Starting/Stopping Instructions - Troy-Bilt TB475SS Operator's Manual

WARNING:
area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in
a confined area.
WARNING:
starting position when pulling the starter rope
(Fig. 22). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
Make sure that any Add-On item is installed correctly
and secure before starting the unit.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off
Stop Control is in the ON (I) position at all times
(Fig. 20).
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 23) down to the
start/closed position and continue to step 3. DO NOT
flip this lever down if the temperature is above 40°F.
3. 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. 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.
4. With the unit in the starting position, do not squeeze
the throttle control (Fig. 22). Pull the starter rope out a
short distance, until you feel some resistance. This is
usually around 2-4 inches. Then pull the rope smoothly
and briskly. Repeat this 5 times. The engine should start
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start Lever back up to the
run/open position.
5. Squeeze the throttle control (and squeeze the throttle
lock-out if your unit is a TB490BC) to warm up the
engine for 15 to 30 seconds. In cold weather, let the
engine warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine stops while you are squeezing the
throttle, go back to step 4.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Operate this unit only in a
well- ventilated outdoor
Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Control
Fig. 20
Cold Weather
Start Lever
(Fig. 23)
Fig. 21
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Start/On (I)
Throttle Lock-Out
(TB490BC only)
Primer
Bulb
Run/ Open
Cold
Weather
Start Lever
Close/ Start
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