Troy-Bilt 42010, 42031, 42012, 42030 manual Starting the engine, Stopping

Section 4: Operation

Starting the engine

1.Review the “Pre-operation checklist” earlier in this section. Move the unit outside to a well-ventilated, level area.

2.Move the gearshift lever (B, Fig. 4-4) into the desired gear position.

3.Turn the ignition key (C, Fig. 4-4) to the RUN “ ” position.

4.Turn choke knob “ ” (D, Fig. 4-5) clockwise to FULL CHOKE (warm engines require little or no choking). Push the primer button (E, Fig. 4-5) two or three times (cover hole in center of bulb when pushing). If the temperature is below 15° F (-9° C), push the button 4 or 5 times.

5.Move the throttle lever (F) to FAST .

To start engine with the recoil starter:

6. Before using the recoil starter

(G, Fig. 4-5), make sure there are

no obstacles behind you.

H	P
	B	L
C
Fig. 4-4

7. Pull recoil starter handle rapidly to

overcome engine compression,

prevent kick-back and start engine.

Maintain control of rope so it slowly

returns into the starter mechanism.

Repeat pulling actions until engine

starts.

8. Turn the choke knob “ ” (D, Fig. 4-5)

counterclockwise out of the full-choke

position. Turn the choke off as the

engine warms up.

WARNING

DO NOT USE THE 110V ELECTRIC STARTER DURING RAINY WEATHER. DO NOT STAND IN WATER OR ON DAMP SURFACES WHEN CONNECTING CORD.

For the optional electric starter:

6.Plug the electrical cord into the electric start switch box on the engine.

7.Plug the other end of the electrical cord into a properly grounded 3- pronged 110V outlet.

8.Push the starter button on the switch box. When the engine starts, release the button.

NOTE: The starter is thermally protected. When overheated from continuous use, the starter will stop functioning. Allow the starter to cool for several minutes before attempting to restart engine.

9.Move the choke knob “ ” (D, Fig. 4- 5) out of the full-choke position. Turn the choke off as the engine warms up.

Stopping

Emergency conditions:

1.Release both control levers (H and L, Fig. 4-4).

2.Rotate the ignition key (C, Fig. 4-4) to the “STOP” position.

Normal conditions:

1.Release both control levers (H and L, Fig. 4-4). Wait for the unit to come to a complete stop.

2.Move the throttle lever (F, Fig. 4-5) into the “ ” position. Allow the engine to idle for several minutes to melt any snow on the engine.

3.Rotate the ignition key (C, Fig. 4-4) into the “STOP” position. Remove the key.

4.Disconnect the spark plug wire (J, Fig. 4-5) from the spark plug.

5.To prevent the unit from freezing-up:

a.Remove standing water from the floor of the auger housing.

b.Move the throttle lever (F, Fig. 4-

5)into the “ ” position.

c.Move the choke knob “ ” (D, Fig. 4-5) into the full choke position.

d.Rotate the fuel shut-off valve (K, Fig. 4-5) to the “OFF” position.

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