Troy-Bilt 12168 Engine Throttle Lever, Oil Fill Tube and Dipstick, Fuel Primer Bulb, Fuel Tank

Section 3: Features and Controls

ENGINE FEATURES/CONTROLS

WARNING

Before operating your machine, be sure you read and understand all safety, controls, and opera- ting instructions in this Owner’s Manual and on the decals on your machine.

Failure to follow these instruc- tions can result in serious injury or property damage.

The following are descriptions of the features and controls on your engine.

Additional engine information is provided in Section 4 “Operation” in this manual and in the engine manufacturer’s Operator’s Manual which is included in your literature package. Be sure to read the Engine Operator’s Manual carefully and save it for future reference.

Engine Throttle Lever

	N
	K	J
G		L
M
I
		H

Fig. 3-2: Engine features and controls.

Oil Fill Tube and Dipstick Air Cleaner

The throttle lever (G, Fig. 3-2) is used to adjust engine speed as well as start and stop the engine.

Move the throttle lever all the way up from the STOP position to the START/RUN position before pulling out the recoil starter. There is an IDLE position between the STOP and START/RUN positions.

Turn and lift up to remove the oil dipstick (J, Fig. 3-2) from the top of the engine. Always keep the oil level between the “ADD” and “FULL” marks at the end of the dipstick. Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for specific motor oil recommendations.

Your engine has a dual element air cleaner system for maximum filtration efficiency (see M, Fig. 3-2). Never run the engine without the complete air cleaner installed. Service the air filter system regularly as specified in your Engine Operator’s Manual.

Move the throttle lever down to the STOP position to turn the engine off.

Fuel Primer Bulb

This bulb (H, Fig. 3-2) pumps a small amount of gasoline into the carburetor to aid in starting the engine. Refer to the following section, “Operation,” for specific primer bulb operating information under various starting conditions.

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter (I, Fig. 3-2) is used to manually start the engine.

Fuel Tank

The fuel tank and cap are on top of the engine (K, Fig. 3-2).

Spark Plug

The spark plug wire (L, Fig. 3-2) must be securely attached to the spark plug in order for the engine to start and run properly. Always disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the plug before performing any repairs or maintenance.

Muffler

The engine muffler (N, Fig. 3-2) has a steel cage surrounding it to keep objects away from its hot surface. Do not touch the engine muffler while the engine is running or cooling down.

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