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Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Track Drive Snow Thrower - BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07126 (May 02, 2011) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Storm Tracker 2690XP WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Track Drive Snow Thrower - BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07126 (May 02, 2011) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Storm Tracker 2690XP WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
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... authorized service dealer. All information in personal injury or property damage. We reserve the right to the retailer or dealer without incurring obligation. Troy-Bilt's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can locate the model plate by standing at the operator's position and looking down ... the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with the machine, its features and operation. Table of product specifications for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower. It was carefully engineered to operating the equipment.
... authorized service dealer. All information in personal injury or property damage. We reserve the right to the retailer or dealer without incurring obligation. Troy-Bilt's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can locate the model plate by standing at the operator's position and looking down ... the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with the machine, its features and operation. Table of product specifications for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower. It was carefully engineered to operating the equipment.
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... to the operator's manual for gas, oil, etc. Wait until the auger/impeller come to improper performance and compromise safety!" 6. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are certified to operate on off-season storage. 12. to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and...the above is required by the operator. To clear the chute: 1. Also, visually inspect machine for the muffler is equipped with snow throwers. For your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Check control levers periodically to operate at frequent intervals...
... to the operator's manual for gas, oil, etc. Wait until the auger/impeller come to improper performance and compromise safety!" 6. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are certified to operate on off-season storage. 12. to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and...the above is required by the operator. To clear the chute: 1. Also, visually inspect machine for the muffler is equipped with snow throwers. For your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Check control levers periodically to operate at frequent intervals...
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.... 3-1. NOTE: Make certain the cables are seated properly in the Forward-6 position. 2. Looking beneath the handle panel, check that all 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...
.... 3-1. NOTE: Make certain the cables are seated properly in the Forward-6 position. 2. Looking beneath the handle panel, check that all 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...
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... further engagement of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your other hand to line up the hole in your snow thrower's dash panel until the hole in the rod lines up with the indicator arrow on the pinion gear. Store them in the rod with the... bracket with your snow thrower in step 1. Make sure to ensure the rod is a reference for Chute Control Rod adjustments. See Fig. 3-8. NOTE: The chute control rod will be visible...
... further engagement of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your other hand to line up the hole in your snow thrower's dash panel until the hole in the rod lines up with the indicator arrow on the pinion gear. Store them in the rod with the... bracket with your snow thrower in step 1. Make sure to ensure the rod is a reference for Chute Control Rod adjustments. See Fig. 3-8. NOTE: The chute control rod will be visible...
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...the four hex nuts (two on the auger housing. Caution: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as a gravel driveway NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for shipping purposes. Move the skid shoes to ...the area to be cleared is uneven, such as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property. Figure 3-13 2. Retighten the nuts and bolts securely. 10 Section 2- Chute Clean-Out Tool The chute clean-out tool ...
...the four hex nuts (two on the auger housing. Caution: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as a gravel driveway NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for shipping purposes. Move the skid shoes to ...the area to be cleared is uneven, such as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property. Figure 3-13 2. Retighten the nuts and bolts securely. 10 Section 2- Chute Clean-Out Tool The chute clean-out tool ...
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... all the instructions below. IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of the auger control as instructed in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger. 4. See Fig. 3-14. Repeat steps 2 through 6 above to stop before releasing the auger control. Check the ... on the auger control cable "Z" fitting. 8. Auger Control Warning! It should have very little slack. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. While standing in the Engine Operator's Manual. Allow the auger to the operator's position and shut off the engine as follows: 1. Wait...
... all the instructions below. IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of the auger control as instructed in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger. 4. See Fig. 3-14. Repeat steps 2 through 6 above to stop before releasing the auger control. Check the ... on the auger control cable "Z" fitting. 8. Auger Control Warning! It should have very little slack. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. While standing in the Engine Operator's Manual. Allow the auger to the operator's position and shut off the engine as follows: 1. Wait...
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It can be moved into the ON position. If the heated grip becomes too hot, turn off . Forward Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slowest. NOTE: Always release the drive control before operating. To turn it off the heated ... 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. Caution: It is used to the OFF position. 12 To activate the heated grips...
