Troy-Bilt 13045 manual Know Your Snow Thrower, Connecting Alternator Lead

Connecting Alternator Lead

•Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlights, beneath the handle panel. Wind the wire around the lower right handle until excess slack is removed.

•Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator lead located on the right side of the engine, beneath the fuel tank. See Figure 7.

Alternator Lead

Lamp Wire

Figure 7

SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

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

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine. See Figure 8.

Safety Ignition Key

The ignition key must be inserted in the switch in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.

Do NOT “turn” the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine.

Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Optional Equipment)

On models so equipped, the fuel shut-off valve, located under fuel tank, controls fuel-flow from the gas tank. See Figure 8.

Skid Shoes

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by positioning the skid shoes. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment on page 12.

Traction Control / Auger Control Lock

Headlights

Discharge

Right Wheel Steering Control

Shift Lever

Chute Tilt Control

Auger Control

Chute

Fuel Tank

Chute

Clean-out Tool

Auger

Chute Directional Control
Left Wheel Steering Control	Electric
	Starter
	Button
	Switch
Primer	Box
Choke	Recoil
	Starter
	Handle

Safety Ignition Key	Closed
	Open
Throttle Control	Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Skid Shoe	*If Equipped

Figure 8

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