Maintenance & Adjustment - Troy-Bilt 2690 Operating Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the Engine Maintenance section.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow
thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically
and replaced when necessary.
To remove the skid shoes:
1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which
secure them to the snow thrower.
2. Reassemble the new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts
(two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1.
Figure 6-1
To remove the shave plate:
1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to
the snow thrower housing.
2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of
carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.
Refer to Fig. 6-1.
Lubrication
Gear Shaft
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season
or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation.
1. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
2. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing the four self-tapping screws which
secure it. Refer to Fig 6-2.
Figure 6-2
3. Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex
shaft. See Fig. 6-3.
friction
Wheel
Rubber
Figure 6-3
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Self-Tapping Screws
Gear Shaft
Drive
Cable
Pivot Rod
Drive
Plate
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