Troy-Bilt TB2040 XP Operator's Manual

Removing Unit From Carton

Assemble The Unit

1 1 2
Remove all contents from Place the shield onto the
the carton.
mount bracket. Securely
screw the 4 shield screws
through the holes on the
mount bracket and into the
shield. Make sure the screws
are tightened equally.
Assemble The Unit
40:1
1 Gallon 3.2 oz
5 6
Mix thoroughly in separate Place unit on a level surface.
fuel can: Fill fuel tank.
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline
NOTE: Do not mix directly in
fuel tank.

Starting The Unit

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Crouch in starting position. SQUEEZE and HOLD
throttle for ALL further
steps.
Reloading The Line*
Quick Instructions to
Replace Trimmer Line
For complete instructions,
refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
Using 16 ft. of 0.095 in. line; push both
ends through the holes in the bump knob
until they protrude through the eyelets.
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT. IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Min. 6"
3 4
Remove cap from end of Put handle on shaft. Move
lower boom. Push cutting handle a minimum 6 inches
attachment add-on into away from shaft grip. Insert
coupler. Turn coupler knob bolt and tighten.
clockwise to tighten.
Starting The Unit
Primer
Choke Lever
Bulb
10 X
7 8
Press primer bulb 10 times, Move choke lever to
or until fuel is visible Position 1.
Choke Lever
5 X
11 12
Pull rope 5 times. Move choke lever to
Position 2 and squeeze
throttle.
Rotate the bump knob
clockwise until all line is
inside the cutting head.
Pull the line until approximately
8 ft. is visible on each side.
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
On/ Off Switch
D-Handle
Ez-Link™
Cutting Head Shield
Choke Lever
3-5 X
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Pull rope 3-5 times to start Continue to squeeze
engine. Run unit for 30-60 throttle. Move choke lever
seconds to warm up. to Position 3.
Align the arrows on the
Using a flat-head screwdriver,
bump knob with the
insert the tip into the line dimple,
just under the exposed portion of spool cover eyelets.
the line, and pull all the line out.
Hold the spool cover, turn the bump
knob clockwise to wind the line around
the spool until about 5 in. is protruding
from each side of the cutting head.
Starter Rope
Fuel Cap
Throttle Control
ASSEMBLY TOOLS
REQUIRED:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8" Socket and Driver
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
15
Continue to squeeze
throttle. Run unit for an
additional 60 seconds to
complete warm-up. Unit
may be used during this
time.
Start the unit and bump the cutting
head on the ground until the
desired cutting length is achieved.