Troy-Bilt TB2044 Operator's Manual page 10

This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator's manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support
Department or visit our website for more information.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
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. 6).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 7). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 8).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 9).
6. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig.
10). Refer to the Operation section of the electric start accessory
operator's manual.
7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 6). Run the electric
start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until
the unit starts.
8. Idle the engine for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit stops during this
time, press the throttle lockout, squeeze the throttle control and
run the electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2
seconds each until the unit starts (Fig. 6).
9. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit.
10. Press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle control (Fig.
6). Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with
step 3.
IF... the unit is hot and fails to start after running the electric start
accessory for 3 sets of 2-second intervals: press the throttle
lockout, squeeze the throttle control and run the electric start
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
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. 6).
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
Item No.
49M2027P966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electric Starter
49MESCBP966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Starter Bit
49MRBESP966 or 49MRBESY966 . . . . . . .Cordless Electric Starter
10
Description
Electric Start
Port
Fig. 10