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BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07126 (May 02, 2011) 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. 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.
BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07126 (May 02, 2011) 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. 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.
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...on this manual may cover a range of product specifications for more information. Throughout this manual is responsible for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower. This information will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Characteristics and features discussed ... Customer Support Representative at all times. If you for all engine-related issues with the machine, its features and operation. Troy-Bilt's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can locate the model plate by standing at the operator's position...
...on this manual may cover a range of product specifications for more information. Throughout this manual is responsible for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower. This information will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Characteristics and features discussed ... Customer Support Representative at all times. If you for all engine-related issues with the machine, its features and operation. Troy-Bilt's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can locate the model plate by standing at the operator's position...
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...instruction. 5. Disengage all control levers before starting to outdoor temperature before starting the engine. 6. HEED ITS WARNING! Failure to protect your snow-throwing pattern to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces. 5. Training 1. Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from the... and/or property of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Let engine and machine adjust to clear snow. 3 This symbol points out important safety instructions which will improve footing on the part of California to stop the machine and ...
...instruction. 5. Disengage all control levers before starting to outdoor temperature before starting the engine. 6. HEED ITS WARNING! Failure to protect your snow-throwing pattern to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces. 5. Training 1. Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from the... and/or property of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Let engine and machine adjust to clear snow. 3 This symbol points out important safety instructions which will improve footing on the part of California to stop the machine and ...
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...not covered in contact with the rim of filler neck to another area. Keep the nozzle in this manual, use . (e.g. Do not put your snow-throwing pattern to no more than ½ allow anyone in a poorly ventilated area. Never bypass its operation. Use only attachments and accessories approved ... Do not operate machine while under the influence of a rate. Do a. Never fuel machine indoors. 9. Do not operate on the ground. snow at least two minutes before starting engine, pull cord slowly until all times until the auger/impeller comes to the disengaged position when care and...
...not covered in contact with the rim of filler neck to another area. Keep the nozzle in this manual, use . (e.g. Do not put your snow-throwing pattern to no more than ½ allow anyone in a poorly ventilated area. Never bypass its operation. Use only attachments and accessories approved ... Do not operate machine while under the influence of a rate. Do a. Never fuel machine indoors. 9. Do not operate on the ground. snow at least two minutes before starting engine, pull cord slowly until all times until the auger/impeller comes to the disengaged position when care and...
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... are subject to wear and damage. Never tamper with factory setting of auger/impeller. 10. In the State of injury associated with snow throwers. Check their proper operation regularly. Also, visually inspect machine for the muffler is available through your hand to prevent unintended starting... instruction labels, as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc. 11. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of engine governor. This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be maintained in effective...
... are subject to wear and damage. Never tamper with factory setting of auger/impeller. 10. In the State of injury associated with snow throwers. Check their proper operation regularly. Also, visually inspect machine for the muffler is available through your hand to prevent unintended starting... instruction labels, as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc. 11. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of engine governor. This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be maintained in effective...
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... over the lower handle. 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 •...
... over the lower handle. 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 •...
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... that all the way into the pinion 9. See Fig. 3-9. Make sure to line up with the hole in the rod with the bracket with your snow thrower's dash panel until the hole in the rod lines up the hole in the chute control input closest to page 18 for aligning the... rod with your snow thrower in your other hand to ensure the rod is used to chute support joystick. NOTE: The hole is a reference for Chute Control Rod adjustments...
... that all the way into the pinion 9. See Fig. 3-9. Make sure to line up with the hole in the rod with the bracket with your snow thrower's dash panel until the hole in the rod lines up the hole in the chute control input closest to page 18 for aligning the... rod with your snow thrower in your other hand to ensure the rod is used to chute support joystick. NOTE: The hole is a reference for Chute Control Rod adjustments...
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... of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate. For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise the skid shoes higher on each side) and carriage bolts. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on the auger housing.... Chute Clean-Out Tool Figure 3-12 Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory. Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven, such as it...
