Starting And Stopping - Troy-Bilt TK-8180 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. 12).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 9).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 10). If
fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the
primer bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 11).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 12).
NOTE: SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps.
6. Squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 9) and pull the starter rope with
a controlled and steady motion 5 times (Fig. 12).
7. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever
to Position 2 (Fig. 11).
8. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with
a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5 times to start the engine.
9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to
warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
10. Continue to squeeze 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: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 11)
and continue the warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke
lever to Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the
starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times.
The engine should start. If it does not, repeat this instruction.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 7.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... perform steps 3 - 8 to start the engine.
Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Run the unit for 2-5
minutes, or as needed. The unit may be used during this time.
Then move the choke lever to Position 3.
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. 9).

STARTING AND STOPPING

Starter Rope Grip
10
Off (O) / Stop
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Position 3 Position 2
Fig. 11
Throttle Control
Fig. 12
On ( I ) / Start
Throttle Control
Primer Bulb
Position 1
Choke
Lever
Starting
Position