Troy-Bilt TB80 EC Operator's Manual

Removing Unit From Carton Assemble The Unit
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Remove all contents from Place shield onto mount
the carton. bracket. Securely screw 2 shield
screws through holes on mount
bracket and into shield. Make
sure screws are tightened equally
so there is an equal gap between
bracket and shield on each side.
Assemble The Unit
40:1
1 Gallon 3.2 oz
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Mix thoroughly in a separate Place unit on a level surface.
fuel can: Fill fuel tank.
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of fresh
unleaded gasoline (less
than 30 days old)
NOTE: Do not mix directly in
the unit fuel tank.
Starting The Unit
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Crouch in starting position. SQUEEZE and HOLD
throttle for ALL further
steps.
Reloading The Line*
Spool
Spring
Inner
Reel
3"-4"
Bump
Knob
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Unscrew bump knob Insert 10' of 0.095"
®
counterclockwise. Remove SplitLine through hole in top
inner reel and spring. of reel. Pull most of line
through hole until 3"-4"
remains.
Reloading The Line
Replacement SplitLine
Part #49U1341K006
For single line installation, refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
For replacement spool installation, refer to
Installing a Prewound Reel section of this manual.
*This is to assist in the reloading of Splitline® only. These instructions
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are NOT part of the fast assembly instructions. Line does not need to
be installed on the initial assembly and start-up.
Hold the inner reel in place.
Tighten Bump Knob
clockwise.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
CALL 1-800-828-5500 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
769-07923 P00
Operator's Manual
Min. 6"
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Remove the protective cap Put handle on shaft. Move
and gray spacer from the handle a minimum 6 inches
upper and lower shafts. away from shaft grip. Insert
Push the attachment into bolt and tighten.
the coupler. Turn the knob
clockwise to tighten.
Starting The Unit
Primer
Bulb
10 X
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Press primer bulb 10 times, Move choke lever to
or until fuel is visible Position 1.
Choke Lever
5 X
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Pull rope 5 times. Move choke lever to
Position 2 and squeeze
throttle.
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Bend short end and push it Wind line tightly in direction
into the other hole. Pull tight. of arrow. Split other end of
®
SplitLine
®
:
NEED HELP?
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8" Socket
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
www.troybilt.com
Choke Lever
Cutting Head Shield
3-5 X
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Pull rope 3-5 times to start
engine. Run unit for 30-60
seconds to warm up.
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Push 6"-7" ends into 0.095"
holding slots.
back 6"-7".
TB80 EC
2-Cycle
Electric Start Capable
Trimmer
On/ Off Switch
Throttle Control
D-Handle
EZ-Link™
Need Help?
Call 1-800-828-5500
DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions.
IF engine fails to start after 2 attempts,
move choke lever to position 3 and pull
the starter rope until engine starts
IF unit still fails to start, refer to operator's
manual for additional starting and
troubleshooting information
Choke Lever
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Continue to squeeze Continue to squeeze
throttle. Move choke lever throttle. Run unit for an
to Position 3. additional 60 seconds to
complete warm-up. Unit
may be used during this
time.
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Insert or slide lines into the Pull lines firmly to release
eyelets in spool. Insert spring from holding slots.
and reel into spool.
Starter Rope
Fuel Cap
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