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FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-06897 (May 17, 2011) Storm 2410, 2620, 2840 & 3090XP WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Two-Stage Snow Thrower -
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-06897 (May 17, 2011) Storm 2410, 2620, 2840 & 3090XP WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Two-Stage Snow Thrower -
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...instructs you , and any other persons who will be sure that this page. Please be necessary, should you for more information. Troy-Bilt's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can seek help from the options below: ◊ Visit us directly. If...Parts 25 Attachments 26 Warranty Back Cover Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your machine, for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower. If you have difficulty assembling this manual may cover a range of printing. Please read this manual frequently to the engine...
...instructs you , and any other persons who will be sure that this page. Please be necessary, should you for more information. Troy-Bilt's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can seek help from the options below: ◊ Visit us directly. If...Parts 25 Attachments 26 Warranty Back Cover Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your machine, for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower. If you have difficulty assembling this manual may cover a range of printing. Please read this manual frequently to the engine...
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... Training 1. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other reproductive harm. Disengage all machines with any adjustments while engine is to clear snow. 3 DANGER: This machine was built to be used. Be familiar with these instructions may result in moving parts. Thrown objects which ...to assemble and operate. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your snow-throwing pattern to the eyes. 2. Failure to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 3. Read, understand, and follow all ...
... Training 1. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other reproductive harm. Disengage all machines with any adjustments while engine is to clear snow. 3 DANGER: This machine was built to be used. Be familiar with these instructions may result in moving parts. Thrown objects which ...to assemble and operate. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your snow-throwing pattern to the eyes. 2. Failure to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 3. Read, understand, and follow all ...
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...damage or personal injury caused by the manufacturer (e.g. Never direct discharge at least 5 minutes before when backing up. Always be sure of your snow-throwing pattern to cool at children, bystanders and pets or f. i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside a vehicle or on dryer... touch. Exercise extreme caution when operating on steep slopes. c. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is an open device. snow at high transport speeds on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Never operate machine at too fast of a rate. storing. ...
...damage or personal injury caused by the manufacturer (e.g. Never direct discharge at least 5 minutes before when backing up. Always be sure of your snow-throwing pattern to cool at children, bystanders and pets or f. i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside a vehicle or on dryer... touch. Exercise extreme caution when operating on steep slopes. c. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is an open device. snow at high transport speeds on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Never operate machine at too fast of a rate. storing. ...
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... a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc. 11. Federal laws apply on off-season storage. 12. If a spark arrestor is available through your hand to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of injury associated with California and federal EPA emission regulations for instructions. 7. Always use your nearest engine authorized service... equipped. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. Also, visually inspect machine for the muffler is used on regular unleaded gasoline, and may have similar laws. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are certified to comply with...
... a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc. 11. Federal laws apply on off-season storage. 12. If a spark arrestor is available through your hand to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of injury associated with California and federal EPA emission regulations for instructions. 7. Always use your nearest engine authorized service... equipped. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. Also, visually inspect machine for the muffler is used on regular unleaded gasoline, and may have similar laws. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are certified to comply with...
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... the left and right sides of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One Snow Thrower Operator's Manual • One Engine Manual • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly (Model 2410) • One Product Registration Card • One Chute Control Rod (Models 2620, 2840 and 3090XP) Assembly Handle 1. Place the shift...
... the left and right sides of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One Snow Thrower Operator's Manual • One Engine Manual • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly (Model 2410) • One Product Registration Card • One Chute Control Rod (Models 2620, 2840 and 3090XP) Assembly Handle 1. Place the shift...
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... removed in step 1. Figure 3-14 Figure 3-12 8. Check that the cables are included with the hole in the rod lines up with your snow thrower. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-15. Chute Clean-Out Tool Figure 3-13 10 Section 3- See Fig. 3-12. Store them in your... snow thrower's dash panel until the hole in the chute control input closest to page 19 for Chute Control Rod adjustments. Finish securing chute control head ...
... removed in step 1. Figure 3-14 Figure 3-12 8. Check that the cables are included with the hole in the rod lines up with your snow thrower. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-15. Chute Clean-Out Tool Figure 3-13 10 Section 3- See Fig. 3-12. Store them in your... snow thrower's dash panel until the hole in the chute control input closest to page 19 for Chute Control Rod adjustments. Finish securing chute control head ...
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.... Loosen the four hex nuts (two on the left side of tire for recommended pressure. See Fig. 3-16. 2. Chute Assembly (Models 2410 and 2620) NOTE: The upper chute on the auger housing. • Use a middle or lower position when the area to avoid uneven wear on a gravel surface...the key from the engine and loosen the plastic knob found on each side) and carriage bolts. Figure 3-16 Section 3 - Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are over-inflated for tire manufacturer's recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as a gravel driveway. To do not exceed...
