Table Of Contents; Introduction; Tableof Contents; Contentsof Carton - Troy-Bilt TB4000 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top
operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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 © 2000 MTD Southwest Inc
All Rights Reserved.
Tableof Contents
Introduction .......................................................................... 2
Tableof Contents ................................................................. 2
Contentsof Carton ............................................................... 2
ServiceInformation............................................................. 3
IdentificationNumbers ........................................................ 3
Section1: Safety.............................................................. 4-7
ImportantSafetyInformation ......................................... 4-6
Safetyand International Symbols.................................. 6-7
Section2: KnowYourUnit................................................... 8
Section3: Assembly ...........................................................9
Installingand Adjustingthe J-handle ............................... 9
Installingthe Harness.....................................................10
Removingand Installingthe CuttingAttachmentShield.. 10
Removethe CuttingAttachmentand
Installthe CuttingBlade............................................10-12
Removethe CuttingBlade and
Installthe CuttingAttachment.........................................12
Section4: Oil and Fuel................................................ 13-14
Recommended 0il Type..................................................13
Recommended FuelType................................................13
FuelingUnit .................................................................... 1 4
Section5: Operation ....................................................14-17
Starting Instructions ..................................................14-15
StoppingInstructions......................................................15
Holdingthe Trimmer.......................................................16
AdjustingTrimmingLine Length...................................... 16
Tipsf0r BestTrimmingResults.......................................16
Dec0rative Trimming.......................................................17
Usingthe Cutting Blade..................................................17
Section6: Maintenance.............................................. 18-24
MaintenanceSchedule ....................................................18
Line Installation .........................................................18-19
Installinga Prew0undReel . .............................................20
Checkingthe 0il Level....................................................20
Changingthe 0il ........................................................20-21
Air FilterMaintenance .....................................................21
Carburet0r Adjustment....................................................22
RockerArm Clearance ...............................................22-23
Replacing the SparkPlug................................................23
Access0ries/Replacement parts...................................... 24
Cleaning......................................................................... 2 4
Storage ........................................................................... 2 4
LongTermStorage......................................................... 2 4
Section7: Troubleshooting...............................................25
Section8: Specifications ..................................................26
Section9: Warranty.....................................................27-28
Contents of Carton
• Model TB4000 Trimmer/Brush Cutter
A Large Bump Head Cutting Attachment
A 4-Tooth Brush Blade
A J-Handle and Hardware
• Cutting Attachment Shield with Hardware
• Shoulder Harness
• Locking Rod Tool
• Owner/Operator Manual
• Product Registration Card
• Bottle of 4-Cycle Oil
A This item will either be installed on the unit or in the
hardware pack
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