Starting
Warning: Never attempt to start the engine if it is detached from the frame of the powerboard. If engine is started when detached, clutch components will come loose and can cause serious injury or death.
Before starting, move at least 10 feet away from where you filled the tank.
1.Depress primer bulb several times to draw fuel from the tank to the carburetor (TPB- 400GX only).
2.Set the CHOKE LEVER to the CHOKE (UP) position (Fig. 7).
3.Pull the RECOIL STARTER briskly, making sure to hold the handle in your grasp (Fig. 8). Note: Do not allow it to snap back, let it back slowly. It may be necessary to repeat this step several times until the motor
starts.
When starting the unit for the first time, it may be necessary to pull the starter handle multiple times until it starts because the gas needs to be drawn into the carburetor.
4.Once the engine has started, quickly move the CHOKE LEVER into the RUN (DOWN) position. (Fig. 7)
5.After engine is started, let it warm up for
IF THE MOTOR KEEPS STALLING AT IDLE SPEED, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO ADJUST THE IDLE SPEED ON THE CARBURETOR.
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