Pre-Operation Check; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Troy-Bilt 4X90H0 Operator's Manual

Pre-Operation Check

The engine is shipped without fuel and with oil in the engine. See
the Set-Up section of this manual for instructions on adding fuel
and checking oil.

Starting the Engine

1. Release all controls on the mower.
2. Move the gear shift lever into the neutral (N) position.
3. If starting a cold engine, place the throttle/choke control all
the way forward, into the CHOKE position (Figure 4).
NOTE: Use of choke may not be necessary if the engine is
warm or the air temperature is high.
Choke
Fast
Slow
Figure 4
4. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After
the engine starts, release the ignition key. It will return to the
RUN position (Figure 5).
DO NOT hold the ignition key in the START position for
longer than 5 seconds at a time. Doing so may cause
damage to your engine's electric starter.
OPERATION
CAUTION
6. Move the throttle/choke control into the FAST
(rabbit) position.
NOTE: Never leave the throttle/choke control in CHOKE while
operating the mower. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stop
Position

Stopping the Engine

If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine and remove
the ignition key (if so equipped). Thoroughly inspect
the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before
restarting and operating.
1. If the blades are engaged, disengage the PTO.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
8
Run
Position
Start
Position
Figure 5
WARNING