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Troy-Bilt AST TB75SS Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
2 -Cycle Gasoline
Model TB75SS or
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
P/N 769-00734 (4/03)
PRINTED IN USA

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual 2 -Cycle Gasoline Model TB75SS or IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 769-00734 (4/03) PRINTED IN USA...
  • Page 2 THANKYOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern Service Information ......outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. Rules for Safe Operation .....

  • Page 3: Before Operating

    The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention DAI Ir_I:'D. Failure toobey a and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions rl =v,_,= i..

  • Page 4: While Operating

    • Always stoptheengine andallowit tocoolbefore filling • Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all thefueltank.Never r emove t hecapofthefueltank,or moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting addfuel, w hen theengine ishot.Never o perate t heunit attachment when it is rotating.
  • Page 5 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 SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY Indicates danger, warning, or...
  • Page 6 Muffler EZ-Start Lever Guard APPLICATIONS As a trimmer: Fuel Cap Cutting grass and light weeds. Edging Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Starter Rope Grip_ Other optional accessories may be used with the TB75SS and TB25CS. Refer to Operating the EZ-Link System for a list of add-ons.
  • Page 7 INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE Shaft Housing Install Remove the screws and bottom clamp piece that were installed on the D-handle for shipping. Place D-handle the over the shaft housing and onto Cutting the bottom clamp (Fig. 1). Place it a minimum of 6 Attachment inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.
  • Page 8 OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 Old 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

    AlMA D[ILll _11"_.. Operate this unit only in a v u n-L i x i i ni ! t._ • well: ventilated outdoor AIIk[__ area.confinedCarbOnarea.mOnox de exhaust fumes can be etha n WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig.
  • Page 10 OPERATING THE EZ-LINW M SYSTEM While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link coupler (Fig. 10). The EZ-Link system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons. NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess Blower/Vacuum ......TBBV will help installation (Fig.

  • Page 11: Holding The Trimmer

    HOLDING THE TRIMMER NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head rM on the ground while the unit is running. Some line breakage will occur from: uurir_lv!mv_.JI, hearing, foot and Entanglement with foreign matter body protection to reduce the iisk of injury when operat ng th sun t.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the table. These procedures should establishment, individual or authorized service also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
  • Page 13 Pull old line out of the line loading and line locking Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. holes (Fig. 16 and 17). Hold the outer spool. Wind the inner reel Insert a piece of trimming line straight into one of the counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches...

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Speedspool

    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 seal. Wash the inner reel Insert the ends of the prewound inner reel line into with warm soapy water (Fig.

  • Page 15: Air Filter Maintenance

    AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover WARNING: To avoid serious personal injuryl always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it, Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 26). Use a flat blade or Air Filter T20 Torx bit screwdriver.

  • Page 16: Spark Arrestor

    SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE Remove the air filter/muffler cover. See Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover. Spark Exhaust Arre_or Gasket Locate the muffler front and the two (2) bolts securing it to the engine (Fig. 31). Remove the two (2) bolts using a flatblade screwdriver or 5/16-inch socket or nut driver.

  • Page 17: Carburetor Adjustment

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 33). 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, Drain and refill the tank Idle Speed Screw...
  • Page 18 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG LONG TERM STORAGE If the unit will be stored for an extended time, use the Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). The correct air gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 ram). Remove the following storage procedure: plug after every 25 hours of operation and check its Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into a container with condition.
  • Page 19 CAUSE ACTION Empty fueltank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer b ulbwasn'tpressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope Oldor improperly m ixedfuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture Fouled sparkplug Replace or clean the spark plug Plugged sparkarrestor...
  • Page 20 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 RPM ..............................7,200+ rpm Ignition Type ................................Electronic Ignition Switch .............................. Rocker S witch SparkPlugGap............................0.020in.(0.5mm) Lubrication ..............................Fuel/Oil Mixture Fuel/Oil Ratio ................................
  • Page 21 • Repair or replacement of warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Center. For the nearest location please contact Troy-Bilt at: 1-800-520-5520.
  • Page 22 ENGINE PARTS - MODEL TB75SS 2-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER - ENGINE Item Part No. Description Item Part Description 753-04402 Starter Housing Assembly 753q 192 Air Cleaner/Muffler Cover Assembly (includes 23*29, 31 & 36) (includes 2 & 37) 791-181862 79%180350B Air Cleaner Filter Housing Screw 791-182368 Clutch Washer...
  • Page 23 BOOM AND TRIMMER PARTS - MODEL TB75SS 2 CYCLE TRIMMER - BOOM ® Item Part No. Description 753*04234 Throttle Housing Assembly (includes 2, 3 & 37) 753*04119 Throttle Trigger 791-182690 Throttle Trigger Spring 753*04405 Throttle Cable Assembly 753*04238 Upper Drive Shaft Housing Assembly 791-610327 Harness Clip 791-180869...
  • Page 24 ENGINE PARTS - MODEL TB25CS 2-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER - ENGINE Item Part No. Description Item Part Description 753-04402 Starter Housing Assembly 753-1192 Air Cleaner/Muffler Cover Assembly (includes 23-29, 31 & 36) (includes 2 & 37) 791-181862 Housing Screw 79%180350B Air Cleaner Filter 791-182368 Clutch Washer 791-180351...
  • Page 25 BOOM AND TRIMMER PARTS - MODEL TB25CS 2 CYCLE TRIMMER - BOOM ® ® Item Part Description 753-04234 Throttle Housing and Trigger Assembly (includes 2 & 3) 791-182690 Throttle Trigger Spring 753*04119 Throttle Trigger 753*04405 Throttle Cable Assembly 753*04236 Upper Drive Shaft Housing Assembly 791-610327 Harness Clip 791-180869...
  • Page 26 (90) days from the date of original retail for 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, or any other income-producing do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty purpose.

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