Troy-Bilt 8 HP - Manual (Page 17)

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
4. Key Switch Starter
The key switch starter for the
optional electric start engine is
located on the right side of the
battery hold-down clamp, as shown
in Photo 2-15. There are three op­
erating positions identified on the
switch: “OFF”, “RUN” and “START”.
When the key is turned to the
“START” position, the battery sup­
plies an electrical current to the
engine’s starter motor which then
cranks the engine over at a fast
enough speed for starting.
During engine operation, the bat­
tery is recharged automatically via
a small recharging current that the
engine sends back to the battery
through the electrical system’s re­
charging line.
. If the electrical system should
ever fail to start or stop the engine,
IMPORTANT
If the battery will not be used for
oxlondcd periods of time, it should
be fully charged before placing it
in storage. Before reinstalling the
battery after storage, give it a thor­
ough recharge. See “Battery Care
and Maintenance” in Section
6
for
charging instructions.
refer to the “Electric Start Trouble­
shooting” instructions found in
Section
6
of this Manual.
To operate the Key Switch Starter:
A. When starting the engine, first
make certain that the Wheels/
Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in “NEU­
TRAL”. Also remember to set the
Engine Throttle Lever in the start­
ing position and the Choke Control
in the “FULL CHOKE” position (for
cold starts).
B. Insert the key firmly into the key
switch slot and turn it all the way
to the right, to the “START” po­
sition. When the engine starts,
release the key and it will auto­
matically return to the “RUN” posi­
tion. Do
not hold the key in the
"START” position for longer than a
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2-15: The Key Switch Starter.
few seconds.
Prolonged cranking
can damage the starter motor if it
is cranked more than 15 seconds
per minute.
C. There are two ways to stop the
engine:
(1) Put the Wheels/Tines/PTO
Drive Lever in “NEUTRAL”, re­
lease both Forward Interlock
Levers, and then pull the throt­
tle lever all the way back to the
“STOP” position. Turn the key
to “OFF” and remove the key.
(2) Put the Wheels/Tines/PTO
Drive Lever in “NEUTRAL”, re­
lease both Forward Interlock
Levers, and then turn the key
to “OFF”. Put the throttle lever
in the “STOP” position and re­
move the key.
NOTE: To stop forward motion in an
emergency, release both Forward
Interlock Levers. This will cause
the engine to shut off.
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WARNING
To avoid injury due to accidental
or unauthorized engine starting,
always remove the key from the
switch when leaving the machine
unattended.
5. Fuel Tank Shut-Off
Valve
Your engine is equipped with a
fuel tank shut-off valve. It is located
underneath the gasoline tank. See
Photo 2-16 or 2-17.
This valve stops the flow of gas­
oline from the fuel tank to the car­
buretor. Before starting, make sure
that the valve is in its OPEN posi­
tion (rotate counterclockwise sev­
eral turns) or the engine will quit
from lack of fuel shortly after you
start it.
NOTE: Close fuel shut-off valve
when engine is transported to pre­
vent fuel leakage from carburetor. 2-16: Fuel shut-off valve on 7 HP
Briggs & Stratton Engine.
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2-17: Fuel Shut-off valve on 8 HP
Kohler Engine.
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