Troy-Bilt TB3000 Owner's/Operator's Manual

2-cycle trimmer 25cc straightshaft
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0 TRtII_RILT_
Models
TB3000 - 25cc Straight
Shaft
©2000 MTD SOUTHWEST INC
Owner/Operator
Manual
2-Cycle Trimmer
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
FORM 182823 (12/00) (10209 rev. A)
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 0 TRtII_RILT_ Owner/Operator Manual 2-Cycle Trimmer • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance Models TB3000 - 25cc Straight Shaft ©2000 MTD SOUTHWEST INC FORM 182823 (12/00) (10209 rev. A) Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Introtluoiton ................2 ......Se_on 6: Momtsnarme ........... 13-18 ....Tableof Contents ..............2 Maintenance S chedule ............13 Contentsof Carton ............... 2 Line Installation ............14-15 ServiceInformation............. 3 Installinga PrewoundReel ..........15 IdentificetionNumbers ............3 Air FilterMaintenance .............16 Section 1: Safety.............. 4-7 Carburetor Adjustment..........16-17 ImportantS_fetyInformation .........
  • Page 3: Serviceinformation

    SERVICE iNFORMATION _i_d _pa_k _rrest_ _ire_ re_i_i LOOA_ to i_st_ii ry Pa_ _ 816_ SPa!k _msto! =lion Serial Number Model/Parent PartNumber '_MDUPPN...
  • Page 4: Section 1: Safety

    Se ion 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 warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 5 _i_e be_e _i_ a_i_ fo_ _i_ _i_ _ese _re_.vail_ble o'r._ FE'V,' WARN'N_S doe_ _ot have t_ adj_st_ _h_!zed SAVE _HESE NS_RUCTIONS...
  • Page 6: Safetyand International S Ymbols

    fety (continued) SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operato¢s manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other * SAFETY...
  • Page 7 SYMBOL MEANING * SHARPBLADE WARNING; S harp blacle on cutting attachment shielcl. To prevent serious injury, do not touch line cutting blade. * CHOKE CONTROL START position. RUN position. WARNING; The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown into your eyes.
  • Page 8: Section 2: Knowyourunit

    Se_ion 2 KnowYourUnit APPLICATIONS With the optional brushcutter accessory kit; As a trimmer; ° Cutting weeds and light bush of up to 1/2 inch in diamete_ Cutting grass and light weeds. Edging ° Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Spark Plug _S_rl_r Rope Grip Fuel Cap...
  • Page 9: Section 3: Assembly

    Assembly On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and Shaft Grip only require loosening the screws and adjusting the D-handle to the operator. Go to step 4 for adjusting the D-handle if preinstalled. INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE Remove the screws, nuts and bottom clamp piece that were installed on the D-handle for shipping.
  • Page 10: Section 4: 0Il And Fuel

    Se_ion 4 Oiland Fuel i_i_iiii_ii_i_iii_iii_iiii_i_iiii_iiiii_i_!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii UNLEADED GAS TROY-BILT 2 CYCLE OIL 1 US. GALLON 4.0 FL. OZ. (3.8 LITERS) (118 ml) MIXING RATIO - 32:1 Fig. 4-1 im_xe_iiiw_thiii_iii_iii_iiiii(_ii_iiir_d)iii_iii_iiTRo_LTiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i_LEii_Liiii_a/_sii_iii_iiiifue//_//iii_/_°iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Ada_i 1__ _ea_ weiive_ii_t_ _ _.m_rs _i!!_ fu_! _iately, Avoid _reat_...
  • Page 11: Section 5: 0Peraiton

    Operation Fig. 5-3 Throttle Control...
  • Page 12: Holdingthe Trimmer

    Opt.on NOTE:Always keep the tHmm_g line extend., une retease more d_u# I_e_om_s shor,_ o h _ve _ _te _ne_!.e_r, gu=ee Fig. 5-4 aSs_bly. Excessive !_e !_n_ W_I! m_ke the a!!nju_ a_ag _h U TiPS _iMMiNG RESULTS HOLDING THE TRIMMER Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protec- tion to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
  • Page 13: 0Il And Gasmixing Instructions

    De C 0 FIA'T1V e _i M MiN i_ot_te _E_ _E_!_ _Ei_ _ _E_ _ _tta_E_E_ Fig. 5-6 MAINTENANCE 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.
  • Page 14: Line Installation

    Main ance (continued) iiiiiiiiiii MN E iNSTAELATiON Outer Spool__ Spring _ Neve_ use _1 _i_fo_ line_ _i_ bhbi_i b_ Inner Reel _@ Bump Knob Bolt Fig. 6-1 For Use with For Use with Membrane Single Line ONLY Line or Single Line Slotted Holes installing...
  • Page 15: Installinga Prewoundreel

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  • Page 16: Air Filtermaintenance

    Main_ance {continued) AiRFiLTER_INTE Carburetor/Air Filter Cover Fig. 6-9 i i _!iiiiiiiiiiiiii_iii_i_iii_i_iii_i_i_iiiii_i_iiiiiii_ii_iiii _#iiiiwmiiiiv_iDiiii_iiiiwa_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii CARBURETOR _ UJeSTM_N_ Fig. 6-11 _ir/_! i_ o_ _i_t_ke_ _ A_stia S _!_ S_ _dj_ Wea_p _er_e _!!sa#e_ i_m_i_ns to prevent Fig. 6-12...
  • Page 17: Replacing The Sparkplug

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  • Page 18: Accessories/Replacement Parts

    Main ance (continued} ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS EONG TERM STOOGE i i i iii iiii ! iii iii!iiiii iiii i iiii iii iiiii ii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Spark Plug ........181765 Spark Arrestor ....... 182153 Replacement Line Cadridge ....49!.150011.063 Inner Reel Spring......610836 BumpHeadKnobAssembly.....
  • Page 19: Section7: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting CAUSE ACTION On/Off Stop Control is in STOP position Turn On/Off Stop Control to START Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever (n the RUN position, Pg.
  • Page 21 Notes...
  • Page 22: Section9: Warranty

    The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD No implied wan'an_, including any implied warranty SOUTHWEST ("MTD") with respect with merohantabilit_/ or fitness a particular purpose, merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its applies after l_te applicable pedod of express wdtten possessions and territodas.

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