Troy-Bilt TB32 Operation Manual - Page 1

Operator's Manual TB32 EC 2-Cycle Trimmer English - Page 1 Removing Unit From Carton Assemble The Unit 1 2 Remove all contents from the carton. Place shield onto mount bracket. Securely screw 2 shield screws through holes on mount bracket and into shield. Make sure screws are tightened equally so there is an equal gap between bracket and shield on each side. Assemble The Unit 40:1 1 Gallon 3.2 oz 5 Mix thoroughly in separate fuel can: - 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil - 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline (less than 30 days old) NOTE: Do not mix directly in fuel tank. Starting The Unit 6 Place unit on a level surface. Fill fuel tank. 3 Remove cap from lower boom. Push cutting attachment into coupler. Turn coupler knob clockwise to tighten. Starting The Unit Primer Bulb Min. 6" 4 Push the handle onto the shaft housing. The bolt hole should be to the right. Insert the bolt into the bolt hole. Tighten the bolt, but not completely. Move the handle to the location that provides the best grip. Move the handle a minimum of 6 inches away from the shaft grip. Tighten the bolt until the handle is secure. Choke Lever 10 X 7 Press primer bulb 10 times, or until fuel is visible 8 Move choke lever to Position 1. Choke Lever Electric Starter or Power Start Bit Optional! THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY! This unit has an alternate starting method that many find easier to use than pulling a rope. Please contact a local retailer or call 1-800-828-5500 for more information. Information may also be found at www.troybilt.com ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED: • Phillips #2 Screwdriver • 3/8" Socket Starter Rope On/ Off Switch Coupler D-Handle Fuel Cap Throttle Control Cutting Head Shield Need Help? Call 1-800-828-5500 DIDN'T START? Repeat these instructions. IF engine fails to start after 2 attempts, move choke lever to position 3 and pull the starter rope until engine starts IF unit still fails to start, refer to the operator's manual for additional starting and troubleshooting information Choke Lever Español - Page 7 9 Crouch in starting position. 10 SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle for ALL further steps. 5 X 11 Pull rope 5 times. Reloading the Line* Bump Knob Outer Spool 12 Move choke lever to Position 2 and squeeze throttle. 3-5 X 13 Pull rope 3-5 times to start engine. Run unit for 30-60 seconds to warm up. 14 Continue to squeeze throttle. Move choke lever to Position 3. 15 Continue to squeeze throttle. Run unit for an additional 60 seconds to complete warm-up. Unit may be used during this time. 1 Unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise. Spring 2 Inner Reel Remove the inner reel and spring. 3 Cut one 6-foot (1.8 m) length of new 0.095" split line trimming line. Split each end about 6 inches (150 mm). Reloading the Line 18 Hold the inner reel and outer spool together. Firmly pull the two line ends to release them from the holding slots. Screw the bump knob on clockwise. Tighten the bump knob securely. For replacement line, call 1-800-828-5500 or go to an authorized service dealer. For single line installation or replacement spool installation instructions, refer to the Replacing the Trimming Line section of this manual. *This is to assist in the reloading of Splitline® only. These instructions are NOT part of the fast assembly instructions. Line does not need to be installed on the initial assembly and start-up. Top Hole Bottom Hole 4 Insert the end of one line into the top hole and the end of the other line into the bottom hole. Split Wall 5 Wind the line tightly in the direction shown on the inner reel. The split wall will divide the line. Wind the line until it is completely divided and about 6 inches (150 mm) of line remains. Holding Slots 6 Insert the two 6-inch sections into the two .095 holding slots. Eyelets 7 Pass the two line ends through the eyelets. Place the spring inside the inner reel. Insert the inner reel into the outer spool. Push the inner reel and outer spool together. IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT. NEED HELP? CALL 1-800-828-5500 IN U.S. OR 1-800-668-1238 IN CANADA 769-08427 / 00 09/12