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Troy-Bilt 182826 TB4000 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 182826 TB4000 Owner's/Operator's Manual

26cc straight shaft 4-cycle trimmer/brush cutter
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Owner/Operator
Manual
4-Cycle Trimmer/
Brush Cutter
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
Models
TB4000 –
26cc Straight Shaft
©2000 MTD SOUTHWEST INC
FORM 182825 (12/00) (10197 rev. A)
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Owner/Operator Manual 4-Cycle Trimmer/ Brush Cutter • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance Models TB4000 – 26cc Straight Shaft ©2000 MTD SOUTHWEST INC FORM 182825 (12/00) (10197 rev. A) Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand oper- ating instructions.

  • Page 3: Service Information

    SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. Dial: • 1-800-345-8746 for authorized service dealers in the United States • 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you. DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.

  • Page 4: Section 1: Safety

    Section 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 or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 5 • Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately. •...

  • Page 6: Safety And International Symbols

    Safety (continued) • Do not run the unit at high speed when not cutting. • If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired before attempt- ing further operations. Do not operate unit with a bent, damaged or dull blade.

  • Page 7: Section 1: Safety

    SYMBOL MEANING • UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. • OIL Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.

  • Page 8: Section 2: Know Your Unit

    Section 2 Know Your Unit APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Spark Plug Muffler Shaft Grip Throttle Control Stop/ Off (O) On/Off Stop Control As a brush cutter; •...

  • Page 9: Section 3: Assembly

    J-Handle (4) Screws Top Clamp Middle Clamp Bottom Clamp Nuts Fig. 3-1 Decal Fig. 3-2 Fig. 3-3 Assembly On some units, the J-handle may be preinstalled and only require loosening the screws and adjusting the J-handle to the operator. Go to step 6 for adjusting the J-handle if preinstalled.

  • Page 10: Installing The Harness

    Assembly (continued) Fig. 3-4 Fig. 3-5 Fig. 3-6 Cutting Attachment Shield Shield Mount Fig. 3-7 INSTALLING THE HARNESS Always use the shoulder harness when using the cutting blade to avoid serious personal injury. 1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle. 2.
  • Page 11 Shaft Bushing Hole Locking Rod Slot Locking Rod Fig. 3-8 Fig. 3-9 Cutting Attachment Locking Rod Slot Locking Rod Fig. 3-10 Blade Retainer Pilot Hole Output Shaft Bushing Locking Rod Fig. 3-11 Output Shaft Output Shaft Bushing Fig. 3-12 Remove the Cutting Attachment The gear housing gets hot with use and can result in injury to the operator.

  • Page 12: Remove The Cutting Blade And Install The Cutting Attachment

    Assembly (continued) 1/4-1/2 turn Counterclockwise Fig. 3-13 Clockwise Fig. 3-14 Cutting Attachment Blade Retainer Output Shaft Bushing Locking Rod Fig. 3-15 6. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the bushing hole (Fig.

  • Page 13: Section 4: Oil And Fuel

    Funnel Spout Fig. 4-1 Fig. 4-2 RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure.

  • Page 14: Fueling Unit

    Oil and Fuel (continued) Fuel Cap Fig. 4-3 Fig. 4-4 FUELING UNIT Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank.

  • Page 15: Stopping Instructions

    Stop/Off (O) Fig. 5-1 PARTIAL (B) RUN (C) FULL Choke (A) Choke Lever Fig. 5-2 5. Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times. Gasoline should be felt and visible in the bulb (Fig. 5-2). If gasoline has not entered the bulb, press three more times, or until it does.

  • Page 16: Holding The Trimmer

    Operation (continued) As a Trimmer Fig. 5-4 Fig. 5-5 HOLDING THE TRIMMER Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protec- tion to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating posi- tion (Fig.

  • Page 17: Section 5: Operation

    Fig. 5-6 Fig. 5-7 DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 5-6). USING THE CUTTING BLADE Always wear eye, hearing, foot, body protection and the strap to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

  • Page 18: Section 6: Maintenance

    Section 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. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune- WHEN Before Starting Engine...

  • Page 19: Line Installation

    For Use with For Use with Membrane Single Line ONLY Line or Single Line Slotted Holes Fig. 6-3 Fig. 6-4 Fig. 6-5 Fig. 6-6 Fig. 6-7 5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. 6-2). If necessary, remove burrs or replace the reel and spool.

  • Page 20: Installing A Prewound Reel

    Maintenance (continued) Fig. 6-8 INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob clockwise (Fig. 6-1, Pg. 18). Inspect the bolt inside the Bump Knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the Bump Knob if damaged.

  • Page 21: Air Filter Maintenance

    Fig. 6-11 1. Unplug spark plug boot to eliminate starting 2. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick. 3. Pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a con- tainer by tipping the unit to a vertical position (Fig. 6-11). Allow ample time for complete drainage. 4.

  • Page 22: Carburetor Adjustment

    Maintenance (continued) Fig. 6-15 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable the screw next to the air filter cover (Fig 6-15). NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments. Check Fuel Old fuel is usually the main reason for the unit not running properly.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Spark Plug

    Engine Cover Fig. 6-16 Remove Screw Back of Engine Fig. 6-17 Rocker Arm Cover Fig. 6-18 9. If the clearance is not within specification: a. Turn the adjusting nut using a 5/16 inch (8 mm) wrench or nut driver (Fig. 6-19). To increase clearance, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise.

  • Page 24: Accessories/Replacement Parts

    Maintenance (continued) ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS Oil Fill Plug / Dipstick ......181975 Spark Plug ........180852 Spark Arrestor .

  • Page 25: Section 7: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE WILL NOT START C A U S E On/Off Stop Control is in STOP position Empty fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine flooded Old Gasoline Fouled spark plug ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE C A U S E Air Filter is Plugged Old Gasoline Improper carburetor adjustment...

  • Page 26: Section 8: Specifications

    Section 8 Specifications ENGINE Engine Type ..............Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement .

  • Page 27: Section 9: Warranty

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Southwest Inc (MTD), are pleased to explain the emis- sion control system warranty on your 2000 and later small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.

  • Page 28: Section 9: Warranty

    MTD’s authorized channels of export distri- bution. MTD reserves the right to change or improve the design of any TROY-BILT Product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured. No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of...

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