Troy-Bilt Two-Stage Snow Thrower User Manual

2.  With the drive control released, there must be 1/8” 

clearance between the friction wheel and the drive 
pulley in all positions of the shift lever. 

3.  With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel must 

contact the drive pulley. Refer to Figure 28 on page 
18.

4.  If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lower hex nut 

on the drive cable index bracket and pivot the bracket 
upward or downward as necessary. Refer to Figure 15. 
Tighten the lower hex nut to secure the bracket when 
correct adjustment is reached. 

5.  Reassemble the frame cover and turn the unit back to 

its operating position.

NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be certain 
to remove it now.

The space between this shave plate and the ground can 
be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in 
the low position. Use middle or high position when area to 
be cleared is uneven.
 1. Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four lock nuts 

and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired 
position. See Figure 16A or 16B.

2.  Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes 

are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the 
skid shoes. 

3.  Tighten nuts and bolts securely.

NOTE:  Some models are equipped with reversible skid 
shoes and may be turned over to increase their lifespan.  
See Figure 16B.

To adjust the auger control, refer to page 13.

It is not recommended 
that you operate this 
snow thrower on gravel 
as loose gravel can be 
easily picked up and 
thrown by the auger 
causing personal injury 
or damage to the snow 
thrower. 
If for some reason, 
you have to operate 
the snow thrower on 
gravel, keep the skid 
shoe in the highest 
position for maximum 
clearance between the 
ground and the shave 
plate.