Troy-Bilt Complete Guide on Snowblower Cable Adjustment and Drive Control for Optimal Performance
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Making

Adjustments

WARNING

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

Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in operator’s manual.

Auger Control

Refer to Auger Control Test in Operation section to adjust the auger control.

Shift Cable

If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust the shift cable as follows:

1.Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.

2.Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket, Figure 5-1.

3.Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.

4.Retighten the hex nut.

Drive Control

When the drive control is released and in the disen- gaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.

Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:

1.With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. The unit should roll freely.

2.Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The unit should not roll freely.

3.With the drive control released, move the shift lever back and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position several times. There should be no resistance in the shift lever.

4.If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of adjustment. Proceed as follows:

5.Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket, Figure 5-2.

6.Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable tension).

7.Retighten the hex nut.

Chute Assembly

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by chang- ing the angle of the chute assembly. To do so:

1.Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen the plastic wing knob found on the left side of the chute assembly.

2.Pivot the chute upward or downward before retight- ening the wing knob, Figure 5-3.

Figure 5-1

Figure 5-2

Figure 5-3

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Contents Two-Stage Snow Thrower Storm Series MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio10/2006 Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top Your Responsibility53% %842! #!54/ %. /0%2!4 %, 352&!#%3Practices Your Responsibility Restrict the useDo not modify engine Your ResponsibilitySetting Up Your Snow Thrower Position the chute assembly over the base, see FigureRemove the unit from the crate or carton Setting Up Your Snow Tire PressureOperating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow ThrowerClean-Out Tool Chute AssemblyAuger Control Drive Control / Auger Clutch LockChute Clean-Out Tool Gas & Oil Fill-UpElectric Starter Recoil StarterTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersAuger Control Test Making Adjustments Chute AssemblyAuger Control Shift CableChute Bracket Adjustment To adjust the skid shoesSkid Shoes Maintaining Your Snow Thrower EngineLubrication Shave Plate Skid ShoesAuger Belt Replacement Unhook the support bracket spring from the frameDrive Belt Replacement AugersRemove and replace belt in the reverse order Friction Wheel Removal Remove the rubber ring from between the platesOff-Season Storage Preparing EnginePreparing Snow Thrower Short-Term StorageFor further details Contact an authorized Service center This section addresses minor service issuesTrouble- shooting Style N To order replacement Parts, call Or visit                Handle Assembly, Lock, LH 631-04134A Handle Assembly, Lock, RH 684-04105A684-04106A 710-0224 Screw, #10-16 710-04586 Screw, 1/4-20 710-123367 70 17 9 684-04153 684-04154712-0413 736-0287Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for U.S.A Canada
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