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Operator’s Manual
TM M
2-Cycle Gasoline
Trimmer / Edger
Model TB25ET
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
P/N 769-00931 (10/03)
PRINTED IN USA
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 understand operating instruct
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by Failure to obey a DANGER: themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or safety warning will warnings they give are not substitutes for proper result in serious injury to yourself or to accident prevention measures. others. Always follow the safety p
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area • If you strike or become entangled with a foreign where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the object, stop the engine immediately and check for fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. unit immediately. Always wipe unit dry befor
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE Indicates danger, warning, or SEVERE INJURY caution. May be used in conjunction WARNING: Do not operate without with ot
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT Other optional accessories may be used with the APPLICATIONS TB25ET. Refer to Operating the EZ-Link System for a list As a trimmer: of add-ons. • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. EZ-Start Lever With Edger Add-On: Air Filter/Muffler Cover • Edging along paths, driveways, rockeries, etc. Fuel Cap Starter Rope Grip Engine Stand Throttle Lock-Out Muffler Shaft Grip Spark Plug Primer Bulb J-Handle Hanger Throttle C
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS On some units, the J-handle may be pre-installed. In this INSTALLING THE CUTTING SHIELD case you must loosen screws and adjust the handle to fit Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment the operator. Go to step 5 if the J-handle is pre-installed. shield on your unit is not installed or if you ever need to re-install it. INSTALL AND ADJUST THE J-HANDLE 1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft 1. Place the J-handle between the top and middle housi
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for ratios. the proper fuel/oil mixture. NOTE:
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Stop/Off (O) Operate this unit only in a WARNING: well- ventilated outdoor Start/On ( I ) area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting. WARNING: Make sure you are in the Throttle Lock-Out starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Throttle Control Make sure that any Add-On item is installed correctly and secur
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM 2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 10). The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons: NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 9). Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC Release Button Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBLE EZ-Link™ Coupler Primary Hole
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm) HOLDING THE TRIMMER of trimming line releases. A blade in the cutting Always wear eye, attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if WARNING: hearing, foot and any excess line is released. body protection to reduce the risk of injury For best results, tap the bump knob on bare ground or when operating this unit. hard soil. If you attempt a line release in tall grass, the engine may stall. Always keep the tr
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DECORATIVE TRIMMING ADJUSTING EDGER CUTTING DEPTH Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all 1. Loosen the adjustment knob above the wheel vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more. (Fig 16). Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at 2. Slide the wheel to the desired position: a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 14). • Raising the wheel increases the cutting depth • Lowering the wheel decreases the cutting depth 3. Tighten the adjustment knob s
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the table. These procedures should establishment, individual or authorized service also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. dealer. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require In order to assure peak performance of your engine, special t
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 3. Pull old line out of the line loading and line locking 7. Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. holes (Fig. 19 and 20). 8. Hold the outer spool. Wind the inner reel 4. Insert a piece of trimming line straight into one of the counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches two eyelets in the outer spool. Push it up through the (102 mm) of line remain (Fig. 22). line loading hole in the inner reel (Fig. 19). Do not NOTE: Do not wind the i
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 2. Pull the old inner reel with existing line from the outer 4. Remove any existing line from the inner reel before spool. cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring, inner reel and foam seal. Wash the inner reel 3. Insert the ends of the prewound inner reel line into with warm soapy water (Fig. 27). the outer spool eyelets (Fig. 25). Push the new inner reel, arrow side up, into the outer spool. Inner Reel Fig. 27 5. Clean the shaft and the inn
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT To avoid serious WARNING: personal injury, always wear gloves while handling, removing or installing the blade. The gear housing WARNING: gets hot after long periods of use. To avoid serious personal injury, do not touch the housing until it has cooled. Locking Rod 1. Line up the hole in output shaft with the locking rod slot. Insert the locking rod through the slot into the Fig. 30 output shaft hole (Fig. 29). 2. Hold the locking rod i
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover To avoid serious WARNING: personal injury, always turn your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it. 1. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air Air Filter filter/muffler cover (Fig. 34). Use a flat blade or T20 Torx bit screwdriver. Inside Muffler 2. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force. Cover Fig. 36 EZ-Start™ Fig. 35 Lever Screws Screws Fig. 37 Fig. 38 6. Replace th
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE 1. Remove the air filter/muffler cover. See Removing the Exhaust Air Filter/Muffler Cover. Spark Bolts Gasket Arrestor 2. Locate the muffler front and the two (2) bolts securing it to the engine (Fig. 39). Remove the two (2) bolts using a flatblade screwdriver or 5/16-inch socket or nut driver. Pull the muffler off of the engine. 3. Turn the muffler over to the back side and locate the exhaust gasket. Remove the exhaust gasket from
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 41). NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments. Check Fuel Mixture Old and/or improperly mixed fuel is usually the reason for improper unit performance. Drain and refill the tank Idle Speed Screw with fresh, properly-mixed fuel prior to making any adjustments. Refer to Oil a
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG STORAGE Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). • Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where fumes The correct air gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm). Remove the may reach an open flame or spark. plug after every 25 hours of operation and check its • Allow the engine to cool before storing. condition. • Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use or 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug damage. wire
