Troy-Bilt Horse TB525CS Operator's Manual

4-Cycle Gas Trimmers
TB525CS/
HORSE
BIG RED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Maintenance & Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E14
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.troy-bilt.com.
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.
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.
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© 2007 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.
PART NO. 769-01920D
Operator's Manual
TB575SS
PROOF OF
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:
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 #753-05255 Spark Arrestor Kit.
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.
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 or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT:
caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious
personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will result
in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury.
WARNING
Indicates danger, warning or
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