Troy-Bilt 2690XP Snow Blower User Manual


 
13Section 4 — controlS and FeatureS
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.
Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the
control grip against the handle to engage the track drive. Release
to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so that you can
operate the chute directional control 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 wheel
drive.
NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.
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drive system.
Heated Grips
CAUTION: It is recommended that you wear
gloves when using the heated grip. If the heated
grip becomes too hot, turn it off.
To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear
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grips, move the switch found on the rear of the dash panel to the
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Steering Trigger Controls
The left and right wheel steering trigger controls are located on
the underside of the handles.
 Squeeze the right control to turn right.
 Squeeze the left control to turn left.
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areas until you are familiar with these controls.
Electric Chute Directional Control
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
ELECTRIC CHUTE
CHUTE
ROTATE
LEFT
CHUTE
ROTATE
RIGHT
CHUTE TILT UP
CHUTE TILT DOWN
The electric chute directional control is located on the right side
of the dash panel.
 To change the direction in which snow is thrown, move 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.