IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Removing Unit From Carton
Place
shield
onto
mount
bracket
. Securely screw
2
shield
screws
through holes on mount
bracket and into shield. Make
sure screws are tightened equally
so there is an equal gap between
bracket and shield on each side.
Assemble The Unit
1
1
2
Remove all contents from
the carton.
Starter Rope
Fuel Cap
Throttle Control
On/ Off Switch
D-Handle
Ez-Link™
Cutting Head Shield
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Call 1-800-828-5500
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
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 the
operator’s manual for additional starting
and troubleshooting information
No Tools Required!
Assemble The Unit
Starting The Unit
Remove cap from lower
boom. Push cutting
attachment into coupler.
Turn coupler knob clockwise
to tighten.
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
.
1
1
2
Remove all contents from
carton.
5
6
7
1
9
10
3
Put D-handle on shaft. Move
handle a minimum
6 inches
away from shaft grip. Insert
clamp bolt and tighten the
wing nut.
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.
8
4
Starting The Unit
11
12
13
14
15
Primer
Bulb
10 X
5 X
3-5 X
Choke Lever
1 Gallon
3.2 oz
40:1
Choke Lever
Choke Lever
Min. 6"
Bump
Knob
Inner
Reel
Outer
Spool
Spring
Top Hole
Bottom Hole
Split Wall
Unscrew the bump knob
counterclockwise.
Remove the inner reel and
spring.
Cut one 6-foot (1.8 m) length
of new 0.095” split line
trimming line. Split each end
about 6 inches (150 mm).
Insert the end of one line into
the top hole and the end of
the other line into the bottom
hole.
Wind the line tightly in the
direction shown on the inner
reel. The split wall will divide
the line. Wind the line until it
is completely divided and
about 6 inches (150 mm) of
line remains.
Insert the two 6-inch sections
into the two .095 holding
slots.
1
1
2
Pass the two line ends
through the eyelets. Place the
spring inside the inner reel.
Insert the inner reel into the
outer spool. Push the inner
reel and outer spool together.
Reloading the Line*
3
4
5
6
7
Hold the inner reel and outer
spool together. Firmly pull the
two line ends to release them
from the holding slots. Screw
the bump knob on clockwise.
Tighten the bump knob
securely.
1
8
For replacement line, call
1–800-800-7310
or go to
an authorized service dealer.
For
single line
installation or
replacement spool
installation instructions, refer to the
Replacing the
Trimming Line
section of this manual.
*This is to assist in the reloading of Splitline® only. These instructions
are NOT part of the fast assembly instructions. Line does not need to
be installed on the initial assembly and start-up.
Reloading the Line
Holding Slots
Eyelets
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NEED HELP?
CALL 1-800-828-5500 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
TB32 EC
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator’s Manual
