Stopping The Engine; Operating Tips - Troy-Bilt 208cc FLEX Operator's Manual

• Momentarily move choke control back to "FULL
CHOKE" position.
• Next, move the choke control to "1/2 CHOKE"
position until engine runs smoothly.
• Finally, move the choke control to the NO
CHOKE position.
If the engine shots down after choke control is moved to "NO
CHOKE" position, repeat steps 3 through 10 to restart engine.
10. If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the "NO
CHOKE" position, move the choke control to "FULL CHOKE"
position and start engine.
11. If engine does not start after following steps 1 through 11,
contact your Authorized Troy-bilt Service Dealer. DO NOT
attempt to troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
Cold Weather / Warm Weather Control
A weather control knob is available on the topside of the air filter.
This control is utilized to control the flow of air during the warm
and cold months of the year.
Note: 320 F is the general recommendation to switch
between the warm and cold setting.
To set the weather control knob:
1. In colder months, especially when operating the snow
throwing attachment, turn the knob to the position in
which the snow flake on the knob aligns with the arrow on
the air filter cover. See the top portion of the inset in Figure
5-5.
2. In warmer months, most likely when operating the
pressure washer, cutting deck, etc., place the weather
control knob in which the Sun image on the knob aligns
with the arrow on the air filter cover. See the bottom of the
inset in Figure 5-5.
Cold Weather
Warm Weather
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Figure 5-5
Stopping the Engine & Short Term Storage
WARNING!
To avoid unsupervised engine
operation, especially by children, NEVER leave the
engine unattended while running. Always turn off
the engine after use and remove the key, if
equipped.
WARNING!
NEVER store the engine with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of
ignition such as hot water tank and space heaters,
clothes drivers, electric motors, etc.

Stopping The Engine

1. If operating the engine in the snow or rain, run the engine
for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture.
2. Push the On/Off switch to the off position and hold until
the engine comes to a c complete stop.
Note: It is also possible to stop the engine by removing the
key, as shown in the Controls section of this manual.
3. Remove the key, if provided (see equipment Operator's
Manual).
NOTE: Removing the key will reduce the possibility of
unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not
in use.
WARNING!
NEVER store the engine with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of
ignition such as hot water tank and space heaters,
clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.
After the Engine is Stopped
WARNING!
To prevent the possible freeze-up of
engine controls, follow instructions with engine
STOPPED, listed below:
1. Wipe all snow and moisture from the engine control lever
and choke areas.
2. Move the engine choke back and forth several times and
leave in the "FULL CHOKE" position.
3. Be sure the Fuel Shut-Off Valve, if present, is off.

Operating Tips

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The
engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating
temperature.
WARNING:
The temperature of the muffler and
the surrounding areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid
these areas.