Troy-Bilt 5210R manual Pre-start Checklist, Starting

SECTION 4: OPERATION

Pre-start Checklist:

1.Review" Section 1: Safety" and"Section 3: Controls'.

2.Check the snowthrower for any loose or missing hardware.

3.Check the engine oil level.

4.Check the level of the gas in the gas tank.

5.Check the skid shoe (Figure 4-1, Item A) adjust- ment. See "Skid Shoes" in Section 3.

6.Check the scraper blade (Figure 4-1, Item B) for wear and adjustment.

7.Check the discharge chute crank (Figure 3-1, Item C) for freedom of movement. Then adjust the discharge chute and deflector cap (Figure

4-2, Item C) to the desired direction and angle of discharge.

8.Make sure that the chute guard (Figure 4-2, Item

D)is installed.

9.Check the handlebar control levers (Figure 3-1, Items A & B) for freedom of movement.

10.Check the tire pressure. Make sure both tires are inflated equally. Correct tire pressure is 15 to 20 PSI.

HINT: To help prevent snow from sticking to the inside of the deflector, discharge chute, and auger-impeller housing, spray these areas with a silicone spray.

(Snowthrower viewed upside down)

Figure 4-1

Figure 4-2

Starting

1. Fill the snowthrower'sgas tank as follows:

A,DANGER Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.

•Never fill gas tank when engine is running or still hot from operation. Allow engine and muf- fler to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling.

•Do not allow open flames, sparks, matches, or smoking in the area.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

•Wipe up any spills and move the snowthrower away from gasoline fumes before starting the engine.

•Use only an approved gasoline container. Store it safely out of the reach of children.

•Store gasoline in a well-ventilated area. Do not store where vapors may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources (such as a hot water heater or space heater, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.) are present.

•Never refuel the gas tank when the electrical cord is connected to the snowthrower (on electric start models).

Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or property damage.

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