Troy-Bilt SpringAssist TB25ET Operator's Manual
Troy-Bilt SpringAssist TB25ET Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt SpringAssist TB25ET Operator's Manual

2-cycle gasoline trimmer/edger
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Gasoline
Trimmer
/ Edger
el TB25ET
iMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
PiN 769-01344
(10/04)
PRINTED IN USA

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  • Page 1 v® Gasoline Trimmer / Edger el TB25ET iMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY PiN 769-01344 (10/04) PRINTED IN USA...
  • Page 2 THANK TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quaHity product. This modern Service Information ......outdoor power tooH wiHHprovide many hours of usefuH service. You wiHH find it to be a great Habor-saving device. Rules for Safe Operation ..... This operator's manuaH provides you with easy-to-...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    The purpose of safety symboB is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possiMe dangers. The safety symboB, and their expBnations, deserve your carefui attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themseives eiiminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 4 • Mixandaddfuelina dean,welhventihted outdoor a rea • If you strike or become entangled with a foreign where therearenosparks or flames. Slowly remove t he object, stop the engine immediately and check for fuelcaponlyafterstopping engine. D onotsmoke while damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do fueling or mixing fuel.Wipeupanyspilled fuelfromthe not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
  • Page 5 AND _NTERNAT_ONAL SAFETY 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 SYMBOL iViEAN_NG THROWN OBJECTS AND SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL •...
  • Page 6 APPUCAT_ONS Other optionaH accessories may be used with the TB25ET. Refer to Operating the EZ-Link .System for a Hist As a trimmer: of add-ons. • Cutting grass and Hightweeds. • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Air Filter/Muffler With Edger Add-On: Cover •...
  • Page 7 On some units, the J-handle may be preqnstalled. In this INSTALUNG THE CUTTING SHIELD case you must loosen screws and adjust the handle to fit Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment the operator. Go to step 5 if the J-handle is preqnstalled. shield on your unit is not installed or if you ever need to re-install it.
  • Page 8: Mixing Ratio

    OraLAND FUEL MmXH_G H_STRUCTmONS ThorougHy mix the proper ratio of 2-cycb engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 ON and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel for the unit not running properly.
  • Page 9: Starting Instructions

    WARNING: Operateth,s Stop/Off(O) unit only well- ventilated outdoor Start/On ( I ) area, Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area, WARNING: Avoid acddentai starting. sure you are in Make starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be ThrottJe in a stable position while starting.
  • Page 10 OPERATING THE EZ-L[NKTM SYSTEM 2. While firmly homing the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link coupler (Fig. 10). TheEZ-LinW Msystem enables theuseof theseoptional Add-Ons. NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess wi[[ help installation (Fig. 9). Cultivator ........ TBGC Release Sutton Edger........
  • Page 11 HOLDING THE TRIMMER Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm) of trimming line releases. A Made in the cutting WARNING: attachment shield wi[[ cut the line to the proper length if Always wear eye, hearing, f ootand any excess line is released.
  • Page 12 DECORATIVE TRiMMiNG ADJUSTING EDGER CUTTING DEPTH Decorative trimming is accompHished by removing aH Loosen the adjustment knob above the whee[ vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more. (Fig 16). Rotate the whoHe unit so that the cutting attachment is at 2.
  • Page 13: Line Installation

    SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE NOTE: Maintenance, repiacement, or repair of the emission controi devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the tame. These procedures shouid estaMishment, individual or authorized service aBo be a part of any seasonai tune-up.
  • Page 14 Pull oHdHineout of the HineHoading and HineHocking Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. holies (Fig. 19 and 20). Hold the outer spook Wind the inner reel Insert a piece of trimming Hinestraight into one of the counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches two eyeHets in the outer spook Push it up through the...
  • Page 15 Pull the old inner reel with existing line from the outer Remove any existing line from the inner reel before spool cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring, inner reel and foam sea[. Wash the inner reel Insert the ends of the prewound inner reel line into with warm soapy water (Fig.
  • Page 16: Edger Blade Replacement

    EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING: To a\ioid serious personaUinjury, aUways wear gUoveswhile handUing, removing or installing the blade. WARNING: The gear housing gets hot after long periods of use, To avoid serious personal injury, do not touch the housing until it has cooled, Locking 1.
  • Page 17 AmR FmLTER MAmNTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover WARNmNG: To avoid serious persona]injury, aUvvays t urnyour unit off and aUUowit to coo] before you dean or service it. Air FHter I. Remove thefour(4) screws securing theair fiHter/muffler cover (Fig, 3 4). Use a flat M ade or T20 Torx bit screwdriver.
  • Page 18: Spark Arrestor

    SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE WARNING: ifthe exhaust deflector assembly is NOTE: The exhaust can onHyflow in one direction: AWAY not tightened securely, it could fall offcausing from the engine. Pay chose attention when damage to the unit and possible serious disassemMing the muffHer so you can put it back injury.
  • Page 19 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 40). NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments. Check Fuel Mixture Old and/or improperly mixed fuel is usually the reason for improper unit performance.
  • Page 20: Long Term Storage

    STORAGE REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark pHug(or equivalent). , Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where fumes The correct air gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 ram}. Remove the may reach an open flame or spark. pHugafter every 25 hours of operation and check its •...
  • Page 21 CAUSE ACTION Empty fueHtank Fill fueH tankwithproperly mixed fueH Primer buHbwasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope OHdor impropeHy mixed fueH Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture FouHed spark pHug Replace or clean the spark plug Mugged spark arrestor...
  • Page 22 Engine Type ............................Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Stroke ..............................1.25in.(31.75 mm) Displacement ............................. 1.9cu in.(31cc) ClutchType................................. Centrifugal IdleSpeed RPM ............................2,800- 4,000rpm Operating R PM ..............................7,200+ rpm Ignition Electronic Type ....................Ignition Switch .............................. Rocker Switch Spark Plug Gap ............................0.020 in. (0.5 mm) Lubrication ..............................
  • Page 23 • As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your operator's manual, Troy-Bilt recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but Troy-Bilt cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance,...
  • Page 24 ENGINE PARTS - MODEL TB25ET 2-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER - ENGINE Part item Part Description item Description 753-04402 753-4810 Air Cleaner Cover Assembly (includes 2 & 37) Starter Housing Assembly 7!)1-180350B Air Cleaner Filter (includes 23-30, 32 & 37) 791-181862 791-180351 Carburetor Mounting Screw Assembly Housing Screw...
  • Page 25 BOOM AND TRIMMER PARTS - MODEL TB25ET 2 CYCLE TRIMMER - BOOM Item Part No. Description 753-04118 Throttle Housing Assembly (includes 2-5) 791-00041 Throttle Trigger Lock-Out 753-04119 Throttle Trigger 791-182690 ThrotdeTrigger Spring 791-182405 Switch Assembly 753-04405 Throttle Cable 791-180687 J-Handle Assembly 791-683295 Handle Bracket Assembly (includes 9-14)
  • Page 26 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL TB25ET 2 CYCLE GAS TRIMMER - ADD-ON totem Part No. Description 753-04259 Boom Assembly 791-181570 Drive Shaft 7!)1-182195 Boom Mounting Hardware 791-182519 Anti-Rotation Screw 75:3-1217 Guard Mounting Hardware 753-04258 Gearbox Assembly 75:3-04260 Blade Guard 75:3-04262 Deflector w/Hardware 753-04261 Spacer 791-613223B...
  • Page 27 (90) days from the date of original retail related expenses, or for rental expenses purchase for any Troy-Bilt product that is used for rental or temporarily replace a warranted product. (Some states commercial purposes,...

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