Troy-Bilt TB90BC - Manual (Page 13)

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
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Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
On/Off Stop Control Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Lock-Out
Throttle Control
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in
the starting position when pulling the starter
rope (Fig. 9). The operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting to avoid
serious personal injury.
Avoid serious personal injury, ensure any
Add-On being used is installed correctly
and secure before starting unit.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions Pg. 12.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON (I) position
(Fig. 16).
3. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7
times. Fuel should be visible in the bulb (Fig. 17).
If fuel is not visible, press three (3) more times, or
until it is.
4. Push the EZ-Start™ Lever to the left until it clicks and
locks into place. (Fig. 17).
5. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 18). DO NOT
SQUEEZE THE THROTTLE CONTROL. Pull the
starter rope briskly 5 times in the with the EZ-Start™
lever pushed to the left. If the engine starts to run
before the fifth pull, proceed to step 7.
NOTE: When starting, the EZ-Start™ Lever will
automatically click off when the throttle control is
squeezed.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start. Squeeze
the throttle control (Fig. 16). Pull the starter rope
briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to
eight (8) pulls.
6. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5
to 10 seconds. Ez-Start™ Lever will click off
automatically (Fig. 17).
NOTE: If enige stalls while squeezing trigger, continue to
squeeze trigger and pull starter rope until the
trimmer starts. (Fig. 18)
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON
position (Fig. 3), squeeze the throttle and pull the
starter rope briskly. (Fig. 18).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 18).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position
(Fig. 16).
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
EZ-Start™
Lever
Primer Bulb