Troy-Bilt TB475SS Operator's Manual

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Page 1 This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor, tf it requires replacement, Accessory Part 791- 180890 Spark Arrestor Screen is available by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
Page 2 Content Page CallingCustomerSupport ..........Rules for Safe Operation ..........Know Your Unit ............Assembly Instructions ..........Oil and Fuel Information ........... Starting/Stopping Instructions ..........Operating Instructions ............. Maintenance and Repair Instructions ......... Accessories and Replacement Parts ......... Cleaning and Storage ............Troubleshooting Chart .............
Page 3 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and will result in serious injury to yourself or to their explanations, deserve your careful attention and others.
Page 4 WHILE OPERATING • If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for • Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do building.
Page 5 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 6 SYMBOL MEANING • 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. • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF OR STOP °...
Page 7 Spark Arrestor APPLICATIONS As a trimmer: Cutting grass and light weeds. Edging. Muffler Guard Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Other optional accessories may be used with the Fuel Cap TB475SS. See list of add-ons on page 12. Starter Rope Grip Shaft Grip On/Off Stop Control Throttle...
Page 8 On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and Shaft G rip (4) Screws_ only require loosening the screws and adjusting the D-handle to the operator. Go to step 4 for adjusting the Shaft _b.! D-handle if preinstalled. Housing INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE Remove the screws and bottom clamp piece that...
Page 9 Place the unit on a flat level surface. OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE DANGER: Remove the oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! (Fig. 4). The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crank case cannot be overemphasized.
Page 10 RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE FUELING UNIT Old fuel is the primary reason for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean, and its vapors can explode if ignited. To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the unleaded Gasoline. engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank.
Page 11 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Start - First Start of the Day or Engine Ran Out the starting position whenever pulling the of Fuel starting rope. To avoid serious personal injury, the operator and unit must be in a ARNING: Avoid accidental starting.
Page 12 OPERATING THE EZ-LINK SYSTEM While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link coupler (Fig. 11). The EZ-Link rM system enables the use of these optional add-ons. NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig.
Page 13 HOLDING THE TRIMMER Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm.) of trimming line is released. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if and body protection to reduce the risk of excess line is released.
Page 14 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. 15). Fig. 15 WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills.
Page 15 LINE INSTALLATION ndex ng Teeth This section covers both Membrane line and standard single line installation. Always use manufacturer's 0.095 inch (2.41 mm) replacement line. Using line other than specified may make the engine overheat or fail. wire, chain, or rope, etc. These can break off and become dangerous ARNING: Never use metal-reinforced...
Page 16 7. Windthelinesintightevenlayers, o ntothereel (Fig.21).Windthelineinthe direction indicated on theinnerreel.Place yourindex fingerbetween the two lines to stopthelinesfromoverlapping. Donot overlap theendsofthe line.Proceed to step11. Holding Slots Fig. 23 Fig. 21 Membrane Line Installation Take approximately 10 feet (3 m) of new trimming line.
Page 17 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL CHANGING THE OIL For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours CAUTION: To prevent extensive engine wear of operation. Change the oil while the engine is still and damage to the unit, always maintain the warm.
Page 18 OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE DANGER: MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crank case cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before each use and change as needed. See Changing the Oil. Fig. 29...
Page 19 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance ARNING: TO avoid serious personal injury, on it. Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain.
Page 20 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable. An idle adjustment screw is reached though a hole in the top of Idle Adjustment Screw the engine cover (Fig. 35). NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments.
Page 21 ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE Remove the screw behind the engine cover (Fig. 38). This requires disassembly of the engine. If you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this, take the unit to an authorized service center. NOTE: Inspect the valve to rocker arm clearance with a Screw feeler gauge after the first 10 hours of operation and then every 25 hours of operation thereafter.
Page 22 Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and 10. If the clearance is not within specification: the valve return spring. Measure the clearance a. Turn the adjusting nut using a 5/18 inch (8 mm) between the valve stem and rocker arm (Fig. 40). wrench or nut driver (Fig.
Page 23: Replacing Spark Plug
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE Remove the muffler cover. See Rocker Arm Use only Champion RDZ19H spark plug or equivalent. The correct air gap is 0.025 in. (0.655 mm.). Remove the Clearance, Pg. 22. plug after every 25 hours of operation and check its With a flat blade screwdriver or Torx T-20 bit, condition.
Page 24 CLEANING LONG TERM STORAGE If the unit will be stored for an extended time, 1. Drain all gasoline from the gas tank into a container. always turn your trimmer off and allow it to WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, Do not use gas that has been stored for more than cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it.
Page 25 CAUSE ACTION Turn switch to ON Ignition switch is OFF Fill fuel tank Empty fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position, Pg. 11 Old Gasoline Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gasoline Fouled spark plug...
Page 26 ENGINE Engine Type ..............Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement ..............1.6 cu. in. (26.2 cc) Clutch Type ................. Centrifugal Operating ..............7,200-8,300 Idle Speed RPM ..............3,000-4,500 Ignition Type ................. Electronic Ignition Switch ..............Rocker Switch Valve clearance (intake and exhaust) ........003-.006 in.
Page 27 ENGINE PARTS - MODEL TB475SS 4-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER (ppn - 41ADT47C063) (Serial Number 011 ..and greater) Part Numbers On Following Page ® ® Reissued12/01...
Page 28 ENGINE PARTS - MODEL TB475SS 4-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER 41ADT47C063) (ppn (Serial Number 011 ..greater) Item Part NO.. Description Item Part NO. Description 79%182338 Engine Cover 791-181247 Palnut 79%182339 Engine Cover Screws 753-1199 Recoil Pulley 79%181025 Valve Cover Screw 791-613102 Recoil Spring 79%182098 Valve Cover...
Page 29 BOOM AND TRIMMER PARTS - MODEL TB475SS 4-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER 41ADT47C063) (ppn (Serial Number 011 ..and greater) ® ®/ ®® Item Part No. 753-1211 Throttle Housing and Trigger Assemb. ncludes 2 & 3, /K'_ 791-OO042 Throttle ]rigger 791-182690 Throttle Trigger Spring 791-182673 Switch Assembly 791-180869...
Page 32 (90) days from the date of original retail replacement lawn care services, for transportation or purchase for any Troy-Bilt product that is used for rental or for related expenses, or for rental expenses...

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