Operation Manual
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Storm Tracker 2690XP WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Track Drive Snow Thrower - Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07126 (May 02, 2011)
Storm Tracker 2690XP WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Track Drive Snow Thrower - Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07126 (May 02, 2011)
Operation Manual
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... 7 Controls 12 Operation 15 Maintenance & Adjustment 16 Service 19 Troubleshooting 23 Replacement Parts 24 Attachments 25 Warranty Back Cover Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your new equipment, please locate the model plate on this manual may cover a range of printing. The engine manufacturer is relative to the right. You can be found on the equipment and record the information in this manual is responsible for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower...
... 7 Controls 12 Operation 15 Maintenance & Adjustment 16 Service 19 Troubleshooting 23 Replacement Parts 24 Attachments 25 Warranty Back Cover Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your new equipment, please locate the model plate on this manual may cover a range of printing. The engine manufacturer is relative to the right. You can be found on the equipment and record the information in this manual is responsible for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower...
Operation Manual
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... operator can cause serious personal injury. Adjust auger housing height to protect your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Disengage all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other reproductive harm. Never attempt to make any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of California to operate this manual...
... operator can cause serious personal injury. Adjust auger housing height to protect your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Disengage all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other reproductive harm. Never attempt to make any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of California to operate this manual...
Operation Manual
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... not in the auger/ impeller housing or chute assembly. Inspect thoroughly for hidden hazards or traffic. When starting and operating. Never operate with the rotating parts can ignite. 5. Never run . c. Do not operate on or crossing gravel surfaces. Never over fill fuel tank. Move machine to clear g. Always be sure of alcohol or drugs. i. Disengage power to vibrate abnormally, stop before starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance...
... not in the auger/ impeller housing or chute assembly. Inspect thoroughly for hidden hazards or traffic. When starting and operating. Never operate with the rotating parts can ignite. 5. Never run . c. Do not operate on or crossing gravel surfaces. Never over fill fuel tank. Move machine to clear g. Always be sure of alcohol or drugs. i. Disengage power to vibrate abnormally, stop before starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance...
Operation Manual
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... of the California Public Resources Code). Never tamper with spark plug removed. 14. Also, visually inspect machine for proper tightness at unsafe speeds. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all components and replace with original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) parts only. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for gas, oil, etc. Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating...
... of the California Public Resources Code). Never tamper with spark plug removed. 14. Also, visually inspect machine for proper tightness at unsafe speeds. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all components and replace with original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) parts only. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for gas, oil, etc. Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating...
Operation Manual
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Figure 3-2 Chute Control Head Chute Support Bracket Figure 3-1 3. Secure the handle by tightening the plastic knob located on both the left and right sides of Crate • One Snow Thrower • One Snow Thrower Operator's Manual • One Engine Manual • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly • One Product Registration Card • One Chute Control Rod Assembly Handle 1. Remove cotter pin, wing nut and hex screw from chute support bracket. Remove and discard any rubber bands, if present. Remove clevis pin and...
Figure 3-2 Chute Control Head Chute Support Bracket Figure 3-1 3. Secure the handle by tightening the plastic knob located on both the left and right sides of Crate • One Snow Thrower • One Snow Thrower Operator's Manual • One Engine Manual • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly • One Product Registration Card • One Chute Control Rod Assembly Handle 1. Remove cotter pin, wing nut and hex screw from chute support bracket. Remove and discard any rubber bands, if present. Remove clevis pin and...
Operation Manual
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... closest to page 18 for aligning the rod with your snow thrower in step 1. Assembly & Set-Up 9 Make sure to ensure the rod is used to chute support joystick. See Fig. 3-10. 6. Insert the chute control rod into the pinion gear. Push the chute control rod toward the control panel until needed. See Fig. 3-11. See Fig. 3-3. Refer to the chute control head and insert the cotter pin.
... closest to page 18 for aligning the rod with your snow thrower in step 1. Assembly & Set-Up 9 Make sure to ensure the rod is used to chute support joystick. See Fig. 3-10. 6. Insert the chute control rod into the pinion gear. Push the chute control rod toward the control panel until needed. See Fig. 3-11. See Fig. 3-3. Refer to the chute control head and insert the cotter pin.
