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IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Place unit on a level surface
and fill fuel tank.
DO NOT
overfill.
5
Remove Unit From Carton
Assemble The Unit
1
Remove all contents from
the carton.
Loosen the two handlebar
knobs. Swing the
handlebars up into the
operating position.
NOTE:
Do not pinch the
throttle cable or switch
wires.
2
Tighten the two handlebar
knobs to secure the
handlebars. Readjust the
throttle cable and switch
wires.
NOTE:
Do not over tighten
the handlebar knobs.
3
Handlebar Knobs
Start The Unit
Remove the oil plug from the
crankcase, and pour the
entire bottle of oil into the fill
hole.
4
Start The Unit
Start The Unit
10
Stand in starting position.
WARNING:
Tines
WILL
ROTATE
on
START
. Always
stand in starting position with
foot on wheel when starting
the unit.
9
DO NOT
squeeze the
throttle control.
Pull
starter rope in
controlled motion until unit
starts.
Wait 60 seconds.
DO NOT
Squeeze the throttle
control.
6
Red Cold Weather
Start Lever
For cold weather conditions
(below 40°F), push the red
cold weather start lever
down to the closed position.
DO NOT
push this lever
down if the temperature is
above 40°F.
7
Press
primer bulb
10 times
,
or until fuel is visible
1
8
Primer Bulb
10 X
DIDN’T START?
Repeat these instructions.
If engine still fails to start, refer
to the Starting/ Stopping
instructions section of this
manual for additional starting
and troubleshooting information.
IF ENGINE IS HOT
Go back to Step 8
Then squeeze the throttle
control for an additional 30 to
60 seconds to let the engine
warm up further. The unit may
be used during this period.
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Need Help?
Call 1-800-828-5500
No Tools Required!
Starter Rope
Fuel Cap
Lower Handle
Handle Knobs
Throttle Control
On/ Off Switch
Upper Handle
Tine Shield
Choke Lever
Tines
Air Filter
Cover
Primer Bulb
Electric Starter or
Power Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternate starting method
that many find easier to use than pulling a
rope. Please contact a local retailer or call
1-800-828-5500
for more information.
Information may also be found at
www.troybilt.com
For cold weather conditions
(below 40°F), pull the red
cold weather start lever
back up to the open position
after the unit starts.
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Red Cold Weather
Start Lever
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NEED HELP?
CALL 1-800-828-5500 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
TB146 EC
4-Cycle Cultivator
Operator’s Manual