Troy-Bilt 2690XP Snow Blower User Manual


 
Operation
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
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thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
To Engage Track Drive
 With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move
shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two
reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the
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2. Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the
auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.
To Steer
With the drive control engaged, squeeze the right steering
trigger control to turn right. Squeeze the left steering trigger
control to turn left.
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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Figure 5-1
Replacing Shear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and
bow-tie cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or
ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared.
See Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-2
CAUTION: NEVER replace the auger shear pins
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replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger
gearbox or other components as a result of failing to
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warranty.
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engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear
pins.