Troy-Bilt TB22 Operator's Manual

Removing Unit From Carton Assemble The Unit
Slot
Bracket
1 1 2
Remove all contents from Slide shield's slot onto
carton. mounting bracket. Rotate
shield onto shaft. Push
square bolt through shield
and bracket. Tighten
washer and wing nut
onto bolt.
Assemble The Unit
40:1
1 Gallon 3.2 oz
5 6
Mix thoroughly in separate Place unit on a level surface.
fuel can: Fill fuel tank.
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline (less than 30
days old)
NOTE: Do not mix directly in
fuel tank.
Starting The Unit
1 9 10
Crouch in starting position. SQUEEZE and HOLD
throttle for ALL further
steps.
Reloading the Line*
Outer
Bump
Spool
Knob
Spring
1 1 2
Unscrew the bump knob Remove the inner reel and
counterclockwise. spring.
Reloading the Line
For replacement line, call 1–800-800-7310 or go to
an authorized service dealer.
For single line installation or replacement spool
installation instructions, refer to the Replacing the
Trimming Line section of this manual.
*This is to assist in the reloading of Splitline® only. These instructions
are NOT part of the fast assembly instructions. Line does not need to
be installed on the initial assembly and start-up.
1 8
Hold the inner reel and outer
spool together. Firmly pull the
two line ends to release them
from the holding slots. Screw
the bump knob on clockwise.
Tighten the bump knob
securely.
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3
Remove cap from lower
boom. Push cutting
attachment into coupler.
Turn coupler knob clockwise
to tighten.
Starting The Unit
Primer
Bulb
10 X
7
Press primer bulb 10 times,
or until fuel is visible
5 X
11
Pull rope 5 times.
Inner
Reel
3
Cut one 6-foot (1.8 m) length
of new 0.095" split line
trimming line. Split each end
about 6 inches (150 mm).
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Electric Starter or
Power Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternate starting method
that many find easier to use than pulling a
rope. Please contact a local retailer or call
1-800-828-5500 for more information.
Information may also be found at
Min. 6"
4
Push the handle onto the shaft
housing. The bolt hole should be
to the right. Insert the bolt into the
bolt hole. Tighten the bolt, but not
ASSEMBLY TOOLS
completely. Move the handle to
REQUIRED:
the location that provides the best
grip. Move the handle a minimum
• 3/8" Socket
of 6 inches away from the shaft
grip. Tighten the bolt until the
handle is secure.
Choke Lever
Cutting Head Shield
8
Move choke lever to
Position 1.
Choke Lever
12 13
Move choke lever to Pull rope 3-5 times to start
Position 2 and squeeze engine. Run unit for 30-60
throttle. seconds to warm up.
Top Hole
Split Wall
Bottom Hole
4 5
Insert the end of one line into Wind the line tightly in the
the top hole and the end of direction shown on the inner
the other line into the bottom reel. The split wall will divide
hole. the line. Wind the line until it
is completely divided and
about 6 inches (150 mm) of
line remains.
TB22 EC
2-Cycle Trimmer
Starter Rope
On/ Off Switch
D-Handle
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Coupler
Call 1-800-828-5500
IF engine fails to start after 2 attempts,
move choke lever to position 3 and pull
IF unit still fails to start, refer to the
operator's manual for additional starting
Choke Lever
3-5 X
14
Continue to squeeze
throttle. Move choke lever
to Position 3.
Holding Slots
6
Insert the two 6-inch sections
into the two .095 holding
slots.
Fuel Cap
Throttle Control
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DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions.
the starter rope until engine starts
and troubleshooting information
15
Continue to squeeze
throttle. Run unit for an
additional 60 seconds to
complete warm-up. Unit
may be used during this
time.
Eyelets
7
Pass the two line ends
through the eyelets. Place the
spring inside the inner reel.
Insert the inner reel into the
outer spool. Push the inner
reel and outer spool together.
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