Troy-Bilt TB625, Operator'S Manual

11

USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Check the oil level. Refer to 

Checking the Oil Level

.

2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to 

Fueling the Unit

.

NOTE:

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

the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 9).

3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 

10 times

(Fig. 10).

4. Move the choke lever to 

Position 1

(Fig. 11).

5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 12). 
6. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig.

13). Refer to the 

Operation

section of the electric start accessory

operator’s manual.

NOTE: SQUEEZE

and 

HOLD

the throttle control for 

ALL

further steps.

7. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 9). Run the electric

start accessory for 2 seconds. 

8. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever

to 

Position 2

(Fig. 11).

9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Run the electric start

accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.

10. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit.
11. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to

warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.

12. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever

to 

Position 3

(Fig. 11) and continue warming the engine for an

additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time. 

IF...

the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.

IF...

the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke

lever to 

Position 3

and squeeze the throttle control. Run the

electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds
each until the unit starts. The engine should start. If it does not,
repeat this instruction.

IF THE UNIT WAS RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES AND THE ENGINE

IS HOT...

perform steps 3 - 10 to restart the engine. Continue to

squeeze the throttle control. Run the unit for 

2-5

minutes, or as

needed. 

The unit may be used during this time.

Then move

the choke lever to 

Position 3

.

If the engine speed fluctuates in 

Position 3

, squeeze and hold

the throttle control, move the choke lever to 

Position 2

, and run

the unit for 

2-5

minutes, or as needed. 

The unit may be used

during this time.

Then move the choke lever to 

Position 3

.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Release the throttle control 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. 9).

This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support
Department or visit our website for more information.

Fig. 13

Electric Start

Port

Item No.

Description

49M2027P966  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electric Starter
49MESCBP966  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Starter Bit
49MRBESP966 or 49MRBESY966  . . . . . . .Cordless Electric Starter