Troy-Bilt Vortex2490 Operator's Manual page 8

2. Insert chute control rod into chute control head. Push rod
as far into chute control head as possible, keeping the holes
in the rod pointing upward. See Figure 3-4.
3. Place chute onto chute base and ensure chute control
rod is positioned under the handle panel. Install hex bolt
previously removed but do not secure with wing nut at this
time. See Figure 3-5.
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4. Squeeze the trigger on the joystick and rotate the chute by
hand to face forward. The holes in the chute control input
will be facing up. See Figure 3-6.
Chute Control
Input
Figure 3-6
NOTE: The chute will not rotate without squeezing the
trigger on the joystick.
5. Rotate the joystick to the one o'clock position so that the
silver indicator arrow on the pinion gear below the control
panel faces upward. See Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7
NOTE: The joystick will be angled slightly to the right at the
one o'clock position. See "Top View" in Figure 3-6.
Top View