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Section 3 

Assembly

On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and
only require loosening the screws and adjusting the 
D-handle to the operator. Go to step 4 for adjusting the
D-handle if preinstalled.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE

1. Remove the screws, nuts and bottom clamp piece

that were installed on the D-handle for shipping.

2. Place D-handle the over the shaft housing and onto

the bottom clamp (Fig. 3-1). Place it a minimum of
6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.

3. Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with

a finger. Start screws with a large Phillips screw-
driver. Do not tighten until you make the handle
adjustment.

4. If it was preinstalled, loosen the screws on the 

D-handle just enough to move the D-handle.

5. While holding the unit in the operating position 

(Fig. 3-2), position the D-handle to the location 
that provides you the best grip.

6. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle

is secure.

INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT
SHIELD

Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment
shield on your unit is not installed.

Never operate the trimmer without the cutting
attachment shield in place to prevent serious
personal injury.

1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft

housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 3-3).

2. Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top

of the cutting attachment assembly and then rotate
the cutting attachment shield until the screw holes
align and the guard fits into the recessed pocket 
(Fig. 3-3).

3. Install the four (4) screws with a Phillips screwdriver

(Fig. 3-4).

(4) Screws

Shaft

Housing

D-Handle 

Bottom Clamp

Fig. 3-1

(4) Nuts

Shaft Grip

Minimum 6 inches

(15.24 cm)

Fig. 3-2

Fig. 3-3

Fig. 3-4

Shaft Housing

Cutting Attachment

Shield

Cutting Attachment

(4) Screws

Clamp

Summary of Contents for TB2000

Page 1: ...2000 MTD SOUTHWEST INC Models TB2000 22 5cc Curved Shaft FORM 182821 1 01 10201 rev A Printed in U S A Owner Operator Manual 2 Cycle Trimmer Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance...

Page 2: ...tant Safety Information 4 5 Safety and International Symbols 6 7 Section 2 Know Your Unit 8 Section 3 Assembly 9 Installing and Adjusting the D handle 9 Installing the Cutting Attachment Shield 9 Sect...

Page 3: ...shington 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 engi...

Page 4: ...s guided by an adult Inspect the unit before use Replace damaged parts Check for fuel leaks Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked chipped or...

Page 5: ...n 5 Operation Use the right tool Only use this tool for the purpose intended Do not overreach Always keep proper footing and balance Always hold the unit with both hands when operat ing Keep a firm gr...

Page 6: ...ator and or bystanders FOR SERVICE INFORMATION CALL USA 1 800 345 8746 CANADA 1 800 668 1238 WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and heari...

Page 7: ...ttachment shield To prevent serious injury do not touch line cutting blade CHOKE CONTROL A START position B RUN position DO NOT USE BLADES WARNING To prevent serious personal injury do not attach or o...

Page 8: ...ght weeds Edging Decorative trimming around trees fences etc Shaft Grip Cutting Attachment Shield Gas Cap Throttle Control D Handle Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment Primer Bulb Choke Lever Air Fi...

Page 9: ...e operating position Fig 3 2 position the D handle to the location that provides you the best grip 6 Tighten the clamp screws evenly until the D handle is secure INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIE...

Page 10: ...ent Add 0 8 oz 23 ml of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container NEVER add fuel addi tives directly to the unit s fuel tank For proper engine operation and maxim...

Page 11: ...ough it wants to run normally 2 to 5 pulls NOTE Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has started and warmed up 6 Place the choke lever in the RUN B position Fig 5 2 7 Pull starter rope briskl...

Page 12: ...e length will make the clutch overheat This may lead to serious person al injury or damage to the unit Some line breakage will occur from Entanglement with foreign matter Normal line fatigue Attemptin...

Page 13: ...dealer MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune up MAINTENANCE NEE...

Page 14: ...Holding the two pieces together with the ends even insert the lines into the slotted hole in the inner reel Fig 6 4 Only about 1 2 inch of line will fit in hole Do not force line in hole NOTE Take car...

Page 15: ...he inner reel and outer spool grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the inner reel 5 Push the bottom cover into the outer spool until it snaps into place Replace...

Page 16: ...l VOID the warranty CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable by the screw next to the air filter cover Fig 6 12 NOTE Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit An auth...

Page 17: ...e problems If not and The engine will not idle The engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration There is a loss of engine power have the carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer REPLACING THE...

Page 18: ...d area Store the unit out of the reach of children LONG TERM STORAGE If the unit will be stored for an extended time 1 Drain all fuel from the gas tank into a container Do not use fuel that has been s...

Page 19: ...Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position Pg 11 Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank Add fresh fuel mixture Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug E...

Page 20: ...osition Starter Auto Rewind Muffler Baffled with Guard Throttle Manual Spring Return Fuel Tank Capacity 20 oz 591 ml ENGINE DRIVE SHAFT CUTTING ATTACHMENT Drive Shaft Housing Aluminum Tube Throttle Co...

Page 21: ...21 Notes...

Page 22: ...SOUTHWEST INC MTD with respect with new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a...

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