Adjustments; Gear Shaft; Shift Cable - Troy-Bilt Vortex2490 Operator's Manual

Gear Shaft

The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season
or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation.
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel.
2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
3. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure
it. Refer to Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-4
4. Apply a light coating of Bostik Regular Grade Never-Seez®
to the hex shaft. See Figure 6-5.
Figure 6-5
NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be careful not to get
any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction
wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive
system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil.

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
Figure 6-6.
Figure 6-6
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.
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