Troy-Bilt TB4000 manual Operation, Fueling Unit, Starting Instructions

Oil and Fuel (continued)

Fuel Cap

Fig. 4-3

Fig. 4-4	UNLEADED
	FUEL

FUELING UNIT

Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames away from the area.

1.Remove fuel cap (Fig. 4-3). Remove the tag from the fuel tank neck.

NOTE: Fill or add fuel to the tank only when the unit is in a horizontal position (Fig. 4-3).

Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from gasoline spray.

2.Place spout of gas container into the fill hole on the fuel tank and fill tank(Fig. 4-4).

Add gasoline in a clean, well ventilated area outdoors. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt fuel.

NOTE: Do not overfill tank.

3.Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled

4.Reinstall the fuel cap.

Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

5.Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine.

NOTE: Dispose of the old gasoline in accordance to Federal, State, and Local regulations.

Section 5

Operation

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starting rope. To avoid serious personal injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.

Cold Start – First Start of the Day or Engine Ran Out of Fuel

NOTE: Keep the throttle control depressed at all times until the engine is warmed up.

1.Check oil level in crankcase. See Checking the Oil Level in Maintenance section.

2.Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean, unleaded fuel. See Section 4, Oil and Fuel.

3.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START [I] posi- tion (Fig. 5-1).

4.Place the choke lever in the FULL choke (A) position (Fig. 5-2).

NOTE: There is a small notch for each position where the the choke lever sets.

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