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Empty fuel tank

Fill fuel tank with fuel

Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough

Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10
times

Old fuel (over 30 days)

Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel

Fouled spark plug

Replace or clean the spark plug

10

* All specifications 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.

 Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 cu. in. (25 cc)
Operating RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,800 - 9,300 rpm
Idle Speed RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,800 - 3,600 rpm
Valve clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.003–0.006 in. (0.076–0.152 mm)
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.025 inch (0.635 mm)
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  SAE 30 Oil
Crankcase Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 oz (60 ml)
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 oz (355 ml)
Approximate Weight (without fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.5 lbs (5.4 kg)
Cutting Mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Professional Bump Head
Line Spool Diameter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 inches (82.6 mm)
Trimming Line Diameter:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.095 inches (2.41 mm)
Cutting Path Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18 in. (45.7 cm.)

ELECTRIC STARTER AND POWER START BIT™ FEATURES

This unit is designed to be started with an optional electric starter or Power
Start Bit™ that are sold separately. If choosing to start the unit using one of
these features or have questions please contact your local retailer or call 

1-

800-828-5500

U.S, (

1-800-668-1238

Canada), for more information and

purchasing. You may also go to 

www.troybilt.com

or 

www.troybilt.ca

.

CLEANING

Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong
detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and
lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing 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 unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage.
• Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children. 

Short Term Storage (1-2 weeks)

1. Store the unit in a horizontal position. If this is not possible, store the unit

vertically with the engine at the top.

Long Term Storage

1. Remove the fuel cap, tip the unit and drain the fuel into an approved

container.

NOTE:

Do not use gasoline that has been stored for more than 30 days. Dispose

of old gasoline in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all

gasoline has been drained from the carburetor.

3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of high

quality motor oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute
the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.

NOTE:

Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the cylinder

before attempting to start the trimmer after storage.

4. Change the oil, referring to 

Changing the Oil

. Dispose of the old oil in

accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

5. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect for any loose or damaged parts.

Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts.
The unit is ready for storage.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the

unit off and allow it to cool before cleaning or servicing it.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

CAUSE

ACTION

Old fuel (over 30 days)

Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel

Fouled spark plug

Replace or clean the spark plug

The outside temperature is above 90˚ F

Move the choke lever to Position 2,
press the primer bulb 10 times,
squeeze the throttle control and pull
the starter rope until the unit starts.
Run the unit for 2-5 minutes. The unit
may be used during this time. Then
move the choke lever to Position 3. 

Old fuel (over 30 days)

Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel

Cutting attachment bound with grass

Stop the engine and clean the
cutting attachment

Dirty air filter 

Clean or replace the air filter

Cutting attachment bound with grass

Stop the engine and clean cutting
attachment

Cutting attachment out of line

Refill with new line

Line twisted when refilled

Disassemble and rewind the line

Not enough line is exposed

Push the bump head and pull out
line until 4 inches (102 mm) of line is
outside of the cutting attachment

TROUBLESHOOTING

Air filter is plugged

Replace or clean the air filter

Old fuel (over 30 days)

Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel

Improper idle speed

Adjust according to the 

Idle Speed

Adjustment

section

ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE

ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE

If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer. 

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING

CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE

SPECIFICATIONS*

Fig. 39

Electric

Start

Feature

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Summary of Contents for TB6042 XP

Page 1: ...nges at any time without notice Copyright 2011 MTD SOUTHWEST INC All Rights Reserved DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE For assistance rega...

Page 2: ...t has a clutch The cutting attachment remains stationary when the engine is idling If it does not have the unit adjusted by an authorized service technician Adjust the D handle to your size to provide...

Page 3: ...her liquid Keep handles dry clean and free from debris Clean after each use See the Cleaning and Storage instructions Keep these instructions Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users I...

Page 4: ...n the shield with the ones in the guard mount bracket Fig 2 2 Take the 4 shield screws and screw each one into the shield until finger tight 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver tighten the screws until the...

Page 5: ...with gasoline Definition of Blended Fuels Today s fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol methanol or MTBE ether Alcohol blended fuel absorbs water As little as 1 water in t...

Page 6: ...e crankcase Refer to Checking the Oil Level 2 Fill the fuel tank with fresh clean unleaded gasoline Refer to Fueling the Unit NOTE There is no need to turn the unit on The On Off Control is in the ON...

Page 7: ...use of these optional Add Ons Trimmer AF720 Hedge Trimmer AH720 Brushcutter BC720 Cultivator GC720 Edger LE720 Pole Saw PS720 Straight Shaft Trimmer SS725 Turbo Blower TB720 Do NOT use this attachment...

Page 8: ...ishment individual or authorized service dealer NOTE Please read the California EPA statement that came with the unit for a complete listing of terms and coverage for the emissions control devices suc...

Page 9: ...justments can seriously damage your unit An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments If after checking the fuel and cleaning the air filter the engine still will not idle adjust th...

Page 10: ...an 30 days Dispose of old gasoline in accordance with federal state and local regulations 2 Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls This ensures that all gasoline has been drained from th...