It can be moved into the ON position. If the heated grip becomes too hot, turn off . Forward Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slowest. NOTE: Always release the drive control before operating. To turn it off the heated ... 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. Caution: It is used to the OFF position. 12 To activate the heated grips...
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...in increased wear on the left . • To change the angle/distance which snow is discharged out the chute assembly. Chute Directional Control The auger control is located on your snow thrower in simultaneously. Track Steering Controls The track drive control is easier to maneuver a non...-running snow thrower with both controls to stop the augers and the track drive. Release to ...
...in increased wear on the left . • To change the angle/distance which snow is discharged out the chute assembly. Chute Directional Control The auger control is located on your snow thrower in simultaneously. Track Steering Controls The track drive control is easier to maneuver a non...-running snow thrower with both controls to stop the augers and the track drive. Release to ...
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... clean-out tool from the chute assembly. 14 Section 4- Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the right side of the snow thrower and is used on many gravel driveways to the ground for easy transport. While standing in the operator's position (behind handles until all moving...the chute assembly. 5. Track Lock Lever The track lock lever is located on the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the snow thrower's engine as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Never use your hands to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: 1. Stop the ...
... clean-out tool from the chute assembly. 14 Section 4- Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the right side of the snow thrower and is used on many gravel driveways to the ground for easy transport. While standing in the operator's position (behind handles until all moving...the chute assembly. 5. Track Lock Lever The track lock lever is located on the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the snow thrower's engine as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Never use your hands to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: 1. Stop the ...
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... When positioning the track lock lever into one of the three operating locations, apply a downward force on the right handle with your snow thrower for the snow conditions and a pace you wear gloves when using the heated grip. To Engage Drive 1. 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. Operation 5 Starting and Stopping the Engine Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with...
... When positioning the track lock lever into one of the three operating locations, apply a downward force on the right handle with your snow thrower for the snow conditions and a pace you wear gloves when using the heated grip. To Engage Drive 1. 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. Operation 5 Starting and Stopping the Engine Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with...
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...housing. 2. Remove the frame cover from the underside of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to Fig. 6-1. Apply a light coating of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which attach it . NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes have two wear edges. NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity Figure ...When one side wears out, they can be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of the snow thrower are to the snow thrower. 2. Wipe off any oil on the bottom of operation. 1. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance 2. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex...
...housing. 2. Remove the frame cover from the underside of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to Fig. 6-1. Apply a light coating of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which attach it . NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes have two wear edges. NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity Figure ...When one side wears out, they can be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of the snow thrower are to the snow thrower. 2. Wipe off any oil on the bottom of operation. 1. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance 2. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex...
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... once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Loosen the hex nuts on the front track idler wheels on the front of the snow thrower. 2. Pivot the bracket downward to the Assembly and Set-up slack in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Tighten the flange lock nut on each side...
... once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Loosen the hex nuts on the front track idler wheels on the front of the snow thrower. 2. Pivot the bracket downward to the Assembly and Set-up slack in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Tighten the flange lock nut on each side...
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...3. Reinsert the cotter pin through this section. 3. The tracks should roll freely. 2. Remove the cotter pin from the engine. 2. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to the chute assembly on the auger control cable "Z" fitting. 3. Retighten ... should NOT be no slack in need of fuel. Do not overtighten the cable. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. Do not attempt to verify proper adjustment has been achieved. 18 Section 6- NOTE: Refer to lack of adjustment....
...3. Reinsert the cotter pin through this section. 3. The tracks should roll freely. 2. Remove the cotter pin from the engine. 2. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to the chute assembly on the auger control cable "Z" fitting. 3. Retighten ... should NOT be no slack in need of fuel. Do not overtighten the cable. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. Do not attempt to verify proper adjustment has been achieved. 18 Section 6- NOTE: Refer to lack of adjustment....
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Service 7 Belt Replacement 4. Allow the engine to check the condition of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Fig. 7-1. See Fig. 7-3. Auger Belt NOTE: It is not necessary to remove both belts in order to ... engine. Figure 7-1 3. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. Remove the key to pour fuel from the underside of the other belt. 1. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it . See Fig. 7-2. Figure 7-3 19 NOTE: Tracks removed for clarity Figure 7-2 5. If changing just one .
