Troy-Bilt TB304C EC User Manual

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STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 13).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off (O) position until the
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11
Throttle Control
Throttle
Lockout
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Fig. 13
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed
accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout. The throttle control
cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is also engaged.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 11).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 12).
2. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 12).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 13).
4. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze and hold the
throttle control (Fig. 11).
NOTE: Continue to SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle lockout
and the throttle control for ALL further steps.
5. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times
(Fig. 13).
6. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 12).
7. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5
times to start the engine.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
9. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 12). Allow the engine to
warm up for an additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used
during this time.
IF... the engine does not start, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Move the choke lever
to Position 3. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze and
hold the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and
steady motion until the unit starts.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, repeat
the starting procedure.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... repeat the starting procedure.
Fig. 12
Primer
Bulb
Position 3Position 2
Position 1
Choke
Lever

Troy-Bilt TB304C EC Specifications

General

Brand	Troy-Bilt
Model	TB304C EC
Category	Trimmer
Language	English