Troy-Bilt Pony TB465SS, Operator'S Manual

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to
cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Control
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal
in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you
are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope
(Fig. 8). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must
be in a stable position while starting.
Make sure that any Add-On item is installed correctly and
secure before starting the unit.
STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Primer Bulb
Blue Choke Lever
Position 1
Fig. 7
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
Position 2 Position 3
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the
Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer
to
Fueling the Unit.
3. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I ) position
(Fig. 6).
4. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly.
Some amount of
fuel should be visible in the primer bulb
and fuel lines (Fig. 7). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press
and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you
can see fuel in it.
5. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
6. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8) and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.
7. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 9).
8. While squeezing the throttle control , pull the starter rope
briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine.
9. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm
up for 15 to 30 seconds.
10. Place the blue choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 10). The unit
is ready for use.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 4.
IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the
blue choke lever in
Position 3 and squeeze the throttle
control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The
engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make sure the On/Off
Stop control is in the ON position and start the unit with
the blue choke lever in
Position 2 . After the unit starts,
move the blue choke lever to Position 3 .