Operating Your Snow Thrower - Troy-Bilt 13045 Operator's Manual

Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel and is used to determine ground speed and
direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight
positions. See Figure 8.
Always release traction the control before
IMPORTANT:
changing speeds.
Forward
Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds.
Position number one (1) is the slowest and position
number six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. R1 is
the slower, while R2 is the faster of the two.
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop. See Figure 8.
This same lever also locks the auger control lock, so
you can operate the chute crank without interrupting the
snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged
simultaneously with the traction control, the operator
can release the auger control (on the left handle) and
the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction
control to stop both the augers and wheel drive (the
auger control must also be released).
ALWAYS release the traction control
IMPORTANT:
before moving the shift lever. Failure to do so will result
in premature wear to the drive system's friction wheel.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action. The traction
control must also be released in order to stop the auger.
Refer to Auger Control Test on page 10 prior
IMPORTANT:
to operating your snow thrower. Read and follow all
instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to
verify your snow thrower is operating safely and
properly.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING:
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Read, understand, and follow
Chute Tilt Control
The distance snow is thrown can be changed by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the
chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance,
toward the rear to increase. See Figure 8.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left hand side
of the snow thrower.To change the direction which
snow is thrown, rotate chute directional control as
follows:
• Clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Headlights
When properly connected, both headlights illuminate
whenever the engine is running.
Chute Clean-out Tool
WARNING:
clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and
remain behind handles until all moving parts
have stopped before unclogging.
This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of
the Auger Housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie
before operating the snow thrower.
The chute clean-out tool (see Figure 8) is designed to
clear a clogged discharge chute. Refer to page 11 for
detailed instructions on how to properly use the chute
clean-out tool.
Wheel Steering Controls
The left and right wheel steering controls are located on
the underside of the handles and are used to assist in
steering the snow thrower.
• Squeeze the right wheel steering control when
turning right; squeeze the left control when turning
left.
• Operate the snow thrower in open areas until
becoming familiar with these controls.
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.
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