Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Two-Stage Snow Thrower — Storm Tracker 2890 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Snow Thrower. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
Safe Handling of Gasoline 5. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute: 1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! 2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating. 3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands. Maintenance & Storage 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Control Rod • One Chute Assembly • One Product Registration Card • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: Make certain the cables are seated properly in the roller guides. See Figure 3-2. Assembly Handle 1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position. 2.
Overhead Chute Control Assembly 5. Remove wing nut and hex screw from chute control assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket. Position the chute assembly (forward-facing) over the chute base. See Figure 3-3. Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 6. Figure 3-3 4. Insert the chute directional control rod into the support bracket on the rear of the dash panel.
7. Remove the hairpin clip from the rear of the chute control assembly. See Figure 3-7a. 8. Insert chute directional control rod into rear of the chute control assembly. See Figure 3-7b. Secure the chute directional control rod to the chute control assembly with the hairpin clip removed earlier. Set-Up Shear Pins Replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower. Store them in your snow thrower’s dash panel until needed. See Figure 3-8.
Adjustments Auger Control WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted at the factory. Adjust them, if desired, prior to operating the snow thrower. CAUTION: Always place the Track Lock Lever in the Gravel position before operating the snow thrower on gravel surfaces.
4 Controls and Features Electric Chute Directional Control Drive Control Shift Lever Auger Control Headlight Heated Grips Steering Trigger Control Chute Assembly Overhead Chute Directional Control Chute Clean Out Tool Track Lock Lever Augers Skid Shoe Figure 4-1 Shift Lever Skid Shoes The shift lever is located in the right side of the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed and direction of travel. Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Auger Control Steering Trigger Controls The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop. Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock The left and right wheel steering trigger controls are located on the underside of the handles. • Squeeze the right control to turn right. • Squeeze the left control to turn left.
Track Lock Lever The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation. Move the lever to the right, then forward or rearward to one of the four positions. Transport Raises the snow thrower auger housing for easy transport. Snow-covered Gravel Raises the snow thrower auger housing so that its shave plate leaves gravel undisturbed while clearing snow.
5 Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Replacing Shear Pins Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and bow-tie cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See Figure 5-2. To Engage Track Drive 1.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine Gear Shaft Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes 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. NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes (on select models) have two wear edges.
Auger Shaft Drive Control 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 Figure 6-3. When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.
Auger Control Continuous Tracks Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable. The snow thrower is equipped with an auto-tensioner on both the left and right sides. The system is designed to maintain constant tension on both tracks. However, if the snow thrower fails to propel itself because the track wheel is “jumping” drive lugs, the tracks are too loose and are in need of adjustment. See an authorized Service Dealer to have the tracks properly adjusted.
7 Service Belt Replacement 3. Auger Belt Loosen and remove the two bolts and flat washers securing the belt guide. See Figure 7-2. Remove belt guide. To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. Remove the key to avoid unintended starting. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 7-1. Figure 7-2 4.
5. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 6. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. See Figure 7-4. Figure 7-6 8. NOTE: Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder bolt and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt. Figure 7-4 7. Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt which acts as a belt keeper. See Figure 7-5.
8 Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Remedy 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel becomes stale after thirty days. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean the fuel line. 3. Choke not in the RUN position. 3. Move choke control to RUN position 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 5. Key not in ignition switch on engine. 5. Insert the key fully into the switch. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 6. Connect spark plug wire. 7.
9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04195A 754-05019 Auger Drive Belt Track Drive Belt 684-04153C 735-04054 Friction Wheel Assembly Friction Wheel Rubber 925-1629 Lamp, 12V 738-04124A 714-04040 Shear Pin, 1.
10 Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are available for your Troy-Bilt snow thrower. Phone (800) 828-5500 for information regarding compatibility, price and availability (have your full model number and serial number ready).
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “Troy-Bilt”). b.
