Starting And Stopping - Troy-Bilt TBC304 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 9).
WARNING:
The tines may rotate during the starting
process. Always stand in the starting position. Use one
foot to hold the wheels in place. Tilt the unit back slightly
to bring the tines off the ground (Fig. 9).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 7).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 8).
2. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 9). Hold the handlebar firmly
with one hand. Hold the starter rope with the other hand. Use
one foot to hold the wheels in place.
3. Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground (Fig. 9).
4. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 7).
5. Continue to hold the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion until the unit starts (Fig. 9).
IF... the engine does not start after pulling the starter rope 10 times,
repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after 3 attempts, begin the starting
procedure with step 2.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, repeat
the starting procedure.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... repeat the starting procedure.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off (O) position until the
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 7).

STARTING AND STOPPING

Starter Rope Grip
10
O = Off
On/Off
Switch
I = On
Fig. 7
Primer Bulb
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Throttle
Control
Starting
Position