Troy-Bilt PONY TB465SS - Manual (Page 7)

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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.
Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Control
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 11
Fig. 13
WARNING: 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. 13). 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.
STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.
Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I )
position (Fig. 11).
4. 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. 12). 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.
5. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 12).
6. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 13), squeeze the
throttle control, and pull the starter rope briskly 5
times.
7. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 14).
8. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope briskly 1 to 4 times to start the engine.
9. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
10. Place the choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 15). The unit
is ready for use.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 4.
IF...
the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place
the 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 choke lever in Position 2. After the
unit starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
Primer Bulb
Choke Lever
Position 1
Fig. 12
Fig. 14 Fig. 15
Position 2 Position 3