Troy-Bilt TB2044 Operation Manual - Page 13
Maintaining The Air Filter
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Removing Old Trimming Line and Obstructions If necessary, remove any old trimming line and/or obstructions from the cutting head. 1. Firmly press in the tabs on the cutting head (Fig. 16). Tab 2. Remove the spool cover (Fig. 16). 3. Remove any old trimming line and/or obstructions. 4. Use a clean cloth to clean the inner reel, outer spool and spool cover (Fig. 16). Hole 5. Align the tabs on the spool cover with the holes on the outer spool (Fig. 16). Push the spool cover onto the outer spool until the tabs securely snap into the holes. Fig. 16 Spool Cover Inner Reel Outer Spool MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit. Failure to maintain the air filter can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to the engine. Engine failure due to improper air filter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty. Cleaning the Air Filter 1. Open the air filter cover by unscrewing the cover screw (Fig. 21). 2. Remove the air filter from the air filter housing (Fig. 21). 3. Wash the air filter in detergent and water. Rinse the air filter thoroughly and allow it to dry. 4. Lightly coat the air filter with clean SAE 30 oil. 5. Squeeze the air filter to spread and remove excess oil. 6. Reinstall the air filter in the air filter housing (Fig. 21). NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter cover will VOID the warranty. 7. Insert the hooks on the air filter housing into the slots on the air filter cover (Fig. 22). 8. Swing the air filter cover to the right and align the cover screw with the cover screw hole (Fig. 22). Tighten the cover screw to secure the air filter cover. NOTE: Do not over tighten as this may strip the screw. Air Filter Cover Air Filter Cover Screw Slots Fig. 21 Air Filter Housing Hooks Cover Screw Hole Air Filter Cover Fig. 22 Air Filter Housing 13