Troy-Bilt TB675, 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. 11).

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. 8).

3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 

10 times

(Fig. 9).

4. Move the choke lever to 

Position 1

(Fig. 10).

5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11). 

NOTE: SQUEEZE

and 

HOLD

the throttle control for 

ALL

further steps.

6. Squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 8) and pull the starter rope with

a controlled and steady motion 

5 times

(Fig. 11). 

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

to 

Position 2

(Fig. 10).

8. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with

a controlled and steady motion 

3 to 5 times

to start the engine.

9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to

warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.

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

to 

Position 3

(Fig. 10) 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. Pull the

starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 

3 to 8 times

.

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 - 8 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. 8).

Fig. 8

Fig. 11

On ( I ) / Start

Off (O) / Stop

Throttle Control

Starting

Position

Throttle Control

Starter Rope Grip

Fig. 10

Position 3

Position 2

Position 1

Choke

Lever

Fig. 9

Primer Bulb