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- Page 1 Owner/Operator Manual 2-Cycle Trimmer • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance Models TB2000 – 22.5cc Curved Shaft ©2000 MTD SOUTHWEST INC FORM 182821 (1/01) (10201 rev. A) Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Adjusting Trimming Line Length... 12 Tips for Best Trimming Results ... 12 Decorative Trimming... 13 Contents of Carton • Model TB2000 Trimmer with Auto Feed Cutting Attachment ∆ D-Handle and Hardware ∆ Cutting Attachment Shield with Hardware • Owner/Operator Manual •... -
Page 3: Service Information
SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. Dial: • 1-800-345-8746 for authorized service dealers in the United States • 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you. DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. -
Page 4: Section 1: Safety
Section 1 Safety 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. -
Page 5: Save These Instructions
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. -
Page 6: Safety And International Symbols
Safety (continued) 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 • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. -
Page 7: Section 1: Safety
SYMBOL MEANING • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF OR STOP • HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. •... -
Page 8: Section 2: Know Your Unit
Section 2 Know Your Unit APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Throttle Control On/Off Stop Control D-Handle Shaft Housing Cutting Attachment Spark Plug Shaft Grip Choke Lever Cutting Attachment Shield Starter Rope Grip Gas Cap... -
Page 9: Section 3: Assembly
Shaft Grip (4) Screws Shaft Housing Minimum 6 inches (15.24 cm) D-Handle Bottom Clamp (4) Nuts Fig. 3-1 Fig. 3-2 Shaft Housing Clamp Cutting Attachment Cutting Attachment Fig. 3-3 Fig. 3-4 On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and only require loosening the screws and adjusting the D-handle to the operator. -
Page 10: Section 4: Oil And Fuel
See Figure 4-1 for specific gas and oil mixing ratios. NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 4 oz. (118 ml) bottle of TROY-BILT 2-CYCLE OIL makes a 32:1 fuel/oil ratio. Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited Vapors may explode. -
Page 11: Section 5: Operation
Stop/ Off (O) On/Off Stop Control Fig. 5-1 Choke Lever Primer Bulb Fig. 5-2 Starter Rope Throttle Control Fig. 5-3 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting. -
Page 12: Holding The Trimmer
Operation (continued) Fig. 5-4 HOLDING THE TRIMMER Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protec- tion to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating posi- tion (Fig. 5-4). Check for the following: •... -
Page 13: Decorative Trimming
Fig. 5-5 NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune- WHEN Before Starting Engine... -
Page 14: Line Installation
Maintenance (continued) Fig. 6-1 Outer Spool Pawl Fig. 6-2 Pawl Cracking Pin Wear Fig. 6-3 LINE INSTALLATION This section covers both Membrane line and standard single line installation. Always use manufacturer’s 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) replacement line. Line other than specified may make the engine overheat or fail. -
Page 15: Installing A Prewound Reel
Fig. 6-4 Fig. 6-5 Holding Slot Fig. 6-6 Eyelet Fig. 6-7 12. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots Slotted (Fig. 6-6). Leave about 4 inches (102 mm) of line Hole beyond the holding slots. 13. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and place inner reel inside the outer spool (Fig. -
Page 16: Air Filter Maintenance
Maintenance (continued) Carburetor/ Air Filter Cover Fig. 6-9 Air Filter Fig. 6-10 Fig. 6-11 Idle Speed Screw Fig. 6-12 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. -
Page 17: Replacing The Spark Plug
If after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the air filter the engine still will not idle, adjust the idle speed screw as follows. 1. Start the engine and let it run at a high idle for a minute to warm up. 2. -
Page 18: Section 6: Maintenance
Maintenance (continued) ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS Spark Plug ........181765 Spark Arrestor . -
Page 19: Section 7: Troubleshooting
ENGINE WILL NOT START C A U S E On/Off Stop Control is in STOP position Empty fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine flooded Old or improperly mixed fuel Fouled spark plug ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE C A U S E Air Filter is Plugged Old or improperly mixed fuel Improper carburetor adjustment... -
Page 20: Section 8: Specifications
Section 8 Specifications ENGINE Engine Type ..............Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement . - Page 21 Notes...
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Page 22: Section 9: Warranty
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