Controls - Troy-Bilt Vortex3090XP Operator's Manual

Controls and Features
Chute Assembly
Chute Clean
Out Tool
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Figure 4-1.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the right side of the
handle panel and is used to determine ground
speed and direction of travel.
Forward
There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is
the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the
slower and two (2) is the faster.
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Drive Control
Shift Lever
Headlight
Manual Chute
Directional Control
Augers
Electric Chute
Directional Control
Skid Shoe
Figure 4-1
Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when
operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. See Set-Up &
Assembly section. Skid shoe styles and appearance vary by
model.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger
housing.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute
assembly. Chute assembly styles and appearance vary by model.
Headlight
The headlight is located on top of the handle panel and is
automatically turned on when the engine is started.
Auger Control
Heated Grips
Steering Trigger
Control
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