Troy-Bilt 3090XP Snow Blower User Manual


 
Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger
shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and
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Adjustments
Shift Cable
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be
achieved, adjust the shift cable as follows:
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Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See 2.
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Retighten the hex nut.
Drive Control
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tight.
NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow
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the cable may be in need of adjustment.
Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:
With the drive control released, push the snow thrower 
gently forward. The unit should roll freely.
Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the 2.
snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The
unit should not roll freely.
With the drive control released, move the shift lever back 3.
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several times. There should be no resistance in the shift
lever.
If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of
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Shut off the engine as instructed in the separate engine 
manual.
Loosen the lower hex screw on the drive cable bracket. See 2.
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downward to increase cable tension).
Retighten the upper hex screw.
Check the adjustment of the drive control as described 5.
above to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.
Auger Control
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on
adjusting the auger control cable.
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