IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Primer
Bulb
Removing Unit From Carton
Assemble The Unit
Starting The Unit
Assemble The Unit
Mix thoroughly in separate
fuel can:
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline
NOTE:
Do not mix directly in
fuel tank.
Place unit on a level surface.
Fill fuel tank.
Press
primer bulb
10 times
,
or until fuel is visible
Crouch in starting position.
SQUEEZE
and
HOLD
throttle for
ALL
further
steps.
Pull
rope
5 times
.
Move
choke lever to
Position 2
and squeeze
throttle.
Pull
rope
3-5 times
to start
engine.
Run
unit for
30-60
seconds
to warm up.
Continue to squeeze
throttle.
Move
choke lever
to
Position 3
.
1
1
Remove all contents from
the carton.
4
5
6
1
8
9
Move
choke lever to
Position 1
.
Continue to squeeze
throttle.
Run
unit for an
additional 60 seconds
to
complete warm-up. Unit
may be used during this
time.
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Starting The Unit
10
11
12
13
14
10 X
5 X
3-5 X
Choke Lever
Starter Rope
Fuel Cap
Throttle Control
On/ Off Switch
J-Handle
Ez-Link™
Cutting Head Shield
Need Help?
Call 1-800-828-5500
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
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
Remove cap from end of
lower boom. Push cutting
attachment add-on into
coupler. Turn coupler knob
clockwise to tighten.
3
1 Gallon
3.2 oz
40:1
Choke Lever
Choke Lever
Arrow
Decal
Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamps,
slide the 4 screws through the clamps, and place the
assembly onto the bottom clamp. Start the screws,
then ensure the arrow/ white line on the decal touches
the clamp assembly. Position the J-handle to the
location that provides the best grip, then tighten the
screws evenly until the J-handle is secure.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS
REQUIRED:
• Phillips screwdriver
2
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NEED HELP?
CALL 1-800-828-5500 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
TB42 BC
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator’s Manual
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