Section 5: Operation; Starting Instructions; Stopping Instructions - Troy-Bilt TB2000 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Stop/
Off (O)
Fig. 5-1
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fig. 5-2
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 5-3

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area
outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can
be lethal in a confined area.
Start/
On (I)
On/Off Stop Control
Run (B)
Start (A)
Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting
position whenever pulling the starting rope. To
avoid serious personal injury, the operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Section 4, Oil and Fuel.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START (I)
position (Fig. 5-1).
3. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7
times. Fuel should be felt and visible in the bulb
(Fig. 5-2). If fuel hasn't entered the bulb, press
three more times, or until it does.
4. Place the choke lever in the START (A) position
(Fig. 5-2).
5. With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle
control and hold. Pull starter rope briskly (Fig. 5-3).
Continue pulling until the engine sounds as though
it wants to run (normally 2 to 5 pulls).
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine
has started and warmed up.
6. Place the choke lever in the RUN (B) position
(Fig. 5-2).
7. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine (Fig. 5-3).
8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps
4 through 7.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start,
place the choke lever in the RUN (B) position.
Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to
eight (8) pulls.
9. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for
5 to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN
(B) position (Fig. 5-2).
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a
warm engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the
START (I) position (Fig. 5-1), and the choke lever in
the RUN (B) position (Fig. 5-2).

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Release your hand from the throttle control
(Fig. 5-3). Allow the engine to idle.
2. To stop the engine, put the On/Off Stop Control in
the STOP [ O ] position (Fig. 5-1).
Section 5
Operation
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