Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2690 Operation Manual - Page 14

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 backward to one of the three positions. Transport Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport. Using proper caution, this position may also be used on many gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel undisturbed. Normal Snow Allows the tracks to be suspended independently for continuous ground contact. Packed Snow Locks the front end of the snow thrower down to the ground for hard-packed or icy snow conditions. Chute Clean-Out Tool Warning! Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging. The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: 1. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control. 2. Stop the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Remove the key. 3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing. 4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near the chute assembly. 5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the snow thrower's engine as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly. 14 Section 4- Controls and Features