Troy-Bilt 494 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Move throttle control lever to stop or off position.

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Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and 
ground against the engine.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in 
the separate engine manual packed with your chipper 
shredder. Read instructions carefully.

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Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain 
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is 
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark 
plug.

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Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A 
warm engine may not require choking).

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Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine 
manual.

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The throttle control lever is located on the engine. 
Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or 
START position.

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Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until 
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope 
will pull slightly harder at this point).

NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of
the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the fails
and fingers, which are part of the shredding mecha-
nism, and it should be expected until the impeller
reaches full speed.   

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Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. 
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind 
slowly.

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Repeat the previous steps until engine fires. When 
engine starts, move choke control (if equipped) 
gradually to RUN position.