Troy-Bilt 769-04000A - Manual (Page 7)

Contents of Carton
Two Ignition Keys • One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil • One Snow Thrower Operator’s •
Manual
NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the snow thrower
are from the operator’s position. Any exceptions will be noted.
Assembly
Positioning the Upper Handle
Pivot the upper handle into the operating position making 1.
sure not to pinch the cable in the process, as illustrated in
Fig. 3-1 until it clicks into place.
Tighten the wing knobs to secure the handle in place. 2.
See Fig. 3-2.
Fuel Recommendations
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize
combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane.
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or
dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank.
DO NOT use E85 gasoline.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. •
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where
the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the
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tank cap is closed properly and securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or
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fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the
area is dry before starting the engine.
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or
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breathing of vapor.
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
Assembly & Set-Up
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