Troy-Bilt 769-04090 Gas & Oil Fill-Up, Stopping The Engine, To Engage Drive, To Engage Augers

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read instructions carefully.

Starting The Engine

1.Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged (released) position.

2.Open fuel shut-off valve (If equipped) and make sure the Rocker switch is in the On position (if equipped).

3.Push in the safety key.

4. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cold engine start).

NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke

control in the OFF position

 

instead of FULL.

 

 

 

 

5.Push the primer two times if temperature is above 15oF (-9oC), four times if temperature is below 15oF (-9oC) for cold engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.

NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.

Electric Starter (If Equipped)

1.Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

WARNING: The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operat- ing the electric starter.

If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows:

1.Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine’s surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.

2.Push starter button to start engine.

3.Once the engine starts, immediately release starter button.

4.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control

to the OFF position

 

 

. If the engine falters,

quickly rotate the choke

 

control back to FULL and

then slowly into the OFF position again.

5.When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

1.Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.

2.Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil.

3.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the OFF position again.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures.

Stopping The Engine

Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.

•Push the rocker switch to the “OFF” position.

•Pull out the safety key.

•Close fuel shut-off valve (If equipped).

•Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control. Also, engage and release both controls several times.

To Engage Drive

1.With the engine running, move shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.

2.Squeeze drive control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will stop.

To Engage Augers

1.To engage augers and start snow throwing, squeeze the left hand auger control against the left handle. Release to stop augers.

2.While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive control to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds while the drive is engaged.

NOTE: The drive control lever also locks auger control so you can turn the chute control without interrupting the snow throwing process.

3.Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism should keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is released.

4.Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive. To stop the auger, both levers must be released.

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Contents Two-Stage Snow Thrower 769-04090 06/10/08Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Safety Symbols There are rotating blades insideDo not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain Your Responsibility Restrict the useSafe Operation Practices TrainingPreparation Your ResponsibilityMaintenance & Storage OperationDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeSetting Up Your Snow Thrower Items Required For AssemblyLoose Parts Assembling HandleAttaching the Chute Assembly Attaching the Shift RodLamp Wiring Clean-Out ToolFinal Adjustments Drift Cutters If EquippedCheck the adjustment of the auger control as follows Skid ShoesTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires AugerOperating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow ThrowerThis manual before Operating Choke Control$26% #/.42 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Stopping The EngineTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance Operating TipsGeneral Recommendations If possible, remove snow immediately after it fallsAdjustments MakingShift Rod Drive ControlChute Assembly Chute Bracket AdjustmentSee Figure Adjust skid shoes as follows Auger ControlMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationReplacing Belts Auger Belt Remove LoosenDrive Belt Pulley SlotUsing a 3/4 wrench, hold the hex shaft Changing Friction Wheel RubberSecure with the cupped washer and hex bolt removed earlier Friction WheelOff-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedyWarranty 12.08.06For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on 6919 Parts List Pièces Détachées Adressez-vous au «Service après-vente»La page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires 305-342 cc Torque to 21 ft./lbs. maximum618-04514 Worm Gear Box Ass’y w/ grease fitting Part RÉF Pièce Description For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Part RÉF Pièce Description Part RÉF Pièce Description For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Garantie Garantie la annuleLubrification de et ’entretien conseilsSolution Causes Problème DépannagePropre UseAccompagne qui moteur du d’utilisation notice la dans Jours, 30 de plus pendant entreposé être doit moteur le SiEntretien Frottement de Roue’essieu de Et commandes les Poulie la De FenteMoteur du Tout empêcher pourÉloignez ’enlevezTarière la de d’entraînement Courroie Boulon l’autre retirezLubrification RouesVitesse de ment ’engrenageRéglages Des l’entraînement de Commande Vitesses de levier du Tige’essieu Support deGénéral d’ordre Recommandations ’utilisation ConseilsToucher Les de Évitez .65C 150F dépasser’huile et d’essence Pleins Faites NeGoulotte la de dégagement de Outil Roues des d’orientation Commande Goulotte la de CommandeGoulotte la de direction Fonctions 2 àSouffleuse la de Commandes Tarière la de Commande TiquesPneuma Bandages pneus des Pression Goulotte la de dégagement de Outil PasVitesses de levier du tige la de Installation Goulotte la de Installation«Réglages» Bien passe qu’il ce jusqu’à raccord le sur TapezGoulotte la de manivelle la de Montage Guidon du Montage’assemblage pour requis Articles Cisaillement de BoulonsRemisage et Entretien Responsabilité VotreMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisPréparation FormationVotre ’essence de ManipulationSécurité de Symboles Machine la d’utiliserVente-après Service Modèle de numéro le trouver PourMatières des Table ’utilisation La voir détachées PiècesPhases deux neige à Souffleuse Ca.troybilt.www06/10/08

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