Troy-Bilt TB51BP, Operator'S Manual

10

STARTING AND STOPPING

WARNING:

 Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated 

outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be 
lethal in a confined area.

WARNING:

 Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid 

serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable 
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 9).

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the 

LO

(slow)

 position, and allow the engine to idle.

2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the 

Off (O)

 position until the 

engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 7).

Fig. 7

Fig. 9

Throttle Control

Starting 

Position

Starter Rope Grip

Fig. 8

Primer Bulb

Position 2 

(Run)

Position 1 

(Start)

Choke Lever

Cruise Control

WARNING:

 When starting the unit, make sure the blower 

tube or nozzle is not directed toward people, animals, 
windows, automobiles or loose debris.

On/Off Switch 

(I = On / O = Off)

LO (slow)

HI (fast)

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 

NOTE:

 There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in 

the 

On ( I )

 position at all times (Fig. 7). 

NOTE:

 This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator 

to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze 
the throttle control. 

Before Starting the Unit

1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to 

Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions

. 

2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to 

Fueling the Unit

. 

Starting the Unit 

1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 

10 times

 (Fig. 8). If fuel 

cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer 
bulb until fuel is visible. 

2. Move the choke lever to 

Position 1 (start)

 (Fig. 8). 

3. Move the cruise control to the 

HI (fast)

 position (Fig. 7). 

4. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 9). 

NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the HI (fast) position for ALL 

further steps (Fig. 7).

5. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 

5 times

(Fig. 9).  

6. Move the choke lever to 

Position 2 (run)

 (Fig. 8). 

7. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the 

unit starts. 

8. Allow the engine to warm up for 60 seconds. The unit may be 

used during this time. 

NOTE:

 The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates 

without hesitation. 

NOTE:

 Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may 

be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally. 

9. Put on the harness. Refer to 

Using the Harness

. 

IF...

 the engine hesitates, keep the choke lever in 

Position 2 (run)

(Fig. 8) and continue the warm-up. 

IF...

 the engine does not start after pulling the starter rope 10 times, 
repeat the starting procedure. 

IF...

 the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Move the choke 

lever to 

Position 2 (run)

. Move the cruise control to the 

HI (fast)

position. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady 
motion until the unit starts. 

IF...

 the engine is already warm: Move the cruise control to the 

LO 

(slow)

 position. Move the choke lever to 

Position 2 (run)

. Pull 

the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit 
starts. If the unit doesn't start after 5 pulls, repeat the starting 
instructions.