Operator’s Manual
4-Cycle Gas Trimmer
TB539E
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Starting using the Electric Starter Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Maintenance & Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E12
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:
PART NO. 769-04481 P02
(2/09)
DO NOT RETURN
THIS PRODUCT
For Assistance please call 1-800-828-5500 (U.S.) or
1-800-668-1238 (Canada)
or visit www.troybilt.com
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