Troy-Bilt Pony TB465SS Operator'S Manual Download

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Operator’s Manual

4-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer

Model TB415CS

Model TB465SS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For service call

1-800-520-5520

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.

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 #791-180890

Spark Arrestor Kit.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Part Number 769-01954

(10/05)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Oil and Fuel Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Know Your Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operating Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Maintenance and Repair Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cleaning and Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warranty Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Parts List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E16

WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS

CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO

CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER

REPRODUCTIVE HARM.