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2-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer

TB70FH

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For service call 

1-800-828-5500 

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. 

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© 2006 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.

WARNING: 

When using the unit, you must follow

the safety rules. Please read these instructions
before operating the unit in order to ensure the
safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please
keep these instructions for later use.

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 #753-05169 Spark Arrestor Kit.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

P/N 769-02743

(12/06)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Assembly Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance and Repair Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cleaning and Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Parts List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E18

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 TB70FH

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...ine installed Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length of the shield This unit has a clutch The cutting attachment remains stationary when the engine is idling If it does not have the unit ad...

Page 3: ...eded KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 50 feet 15 m from the operating area THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING Do n...

Page 4: ...e fueling the unit Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit Using Fuel Additives The bottle of 2 cycle oil that came with your unit contains a fuel additive which will help inhibi...

Page 5: ...crews Hex Lock Nut Cutting Attachment Shield Cutting Attachment 2 Place a hex lock nut into one of the three recessed holes on the top of the cutting attachment shield Fig 4 3 Install a screw into the...

Page 6: ...t OPERATING THE EZ LINK SYSTEM The EZ Link system enables the use of these optional Add Ons Cultivator TBGC Edger TBLE Hedge Trimmer TBAH Straight Shaft Trimmer TBSS Turbo Blower TBTB Blower Trimmer T...

Page 7: ...tle control and pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion 5 times NOTE The unit uses Spring Assist Starting which significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine You...

Page 8: ...For example the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree HOLDING THE TRIMMER Before operating the unit stand in the operating position Fig 12...

Page 9: ...NANCE REQUIRED REFER Before starting Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel Page 3 Every 10 hours Clean and re oil air filter Page 11 Every 25 hours Check and clean spark arrestor Check spark plug condition a...

Page 10: ...ilter Inside Muffler Cover Fig 25 Fig 26 Fig 27 Fig 28 4 Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter Fig 27 5 Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil Fig 28 WARNING To avoid se...

Page 11: ...11...

Page 12: ...ore the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage Store the unit in a dry well ventilated area Store the unit out of the reach of children LONG TERM STORAGE If you plan on storing the unit...

Page 13: ...lever in position 3 pull the starter rope up to 10 15 times The outside temperature is above 90 F Place blue choke lever in position 3 squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope C A U S E...

Page 14: ...ap 0 025 in 0 635 mm Lubrication Fuel Oil Mixture Fuel Oil Ratio 40 1 Carburetor Diaphragm All Position Starter Spring Assist Starting Auto Rewind Muffler Baffled with Guard Throttle Manual Spring Ret...

Page 15: ...800 828 5500 Manufacturer s Warranty Coverage The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to the retail purchaser The manufacturer warrants to the initial owner and eac...

Page 16: ...LLC Troy Bilt with respect with new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories Troy Bilt warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for...

Page 17: ...tats Unis et dans les tats de Californie du Maine de l Or gon et de Washington Toutes les terres foresti res des tats Unis et de l tat de Californie Codes sur les ressources publiques 4442 et 4443 de...

Page 18: ...pas pieds nus et ne portez pas les articles suivants v tements l ches bijoux pantalons courts sandales Relevez les cheveux au dessus du niveau des paules Le protecteur d accessoire de coupe doit toujo...

Page 19: ...de 60 jours Usage de carburants m lang s Si vous choisissez d utiliser ou ne pouvez viter d utiliser un carburant m lang suivez les conseils suivants Utilisez toujours un m lange de carburant frais s...

Page 20: ...ment bleu Bougie Support du moteur Commande Marche Arr t Stop Corps de l arbre Poign e de la corde de d marrage Lame coupante Silencieux EZ LinkMC Couvercle du filtre air silencieux APPLICATIONS Utili...

Page 21: ...m ment jusqu bien fixer la poign e Fig 1 4 vis Bride inf rieure 15 24 cm 6 po minimum Poign e de l arbre Poign e en D Corps de l arbre Commande Marche Arr t Stop Fig 2 INSTALLATION DU PROTECTEUR D ACC...

Page 22: ...ilitera l installation Fig 6 3 Serrez le bouton en le tournant droite Fig 8 Coupleur EZ LinkMC Bouton de d clenchement Renfonce ment guide Bouton Trou principal Corps de l arbre sup rieur Corps de l a...

Page 23: ...ez la poign e des gaz et tirez le cordon de d marrage d un mouvement contr l et ferme 5 reprises REMARQUE La machine utilise la technologie Spring Assist StartingMC qui r duit significativement l effo...

Page 24: ...exemple le fil s use plus vite si vous coupez le long d un mur de fondation que si vous coupez autour d un arbre COUPE D CORATIVE La coupe d corative consiste d blayer la v g tation autour des arbres...

Page 25: ...entretien peut s av rer n cessaire Si vous pensez que le moteur a besoin de ce type d inspection apportez le pour r paration aupr s d un atelier technicien ou concessionnaire agr sp cialis dans les r...

Page 26: ...filtre air et sans ensemble filtre air couvercle du silencieux 3 Soulevez gentiment la couverture du pare tincelles du c t gauche Deux pattes servent de charni res sur le c t droit de la couverture O...

Page 27: ...ures de fonctionnement et v rifiez son tat 1 Arr tez le moteur et laissez le refroidir Saisissez fermement le c ble de la bougie et retirez le capuchon de celle ci AVERTISSEMENT une fois l appareil te...

