Troy-Bilt TB80 EC Operator's Manual

Electric Starter or Power Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternative starting method that many find easier to use than pulling on a rope.
Please contact a local retailer or call 1-800-828-5500 in the U.S., (1-800-668-1238 in Canada), for more information.
Information may also be found at www.troybilt.com or www.troybilt.ca
Quick Instructions to
Assemble Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions section of this
manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
For complete instructions, refer to
Starting/ Stopping Instructions section
of this manual.
Quick Instructions to
®
Replace SplitLine
Trimmer Line
®
Replacement SplitLine
Part #49U0134K953
For single line installation,
refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
For replacement spool
installation, refer to Installing a
Prewound Reel section of this manual.
Wind line tightly in direction of arrow.
Split other end of SplitLine
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
NEED HELP?
PART NO. 769-05075 P00
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Place the shield onto the mount bracket.
Securely screw the 2 shield screws through
the holes on the mount bracket and into the
shield. Make sure the screws are tightened
equally so there is a balanced gap between
the bracket and the shield on each side.
Press primer bulb 10 times.
Move blue choke
lever to Position 2.
Push 6"-7" ends into
®
back 6"-7". 0.080" holding slots.
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Remove the cap from the
boom. Push the bottom add-on
into the coupler. Turn the knob
clockwise to tighten.
Put blue choke lever Crouch in starting
in Position 1. position.
Pull the rope 3 to 5 While continuing to
times to start. Run squeeze the throttle
engine for 30-60 control, move the blue
seconds to warm up. choke lever to Position 3.
Spool
Spring
Inner
Reel
Bump
Knob
Unscrew bump knob Insert 10' of 0.080"SplitLine
counterclockwise. Remove hole in top of reel. Pull most of line
through hole until 3"-4" remains.
inner reel and spring.
Insert or slide lines into the
eyelets in spool. Insert spring
and reel into spool.
TB80 EC
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator's Manual
Min. 6"
1 Gallon
Put handle on shaft. Move Mix thoroughly in a separate fuel can:
handle a minimum 6 inches – 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil
away from shaft grip. Insert – 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline
screws and tighten. Place the unit on a level surface. Fill fuel tank.
NOTE: Do not mix directly in the fuel tank.
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle
control for ALL further steps.
Continue warming for an
additional 60 seconds.
During this time the unit
may be used.
3"-4"
®
through Bend short end and push it
into the other hole. Pull tight.
Pull lines firmly to release
from holding slots.
40:1
3.2 oz
5 X
Pull the rope
5 times.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions.
If engine still fails to start, refer
to the Starting/ Stopping
instructions section of this
manual for additional starting
and troubleshooting information.
Hold the inner reel in place.
Tighten Bump Knob
clockwise.
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