace with original equipment 

manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only. “Use of parts which do 

not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to 

improper performance and compromise safety!”
Check control levers periodically to verify they engage 

and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer 

to the adjustment section in this operator’s manual for 

instructions.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as 

necessary.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, 

etc. to protect the environment.
Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow 

from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where 

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water 

heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.
Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper 

instructions on off-season storage.
Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks 

or leaks. Replace if necessary.
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

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To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any 

way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway 

engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper 

with factory setting of engine governor.

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal 

EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) 

are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and 

may include the following emission control systems: Engine 

Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

This machine is equipped with an 

internal combustion engine and should not be used 

on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush 

covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s 

exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester 

meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in 

effective working order by the operator. In the State of California 

the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California 

Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. 

Federal laws apply on federal lands. 

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your 

nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service 

department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission 

(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 

this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 60 

hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy 

a new machine or have the machine inspected annually by an 

authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and 

safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. 

Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.

Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and 

follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.