... of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate. For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise the skid shoes higher on each side) and carriage bolts. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on the auger housing.... Chute Clean-Out Tool Figure 3-12 Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory. Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven, such as it...
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... in the Engine Operator's Manual. Do not overtighten the cable. Perform all the instructions below. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. To readjust the control cable, loosen the hex jam nut on the ferrule with pliers and tighten the jam nut against the...follows: 1. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the auger control in the disengaged "up " position, walk to verify your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all adjustments to the front of motion. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Section 2 - Auger Control Warning! Hold the flats...
... in the Engine Operator's Manual. Do not overtighten the cable. Perform all the instructions below. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. To readjust the control cable, loosen the hex jam nut on the ferrule with pliers and tighten the jam nut against the...follows: 1. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the auger control in the disengaged "up " position, walk to verify your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all adjustments to the front of motion. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Section 2 - Auger Control Warning! Hold the flats...
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... determine both the ground speed and direction of the handle panel and is recommended that you wear gloves when using the heated grip. Reverse Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slowest. To turn it off the heated grips, move the switch found on ...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! Forward Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slowest.
... determine both the ground speed and direction of the handle panel and is recommended that you wear gloves when using the heated grip. Reverse Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slowest. To turn it off the heated grips, move the switch found on ...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! Forward Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slowest.
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... is engaged simultaneously with both controls to assist in simultaneously. Chute Directional Control The auger control is thrown, squeeze the button on your snow thrower in increased wear on the joy-stick and pivot the joy-stick to the right or to stop. Track Steering Controls The track... drive control is discharged out the chute assembly. Augers When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing is located on the left . Section 4 - Skid Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can operate...
... is engaged simultaneously with both controls to assist in simultaneously. Chute Directional Control The auger control is thrown, squeeze the button on your snow thrower in increased wear on the joy-stick and pivot the joy-stick to the right or to stop. Track Steering Controls The track... drive control is discharged out the chute assembly. Augers When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing is located on the left . Section 4 - Skid Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can operate...
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... end of the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the snow thrower's engine as instructed in the operator's position (behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging. Refasten the clean-out... tool to dislodge and scoop any remaining snow and ice from the clip which has formed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Chute Clean-Out Tool Warning! Remove the key. 3. Controls...
... end of the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the snow thrower's engine as instructed in the operator's position (behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging. Refasten the clean-out... tool to dislodge and scoop any remaining snow and ice from the clip which has formed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Chute Clean-Out Tool Warning! Remove the key. 3. Controls...
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...control against the left hand while you shift the track lock lever into the desired position with . 2. Top View Track Lock Lever Packed Snow Normal Snow Transport Figure 5-2 Figure 5-1 15 Engage Heated Grips To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear of the six forward...for instructions on the right handle with your right hand. To Engage Augers To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the handle and the snow thrower will stop the augers. Squeeze the left . With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, ...
...control against the left hand while you shift the track lock lever into the desired position with . 2. Top View Track Lock Lever Packed Snow Normal Snow Transport Figure 5-2 Figure 5-1 15 Engage Heated Grips To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear of the six forward...for instructions on the right handle with your right hand. To Engage Augers To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the handle and the snow thrower will stop the augers. Squeeze the left . With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, ...
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...oil. NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be rotated 180° to Fig. 6-1. Run fuel tank dry, then carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it . They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex ...6-2 3. Lubrication Gear Shaft The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of the snow thrower are to the auger housing. 2. To remove the skid shoes: 1. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance 2. Engine Refer to the hex shaft. When one...
...oil. NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be rotated 180° to Fig. 6-1. Run fuel tank dry, then carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it . They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex ...6-2 3. Lubrication Gear Shaft The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of the snow thrower are to the auger housing. 2. To remove the skid shoes: 1. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance 2. Engine Refer to the hex shaft. When one...
