Shift Cable Adjustment; Auger Shaft; Track Tension - Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2690XP Operator's Manual

Auger Shaft

At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger
shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and
the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. See Fig. 6-4.
Shear Pin
Bow-Tie Cotter Pin
Figure 6-4
Adjustments
Shift Cable
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be
achieved adjust the shift cable as follows:
1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.
2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See
Fig. 6-5.
Figure 6-5
3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.
4. Retighten the hex nut.
Auger Control
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on
adjusting the auger control cable.
Skid Shoes
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on
adjusting the skid shoes.

Track Tension

Over time the track can stretch. Adjust the track tension as
follows (See Fig. 6-6):
Track Side Plate
Flange Lock Nut
"J" Bolt
front Track
Idler Wheel
Figure 6-6
1. Loosen the hex nuts on the front track idler wheels on each
side of the snow thrower.
2. Tighten the flange lock nut on the front of the track side
plate. This pulls the "J" bolts attached to the axle and
tightens the tracks.
3. Tighten the hex nuts on the front track idler wheels.
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