Starting/Stopping Instructions - Troy-Bilt TB490BC Manual Del Operador

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. Remain
in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 22). The operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting to
avoid serious personal injury.
Make sure that any Add-On item is installed
correctly and secure before starting the unit.
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.
Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control is in the ON (I)
position (Fig. 20).
NOTE: For cold weather conditions (when the
temperature is below 40°F), flip the Cold Weather
Start Lever (Fig. 23) to the choked position and
continue to step 4. The choked position is down
and closed. DO NOT flip this lever down if the
temperature is above 40°F.
4. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly, until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER
BULB (Fig. 21). If you can't see fuel in the bulb, press
and release the bulb as many times as it takes before
you can see fuel in it.
5. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 22), DO
NOT SQUEEZE THE THROTTLE CONTROL. Pull
the starter rope briskly 5 times. If the engine starts to
run before the fifth pull, proceed to step 6. If the
engine does not start, go back to step 4.
NOTE: For cold weather conditions (when the
temperature is below 40°C), flip the Cold Weather
Start Lever back to the open/up position.
6. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up the engine
for 5 to 10 seconds. In cold weather, let the engine
warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
NOTE: If the engine stalls while squeezing the trigger, go
back to step 5.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 22).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position
(Fig. 20).
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Control
Cold Weather
Start Lever
(Fig. 23)
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
On/Off Stop Control
Start/On (I)
Throttle Lock-Out
Fig. 20
Primer
Bulb
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Open
Cold
Weather
Start Lever
Closed
Fig. 23