Troy-Bilt TB2BP Operation Manual - Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ...2 Oil and Fuel Information...3 Operating Instructions ...3 Maintenance and Repair Instructions ...3 Cleaning and Storage ...3 Troubleshooting Chart...4 Specifications ...4 For service call 1-800-828-5500 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 or www.troybilt.ca. DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Copyright© 2010 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved. SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grasscovered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the Accessory Part #753-06418 Muffler Assembly RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT: Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. NOTE: Advises of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING GENERAL SAFETY WARNING: When using the unit, all safety rules must be followed. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use. • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult. • All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit. • Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. • Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as glass, wire, etc. • Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets outside a 50 feet (15 m.) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately. • Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments or repairs before using unit. • Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.). • Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting. • Store the unit in a dry place, either locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children. • Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions. • Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan these instructions to them. • Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. • Never run the unit without the the proper equipment attached. • To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), always wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. • Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level. • Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. • Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel. • Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions. • Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator. • Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose. • Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was designed. • Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Always keep proper footing and balance. • Always hold the unit with a firm grip when operating. • Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller when it is rotating. Do not operate without guards in place. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dirt, debris, and anything that may reduce the air flow. • Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off. • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use. • Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when walking from one location to another. • Use only genuine factory replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty. • If you strike or come into contact with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. • To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up. OIL AND FUEL SAFETY WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions: • Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials. • Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. • Always mix or add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or flames. Do not smoke. • Never Operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. • Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately before starting the unit. Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the unit. Do not smoke. • Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can be fatal. Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. • Check the unit for fuel leaks. • Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank. • Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.). • To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up. • Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions. • Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off. • Turn the engine to off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair. BLOWER SAFETY • Stop the engine for maintenance, repair, to install or remove the blower tubes. The unit must be stopped and the impeller no longer turning to avoid contact with the rotating blades. • Never point the blower in the direction of bystanders, animals, windows or automobiles. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • SAFETY & 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 • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. • READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL WARNING: Read the operator's manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. • WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed. • UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel • DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT WARNING: It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty. • ON/OFF CONTROL ON / START / RUN • ON/OFF CONTROL OFF or STOP • OIL Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. • PRIMER BULB Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times. • CHOKE CONTROL 1. • FULL choke position 2. • PARTIAL choke position 3. • RUN choke position • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Small objects can be propelled at high speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor. • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area. • HOT SURFACE WARNING: Do not touch any metal engine components. The engine gets extremely hot from operation and may cause severe burns. Allow the unit to completely cool prior to any maintence or servicing. • BLOWERS - ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before opening the vacuum door, installing or changing tubes or bag, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance. 2