Troy-Bilt 12065 - Manual (Page 16)

Pre-Start Checklist
Move the tiller to a level area,
then make the following checks
and perform the following services
before
starting the engine.
1. Disconnect Spark Plug Wire.
2. Check Engine Oil Level.
3. Check the Air Cleaner. It must
be securely assembled and clean.
4. Check Safety Guards. All
guards and covers must be fastened
securely in place.
5. Check Engine Cooling System.
The cooling fins and air intake
screen must be clear of debris.
6. Adjust Handlebar Height.
7. Check that the Wheels are in
the WHEEL DRIVE position.
8. Put Gasoline in the Fuel Tank.
Use fresh, clean, unleaded fuel.
Fuel goes stale if stored for more
than six months.
Do Not Mix Oil
With Gasoline!
a. Clean the fuel cap area before
removing the fuel cap.
h. Use a clean funnel to add gas.
c. Fill tank to within 1/2” of the
top to prevent spills and allow
for fuel expansion.
9. Put Depth Regulator Lever in
the “travel” position.
10. Reconnect Spark Plug Wire.
^ DANGER
Do not run the engine in­
doors. Engine exhaust con­
tains carhon monoxide, a
deadly gas that is colorless,
odorless and tasteless.
Failure to follow this instruc­
tion could result in serious
personal injury or property
damage.
Starting the Engine
1. Do not engage (hold) the
Forward Clutch Bail against the
handlebar.
2. Both wheels must be in the
WHEEL DRIVE position (see
Figure 3-2).
WARNING
Always place both wheels in
the WHEEL DRIVE position
before starting the engine.
Never have the wheels in the
FREEWHEEL
position when
the engine is running. When
the wheels are in FREE­
WHEEL, they do not hold
hack the tiller, and the tines
could propel the tiller forward
rapidly.
Failure to comply could result
in serious personal injury or
property damage.
3. Move the Choke Lever to the
FULL CHOKE position. (An en­
gine which is warm from operation
may start without moving the
Choke Lever at all.)
4. Move the Engine Throttle Lev­
er fully up to FAST (Rabbit) posi­
tion which is used for starting.
5. Place your left hand on the
gasoline tank to stabilize the tiller
when starting.
6. Use your right hand to slowly
pull the recoil starter rope until you
feel resistance. Then rapidly pull
the starter rope outward. (First
check for any obstacles behind you.)
Repeat until the engine starts.
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Photo 4-2: Pull Recoil Start Rope
out rapidly to start engine.
7. Once the engine is running, grad­
ually move the Choke Lever to the
NO CHOKE position.
8. Move the Engine Throttle Lever
to the position that provides the de­
sired engine speed.
A DANGER
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Follow
these safety practices to prevent injury from fire or explosion:
• Never fill tank if engine is running or hot from use. Let engine and
muffler cool down before refueling.
• Do not permit open flames, sparks, matches or smoking in fueling area.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Wipe up any fuel
spills and move tiller away from fumes before starting the engine.
• Use only an approved fuel container and lock it safely away from
children.
• Store fuel and the tiller in a well-ventilated area. Do not store fuel or
tiller where fuel vapors may reach an open flame or spark, or an igni­
tion source (a hot water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, electric motor,
or the like).
• Let engine cool before storing.
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