Troy-Bilt 42000 - Manual (Page 14)

Section 3: Controls (continued)
engine. This is known as “choking” the
engine. It is often necessary to “choke” a
cold engine when starting. Refer to the
following section, “Operation”, for proper
choke knob operation information.
N, Fig. 3-5—Primer buib
This control pumps a small amount of
gasoline into the engine to aide starting.
Refer to the following section,
“Operation”, for proper primer bulb
operating information.
O, Fig. 3-5—Recoil starter
handle
This control is used to pull-start the
engine. Refer to the following section,
“Operation”, for proper recoil starter
operating information.
P, Fig. 3-5—Fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped)
This valve controls the flow of gasoline
from the gasoline tank to the engine.
120V Electric Starter (Optional)
Connect the 120V electric starter
(mounted on top of the engine) cord to a
3-pronged, grounded 120V wall outlet.
Push the starter button (on top of the
electric starter) to start the engine. As
soon as the engine starts, release the
starter button.
The electric starter is thermally protected
and automatically stops if overheated.
Allow the engine and starter to cool
between uses of the electric starter.
Review any safety and operation
instructions which may be included with
the electric starter kit.
WARNING
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK:
•DO NOT USE THE 120V
ELECTRIC STARTER IN THE
RAIN.
• DO NOT STAND IN PUDDLES
OR ON DAMP GROUND WHEN
USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER
OR WHEN CONNECTING THE
ELECTRICAL CORD.
•CONNECT THE STARTER
CORD ONLY TO TO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED, 120V
WALL OUTLET.
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