Troy-Bilt TB6040 XP Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Maintenance & Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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PART NO. 769-05668 P00
Operator's Manual
4-Cycle Professional Trimmer
TB6040 XP
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For service call 1-800-828-5500, 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.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding
the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer
Support Department.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE
WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER
PATENTS PENDING.
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be
performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.
Before beginning, locate the unit's model plate. It lists the model and serial
numbers of your unit. Refer to the sample plate below and copy the information
for future reference.
Copy the model and parent part number here:
Copy the serial number here:
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
grass-covered 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 #753-06080 Muffler Assembly.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
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© 2009 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.
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