Troubleshooting Chart - Troy-Bilt TBSS Operator's Manual

CUTTING HEAD WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
CAUSE
Cutting head bound with grass
Cutting head out of line
Inner reel bound up
Cutting head dirty
Line welded
Line twisted when refilled
Not enough line is exposed
CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY
CAUSE
Oil, cleaner, or lubricant in cutting head
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ACTION
Stop the unit and clean cutting attachment
Refill with new line
Replace the inner reel
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Disassemble, remove the welded section
and rewind the line
Disassemble and rewind the line
Push the bump knob and pull out line until
4 inches (102 mm) of line is outside of the
cutting attachment
ACTION
Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head