Starting/Stopping Instructions - Troy-Bilt TB144 Manual Del Operador

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. 12). To avoid serious injury, the operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to
Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Control
is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 10).
2. 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. 11). If fuel can not be seen in the bulb, press
and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
3. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 11).
NOTE: Make sure to always have the unit tilted back slightly to
bring the tines off the ground when starting.
4. Hold the handlebar and squeeze the throttle contol with one
hand and grab the starter rope with the other hand. Using
one foot to hold down the cultivator (Fig. 12). Pull the starter
rope 5 times.
5. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 11)
6. Squeeze the throttle control, pull the starter rope in a
controlled motion 3 to 5 times to start the engine.
7. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up
for 30 to 60 seconds.
8. Continue squeezing the throttle control, move the choke
lever to Position 3 (Fig. 11) and continue warming the engine
for an additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during
this time.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2
(Fig. 11) and continue warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
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 out with a controlled and
steady motion 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If
not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the unit with
the choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts,
move the choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine
to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control switch in the OFF (O)
position until the unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 10).
STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
OFF (O)
Throttle
Control
Choke Lever
1 2 3
Position 1
Position 3
Position 2
Starter
Rope
ON (I)
Fig. 10
Primer Bulb
Fig. 11
Throttle
Control
Fig. 12
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