Troy-Bilt 2-Cycle Trimmer TB2040 XP - Manual

769-07374 P01 11/11
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TB2040 XP
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Primer
Bulb
Removing Unit From Carton
Assemble The Unit Starting The Unit
Remove cap from end of
lower boom. Push cutting
attachment add-on into
coupler. Turn coupler knob
clockwise to tighten.
Assemble The Unit
Mix thoroughly in separate
fuel can:
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline
NOTE: Do not mix directly in
fuel tank.
Place unit on a level surface.
Fill fuel tank. Press primer bulb 10 times,
or until fuel is visible
Crouch in starting position. SQUEEZE and HOLD
throttle for ALL further
steps. Pull rope 5 times. Move choke lever to
Position 2 and squeeze
throttle. Pull rope 3-5 times to start
engine. Run unit for 30-60
seconds to warm up. Continue to squeeze
throttle. Move choke lever
to Position 3.
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Remove all contents from
the carton.
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Move choke lever to
Position 1.
Continue to squeeze
throttle. Run unit for an
additional 60 seconds to
complete warm-up. Unit
may be used during this
time.
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Starting The Unit
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10 X
5 X
3-5 X
Choke Lever
Put handle on shaft. Move
handle a minimum 6 inches
away from shaft grip. Insert
bolt and tighten.
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Min. 6"
1 Gallon 3.2 oz
40:1
Choke Lever
Choke Lever
Reloading The Line*
Quick Instructions to
Replace Trimmer Line
For complete instructions,
refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
Rotate the bump knob
clockwise until all line is
inside the cutting head.
Using a flat-head screwdriver,
insert the tip into the line dimple,
just under the exposed portion of
the line, and pull all the line out. Align the arrows on the
bump knob with the
spool cover eyelets.
Using 16 ft. of 0.095 in. line; push both
ends through the holes in the bump knob
until they protrude through the eyelets. Hold the spool cover, turn the bump
knob clockwise to wind the line around
the spool until about 5 in. is protruding
from each side of the cutting head.
Start the unit and bump the cutting
head on the ground until the
desired cutting length is achieved. Pull the line until approximately
8 ft. is visible on each side.
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Starter Rope
Fuel Cap
Throttle Control
On/ Off Switch
D-Handle
Ez-Link™
Cutting Head Shield
Electric Starter or
Power Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternate starting method
that many find easier to use than pulling a
rope. Please contact a local retailer or call
1-800-828-5500 for more information.
Information may also be found at
www.troybilt.com
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Place the shield onto the
mount bracket. Securely
screw the 4 shield screws
through the holes on the
mount bracket and into the
shield. Make sure the screws
are tightened equally.
Need Help?
Call 1-800-828-5500
DIDN’T START?
Repeat these instructions.
IF engine fails to start after 2 attempts,
move choke lever to position 3 and pull
the starter rope until engine starts
IF unit still fails to start, refer to operator’s
manual for additional starting and
troubleshooting information
ASSEMBLY TOOLS
REQUIRED:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8” Socket and Driver
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