Remove Unit From Carton
Assemble The Unit
1
2
Remove all contents from
Loosen the two handlebar
knobs. Swing the
the carton.
handlebars up into the
operating position.
NOTE: Do not pinch the
throttle cable or switch
wires.
Start The Unit
Red Cold Weather
Start Lever
5
6
For cold weather conditions
Place unit on a level surface
and fill fuel tank. DO NOT
(below 40°F), push the red
overfill.
cold weather start lever
down to the closed position.
DO NOT push this lever
down if the temperature is
above 40°F.
Start The Unit
9
10
Stand in starting position.
DO NOT squeeze the
throttle control.
WARNING:
Tines WILL
Pull starter rope in
ROTATE on START. Always
controlled motion until unit
stand in starting position with
starts. Wait 60 seconds.
foot on wheel when starting
the unit.
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
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Start The Unit
Handlebar Knobs
3
4
Tighten the two handlebar
Remove the oil plug from the
knobs to secure the
crankcase, and pour the
handlebars. Readjust the
entire bottle of oil into the fill
throttle cable and switch
hole.
wires.
NOTE: Do not over tighten
the handlebar knobs.
Primer Bulb
10 X
7
1 8
DO NOT Squeeze the throttle
Press primer bulb 10 times,
or until fuel is visible
control.
Red Cold Weather
Start Lever
11
12
Then squeeze the throttle
For cold weather conditions
(below 40°F), pull the red
control for an additional 30 to
cold weather start lever
60 seconds to let the engine
back up to the open position
warm up further. The unit may
after the unit starts.
be used during this period.
CALL 1-800-828-5500 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
Electric Starter or
Power Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternate starting method
Throttle Control
that many find easier to use than pulling a
rope. Please contact a local retailer or call
On/ Off Switch
1-800-828-5500 for more information.
Information may also be found at
www.troybilt.com
No Tools Required!
Lower Handle
Fuel Cap
Choke Lever
Starter Rope
Tine Shield
Tines
DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions.
If engine still fails to start, refer
to the Starting/ Stopping
instructions section of this
manual for additional starting
and troubleshooting information.
IF ENGINE IS HOT
Go back to Step 8
TB146 EC
4-Cycle Cultivator
Upper Handle
Handle Knobs
Primer Bulb
Air Filter
Cover
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