Troy-Bilt 13045 Benutzerhandbuch

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With the traction control released, make sure there 
is clearance between the friction wheel and the 
drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. 

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With the traction control lever engaged, make sure 
the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. 
See Figure 11.

If adjustment is necessary, adjust traction control as 
instructed below:

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Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) to 
provide more slack in the cable or thread the lock 
nut inward (up the coupler) to provide less slack in 
the cable. Refer to Figure 10.

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Reattach the spring to the bracket. 

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Reassemble the frame cover.

NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.

If your snow thrower is not achieving its full range of 
speeds, the shift rod is in need of adjustment. To adjust 
the shift rod, proceed as follows:

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Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the 
shift handle under the handle panel.

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Place shift lever in sixth (6) position (fastest forward 
speed).

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Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.

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Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as 
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper 
hole in the shift lever. See Figure 12.

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Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower 
into the upper hole.

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Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.

 Make certain to check for correct adjustment

of the shift rod as instructed on page 11—

 before operating the snow thrower.

Refer to 

 on page 10 to adjust the 

auger control. Make certain to check for correct 
adjustment as instructed before operating the snow 
thrower.

The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. 

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Check the tire pressure before operating the snow 
thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for tire 
manufacturer’s recommended psi and deflate (or 
inflate) the tires as necessary.

NOTE:  If the tire pressure is not equal on both sides,
the unit may pull to one side or the other.

Maximum tire pressure under

any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained at all times. Excessive
pressure (over 30 psi) when seating beads
may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with
force sufficient to cause serious injury

The space between the shave plate and the ground can 
be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. 

For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth 
concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in 
the low position. Use the middle or high position when 
the area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on 
gravel, always put skid shoes in the high position.
See Figure 13.