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.... Chute Clean-Out Tool The chute clean-out tool is not recommended that you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to the desired position. Chute Clean-Out Tool Figure 3-12 Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory. Move the skid shoes to operating the snow thrower. Cut the cable...
.... Chute Clean-Out Tool The chute clean-out tool is not recommended that you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to the desired position. Chute Clean-Out Tool Figure 3-12 Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory. Move the skid shoes to operating the snow thrower. Cut the cable...
Operation Manual
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... the auger control as instructed in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger. 4. When the auger control is no slack in the disengaged "up " position, the cable should NOT be tight. 2. While standing in the Engine Operator's Manual. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the auger control in the cable. Hold the flats on the auger control cable "Z" fitting. 8. Assembly & Set-Up 11 In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Confirm...
... the auger control as instructed in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger. 4. When the auger control is no slack in the disengaged "up " position, the cable should NOT be tight. 2. While standing in the Engine Operator's Manual. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the auger control in the cable. Hold the flats on the auger control cable "Z" fitting. 8. Assembly & Set-Up 11 In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Confirm...
Operation Manual
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Controls and Features Track Lock Lever Drive Control Shift Lever Headlight Chute Assembly Chute Clean Out Tool 4 Chute Directional Control Auger Control Heated Grips Steering Trigger Control Augers Skid Shoe Figure 4-1 WARNING! If the heated grip becomes too hot, turn off . To turn it off the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear of eight positions. It can be moved into the ON position. Reverse Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with position number one (1) being...
Controls and Features Track Lock Lever Drive Control Shift Lever Headlight Chute Assembly Chute Clean Out Tool 4 Chute Directional Control Auger Control Heated Grips Steering Trigger Control Augers Skid Shoe Figure 4-1 WARNING! If the heated grip becomes too hot, turn off . To turn it off the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear of eight positions. It can be moved into the ON position. Reverse Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with position number one (1) being...
Operation Manual
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... the drive control before changing speeds. Squeeze the right track control when turning right, squeeze the left control when turning left handle. Operate your machine's drive system. Augers When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly. Controls and Features 13 NOTE: It is located on the left and right track steering controls are used to stop . Track Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock Chute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing. Squeeze the control...
... the drive control before changing speeds. Squeeze the right track control when turning right, squeeze the left control when turning left handle. Operate your machine's drive system. Augers When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly. Controls and Features 13 NOTE: It is located on the left and right track steering controls are used to stop . Track Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock Chute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing. Squeeze the control...
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... of the auger housing with a mounting clip. While standing in the operator's position (behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control. 2. Stop the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed as follows to one of the three positions. Remove the key. 3. Controls and Features Move the lever to...
... of the auger housing with a mounting clip. While standing in the operator's position (behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control. 2. Stop the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed as follows to one of the three positions. Remove the key. 3. Controls and Features Move the lever to...
Operation Manual
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... hex shaft. Gear (Hex) Shaft Friction Wheel Figure 6-3 16 Engine Refer to Fig. 6-1. Remove the frame cover from the underside of housing. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on each side) and hex flange nuts. Reassemble the new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts (two on the bottom of the snow thrower are to use the other edge. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance...
... hex shaft. Gear (Hex) Shaft Friction Wheel Figure 6-3 16 Engine Refer to Fig. 6-1. Remove the frame cover from the underside of housing. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on each side) and hex flange nuts. Reassemble the new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts (two on the bottom of the snow thrower are to use the other edge. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance...
Operation Manual
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... achieved adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Shear Pin Auger Control Refer to take up section for instructions on the front track idler wheels. Adjust the track tension as follows (See Fig. 6-6): Bow-Tie Cotter Pin Track Side Plate Flange Lock Nut Figure 6-4 Adjustments Shift Cable If the full range of the shaft. Maintenance & Adjustments 17 This pulls the "J" bolts attached to the Assembly and Set-up slack in the fastest forward speed position...
... achieved adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Shear Pin Auger Control Refer to take up section for instructions on the front track idler wheels. Adjust the track tension as follows (See Fig. 6-6): Bow-Tie Cotter Pin Track Side Plate Flange Lock Nut Figure 6-4 Adjustments Shift Cable If the full range of the shaft. Maintenance & Adjustments 17 This pulls the "J" bolts attached to the Assembly and Set-up slack in the fastest forward speed position...
