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Operator’s Manual
2-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer
TM
TB20CS
Starting
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.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING • The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while operating the unit. Do not operate unit without both trimming lines extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend WARNING: When using the unit, you must follow the trimming line beyond the length of the shield. the safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the • This u
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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. • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL • WAR
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KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS As a trimmer: Blue Choke Lever • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Fuel Cap Other optional accessories may be used with the TB20CS. Refer to Operating the EZ-Link System for a list of add- ons. Starter Rope Grip Muffler Air Filter/Muffler Blue Choke Cover Lever Spark Plug On/Off Stop Shaft Grip Control Throttle Control D-Handle Shaft Housing EZ-Link™ Muffler Engine Spark Plug Stand Primer Bulb Cutting Attachment S
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD 1. Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing and push it Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on the boom (Fig. 1). The squared bolt hole in the handle is on your unit is not installed. to the right. WARNING: Never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place to prevent Shaft Grip serious personal injury. D-Handle Shaft Housing 1. Place the cutting atta
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STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust Stop/Off (O) fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Start/On ( I ) WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the 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. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Throttle 1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. Contro
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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). 3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 11). Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBGC Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head™ on the ground while the unit is running. WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and Some line breakage will occur from: body protection to reduce the risk of injury when • Entanglement with foreign matter operating this unit. • Normal line fatigue • Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 12). Check for the following: • Forcing the line into objects such as
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Bolt WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Bump Knob™ Always service and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start. Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you a
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 12. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots (Fig. 22). Single Line Installation Go To Step 8 for SplitLine™ Installation 6. Take approximately 20 feet (6 m) of new trimming line, loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. 19). Pull the line through the inner reel so that the loop is as small as possible. Holding Slots Loop Fig. 22 13. Insert the ends of the line through the ey
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover WARNING: To avoid serious 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 filter/muffler cover (Fig. 24). Use a flat blade or T20 Torx bit screwdriver. 2. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force. Blue Choke Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Lever Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover 1. Place the air filter/muffler
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 2. Clean around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8-inch socket The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air counterclockwise. filter/muffler cover (Fig. 30). 3. Replace a cracked, fouled or dirty spark plug. Set the air gap at NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) using a feeler gauge (Fig. 31). An authorized service dealer should make carbur
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TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor The outside temperature is below 40º F Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 ti
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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE* Engine Type............................................................................................................................................................... Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Stroke ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.25 in. (31.75 mm) Displacement ............................................................................
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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 MTD LLC (MTD) 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. MTD must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed belo
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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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. t s a F s t r a t S Manuel de L'utilisateur Désherbeuse à gaz à 2-temps TM TB20CS Starting 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 BR
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ • IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ • LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT UTILISATION marchez pas pieds nus et ne portez pas les articles suivants : • Veuillez lire les instructions avec soin. Familiarisez-vous avec vêtements lâches, bijoux, pantalons courts, sandales. Relevez les les commandes et l'utilisation correcte de cet appareil. cheveux au-dessus du niveau des épaules. • N'utilisez pas l'appareil si vous êtes fatigué, malade ou sous • Le protecteur d'accessoire de co
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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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FAMILIARISEZ-VOUS AVEC VOTRE APPAREIL APPLICATIONS Protection du Utilisation comme désherbeuse : Levier d'étranglement bleu silencieux • Coupe d'herbe et de mauvaises herbes légères. • Coupe de bordures • Tailler autour des arbres, des clôtures, etc. Bouchon du D'autres accessoires peuvent être utilisés avec le TB20CS. carburant Voir la liste d'accessoires. Poignée de la corde de démarrage Couvercle du filtre à air/silencieux Levier d'étranglement Silencieux bleu Commande Prise de l'arbre March
