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Operator’s Manual

4-Cycle Professional Trimmer

TB6040 XP

PART NO. 769-05668 P00

(12/09)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Oil and Fuel Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Starting/Stopping Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Maintenance & Repair Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cleaning and Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warranty Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the
latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right
to make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright© 2009 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For service call 

1-800-828-5500

, 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

or 

www.troybilt.ca

.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding
the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer
Support Department.

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.
Before beginning, locate the unit’s model plate. It lists the  model and serial
numbers of your unit. Refer to the sample plate below and copy the information
for future reference. 

Copy the serial number here:

Copy the model and  parent part number here:

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 #753-06080 Muffler Assembly

.

In an effort to reduce the impact on the forests, and
reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions, MTD is
using less paper by reducing the text size of this manual.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS

KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH

DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

Summary of Contents for TB6040 XP

Page 1: ...eriod should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer Before beginning locate the unit s model plate It lists the model and serial numbers of your unit Refer to the sample plate...

Page 2: ...ly in daylight or good artificial light Avoid accidental starting Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting See St...

Page 3: ...weeds Edging Decorative trimming around trees fences etc 3 Click Link Fig 2 Guard Mount Bracket Screw 4 Cutting Head Shield SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conju...

Page 4: ...g 11 and continue warm up IF the engine does not start go back to step 3 IF the engine fails to start after a few attempts place the choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control Pull sta...

Page 5: ...lower Vacuum BV720 Cultivator GC720 Edger LE720 Pole Saw PS720 Straight Shaft Trimmer SS725 Snow Thrower ST720 Turbo Blower TB720 Do NOT use this attachment with an electric powered unit Removing the...

Page 6: ...g Nut Feeler Gauge Rocker Arm Rocker Arms EXHAUST 6 WARNING The cutting attachment may spin during idle speed adjustments Wear protective clothing and observe all safety instructions to prevent seriou...

Page 7: ...or handle Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth STORAGE Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing Lock up the un...

Page 8: ...djustment Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment ENGINE WILL NOT START ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE If furt...

Page 9: ...produit ou si vous avez des questions sur les commandes l utilisation ou l entretien de cet appareil veuillez contacter le service la client le NE RETOURNEZ PAS L APPAREIL AU D TAILLANT CHEZ QUI VOUS...

Page 10: ...poign e votre taille afin d assurer une prise optimale Assurez vous que l accessoire de coupe n est pas en contact avec tout autre l ment avant de d marrer l appareil Utilisez cet appareil uniquement...

Page 11: ...une visi re de norme ANSI Z87 1 1989 et des prot ge oreilles pendant l utilisation CARBURANT SANS PLOMB Utilisez toujours du carburant sans plomb frais et propre COMMANDE MARCHE ARR T ALLUMAGE D MARR...

Page 12: ...uffer SI Le moteur ne d marre pas retournez l tape 4 SI Le moteur ne d marre toujours pas apr s quelques tentatives placez le levier d tranglement en Position 3 appuyez sur le verrouillage de la manet...

Page 13: ...nuez de tirer la ligne jusqu ce qu approximativement 6 pi 1 5 m est vident des deux c t s de la t te de d coupage Fig 19 3 Tenez la couverture de bobine tournez le bouton de bosse dans le sens des aig...

Page 14: ...respond environ au haut de l tiquette de la bouteille Fig 26 V rifiez le niveau d huile avec la jauge Fig 24 S il est trop bas ajoutez un peu d huile par l orifice et rev rifiez Ne remplissez pas trop...

Page 15: ...OIRE DE COUPE MOTEUR 15 LE MOTEUR MANQUE DE PUISSANCE OU SE CALE DURANT LA COUPE ENTRETIEN ET R PARATIONS NETTOYAGE Nettoyez l ext rieur de l appareil l aide d une petite brosse N utilisez pas de d te...

Page 16: ...NOTE 16...

Page 17: ...CHISPAS NOTA Para los usuarios en tierras forestales de los EE UU y en los estados de California Maine Oregon y Washington Todos los terrenos forestales de los EE UU y el estado de California C digos...

Page 18: ...orio de corte y la protecci n Para reducir el riesgo de incendio cambie los silenciadores y amortiguadores de chispas defectuosos mantenga el motor y el silenciador libre de pasto hojas grasa excesiva...

Page 19: ...ENCENDIDO ARRANQUE MARCHA CONTROL DE ENCENDIDO Y APAGADO APAGADO o PARADO NO UTILICE COMBUSTIBLE E85 EN ESTA UNIDAD ADVERTENCIA Se ha demostrado que el combustible que contiene m s del 15 de etanol pr...

Page 20: ...ontin e calentando el motor SI el motor no arranca regrese al paso 3 SI El motor no arranca despu s de varios intentos coloque la palanca azul en la Posici n 3 y oprima el control del regulador Hale l...

Page 21: ...cha para enrollar la l nea alrededor del carrete hasta cerca de 5 pulg 12 7 cm est resaltando de cada lado del cabezal el cortador Fig 19 4 Comience la unidad y tope el cabezal cortador en la tierra h...

Page 22: ...rse derramado Elimine todo el aceite de acuerdo con las normas federales estatales y locales 4 Vuelva a cargar el c rter del cig e al con 60 ml 2 2 onzas fluidas de aceite SAE 30 SF SG SH NOTA Use la...

Page 23: ...I N 4 Saque la pantalla del amortiguador de chispas de la cubierta del amortiguador de chispas 5 Limpie la pantalla del amortiguador de chispas con un cepillo de alambre o c mbiela 6 Vuelva a instalar...

Page 24: ...garantie expresse crite ci dessus concernant les pi ces qui sont identifi es Aucune autre garantie ou caution expresse crite ou orale l exception de celle mentionn e ci dessus accord e par toute perso...

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