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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CARB / EPA Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E22-E24
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the
states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.
All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public
Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and
Washington require, by law that certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or
grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor,
maintained in effective working order, or the engine be
constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention
of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for
regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to
follow these requirements could subject you to liability or
a fine.
This unit is factory equipped with a spark
arrestor
. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL
SERVICE DEALER to install the
Accessory Part
#180890 Spark Arrestor Kit.
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
For service call
1-800-520-5520
in the United States, or
1-800-668-1238
in Canada to obtain a list of authorized
service dealers near you. For more details about your
unit, visit our website at
www.troybilt.com
.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S.
PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized and
approved service dealer.