Troy-Bilt 2840 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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.
Heated Grips
To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear
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Chute Clean-Out Tool
Never use your hands to clear a
clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of
the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice
become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed
as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
Stop the engine by removing the ignition key. 2.
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to 3.
the rear of the auger housing.
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to 
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in
and near the chute assembly.
Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the 5.
rear of the auger housing, reinsert the ignition key and
start the snow thrower’s engine.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any
remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.
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