Troy-Bilt TB20CS - Manual (Page 7)

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 9
Throttle Control
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your finger from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position
until engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 9).
Fig. 11
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. 9).
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. 10). 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. 10).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11), squeeze the
throttle control, and pull the starter rope out with a
controlled and steady motion 5 times.
NOTE: The unit uses Spring Assist Starting™, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the
engine. You must pull the starter rope out far enough
to hear the engine attempt to start. There is no need
to pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh resistance
when pulling. Be aware that this starting method is
vastly different from (and much easier than) what you
may be used to.
5. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 10).
6. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope out with a controlled and steady motion 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. 10). The unit is ready for use.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the blue choke lever to
Position 2 (Fig. 10) 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 out with a
controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times. The
engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the unit
with the blue choke lever in Position 2. After the unit
starts, move the blue choke lever to Position 3.
Start/On ( I )
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle
Control
Starting
Position
Trimmer
Equipped With
Spring Assist
Starting ™
Fig. 10
Blue Choke
Lever
Primer
Bulb
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 11). To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS