Stopping the engine, Engaging the drive, Recoil starter – Troy-Bilt 2100 User Manual

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Recoil Starter

CAUTION:

Do not pull the starter handle while the

engine running.

WARNING!

To avoid unsupervised engine

operation, never leave the engine unattended while

running. Turn the engine off after use and remove

ignition key

Insert the ignition key fully into the slot, Fig. 5-1. Make

sure it snaps into place. DO NOT turn the ignition key. The

engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into the

ignition switch.
Move the throttle control to the FAST (rabbit) position.

Move the choke to the ON position (cold engine start). If

the engine is warm, place the choke in the OFF position.
Push the primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to

cover the vent hole when pushing. If the engine is warm,

push the primer only once. Always cover the vent hole

when pushing. Cool weather may require priming to be

repeated.
Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to

resist, then pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the

compression. Do not release the handle and allow it to

snap back. Return the rope SLOWLY to the original position.

If required, repeat this step.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the

OFF position. If the engine falters, restart the engine and

run with the choke at half-choke position for a short period

of time, and then slowly rotate the choke into OFF position.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING!

To avoid unsupervised engine

operation, never leave the machine unattended

with the engine running. Turn the engine off after

use and remove ignition key

Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off
any moisture on the engine.

Move the throttle control to the STOP position.

Remove the ignition key. Removing the key will reduce the

possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while the

equipment is not in use. Keep the key in a safe place. The

engine cannot start without the ignition key.
Wipe any moisture away from the controls on the engine.

To Engage Augers

To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze

the auger control against the handle. Release to stop the

augers.

Engaging the Drive

Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber paddles on the

auger to contact the pavement and propel the snow thrower

forward. Pushing downward on the handle will raise the augers

off the ground and stop the forward motion.

NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result

in premature wear on the rubber auger blades which are

not be covered by the warranty.

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