Troy-Bilt TB3000 manual

©2000 MTD SOUTHWEST INC Models TB3000 – 25cc Straight Shaft FORM 182823 (12/00) (10209 rev . A) Printed in U.S.A. Owner/Operator Manual 2-Cycle T rimmer • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance[...]

2 Introduction THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. Y ou will find it to be a great labor -saving device. This operator’ s manual provides you with easy-to-understand oper- ating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep you[...]

3 Ser vice Information SERVICE INFORMA TION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer . Dial: • 1-800-345-8746 for authorized service dealers in the United States Or • 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest[...]

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger . The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measur es. SYMBOL MEAN[...]

5 Safety (continued) • 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 the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressur e in the tank. • Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated a[...]

6 Safety (continued) SAFETY AND INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety , assembly , operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger , wa[...]

SYMBOL MEANING • SHARP BLADE WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. T o pr event serious injury , do not touch line cutting blade. • CHOKE CONTROL A • ST ART position. B • RUN position. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can cause for eign objects to be thrown into your eyes. This can lead to severe eye damage. Befor e com[...]

8 Section 2 Know Y our Unit APPLICA TIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around tr ees, fences, etc. With the optional brushcutter accessory kit; • Cutting weeds and light bush of up to 1/2 inch in diameter . Shaft Grip Cutting Attachment Shield Fuel Cap Throttle Contr ol D-Handle Line Cutting [...]

9 Section 3 Assembly On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and only requir e loosening the screws and adjusting the D-handle to the operator . Go to step 4 for adjusting the D-handle if preinstalled. INST ALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE 1. Remove the screws, nuts and bottom clamp piece that were installed on the D-handle for shipping. 2[...]

10 Section 4 Oil and Fuel Oil and Gas Mixing Instructions Old and/or improperly mixed fuel ar e the main reasons for the unit not running pr operly . Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the pr oper fuel/oil mixture. Definition of Blended Fuels T oday's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygena[...]

11 Section 5 Operation ST ARTING INSTRUCTIONS Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starting rope. T o avoid serious personal injury , the operator and unit must be in a stable position whi[...]

12 Operation (continued) HOLDING THE TRIMMER Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protec- tion to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating posi- tion (Fig. 5-4). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and pr oper clothing. • The right arm is slightly bent[...]

13 Operation (continued) Fig. 5-6 DECORA TIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around tr ees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 5-6). Section 6 MAINTENANCE NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you[...]

14 Maintenance (continued) Slotted Holes For Use with Membrane Line or Single Line For Use with Single Line ONL Y Loop Fig. 6-3 Fig. 6-4 LINE INST ALLA TION This section covers both Membrane line and standard single line installation. Always use manufacturer’ s 0.095 inch (2.41 mm) replacement line. Line other than specified may make the engine o[...]

15 Maintenance (continued) Membrane Line Installation 8. T ake approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) of new trimming line. Insert one end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. 6-6). Pull the line through the inner r eel until only about 4 inches is left out. 9. Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the inner reel and p[...]

16 Fig. 6-9 Fig. 6-11 Fig. 6-12 Fig. 6-10 Maintenance (continued) AIR FIL TER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter T o avoid serious personal injury , always tur n your trimmer off and allow it to cool befor e you clean or do any maintenance on it. Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of opera- tion. It is an important item to maintain. No[...]

17 Maintenance (continued) If after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the air filter the engine still will not idle, adjust the idle speed screw as follows. 1. Start the engine and let it run at a high idle for a minute to warm up. 2. Release the throttle trigger and let the engine idle. If the engine stops, insert a small phillips or flat bla[...]

18 Maintenance (continued) ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT P ARTS Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181765 Spark Arrestor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182153 Replacement Line Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49U5001L063 Inner Reel Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

19 Section 7 T roubleshooting CAUSE ACTION Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Cutting attachment out of line Refill with new line Inner reel bound up Replace the inner reel Cutting head dirty Clean inner reel and outer spool Line welded Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind the line Line twi[...]

20 Section 8 Specifications Engine T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air -Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

21 Notes[...]

MANUF ACTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: No implied warranty , including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty or guaranty , whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given b[...]