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Operator’s Manual
4-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer
TB26CO
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For service call 1-800-520-5520 in the United States, or
1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain a list of authorized service
dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our
website at www.troybilt.com.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF
PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY
SERVICE.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S.
PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
Service on this unit both within and a
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection when oper- ating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. WARNING: When using the unit, you must follow • Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve the safety rules. Please read these instructions before shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of th
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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 • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used ON / START / RUN in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. • WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S
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Unleaded Gasoline OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION Definition of Blended Fuels FUELING THE UNIT Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates 1. Remove the fuel cap (Fig. 4). such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel and oil separate or form acids when stored. Use fresh fuel fuel cap securely in place. (less
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 9). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. To avoid serious personal injury, ensure any Add- On being used is installed correctly and secure Start / Stop before starting
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released. WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and For best results, tap the Bump Head™ on bare ground or hard body protection to reduce the risk of injury when soil. If line release is attempted in tall grass, the engine may operating this unit. stall. Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release Before operating the unit, stand in the operating p
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS LINE INSTALLATION NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel with the slotted holes. Single line can be used on either type of WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, inner reel. Use Figure 16 to identify the inner reel you have. chain or rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles. For Use with SplitLine™ For Use with Single or Single Line Line ONLY This section covers both SplitLine™ and standard single line Slotted installa
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment. 5. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool (Fig. 21). Loop 6. Place the new inner reel inside the outer spool. Push the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the spool. 7. Hold the inner reel in place and install the
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CHANGING THE OIL Air Filter For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of Air Filter Cover operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities. 1. Unplug spark plug boot to prevent accidental starting. WARNING: Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling unit. 2. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick. Tab 3. Pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a Fig. 26 container by tipping the
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Checking the fuel, cleaning the air filter, and adjusting the idle Air Filter speed should solve most engine problems. If not and all of the Air Filter following are true: Cover • the engine will not idle • the engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration • there is a loss of engine power Have the carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer. ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE This requires disassembly of the engine. If you feel unsure or Tab unqualified to perform thi
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 3. Remove the screw behind Adjusting Nut Screw the engine cover (Fig. 35). 4. Disconnect the spark plug Rocker Arm wire. 5. Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8 in. .003–.006 in. socket counterclockwise. (.076–.152 mm) 6. Remove the engine cover. 7. Clean dirt from around the Feeler Gauge rocker arm cover. Remove Fig. 35 the screw holding the rocker arm cover with a large flat blade screwdriver o
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE STORAGE 1. Remove the muffler cover. See Rocker Arm Clearance. • Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. 2. With a flat blade screwdriver or Torx T-20 bit, remove the screw attaching the spark arrestor cover to the muffler • Allow the engine to cool before storing. (Fig. 40). • Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage. • Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area. Muff
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TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION On/Off control in the STOP position Turn On/Off control to ON Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with new fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE CAUSE ACTION Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter Old fuel Drain gas tank and
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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE* Engine Type.................................................................................................................................................................. Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement................................................................................................................................................................. 1.6 cu. in. (26.2 cc) Operating RPM .........................................................................
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California / EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency and Troy-Bilt LLC (Troy-Bilt) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2005 and later small off-road engine. New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards. Troy-Bilt must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for the periods o
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of (“Troy-Bilt”) with respect with new merchandise purchased and merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies used in the United States, its possessions and territories. after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express Troy-Bilt warrants this product against defects in m
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Manuel de L’utilisateur Désherbeuse à gaz à 4-temps TB26CO CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS Obtenez la liste des concessionnaires agréés appelez le 1-800- 520-5520 aux États-Unis ou le 1-800-668-1238 au Canada. Pour de plus amples informations à propos de votre appareil, visitez www.troybilt.com. NE RETOURNEZ PAS L'APPAREIL AU DÉTAILLANT CHEZ QUI VOUS L'AVEZ ACHETÉ. TOUT SERVICE SOUS GARANTIE NÉCESSITE UNE PREUVE D'ACHAT. CE PRODUIT EST COUVERT PAR UN OU PLUSIEURS BREVETS AMÉRICAINS, ET D’AUTRES SONT
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ • IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ • LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS chemise à manches longues. Ne marchez pas pieds nus et évitez AVANT UTILISATION les vêtements lâches, bijoux, pantalons courts et sandales. Relevez • Veuillez lire les instructions avec soin. Familiarisez-vous avec les les cheveux au-dessus des épaules. commandes et l'utilisation correcte de cet appareil. • Le protecteur d'accessoire de coupe doit toujours être en place lors • N'utilisez pas l'appareil si vo
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ SYMBOLES DE SÉCURITÉ ET INTERNATIONAUX Ce manuel de l'utilisateur décrit les symboles et pictogrammes de sécurité et internationaux pouvant apparaître sur ce produit. Consultez le manuel de l'utilisateur pour les informations concernant la sécurité, le montage, le fonctionnement, l'entretien et les réparations. SYMBOLE SIGNIFICATION SYMBOLE SIGNIFICATION • SYMBOLE ALERTE DE SÉCURITÉ • COMMANDE MARCHE/ARRÊT Indique un danger, un avertissement ou une mise ALLUMAGE / DÉMARRAG
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Carburant sans plomb INFORMATIONS SUR L’HUILE ET LE CARBURANT TYPE DE CARBURANT RECOMMANDÉ démarrer le moteur. En général, si l'appareil ne fonctionne pas correctement, c'est REMARQUE : Éliminez le vieux carburant conformément aux que le carburant est vieux ou mal mélangé. Prenez soin règlements fédéral, provincial et municipal en vigueur. d'utiliser du carburant sans plomb frais et propre. REMARQUE : ceci est un moteur à quatre temps. Pour INSTRUCTIONS DE MONTAGE éviter d’endommager l’appa