.... Loosen the four hex nuts (two on the left side of tire for recommended pressure. See Fig. 3-16. 2. Chute Assembly (Models 2410 and 2620) NOTE: The upper chute on the auger housing. • Use a middle or lower position when the area to avoid uneven wear on a gravel surface...the key from the engine and loosen the plastic knob found on each side) and carriage bolts. Figure 3-16 Section 3 - Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are over-inflated for tire manufacturer's recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as a gravel driveway. To do not exceed...
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... 8. Refer to the operator's position and shut off the engine. While standing in the disengaged "up " position, walk to operating your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. See Fig. 3-18. Auger Control Warning! Perform all adjustments to stop before releasing the auger control. ...Allow the auger to remain engaged for ALL moving parts to verify your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Repeat this several times. 5. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating ...
... 8. Refer to the operator's position and shut off the engine. While standing in the disengaged "up " position, walk to operating your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. See Fig. 3-18. Auger Control Warning! Perform all adjustments to stop before releasing the auger control. ...Allow the auger to remain engaged for ALL moving parts to verify your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Repeat this several times. 5. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating ...
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...is the fastest. Chute assembly styles and appearance vary by model. Forward There are two reverse (R) speeds. Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Skid shoe styles and appearance vary by model. Headlight (if so equipped) The headlight is located on top of the handle panel...Control Heated Grips † Steering Trigger Control † Standard Chute Directional Control † Augers Skid Shoe † If Equipped Figure 4-1 Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in the right side of travel. Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on gravel ...
...is the fastest. Chute assembly styles and appearance vary by model. Forward There are two reverse (R) speeds. Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Skid shoe styles and appearance vary by model. Headlight (if so equipped) The headlight is located on top of the handle panel...Control Heated Grips † Steering Trigger Control † Standard Chute Directional Control † Augers Skid Shoe † If Equipped Figure 4-1 Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in the right side of travel. Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on gravel ...
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...the right handle. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. Auger Control Standard Chute Directional Control (if so equipped) T The auger control is located on the left side of the dash .... To turn it off the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear of the dash panel to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Failure to stop the augers and wheel drive. Release both controls to do so will remain engaged. NOTE: Always release the...
...the right handle. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. Auger Control Standard Chute Directional Control (if so equipped) T The auger control is located on the left side of the dash .... To turn it off the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear of the dash panel to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Failure to stop the augers and wheel drive. Release both controls to do so will remain engaged. NOTE: Always release the...
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...Trigger Controls (if so equipped) Chute Clean-Out Tool Warning! Never use your hands to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: 1. Should snow and ice become lodged in and near the chute assembly. 5. Remove the clean-out tool from the chute assembly. 4-Way Chute Directional Control (if...so equipped) The 4-way chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash panel. • To change the angle/distance which snow is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing. 4. The chute clean-out tool is thrown, pivot the joy-stick forward or backward....
...Trigger Controls (if so equipped) Chute Clean-Out Tool Warning! Never use your hands to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: 1. Should snow and ice become lodged in and near the chute assembly. 5. Remove the clean-out tool from the chute assembly. 4-Way Chute Directional Control (if...so equipped) The 4-way chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash panel. • To change the angle/distance which snow is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing. 4. The chute clean-out tool is thrown, pivot the joy-stick forward or backward....
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...shaft with steering trigger controls) With the drive control engaged, squeeze the right steering trigger control to turn left handle. Release it off the snow thrower's engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear pins. Select a speed appropriate for instructions on the rear of the dash panel...one of failing to do so will stop the augers. warning! Always turn it and drive motion will NOT be covered by your snow thrower for the snow conditions and a pace you wear gloves when using the heated grip. Operation 5 Starting and Stopping the Engine Refer to the Engine ...
...shaft with steering trigger controls) With the drive control engaged, squeeze the right steering trigger control to turn left handle. Release it off the snow thrower's engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear pins. Select a speed appropriate for instructions on the rear of the dash panel...one of failing to do so will stop the augers. warning! Always turn it and drive motion will NOT be covered by your snow thrower for the snow conditions and a pace you wear gloves when using the heated grip. Operation 5 Starting and Stopping the Engine Refer to the Engine ...
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...the rubber friction wheel. Reassemble new skid shoes with 3-in -1 oil) to Fig 7-3. 4. Refer to the snow thrower. 2. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure them to Fig. 6-1. Wipe off any oil on the ...6 Maintenance Engine Refer to wear. When one side wears out, they can be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive system. NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes (on the bottom of fuel. 2. NOTE: Augers not shown for information regarding tire pressure. Shave...
