Troy-Bilt OEM-390-679 manual Operating Your Snow Thrower

Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Optional Equipment)

On models so equipped, the fuel shut-off valve, located under fuel tank, controls fuel-flow from the fuel tank to the engine. See Figure 6.

Safety Ignition Key

The safety ignition key must be fully inserted and snapped in place before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use of equipment. See Figure 6.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to turn the key.

Headlight

The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.

Track Lock Lever

The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation. Move the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions. See Figure 7.

Transport: Keeps the front end of the snow thrower up

for easy transport. May also be used on many gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel undisturbed.

Normal Snow: Allows the tracks to be suspended independently for continuous ground contact.

	Track Lock
	Lever
Packed
Snow
Normal	Transport
Snow

Figure 7

Packed Snow: Locks the front end of the snow thrower down to the ground for hard-packed or icy snow conditions.

SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Before Starting

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

Gas And Oil Fill-up

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

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

To Start Engine

NOTE: If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the Final Adjustments in the Assembly Section.

•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

•Make certain the fuel shut-off valve, if so equipped, is in the OPEN (vertical) position.

•Make certain the auger and drive controls are in the disengaged (up) position.

•Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot and snap in place. See Figure 6. Be certain it snaps into place. Do not turn key.

NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.

Electric Starter (optional)

•Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

•If your house wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions.

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