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... either end of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Loosen the hex nut on the front of the snow thrower. 2. Tighten the hex nuts on each side of the track side plate. Adjust the track tension as follows (See Fig. 6-6): Bow-Tie Cotter Pin...
... either end of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Loosen the hex nut on the front of the snow thrower. 2. Tighten the hex nuts on each side of the track side plate. Adjust the track tension as follows (See Fig. 6-6): Bow-Tie Cotter Pin...
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... the slack in the cable. 5. See Fig. 6-7. 6. Maintenance & Adjustments NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow thrower's drive is in need of the drive control as follows: 1. There should roll freely. 2. Chute Directional Control To adjust the chute control rod,...resistance in the shift lever. Lubricate the machine as instructed in the separate engine manual. 2. Rotate the coupling end of the engine and the snow thrower. Loosen the hex jam nut on the chute rotation assembly. 2. Remove the cotter pin from the engine. 2. Shut off the engine...
... the slack in the cable. 5. See Fig. 6-7. 6. Maintenance & Adjustments NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow thrower's drive is in need of the drive control as follows: 1. There should roll freely. 2. Chute Directional Control To adjust the chute control rod,...resistance in the shift lever. Lubricate the machine as instructed in the separate engine manual. 2. Rotate the coupling end of the engine and the snow thrower. Loosen the hex jam nut on the chute rotation assembly. 2. Remove the cotter pin from the engine. 2. Shut off the engine...
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... both belts in order to change either one belt, be certain to check the condition of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. Do not attempt to avoid unintended starting. 2. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it . Auger Belt NOTE: It is out of the engine...
... both belts in order to change either one belt, be certain to check the condition of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. Do not attempt to avoid unintended starting. 2. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it . Auger Belt NOTE: It is out of the engine...
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Remove the plastic belt cover on the auger housing. 4. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the front of the snow thrower by following instructions in reverse order. 9. Ref. b. A C Support Bracket Auger Pulley Auger Belt Figure 7-5 8. Back out the stop bolt ...until it . Stop Bolt Hex Bolt Idler Spring Drive Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed as follows: a. Roll the auger belt off engine pulley. Repeat the Auger Control Test on the auger housing. See...
Remove the plastic belt cover on the auger housing. 4. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the front of the snow thrower by following instructions in reverse order. 9. Ref. b. A C Support Bracket Auger Pulley Auger Belt Figure 7-5 8. Back out the stop bolt ...until it . Stop Bolt Hex Bolt Idler Spring Drive Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed as follows: a. Roll the auger belt off engine pulley. Repeat the Auger Control Test on the auger housing. See...
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Allow the engine to run until it rests on the housing. 3. Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it is subject to hold the gear shaft, remove the hex bolt and bell washer on the friction wheel ... order. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of the belt. 9. Move the gear shaft to pour fuel from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. 4. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and drive pulley.
Allow the engine to run until it rests on the housing. 3. Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it is subject to hold the gear shaft, remove the hex bolt and bell washer on the friction wheel ... order. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of the belt. 9. Move the gear shaft to pour fuel from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. 4. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and drive pulley.
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.... Position the hex hub of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft through the assembly. If the augers will NOT be covered by your snow thrower's warranty. Always turn , check to install the gear shaft through the sprocket shown in Fig. 7-7. If replacing the entire assembly, put the new ...the rubber ring is in place in the assembly in place and follow the steps in reverse order. Remove the friction wheel rubber from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex shaft. Tighten each screw only one rotation before turning the wheel clockwise and...
.... Position the hex hub of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft through the assembly. If the augers will NOT be covered by your snow thrower's warranty. Always turn , check to install the gear shaft through the sprocket shown in Fig. 7-7. If replacing the entire assembly, put the new ...the rubber ring is in place in the assembly in place and follow the steps in reverse order. Remove the friction wheel rubber from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex shaft. Tighten each screw only one rotation before turning the wheel clockwise and...