Troy-Bilt 1900678 - Manual (Page 21)

H. CHECK BATTERY (Electric Start Models). Check
that the battery is properly filled and that all electrical
connections are clean and tight. Refer to Section 5 for
instructions.
IMPORTANT
At the start of each season and after every 10 operating
hours, perform the Blade Brake Control Test Procedure
described on Page 34.
TO START THE ENGINE
H WARNING: Never run the engine in an en­
closed or poorly ventilated area Engine ex­
haust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
for longer than a few seconds. Prolonged cranking can
damage the starter motor if cranked more than 15
seconds per minute. Release the key when the engine
starts.
NOTE: If necessary, the electric start engine can be
started with the recoil starter rope. See Section 5 for
detailed instructions.
F. If your engine does not start in four or five tries, let
the engine set for 10 minutes and then repeat the start­
ing procedure.
G. As soon as the engine starts, move the engine throt­
tle lever gradually to the SLOW (S) setting and allow
the engine to warm up. Then, move the lever to the
desired speed for your mowing task.
IMPORTANT
Do not leave the throttle lever in the CHOKE position.
Doing so could harm your engine.
A. Be certain that the blade control handle and the
wheel drive handle (on self-propelled models) are in the
disengaged (reieased) position. See Photo 4-3.
Photo 4-3: Release blade control and wheel drive han­
dles before starting engine.
B. On 8HP engines (24" mower), open the fuel shut­
off valve.
C. Set the engine throttle lever at the CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a
coid engine.
D. For recoil start engines, place your left hand on the
right side handlebar grip to help stabilize the mower.
Then grasp the starter rope handle with your right hand
and pull the rope out slowly until it is harder to pull be­
cause of engine compression. Next, pull the rope with
a rapid, continuous, fuil-arm stroke. Do not let the starter
rope snap back against the rope guide. Let the rope
rewind slowly.
O CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, be sure
that there are no obstacles behind you when
you pull out the starter rope handle
TO ENGAGE THE BLADE
A. When you are ready to begin mowing, first pull the
blade control handle down and hold it against the han­
dlebar grip. Then push the blade control forward until a
distinct “click” is heard. See Photo 4-4.
Photo 4-4: To engage the blade drive.
B DANGER: To avoid personal injury from
rotating blade and thrown objects, keep
face, hands and feet clear of the mower blade
and discharge opening at all times.
E. For electric start engines, turn the key switch to the
START position. Do not hold the key in the start position
B. Increase or decrease the engine speed to adjust
the blade speed. For best cutting results, the blade
should be operated with the engine at full or nearly full
throttle.
C. TO STOP THE BLADE, release the blade control
handle completely from its position against the handle­
bar grip.
IMPORTANT
At the start of each season and after every 10 operating
hours, perform the Blade Brake Control Test Procedure
described on Page 34.
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