Troy-Bilt 13045 Operator's Manual page 12

• With the traction control released, make sure there
is clearance between the friction wheel and the
drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.
• With the traction control lever engaged, make sure
the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate.
See Figure 11.
Trigger Cables
Shift Arm
Auger Actuator
Bracket
Hex Nut
And Cupped
Washer
Figure 11
If adjustment is necessary, adjust traction control as
instructed below:
• Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) to
provide more slack in the cable or thread the lock
nut inward (up the coupler) to provide less slack in
the cable. Refer to Figure 10.
• Reattach the spring to the bracket.
• Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.
Shift Rod
If your snow thrower is not achieving its full range of
speeds, the shift rod is in need of adjustment. To adjust
the shift rod, proceed as follows:
• Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
shift handle under the handle panel.
• Place shift lever in sixth (6) position (fastest forward
speed).
• Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.
• Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper
hole in the shift lever. See Figure 12.
Hairpin Clip &
Drive Actuator
Flat Washer
Bracket
Shift Arm
Hex Gear Shaft
Friction
Wheel
•
Drive Plate
•
NOTE:
of the shift rod as instructed on page 11—Traction Control
and Shift Lever before operating the snow thrower.
Auger Control
Refer to Auger Control Test on page 10 to adjust the
auger control. Make certain to check for correct
adjustment as instructed before operating the snow
thrower.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes.
•
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal on both sides,
the unit may pull to one side or the other.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes.
For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth
concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in
the low position. Use the middle or high position when
the area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on
gravel, always put skid shoes in the high position.
See Figure 13.
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Figure 12
Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower
into the upper hole.
Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.
Make certain to check for correct adjustment
Check the tire pressure before operating the snow
thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for tire
manufacturer's recommended psi and deflate (or
inflate) the tires as necessary.
WARNING:
Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained at all times. Excessive
pressure (over 30 psi) when seating beads
may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with
force sufficient to cause serious injury
Shift Lever
Ferrule
Clutch Rod
Connector
Lower Shift Rod