Troy-Bilt 769-03618 - Manual (Page 11)

Starting the Engine
Pre-Start Checklist
With the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug,
perform the following checks and services before each use:
Read the Safe Operation Practices and Features & Controls
Sections in this manual. Read the separate Engine
Operator’s Manual provided with the tiller.
Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position (wheel pins
must be through holes in wheel hubs and wheel shaft).
WARNING! Never allow either of the wheels to be
in the FREEWHEEL position when the engine is
running. Always put both wheels in the WHEEL
DRIVE position before starting the engine. Failure to
comply could cause loss of tiller control, property
damage, or personal injury.
Check the tiller for loose or missing hardware. Service as
required.
Check engine oil level. See Engine Operator’s Manual.
Check that all safety guards and covers are in place.
Check air cleaner and engine cooling system. See Engine
Operator’s Manual.
Fill the fuel tank with gasoline according to the directions
in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual. Follow all
instructions and safety rules carefully.
Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Starting the Engine
WARNING! To help prevent serious personal injury
or damage to equipment, put both wheels in the
WHEEL DRIVE position. Never have wheels in
FREEWHEEL position when the engine is running.
When the wheels are in FREEWHEEL, they do not
hold back the tiller and the tines could propel the
tiller rapidly forward or backward. Put the Forward
Clutch Bail in neutral (disengaged) positions by
releasing levers.
WARNING! Never run the engine indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly
gas. Avoid the engine muffler and nearby areas.
Temperatures in these areas may exceed 150° F.
Complete the Pre-Start Checklist on this page.
Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position.
Move the Depth Regulator Lever all the way down to the
“travel” position, so that the tines clear the ground.
Release all the controls on the tiller.
On engine’s with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to
the open position, as instructed in the separate Engine
Operator’s Manual.
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Put the ignition switch and/or throttle the control lever
located on the engine in the “ON”, “RUN”, “FAST” or “START”
position, as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual.
Choke or prime engine, as instructed in Engine Operator’s
Manual.
Put one hand on the fuel tank to stabilize the tiller when
pulling the starter rope handle. Then use recoil starter to
start the engine, as instructed in the Engine Operator’s
Manual. When the engine starts, gradually move choke
lever (if so equipped) to “NO CHOKE”, “CHOKE OFF” or
“RUN” position.
Use the “FAST” throttle speed setting when tilling.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch
Bail.
To stop the engine, put the ignition switch and/or the
throttle control lever in the “OFF” or “STOP” position.
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