Troy-Bilt 5210R manual Operation

A.Unscrew the gas tank cap from the engine'sgas tank.

B.Insert a clean funnel into the gas tank (or use a fuel container that has a flexible pour spout).

C.Pour the gas into the tank. Don'tfill the tank all the way. Leave approximately 1f4-inch of air space between the top of the fuel and the bottom of the gas tank'sfiller neck.

D.Wipe up any spilled gas. Securely reinstall the gas tank cap.

2.Move the shift handle (Figure 3-3, Item D) to its Neutral position (N).

3.Turn the engine ignition key (Figure 3-1, Item E) to its RUN position.

4.Move the choke knob (Figure 3-4, Item G) to its FULL CHOKE position if the engine is cold - or to a partial choke position if the engine is warm from a previous run.

5.Push the pre-starting primer button (Figure 3-4, Item H) two or three times. Omit this step if you are using the 120V electric starter. If the engine is still warm from a previous run, push the pre-start primer button one time only. If the temperature is below 15°F, you may have to push the pre- starting primer button more than three times.

6.Move the engine control lever to its FAST position.

7.Make sure that both handlebar levers (Auger Drive and Wheel Drive) are released.

WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison. Do not run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

8.To start the engine with the recoil starter:

A.Grasp the black plastic handle of the recoil starter rope (Figure 3-5, Item I). Look behind you to make sure there are no obstacles in the way. Place your other hand on the right-hand handle- bar to stabilize the snowthrower when you pull the recoil starter rope.

B.Pull the recoil starter rope handle out slowly until you feel some resistance from engine compression.

C.Then pull the handle rapidly. Allow the start- er rope to rewind slowly. Repeat as necessary until the engine starts.

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D.Gradually move the choke knob to its NO CHOKE position and allow the engine to warm up.

9.To start the engine with the (optional) 120V electric starter:

WARNING To prevent personal injury from electrical shocks:

•Do not use the 120V electric starter in the rain.

•Do not stand in puddles or on damp ground when using the electric starter or when connecting the electrical cord.

A.Plug the electrical cord into the switchbox on top of the engine.

B.Plug the other end of the electrical cord into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet.

C.Push the starter button on top of the switch- box. As soon as the engine starts, release the button.

D.Gradually move the choke knob to its NO CHOKE position and allow the engine to warm up.

E.After the engine is warmed up, unplug the electrical cord from the 120V wall outlet. Then unplug the electrical cord from the switchbox on top of the engine.

10.Check operation of the Auger Drive Lever as follows:

A.Quickly squeeze and release the Auger Drive Lever.

B.The auger should begin spinning when you squeeze the lever. It should stop spinning when you release the lever.

WARNING If the auger spins before you squeeze the Auger Drive Lever, or if the auger continues to spin after you release the Auger Drive Lever, do not use the snowthrower. Shut the snow- thrower'sengine off, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug. Adjust or repair the auger drive mechanism. See "Auger Drive Cable Adjustment'. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.

11.Check the operation of the Wheel Drive Lever as follows:

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