Operation Manual
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... 6-7 4. Check the adjustment of the drive control as instructed earlier in this hole and the chute control rod. Loosen the hex jam nut on the chute rotation assembly. 2. See Fig. 6-8. Run the engine until the hole in it stops due to the Engine Operator's Manual for 30 days or longer, follow the storage instructions below. 1. NOTE: Refer to lack of fuel. Retighten the hex jam nut. See Fig. 6-7. 6. Maintenance & Adjustments...
... 6-7 4. Check the adjustment of the drive control as instructed earlier in this hole and the chute control rod. Loosen the hex jam nut on the chute rotation assembly. 2. See Fig. 6-8. Run the engine until the hole in it stops due to the Engine Operator's Manual for 30 days or longer, follow the storage instructions below. 1. NOTE: Refer to lack of fuel. Retighten the hex jam nut. See Fig. 6-7. 6. Maintenance & Adjustments...
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... unintended starting. 2. Remove the frame cover from the engine. NOTE: Tracks removed for clarity Figure 7-2 5. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it . Figure 7-1 3. Auger Belt NOTE: It is out of the engine by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it rests on its auger housing. Remove the key to check the condition of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. If changing just one . Service 7 Belt Replacement 4.
... unintended starting. 2. Remove the frame cover from the engine. NOTE: Tracks removed for clarity Figure 7-2 5. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it . Figure 7-1 3. Auger Belt NOTE: It is out of the engine by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it rests on its auger housing. Remove the key to check the condition of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. If changing just one . Service 7 Belt Replacement 4.
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...7-4. Remove the plastic belt cover on the auger housing. Ref. To remove the belt from the hex bolt on the front of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. Roll the auger belt off engine pulley. c. Lift the auger belt from the engine. 2. A C Support Bracket Auger Pulley Auger Belt Figure 7-5 8. See Fig. 7-4. 20 Section 7 - Service Fig. 7-1. 3. b. Lift the drive belt off the engine pulley. Repeat the Auger Control Test on the auger housing. 4. Stop Bolt Hex Bolt Idler Spring Drive Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed...
...7-4. Remove the plastic belt cover on the auger housing. Ref. To remove the belt from the hex bolt on the front of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. Roll the auger belt off engine pulley. c. Lift the auger belt from the engine. 2. A C Support Bracket Auger Pulley Auger Belt Figure 7-5 8. See Fig. 7-4. 20 Section 7 - Service Fig. 7-1. 3. b. Lift the drive belt off the engine pulley. Repeat the Auger Control Test on the auger housing. 4. Stop Bolt Hex Bolt Idler Spring Drive Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed...
Operation Manual
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... be covered by your snow thrower's warranty. 6. bearing housing. assemble. If you only want to install the gear shaft through the sprocket shown in reverse order. If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on page 18. See Fig. 7-7. NOTE: Make sure to replace the friction wheel rubber, continue with the next screw. See Fig. 7-7. 7. Repeat the drive control test...
... be covered by your snow thrower's warranty. 6. bearing housing. assemble. If you only want to install the gear shaft through the sprocket shown in reverse order. If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on page 18. See Fig. 7-7. NOTE: Make sure to replace the friction wheel rubber, continue with the next screw. See Fig. 7-7. 7. Repeat the drive control test...
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... CHOKE. 2. Drive belt loose or damaged. 3. Friction wheel worn. 1. Auger belt loose or damaged. 1. Fill tank with fresh clean, gasoline. 3. Move choke control to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Refer to RUN position 4. Clean fuel line and fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Run engine until it stops. Refill with clean-out tool or a stick. 2. Remove ice and snow from auger. 4. Replace the friction wheel. 1. Clean chute and inside of adjustment. 5. Replace shear pin(s). 3. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments...
... CHOKE. 2. Drive belt loose or damaged. 3. Friction wheel worn. 1. Auger belt loose or damaged. 1. Fill tank with fresh clean, gasoline. 3. Move choke control to the Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Refer to RUN position 4. Clean fuel line and fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Run engine until it stops. Refill with clean-out tool or a stick. 2. Remove ice and snow from auger. 4. Replace the friction wheel. 1. Clean chute and inside of adjustment. 5. Replace shear pin(s). 3. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments...
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... given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to use , neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of the attachment's original purchase or lease. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal...
... given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to use , neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of the attachment's original purchase or lease. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal...