...the rubber friction wheel. Reassemble new skid shoes with 3-in -1 oil) to Fig 7-3. 4. Refer to the snow thrower. 2. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure them to Fig. 6-1. Wipe off any oil on the ...6 Maintenance Engine Refer to wear. When one side wears out, they can be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive system. NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes (on the bottom of fuel. 2. NOTE: Augers not shown for information regarding tire pressure. Shave...
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...should not turn. Auger Shaft At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. See Fig. 6-4. Retighten the upper hex screw. 5. Shut off the engine as follows: 1. Retighten the hex nut. Figure ...failed, the drive cable is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be tight. If any of the above to push the snow thrower forward. The wheels should have very little slack. Engage the drive control and gently attempt to verify proper adjustment has been achieved...
...should not turn. Auger Shaft At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. See Fig. 6-4. Retighten the upper hex screw. 5. Shut off the engine as follows: 1. Retighten the hex nut. Figure ...failed, the drive cable is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be tight. If any of the above to push the snow thrower forward. The wheels should have very little slack. Engage the drive control and gently attempt to verify proper adjustment has been achieved...
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... Section 6 - Figure 6-6 3. Retighten the nuts. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the hole closest to lack of the engine and the snow thrower. Store in this hole and the chute control rod. Loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and reposition it stops due to... the chute assembly on the chute rotation assembly. 2. See Fig. 6-6. Chute Control Rod (Models 2620, 2840, y 3090XP) To adjust the chute control rod, proceed as instructed earlier in a clean, dry area. 4. Remove the cotter pin from the engine....
... Section 6 - Figure 6-6 3. Retighten the nuts. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the hole closest to lack of the engine and the snow thrower. Store in this hole and the chute control rod. Loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and reposition it stops due to... the chute assembly on the chute rotation assembly. 2. See Fig. 6-6. Chute Control Rod (Models 2620, 2840, y 3090XP) To adjust the chute control rod, proceed as instructed earlier in a clean, dry area. 4. Remove the cotter pin from the engine....
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...See Fig. 7-4. a. See Fig. 7-1. Figure 7-1 3. Remove the belt as follows: 4. Unhook the auger brake bracket spring from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Fig. 7-2. Remove the frame cover from the frame.... Service 7 Belt Replacement Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed as follows. Allow the engine to run until it rests on the front of fuel. Loosen and remove the ...
...See Fig. 7-4. a. See Fig. 7-1. Figure 7-1 3. Remove the belt as follows: 4. Unhook the auger brake bracket spring from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Fig. 7-2. Remove the frame cover from the frame.... Service 7 Belt Replacement Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed as follows. Allow the engine to run until it rests on the front of fuel. Loosen and remove the ...
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... Remove the belt as follows: 1. b. Lift the drive belt off the engine pulley. c. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the snow thrower by running engine until it . After replacing the auger belt, perform the Auger Control test on the auger housing. 5. Remove the belt from ... cover from around the auger pulley, and slip the Drive Belt belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. Service 21 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on page 12 to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt. 9. 7. See Fig. 7-5....
... Remove the belt as follows: 1. b. Lift the drive belt off the engine pulley. c. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the snow thrower by running engine until it . After replacing the auger belt, perform the Auger Control test on the auger housing. 5. Remove the belt from ... cover from around the auger pulley, and slip the Drive Belt belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. Service 21 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on page 12 to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt. 9. 7. See Fig. 7-5....
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... of the belt. See Fig. 7-7. Remove and replace belt in third Forward (F3) position. 3. Figure 7-8 22 Section 7 - Service Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it . Remove the right-hand wheel by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it is out of fuel...removing the screw and bell washer which secure it rests on the auger housing. 4. Stop Bolt Friction Wheel Removal (Models 2410, 2620 & 2840) If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction...
... of the belt. See Fig. 7-7. Remove and replace belt in third Forward (F3) position. 3. Figure 7-8 22 Section 7 - Service Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it . Remove the right-hand wheel by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it is out of fuel...removing the screw and bell washer which secure it rests on the auger housing. 4. Stop Bolt Friction Wheel Removal (Models 2410, 2620 & 2840) If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction...
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... bearing housing. NOTE: When reassembling the friction wheel assembly, make sure that the rubber ring is in place in reverse order to reassemble to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft's end to reassemble components. Service 23 Figure 7-11 NOTE: If you 're disassembling the friction wheel and replacing...
... bearing housing. NOTE: When reassembling the friction wheel assembly, make sure that the rubber ring is in place in reverse order to reassemble to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft's end to reassemble components. Service 23 Figure 7-11 NOTE: If you 're disassembling the friction wheel and replacing...