Troy-Bilt 13045 manual Chute Clean-Out Tool, Operating Tips, Traction Control and Shift Lever

IMPORTANT: NEVER move the shift lever without first releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause premature wear to the drive system’s friction wheel.

Wheel Steering Controls

The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles.

•With the traction control engaged, squeeze the right wheel steering control to assist in turning right; squeeze the left control to assist in turning left.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip (Refer to Figure 8 ). If the discharge chute becomes clogged during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute and chute opening:

1.Release both the Auger Control Lever and the Traction/Auger Control Lock Lever.

2.Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.

3.Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing.

4.Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to remove any snow and ice in the discharge chute.

WARNING: Never use your hand to clear a clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.

5.Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing, re-start the engine.

6.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger clutch lever for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the discharge chute before continuing to clear snow.

Operating Tips

WARNING: The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150°F. Avoid these areas.

•Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

•For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.

•Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.

•Slightly overlap each previous path.

•Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate) when using on gravel or crushed rock.

SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running.

Traction Control and Shift Lever

To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift lever, proceed as follows:

•Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.

•With the traction control released, push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should move freely.

•Engage the traction control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back, resistance should be felt.

•Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position and repeat the previous two steps.

If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the traction control released, adjust the traction control immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows:

•To readjust the control cable, unhook the traction spring (found on the end of the traction control cable) from the traction actuator bracket. See Figure 9.

•Push the cable coupler through the end of the spring to expose the lock nut. See Figure 10.

•Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) three full turns to provide more slack in the cable and reattach the spring to the bracket.

•Check the adjustment of the traction control as instructed earlier. Repeat the previous steps to provide more slack in the cable, in necessary.

If you are uncertain that you have reached the correct adjustment, proceed as follows:

WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s engine, and place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage before beginning the job.

•Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing.

•Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.

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