Troy-Bilt TB146 Operator's Manual

Unpacking the Unit Assembling the Unit
Wheel Bracket
Wheel
Assembly
2
1
Insert the wheel assembly into
Remove all contents from the
the wheel bracket. The "J"
carton.
shape of the wheel assembly
should point away from the
unit.
Assembling the Unit Starting the Unit
Handlebar Knobs
6
5
Set the unit on a flat, level
Tighten the two handlebar
surface. Unscrew the oil fill
knobs to secure the
plug. Pour the entire bottle of
handlebars. Readjust the
oil into the oil fill hole. Reinstall
throttle cable and switch wires.
NOTE: Do not over tighten the the oil fill plug.
handlebar knobs. NOTE: DO NOT overfill. Never
add oil directly into the fuel
tank. DO NOT mix oil with
gasoline.
Starting the Unit
Primer Bulb
10 X
1 9 10
Stand in starting position.
Press primer bulb 10 times,
or until fuel is visible
WARNING:
ROTATE on START. Always stand
in starting position with foot on
wheel when starting the unit.
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
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Clevis Pin
Cotter Pin
3
Align the hole in the wheel
bracket with the desired hole
in the wheel assembly. Insert
the clevis pin through the
aligned holes. Insert the cotter
pin into the clevis pin.
7
Place the unit on a level surface.
Remove the fuel cap. Fill the fuel
tank. Replace the fuel cap. Move
the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m)
from the fuel container and the
fueling site before starting the
engine.
NOTE: Use fresh unleaded
gasoline (less than 30 days old).
11
DO NOT squeeze the throttle
control.
Tines WILL
Pull starter rope in controlled
motion until unit starts. Wait
60 seconds.
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NO ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
Electric Starter or
Power Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternate starting method
4
that many find easier to use than pulling a
rope. Please contact a local retailer or call
Loosen the two handlebar
knobs. Swing the handlebars 1-800-828-5500 for more information.
up into the operating position.
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NOTE: Do not pinch the
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throttle cable or switch wires.
Starter Rope
Tine Shield
8
DO NOT Squeeze the throttle
control.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat the starting instructions.
If the unit still fails to start,
refer to the operator's manual
for additional starting and
troubleshooting information.
12
In cold weather (below 40°F),
Then squeeze the throttle refer to the operator's manual for
control for an additional 30 to
additional starting instructions.
60 seconds to let the engine
warm up further. The unit may
be used during this period.
TB146 EC
Electric Start Capable
Cultivator
Throttle Control
On/ Off Switch
Handle Knobs
Lower Handle
Fuel Cap
Choke Lever
Air Filter
Cover
Tines
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT
Go back to Step 9
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4-Cycle
Upper Handle
Primer Bulb
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