How to Install a Hex Rod in a Troy-Bilt Snow Blower

Troy-Bilt is an American company that specializes in manufacturing riding and push lawn mowers. However, the company also manufactures snow blowers that are used to clear snow-packed driveways and sidewalks in the winter. The Troy-Bilt blower uses a hex rod, also known as the chute rod, to control the direction of the snow blower's chute either to the left or right. On the Troy-Bilt, the shift rod is comprised of two sections - the lower and upper shift rod.

Things You'll Need

• Adjustable wrench
• Pliers

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Slip the bottom end of the lower hex rod, or shift rod, through the shift rod bracket and into the chute assembly.

   • 2

     Tighten the shift rod bracket nuts with the adjustable wrench.

   • 3

     Slide the upper rod through the upper shift rod bracket.

   • 4

     Slip the upper shit rod into the top of the lower shift rod, making sure to align the mounting holes on both rods.

   • 5

     Slip the cotter pin through the holes in both the upper and lower rod and bend to arms of the pin flat with the pliers.