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

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

25cc straight shaft 2-cycle trimmer
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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.

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  • Page 1 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

    Adjusting Trimming Line Length... 12 Tips for Best Trimming Results ... 12 Decorative Trimming... 13 Contents of Carton • Model TB3000 Trimmer with Large Bump Head Cutting Attachment and Cutting Attachment Shield ∆ D-Handle and Hardware • Owner/Operator Manual • Product Registration Card •...

  • 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: Save These Instructions

    • Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

  • Page 6: Safety And International Symbols

    Safety (continued) SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution.

  • Page 7: Section 1: Safety

    SYMBOL MEANING • SHARP BLADE WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch line cutting blade. • CHOKE CONTROL A • START position. B • RUN position. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown into your eyes.

  • 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. Throttle Control On/Off Stop Control D-Handle Shaft Housing Gear Housing Cutting Attachment With the optional brushcutter accessory kit; •...

  • Page 9: Section 3: Assembly

    Shaft Grip (4) Screws Shaft Housing Minimum 6 inches (15.24 cm) D-Handle Bottom Clamp (4) Nuts Fig. 3-1 Fig. 3-2 Assembly On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and only require loosening the screws and adjusting the D-handle to the operator. Go to step 4 for adjusting the D-handle if preinstalled.

  • Page 10: Section 4: Oil And Fuel

    See Figure 4-1 for specific gas and oil mixing ratios. NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 4 oz. (118 ml) bottle of TROY-BILT 2-CYCLE OIL makes a 32:1 fuel/oil ratio. Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited Vapors may explode.

  • Page 11: Section 5: Operation

    Stop/ Off (O) On/Off Stop Control Fig. 5-1 Choke Lever Primer Bulb Fig. 5-2 Starter Rope Throttle Control Fig. 5-3 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting.

  • Page 12: Holding The Trimmer

    Operation (continued) 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. 5-4). Check for the following: •...

  • Page 13: Decorative Trimming

    Fig. 5-6 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 14: Line Installation

    Maintenance (continued) Outer Spool Spring Inner Reel Bump Knob Fig. 6-1 Indexing Teeth Fig. 6-2 For Use with For Use with Membrane Single Line ONLY Slotted Holes Fig. 6-3 Fig. 6-4 LINE INSTALLATION This section covers both Membrane line and standard single line installation.

  • Page 15: Line Installation

    Fig. 6-5 Fig. 6-6 Fig. 6-7 Fig. 6-8 Membrane Line Installation 8. Take approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) of new trimming line. Insert one end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. 6-6). Pull the line through the inner reel until only about 4 inches is left out.

  • Page 16: Air Filter Maintenance

    Maintenance (continued) Carburetor/ Air Filter Cover Fig. 6-9 Air Filter Fig. 6-10 Fig. 6-11 Idle Speed Screw Fig. 6-12 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Spark Plug

    If after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the air filter the engine still will not idle, adjust the idle speed screw as follows. 1. Start the engine and let it run at a high idle for a minute to warm up. 2.

  • Page 18: Section 6: Maintenance

    Maintenance (continued) ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS Spark Plug ........181765 Spark Arrestor .

  • Page 19: 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 or improperly mixed fuel Fouled spark plug ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE C A U S E Air Filter is Plugged Old or improperly mixed fuel Improper carburetor adjustment...

  • Page 20: Section 8: Specifications

    Section 8 Specifications ENGINE Engine Type ..............Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement .
  • Page 21 Notes...

  • Page 22: 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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