Troy-Bilt TB430, Operator'S Manual

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• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the operator’s
manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud
noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
WARNING:
It has been proven that fuel
containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely
damage this engine and void the warranty.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
• CHOKE CONTROL
• START choke position
• RUN choke position
• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be
propelled at high speed, causing injury.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from
the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE
WARNING:
Do not touch a hot muffler
or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get
extremely hot from operation. When turned off, they
remain hot for a short time.
• BLOWERS – ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Stop the unit and allow the
impeller to stop before changing tubes, cleaning or
performing any maintenance. Keep hands and feet
away from moving parts.