Page 11: ...temps compatible d marrage lectrique TB6042 XP 769 07314 P00 10 11 NE RAMENEZ PAS CET APPAREIL CHEZ LE D TAILLANT UNE PREUVE D ACHAT SERA EXIG E POUR TOUTE PRISE EN CHARGE DANS LE CADRE DE LA GARANTI...

Page 12: ...se manches longues Ne portez pas de v tements amples de bijoux de pantalons courts de sandales et ne soyez pas pieds nus Veillez ce que vos cheveux restent au dessus du niveau des paules IMPORTANTES C...

Page 13: ...xcessives et les d p ts de carbone du moteur et du pot d chappement APRES UTILISATION Nettoyez les lames de coupe l aide d un produit d entretien d int rieur afin de retirer les d p ts Graissez la lam...

Page 14: ...g 3 2 Ajustez en se soulevant l g rement sur l arri re de l agrafe inf rieure puis poussez ou tirez la fin l che de la longueur de courroie pour adapter la taille et le confort de l op rateur Fig 4 3...

Page 15: ...on du niveau d huile du carter moteur et de son maintien V rifiez l huile avant chaque utilisation et changez la au besoin tel qu indiqu dans la section Changment d Huile TYPE DE CARBURANT RECOMMAND E...

Page 16: ...ifiez le niveau d huile dans le carter moteur Voir V rification du niveau d huile 2 Remplissez le r servoir d essence sans plomb propre et frais Voir Ajout de Carburant REMARQUE Il n est pas n cessair...

Page 17: ...Bump HeadMC sur le sol lorsque l appareil est en marche Le fil peut se briser dans les cas suivants Happement de corps trangers Usure normale du fil Coupe de mauvaises herbes paisses longues tiges For...

Page 18: ...xpos e de la ligne Fig 20 3 Tirez la ligne directement dehors jusqu ce que toute la ligne soit enlev e de la t te de d coupage D montage et remontage de la t te de coupe 1 Pressez la languette vers l...

Page 19: ...30 2 Retirez le filtre air Fig 31 3 Lavez le filtre dans un m lange d eau et de d tergent Rincez le filtre abondamment et laissez le s cher 4 Appliquez une quantit suffisante d huile moteur propre SA...

Page 20: ...z pas de carburant stock pendant plus de 30 jours liminez le carburant usag conform ment aux r glementations locales r gionales et nationales en vigueur 2 D marrez le moteur puis laissez le tourner ju...

Page 21: ...m s informaci n sobre la unidad en nuestro sitio Web en www troybilt com o www troybilt ca Con vista a recibir servicios llame al Departamento de Atenci n al Cliente para que le faciliten una lista d...

Page 22: ...dores y animales dom sticos alejados a una distancia de por lo menos 50 pies 15 m de radio aun as puede existir riesgo de objetos despedidos para los espectadores Debe sugerirse a los espectadores que...

Page 23: ...idad Aseg rese de que la unidad est segura al transportarla Guarde la unidad bajo llave en un lugar adecuado y seco para evitar que sea usada por personas no autorizadas y se da e fuera del alcance de...

Page 24: ...ombro Fig 3 2 Aj stela levant ndola ligeramente en la parte posterior de la presilla inferior empuje o tire del extremo suelto de la correa para adaptarla al tama o y comodidad del operador Fig 4 3 Fi...

Page 25: ...es inevitable le recomendamos que tome las siguientes precauciones Use siempre fresca de combustible Use el aditivo especial de combustible STA BIL o uno similar Drene el tanque y haga funcionar el mo...

Page 26: ...aceite en el c rter del cig e al Lea Inspecci n del Nivel de Aceite 2 Llene el tanque de combustible con gasolina nueva limpia y sin plomo NOTA No hay necesidad de encender la unidad El Control de Par...

Page 27: ...te extendida Es m s dif cil soltar l nea al acortarse la l nea de corte NOTA No apoye la perilla percuisva sobre el suelo mientras la unidad est en funcionamiento La l nea puede cortarse por Enredarse...

Page 28: ...ujas del reloj hasta que las flechas de las cubiertas superior e inferior de la bobina se alineen Fig 21 2 Saque la cubierta superior de la bobina 3 Quite la l nea vieja del cabezal de corte 4 Alinee...

Page 29: ...acando la cubierta del filtro Fig 29 y 30 2 Retire el filtro de aire Fig 31 3 Lave el filtro con agua y detergente Enjuague bien el filtro y d jelo secar 4 Aplique suficiente aceite limpio de motor SA...

Page 30: ...Guarde la unidad en posici n horizontal Si no fuera posible guarde la unidad verticalmente con el motor hacia arriba Almacenamiento prolongado 1 Quite la tapa del tanque de combustible voltee la unida...

Page 31: ...mueva la palanca del obturador a la Posici n 3 Combustible viejo m s de 30 d as Vac e el tanque de gasolina y a ada combustible fresco El accesorio de corte est atascado de hierba Pare el motor y lim...

Page 32: ...aleur marchande ou d adaptation une fin particuli re ne s applique apr s la p riode applicable de garantie expresse crite ci dessus concernant les pi ces qui sont identifi es Aucune autre garantie ou...

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