Troy-Bilt 2690 Benutzerhandbuch

Do not pull the starter handle while the 

engine running.  

To avoid unsupervised engine 

operation, never leave the engine unattended while 

running. Turn the engine off after use and remove 

ignition key

Insert the ignition key fully into the slot, Fig. 5-1. Make 

1. 

sure it snaps into place. DO NOT turn the ignition key. The 

engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into the 

ignition switch. 
Move the throttle control to the FAST (rabbit) position.

2. 

Move the choke to the ON position (cold engine start). If 

3. 

the engine is warm, place the choke in the OFF position.
Push the primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to 

4. 

cover the vent hole when pushing. If the engine is warm, 

push the primer only once. Always cover the vent hole 

when pushing. Cool weather may require priming to be 

repeated. 
Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to 

5. 

resist, then pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the 

compression. Do not release the handle and allow it to 

snap back. Return the rope SLOWLY to the original position. 

If required, repeat this step.

Rapid retraction of the starter cord 

(kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward 

engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, 

fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the 

6. 

OFF position. If the engine falters, restart the engine and 

run with the choke at the half-choke position for a short 

period of time, and then slowly rotate the choke into OFF 

position.

To avoid unsupervised engine 

operation, never leave the machine unattended 

with the engine running. Turn the engine off after 

use and remove the ignition key

Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off 
any moisture on the engine.

Move the throttle control to the STOP position.

1. 

Remove the ignition key. Removing the key will reduce the 

2. 

possibility of any unauthorized starting of the engine while 

the equipment is not in use. Keep the key in a safe place. 

The engine cannot start without the ignition key.
Wipe any moisture away from the controls on the engine.

3. 

With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move 

1. 

the shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or 

two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for 

the snow conditions and a pace you are comfortable with. 
Squeeze the drive control against the handle and the snow 

2. 

thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will 

stop.

To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze 

1. 

the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop 

the augers.