Troy-Bilt TB65SS - Manual (Page 9)

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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position
(Fig. 6).
Operate this unit only in a
well- ventilated outdoor
area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in
a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8).
To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting.
Make sure that any Add-On item is installed correctly
and secure before starting the unit.
WARNING:
Fig. 6
Throttle Control
Fig. 8
Start/On ( I )
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle
Control
Starting
Position
Fig. 7
Blue Choke
Lever
Primer
Bulb
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil
mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The
On/Off Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at
all times (Fig. 6).
2. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in
the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 7). If you can’t
see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb
as many times as it takes before you can see fuel
in it.
3. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8), squeeze
the throttle control, and pull the starter rope
briskly 5 times.
5. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 7).
6. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the
starter rope briskly until the engine starts.
7. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine
to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and
reach maximum operating speed at colder
temperatures.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine
accelerates without hesitation.
8. Once the engine is warmed up, place the blue
choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 7). The unit is
ready for use.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the blue choke lever
to Position 2 (Fig. 7) and continue warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF...the engine fails to start after a few attempts,
place the blue choke lever in Position 3 and
squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
briskly 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If
not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make
sure the On/Off Stop control is in the ON
position and start the unit with the blue choke
lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move
the blue choke lever to Position 3.