Troy-Bilt FLEX Manual Del Operador página 9

Uncouple Snow Thrower Attachment from Power
Base
Fully stop the power unit engine before attempting
to perform any maintenance steps or uncoupling
of the attachment. Never attempt to uncouple the
power base from the snow thrower attachment WITH
the engine running.
WARNING! Always turn off the FLEX™
Power Base engine and remove the key
prior to attempting to replace the shear
pins or uncoupling of the power base
from the attachment.
1. Put the kickstand down.
2. Tip the FLEX™ Power Base forward to
disengage the bottom mounts, then the top
mount.
3. Move the FLEX™ Power Base away from the
snow thrower attachment.
NOTE: With the kickstand deployed in the
downward (unlocking) position, the FLEX™
Power Base will rest comfortably in a parked
position.
To Engage Drive
1. To engage the drive, squeeze the Drive Control
Lever completely up against the upper handle to
engage the wheels. To stop the forward motion,
release the drive control. See Figure 4-5.
NOTE: This Drive Control Lever is a variable
speed drive control. Pulling the drive lever all
the way in will give the operator full speed,
however full speed should not be achieved
for some operations, such as during snow
throwing.
Drive Control Lever
Figure 4-5
To Engage Augers
1. To engage the augers, push in on the
Attachment Control Lever Safety Lock button
See 1 in Figure 4-6.
2. Squeeze the Attachment Control Lever
completely against the upper handle. See 2 in
Figure 4-6.
3. To stop the augers, release handle.
NOTE: It may be easier to operate the
snowblower attachment by engaging the
auger control lever before engaging the drive
lever.
Attachment Control Lever
Attachment Control Lever
Safety Lock
1
Figure 4-6
Shear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with four
shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike
a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is
designed so that the pins may shear. See the Service
Section in this manual for instructions on replacing
the shear pins.
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 Attachment Control Lever
and the Drive Control Lever.
2. Shut off engine as instructed in the engine
operator's manual.
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.
6. Start the snow thrower's engine as instructed
in the engine manual.
7. While standing in the operator's position
(behind the snow thrower), engage the
Attachment Control Lever for a few seconds
to clear any remaining snow and ice from the
chute assembly.
Installing the Snow Sock for Additional Traction
Two snow socks have been included with this snow
thrower attachment to provide additional traction
when moving snow. Follow these steps to install the
snow socks:
1. Fit a snow sock over the top of the wheel on
the FLEX™ Power Base, as shown in Figure 4-7,
then work the rest of it around the bottom of
the wheel.
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2. Repeat on the other side.
NOTE: Snow socks are designed for use during
snow removal only, and are not meant to be
used with any other FLEX attachments.
Figure 4-7
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