Troy-Bilt 8 HP - Manual (Page 16)

2. Engine Choke Control
Your erigine is equipped with a
manually operated choke control
as shown in Photo 2-11 or 2-12.
The choke makes starting a cold
engine easier by decreasing the
amount of air in the carburetor’s
air-fuel ratio, thus creating a richer
fuel mixture. The use of the choke
for starting will vary, depending on
air temperature and altitude.
To operate the Choke Control:
A. Before starting a cold engine,
set the choke in the “FULL CHOKE”
A CAUTION
Never operate the engine under a
load (tines, wheels, or PTO attach­
ments engaged) without first return­
ing the choke control to “CHOKE
OFF”. Failure to do so can quickly
build up carbon deposits that can
harm the engine.
position. On the 7 HP Briggs &
Stratton Engine, move the lever all
the way down. On the
8
HP Kohler
Engine, move the lever all the
way up.
B. When the engine starts, slowly
move the lever to the “CHOKE
OFF” position (all the way up for
the 7 HP Briggs & Stratton Engine;
all the way down for the
8
HP
Kohler Engine).
C. If the engine should falter with
the choke at “CHOKE OFF”, return
CHOKE
OFF
FULL
CHOKL-
the lever to a position halfway be­
tween “FULL CHOKE” and “CHOKE
OFF”. As soon as the engine runs
smoothly, return the lever to
“CHOKE OFF”.
D. When restarting an already
warm engine, you may not have to
use the choke at all. However, if
the engine falters or hesitates, try
using a “HALF CHOKE” position
until it runs smoothly, and then
return the lever to “CHOKE OFF”.
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FULL CHOKE
2-11 : Choke control on 7 HP Engine. 2-12: Choke control on 8 HP Engine.
3. Engine Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is located at
the front of the engine, as shown
in Photo 2-13 or 2-14. It is used to
start engines that are not equipped
with the optional key switch start­
ing feature.
To operate the Engine Recoil
Starter:
A. When starting the engine, first
make certain that the Wheels/
Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in
“NEUTRAL”.
B. Place your free hand in the lo­
cation shown in Photo 2-13 or 2-14
to help stabilize the machine.
C. Grasp the starter rope handle
with your other hand and pull the
2-13: Starting the 7 HP Briggs &
Stratton Engine.
handle out slowly until it is harder
to pull because of engine compres­
sion. Then pull the handle with a
rapid, continuous, full-arm stroke.
Let the starter rope rewind slowly
after each start attempt.
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2-14: Starting the 8 HP Kohler Engine.
A WARNING
To help avoid personal injury, be
sure that the area behind you is
clear before pulling the starter rope.
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