Troy-Bilt Horse User Manual

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The engine shutoff switch can be easily
checked by prying the terminal wire off the
shutoff switch and taping the metal with elec-
trical tape as shown in Photo 8/62A and B. The
tape won't allow the switch wire to touch metal.
Then,
if you pull the starter rope and the engine
starts, you know that the shutoff was touching
the carburetor mounting bracket and prevent-
ing
engine startup. Simply bend the switch
away from the bracket slightly so that it doesn't
touch anything except the prong on the throttle
lever when engaged-see Photo 7/63.
Incidentally, to shut off an engine that is run-
ning while you have the short out wire taped up,
either remove the tape and touch the wire to any
part
of the engine's metal-away from the ro-
tating flywheel for safety-or simple move the
lever on the carburetor,
to the full choke posi-
tion.
Only stop the engine with the choke in
emergencies, since repeated use of it can be
harmful to your engine.
If your engine does not start with the shutoff
wire detached, you'll most likely need an au-
thorized engine service dealer to help you since
you'll need the
coil checked, the condenser and
points checked, and possibly, the flywheel
checked.
Don't attempt to make these checks
yourself unless
you have experience and train-
ing in doing so.
If you have a battery electric starting tiller,
refer
to page 16 and those that follow for the
possible answer
to your problem.
(Photo 7/62A and B) A. Use
screwdriver to pry
wire terminal off switch. B. Tape metal terminal
for test.
(Photo 7/63)
Bend shutoff switch away from
bracket a little way.
TWO WIRES
TO SOLENOID
1.5VOLT
BATTERIES
TAPE
TEST WIRE
I~
CONNECTOR ~
TO KEY SWITCH KEY SWITCH
Testing Key Switch Wires
To test the wires leading to the key
switch if your electric starter fails to
turn over as described on page 118
(jumping the key switch wires), use
some tape,
two pieces of wire, two
"0" cell flashlight batteries and a
flashlight bulb to test each wire. If
the bulb lights up, the wire is good.
120
(Sketch 7/64) Use 1 or 2 flashlight cells, 3 wires
and tape
to test wires.

Troy-Bilt Horse Specifications

General

Brand	Troy-Bilt
Model	Horse
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English