Troy-Bilt 2690 Snow Blower User Manual


 
Track Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock*
The track drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the track drive.
Release to stop.
Note: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.
Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine’s
drive system.
*On this model, the drive control also locks the auger control
so that you can operate the chute control handle without
interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is
engaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator can
release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will
remain engaged. Release both controls to stop the augers and
the wheel drive.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the
control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start
snow throwing action. Release to stop.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger
housing.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute
assembly.
Recoil Starter Handle
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when
operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
Track Steering Controls
The left and right track steering controls are located on the
underside of the handles and they are used to assist in steering
the snow thrower. Squeeze the right track control when turning
right, squeeze the left control when turning left. Operate your
snow thrower in open areas until you become familiar with these
controls.
NOTE: It is easier to maneuver a non-running snow thrower
with both track steering controls held in simultaneously.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on the left side of the
dash panel.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze
the button on the joy-stick and pivot the joy-stick to the
right or to the left.
To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot
the joy-stick forward or backward.
Track Lock Lever
The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow
thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing
and the method of track operation. Move the lever to the right,
then forward or backward to one of the three positions.
Transport
Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport.
Using proper caution, this position may also be used on many
gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel undisturbed.
Normal Snow
Allows the tracks to be suspended independently for continuous
ground contact.
Packed Snow
Locks the front end of the snow thrower down to the ground for
hard-packed or icy snow conditions.
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