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Question posted by hdcycleparts on February 4th, 2014

Drive Control

The blower creeps when the drive control is disengaged. And I have adjusted the cable so that there is slack in it.

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Operation Manual - Page 1

...'s Manual Two-Stage Snow Thrower - Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. 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. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE...

Operation Manual - Page 2

... Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 If you have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of printing. The engine manufacturer is relative to the most ...left side of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 7 Controls 13 Operation 16 Maintenance & Adjustment 17 Service 20 Troubleshooting 24 Replacement Parts 25 Attachments 26 Warranty Back Cover...

Operation Manual - Page 3

... garments. Exercise caution to operate this machine. Remove all control levers before starting the engine. 6. Adjust auger housing height to observe the following safety instructions could ...objects. Plan your eyes. Thrown objects which , if not followed, could be used. Disengage all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other reproductive harm. Be familiar with ...

Operation Manual - Page 7

...of the handle. Secure the handle by tightening the plastic knob located on both cables are for packaging purposes only. See Fig. 3-2. 3. They are aligned with ...Product Registration Card • One Chute Control Rod (Models 2620, 2840 and 3090XP) Assembly Handle 1. Figure 3-2 Chute Assembly (Model 2410) 1. Figure 3-1 NOTE: Make certain the cables are seated properly in the Forward-6 ...

Operation Manual - Page 8

... Assembly and Directional Control (Models 2620, 2840 and 3090XP) 1. Refer to the chute base. See Fig. 3-7. See Fig. 3-4. See Fig. 3-5. Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to Chute Bracket Adjustment on Page 19. 8 Section 3- Remove cotter pin, wing nut and hex screw from chute support bracket. Chute Control Head Chute Support...

Operation Manual - Page 10

... cotter pin. 7. Some models only have one cable to the left of the engine. NOTE: The second hole is fastened to chute support bracket with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Push the chute control rod toward the control panel until needed. Refer to page 19 for Chute Control Rod adjustments. See Fig. 3-14.

Operation Manual - Page 11

...3-16. 2. Equal tire pressure should be adjusted by the 4-way Chute Directional Control. Excessive pressure when seating beads may wear unevenly. The tires are adjusted upward at all times. Refer to be cleared... distance snow is also controlled by changing the angle of the chute assembly. 2. Stop the engine. Refer to operate the snow thrower on models 2840 and 3090XP is thrown can...

Operation Manual - Page 13

... on when the engine is discharged out the chute assembly. Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Skid shoe styles and appearance vary...Controls and Features 4 Chute Assembly Chute Clean Out Tool Drive Control Shift Lever † Headlight † 4-Way/2-Way Chute Directional Control † Auger Control Heated Grips † Steering Trigger Control † Standard Chute Directional Control...

Operation Manual - Page 14

To change the direction in which snow is thrown, rotate chute directional control. 2-Way Chute Directional Control (if so equipped) The drive control is located on the right handle. The drive control also locks the auger control so that you can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will result in which snow is thrown...

Operation Manual - Page 15

...To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot the joy-stick forward or backward. Controls and Features 15 The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger...the handles. • Squeeze the right control to turn left. Remove the clean-out tool from the chute assembly. Remove the key. 3. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control. 2.

Operation Manual - Page 16

... shear pins and bow-tie cotter pins. Replacing Shear Pins The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with steering trigger controls) With the drive control engaged, squeeze the right steering trigger control to replacing shear pins. If the augers will NOT be covered by your snow thrower for the snow conditions and a pace...

Operation Manual - Page 17

... it rests on each side) and hex flange nuts. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Engine Refer to Fig 7-3. 4. Carefully pivot the snow ...inside of operation. 1. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive system. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the ... the hex shaft. Standard Chute Directional Control (Model 2410) Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt bushing and the ...

Operation Manual - Page 18

... Drive Control When the drive control is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be no resistance in need of adjustment. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. See Fig. 6-5. Figure 6-4 3. Pivot the bracket downward to verify proper adjustment has been achieved. Retighten the hex nut. It should have very little slack. Figure...

Operation Manual - Page 19

.... 2. Remove the cotter pin from the engine. 2. See Fig. 6-6. To do so: 1. Figure 6-6 3. See Fig. 6-6. Clean the exterior of fuel. Chute Control Rod (Models 2620, 2840, y 3090XP) To adjust the chute control rod, proceed as instructed earlier in it slightly. Loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and reposition it lines up...

Operation Manual - Page 21

...tapping screws which secure it rests on page 12 to Fig. 7-1. 3. Lift the drive belt off the engine pulley. c. Remove the belt from tank by following instructions ...perform the Auger Control test on the auger housing. 5. To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed as follows (See Fig. 7-6): Figure 7-5 8. Refer to verify the belt is adjusted correctly. 7. ...

Operation Manual - Page 22

... self-tapping screws 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 wheel may need to replace the snow thrower's friction wheel rubber. Carefully...

Operation Manual - Page 23

... side plates. Slide the friction wheel assembly back onto the hex shaft and follow the steps above in the Maintenance and Adjustments section. After replacing the friction wheel, perform the Drive Control test on page 18 in reverse order to components. Carefully position the hex shaft downward and to ensure the plates are...

Operation Manual - Page 24

... bolts and nuts. Be certain vent hole is clear. 1. Friction wheel worn. 1. Auger control cable in the Operation section. 5. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to spark plug. 3. Engine running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting or surging) Engine overheats Excessive vibration Loss of adjustment. 2. Gas cap vent hole plugged. 1. Connect wire to Service section. 1. Insert key...

Operation Manual - Page 25

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Operation Manual - Page 26

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