Page 28: ...ndant plus de 60 jours liminez le vieux m lange de carburant conform ment aux r glements f d ral provincial et municipal en vigueur 2 D marrez le moteur puis laissez le tourner jusqu ce qu il cale Cel...

Page 29: ...ez le r servoir ajoutez du carburant frais Mauvais r glage du carburateur Ajustez selon l instruction o faites le r gler par un concessionnaire agr C A U S E S O L U T I O N R servoir de carburant vid...

Page 30: ...ent de la bougie 0 635 mm 0 025 po Lubrification M lange carburant huile Rapport carburant huile 40 1 Carburateur Membrane toutes positions D marreur Spring Assist Starting Rembobinage automatique Sil...

Page 31: ...tte garantie appelez le 1 800 828 5500 Garantie du fabricant La p riode de garantie commence la date o le moteur ou l quipement est livr l acheteur au d tail Le fabricant garantit au propri taire init...

Page 32: ...a garantie limit e nonc e ci apr s est accord e par Troy Bilt LLC Troy Bilt et concerne les marchandises neuves achet es et utilis es aux tats Unis ainsi que dans leurs possessions et territoires Troy...

Page 33: ...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 de Recursos P blicos 4442 y 4443 Oregon y Washington req...

Page 34: ...ndalias ni est descalzo Asegure su cabello sobre el nivel de los hombros La protecci n accesoria de corte debe estar siempre colocada en su lugar mientras opere la unidad No opere la unidad con las do...

Page 35: ...60 d as Uso de combustibles de mezcla Si usted opta por usar un combustible de mezcla o si su uso es inevitable tome las precauciones recomendadas Use siempre una mezcla fresca de combustible seg n l...

Page 36: ...or Buj a de encendido Soporte del motor Control de encendido y apagado Bastidor del eje Mango de la cuerda de arranque Cuchilla de corte de l nea Silenciador EZ Link Cubierta del silenciador filtro de...

Page 37: ...D por encima del bastidor del eje y sobre la abrazadera inferior Fig 1 Col quela a un m nimo de 15 24 cm 6 pulgadas desde el extremo del pu o del eje INSTALACION DEL PROTECTOR ACCESORIO DE CORTE Siga...

Page 38: ...en l nea recta en el acoplador EZ Link Fig 7 NOTA La alineaci n del bot n de desconexi n con el hueco de gu a facilitar la instalaci n Fig 6 Acoplador EZ Link Bot n de desconexi n Hueco de gu a Perill...

Page 39: ...n 1 Fig 10 4 Incl nese en la posici n de arranque Figura 11 oprima el control del regulador y hale de la cuerda de arranque con un movimiento controlado y uniforme 5 veces NOTA La unidad usa Spring A...

Page 40: ...cercos CONSEJOS PARA OBTENER MEJORES RESULTADOS AL RECORTAR El ngulo correcto para ubicar el accesorio de corte es paralelo al suelo No fuerce el accesorio de corte Permita que la punta de la l nea r...

Page 41: ...ina exterior Fig 17 Si es necesario saque la rebaba o cambie el carrete y la bobina NOTA La l nea SplitLine s lo puede usarse con el carrete interior con los orificios ranurados La l nea individual pu...

Page 42: ...de Fijaci n Lazo Fig 20 Fig 19 Fig 21 INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO Y REPARACI N INSTALACI N DE UN CARRETE PREBOBINADO 1 Sostenga la bobina exterior con una mano y desenrosque la perilla percusiva e...

Page 43: ...llo usando una llave torx No 20 o un destornillador plano Fig 29 Pantalla del parachispas Cap del parachispas Tornillo Silenciador Motor Leng etas Ranuras 3 Levante cuidadosamente haciendo palanca el...

Page 44: ...la unidad en un rea seca y bien ventilada Guarde la unidad fuera del alcance de los ni os ALMACENAMIENTO PROLONGADO Si planea guardar la unidad durante un largo per odo de tiempo siga el siguiente pro...

Page 45: ...limpie el filtro de aire El combustible es viejo o est mal mezclado Drene el tanque de gasolina Agregue mezcla de combustible nueva El carburador no est ajustado en forma correcta Ajuste seg n las ins...

Page 46: ...de encendido 0 635 mm 0 025 pulg Lubricaci n Mezcla de combustible y aceite Proporci n de combustible aceite 40 1 Carburador Diafragma multiposicional Arranque Spring Assist Starting Rebobinado autom...

Page 47: ...responsabilidades de la garant a debe llamar al 1 800 828 5500 Cobertura de Garant a del Fabricante El per odo de garant a comienza en la fecha en que el motor o equipo se entrega al comprador minori...

Page 48: ...E16 NOTAS...

Page 49: ...E17 NOTAS...

Page 50: ...45 47 48 9 42 39 38 37 Item Part No Description 1 753 04511 Air Cleaner Cover Assembly includes 2 38 2 791 180350B Air Cleaner Filter 3 791 180351 Carburetor Mounting Screw Assembly 4 791 180226 Wavey...

Page 51: ...57 Screw 13 791 181617 Bolt 14 791 181981 Adjustment Knob 15 753 04386 Knob Retaining Nut 16 753 1212 Lower Drive Shaft Housing Assembly 17 753 05182 Lower Flexible Drive Shaft 18 791 145569 Anti Rota...

Page 52: ...a a continuaci n es dada por Troy Bilt LLC Troy Bilt con respecto a mercanc a nueva que sea comprada y usada en los Estados Unidos sus posesiones y territorios Troy Bilt garantiza este producto contra...

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