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Operator’s Manual

4-Cycle Gasoline Lawn Edger

TBE515

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. 
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.

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© 2008 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Oil and Fuel Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Starting/Stopping Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Maintenance and Repair Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cleaning and Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warranty Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, E12
Parts List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E9–E11

P/N 769-03851 

(01/08)

Copy the serial number here:

Copy the model and  parent part number here:

S/N :

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and reduce carbon and greenhouse gas
emissions, MTD is using less paper by reducing
the text size of this manual.

Summary of Contents for TBE515

Page 1: ...w and copy the information for future reference All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing We reserve...

Page 2: ...ers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel when...

Page 3: ...Keep these instructions Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users If you loan someone this unit also loan them these instructions Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs or...

Page 4: ...e in accordance to Federal State and Local regulations OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION WARNING OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank...

Page 5: ...the wheel bracket Fig 17 Lowering the wheel decreases the cutting depth 3 To lower the cutting blade move the lever toward the rear of the wheel bracket Raising the wheel increases the cutting depth T...

Page 6: ...over Check alignment of the cover before tightening the screws Tighten screws 6 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overem...

Page 7: ...to Changing the Oil Dispose of the old oil in accordance to Federal State and Local regulations 5 Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect for any loose or damaged parts Repair or replace damaged parts...

Page 8: ...oad Lawn Garden engine for the period listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your equipment Your evaporative emission control system may include parts such as...

Page 9: ...DEL Obtenez la liste des concessionnaires agr s appelez le 1 800 828 5500 aux tats Unis ou le 1 800 668 1238 au Canada Pour de plus amples informations propos de votre appareil visitez www troybilt co...

Page 10: ...toujours le moteur et laissez le refroidir avant de remplir le r servoir N enlevez jamais le bouchon du r servoir et n ajoutez jamais de carburant alors que le moteur est chaud Ne faites jamais march...

Page 11: ...ortez toujours des gants lorsque vous manipulez retirez installez ou nettoyez la lame Si vous heurtez ou happez un corps tranger arr tez le moteur imm diatement et v rifiez que rien n a t endommag R p...

Page 12: ...eil d au moins 9 1 m 30 pi de la source et du site de ravitaillement en essence avant de d marrer le moteur REMARQUE liminez le vieux essence conform ment aux r glements f d ral provincial et municipa...

Page 13: ...essayer d effectuer ces proc dures vous m me car une panne de moteur peut tre due des agents contaminants li s au nettoyage de la voie d chappement AVERTISSEMENT Afin d viter les blessures graves n e...

Page 14: ...Nous ne saurions trop insister sur l importance de la v rification du niveau d huile du carter moteur et de son maintien V rifiez l huile avant chaque utilisation 1 Arr tez le moteur et laissez l hui...

Page 15: ...avant de mettre en marche le coupe bordures apr s une p riode d entreposage 4 Changez l huile Voir Changement d huile liminez la vieille huile conform ment aux r glements f d ral provincial et municip...

Page 16: ...l n y ait eu aucun abus n gligence ou maintenance inad quate de votre quipement Votre syst me de contr le des missions par vaporation peut comprendre des pi ces telles que carburateurs r servoirs de c...

Page 17: ...ca la muestra de una placa del modelo Toda la informaci n las ilustraciones y las especificaciones contenidas en este manual se basan en la informaci n m s reciente disponible en el momento de impresi...

Page 18: ...n recipientes designados especial mente y aprobados para el almacenamiento de dichos materiales Apague siempre el motor y espere que se enfr e antes de llenar el tanque de combustible Nunca quite la t...

Page 19: ...y la cuchilla debe dejar de voltear para que evite lesiones La cuchilla se vuelve bastante filosa con el uso P ngase guantes gruesos en todo momento cuando manipule quite instale o limpie la cuchilla...

Page 20: ...o menos 9 1 m 30 pies de la fuente y sitio de carga antes de arrancar el motor NOTA Elimine la gasolina vieja de acuerdo a los reglamentos federales estatales y locales ADVERTENCIA EL LLENAR DEMASIADO...

Page 21: ...ocedimiento usted mismo ya que puede da ar el motor debido a los contaminantes que conlleva el proceso de limpieza de la lumbrera ADVERTENCIA Para evitar lesiones graves nunca realice trabajos de mant...

Page 22: ...ener el nivel correcto de aceite en el c rter del cig e al Inspeccione el nivel de aceite antes de cada uso 1 Apague el motor y permita que el aceite drene dentro del c rter del cig e al 2 Coloque la...

Page 23: ...e Vuelva a instalar la buj a de encendido NOTA Saque la buj a de encendido y drene todo el aceite del cilindro antes de intentar usar el recortador de bordes luego de haber estado guardado 4 Cambie el...

Page 24: ...wn Garden para el c sped y el jard n peque o para el per odo que se indica a continuaci n siempre y cuando no haya habido maltrato negligencia o mantenimiento inadecuado de su equipo Su sistema de con...

Page 25: ...PLACEMENT PARTS MODEL TBE515 4 CYCLE GAS EDGER 3 53 52 49 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 42 51 50 14 16 15 7 8 18 17 13 12 22 23 21 6 19 4 3 24 3 25 26 27 3 29 28 30 31 32 35 2 3 9 10 3 11 5 34 48 3 1 20 37...

Page 26: ...074 Pressure Plate includes 44 46 753 05078 Spacer 47 753 05508 Starter Assembly includes 48 48 753 05509 Rope 49 753 04286 Recoil Spring 50 791 181079 Handle 51 791 611061 Rope Guide 52 753 05510 Sta...

Page 27: ...ARTS LIST REPLACEMENT PARTS MODEL TBE515 4 CYCLE GAS EDGER 8 5 17 16 14 18 19 23 24 22 21 20 25 26 15 16 17 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 47 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 7 46 15 27 11 11 12 9 10 16 6 13 2...

Page 28: ...ducts sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized channels of export distribution Troy Bilt reserves the r...

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