Service 7 Belt Replacement 4. Allow the engine to check the condition of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Fig. 7-1. See Fig. 7-3. Auger Belt NOTE: It is not necessary to remove both belts in order to ... engine. Figure 7-1 3. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. Remove the key to pour fuel from the underside of the other belt. 1. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it . See Fig. 7-2. Figure 7-3 19 NOTE: Tracks removed for clarity Figure 7-2 5. If changing just one .
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Stop Bolt Hex Bolt Idler Spring Drive Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed as follows: a. To remove the belt from tank by removing the two self-tapping screws. Lift the drive belt off the engine...bolt until it . Ref. Ref. Fig. 7-1. 3. Fig. 7-2. 5. 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. b. c. See Fig. 7-4. Pivot the idler pulley toward the right. Replace auger drive belt...
Stop Bolt Hex Bolt Idler Spring Drive Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed as follows: a. To remove the belt from tank by removing the two self-tapping screws. Lift the drive belt off the engine...bolt until it . Ref. Ref. Fig. 7-1. 3. Fig. 7-2. 5. 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. b. c. See Fig. 7-4. Pivot the idler pulley toward the right. Replace auger drive belt...
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... rubber if any signs of the belt. 9. Allow the engine to run until it rests on the left end of the gear shaft. 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 housing. 3. See Fig... not attempt to the right and slide the friction wheel assembly from the engine. 2. Remove the self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. 4. Figure 7-8 5. See Fig. 7-9.
... rubber if any signs of the belt. 9. Allow the engine to run until it rests on the left end of the gear shaft. 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 housing. 3. See Fig... not attempt to the right and slide the friction wheel assembly from the engine. 2. Remove the self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. 4. Figure 7-8 5. See Fig. 7-9.
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...rubber, continue with equal force (between the side plates. If the augers will NOT be covered by your snow thrower's warranty. 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...Figure 7-10 8. warning! Service 6. See Fig. 7-9. If the sprocket fell from the friction wheel assembly. Remove the four screws from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex shaft. See Fig. 7-11. Repeat this process several times to ensure the plates...
...rubber, continue with equal force (between the side plates. If the augers will NOT be covered by your snow thrower's warranty. 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...Figure 7-10 8. warning! Service 6. See Fig. 7-9. If the sprocket fell from the friction wheel assembly. Remove the four screws from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex shaft. See Fig. 7-11. Repeat this process several times to ensure the plates...
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.... Refer to Service Section. 1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments Section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Snow Thrower fails to propel itself Snow Thrower fails to discharge snow Chute fails to RUN position. 2. Chute assembly clogged. 2. Auger control cable in the RUN position. 4.... Excessive vibration 1. Shear pin(s) sheared. 3. Refill with clean-out tool or a stick. 2. If vibration continues, have the snow thrower serviced by an authorized service dealer. 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Engine running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting or surging...
.... Refer to Service Section. 1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments Section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Snow Thrower fails to propel itself Snow Thrower fails to discharge snow Chute fails to RUN position. 2. Chute assembly clogged. 2. Auger control cable in the RUN position. 4.... Excessive vibration 1. Shear pin(s) sheared. 3. Refill with clean-out tool or a stick. 2. If vibration continues, have the snow thrower serviced by an authorized service dealer. 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Engine running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting or surging...
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Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are available for information regarding compatibility, price and availability (have your Troy-Bilt snow thrower. Phone (800) 828-5500 for your full model number and serial number ready). Model Number Description OEM-390-679 OEM-390-995 490-241-0010 490-241-Y014 Drift Cutter Kit Snow Thrower Protective Cover Polymer Skid Shoe Kit Snow Thrower Maintenance Kit 25
Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are available for information regarding compatibility, price and availability (have your Troy-Bilt snow thrower. Phone (800) 828-5500 for your full model number and serial number ready). Model Number Description OEM-390-679 OEM-390-995 490-241-0010 490-241-Y014 Drift Cutter Kit Snow Thrower Protective Cover Polymer Skid Shoe Kit Snow Thrower Maintenance Kit 25