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
R
emove the oil plug from the
c
rankcase, and pour the
e
ntire bottle of oil into the fill
h
ole.
4
S
tart The Unit
S
tart 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.
P
ull starter rope in
controlled motion until unit
starts. Wait 60 seconds.
DO NOT Squeeze the throttle
c
ontrol.
6
Red Cold Weather
S
tart 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
P
ress primer bulb 10 times,
o
r until fuel is visible
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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
c
ontrol 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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No Tools Required!
Starter Rope
F
uel Cap
Lower Handle
Handle Knobs
T
hrottle Control
On/ Off Switch
Upper Handle
Tine Shield
Choke Lever
Tines
Air Filter
Cover
P
rimer Bulb
Electric Starter or
Power Start Bit Optional!
T
HESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternate starting method
that many find easier to use than pulling a
r
ope. 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
S
tart Lever
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