Troy-Bilt TB3000 Owner's manual

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Models
TB3000 - 25ccStraightShaft
©2000 MTD SOUTHWEST INC
Owner/Operator
Manual
2-CycleTrimmer
•Safety
•Assembly
•Operation
•Maintenance
FORM 182823 (12/00) (10209 rev. A)
Printed in U.S.A.

Introduction
Introtluoiton............................................................................2.........................Se_on 6: Momtsnarme...................................................13-18.................
Tableof Contents.................................................................2
ContentsofCarton...............................................................2
ServiceInformation.............................................................3
IdentificetionNumbers........................................................3
Section 1: Safety..............................................................4-7
ImportantS_fetyInformation.........................................4-5
Safetyand InternationalSymbols..................................6-7
Section 2: KnowYourUnit...................................................8
Section 3: Assembly...........................................................9
InstallingandAdjustingthe D-h_ndle...............................9
Section 4: 0il andFuel......................................................10
0il andGasMixingInstructions.......................................13
Section 5: 0peraiton....................................................11-13
StaRingInstructions........................................................11
StoppingInstructions......................................................11
HoldingtheTrimmer.......................................................12
AdjustingTrimmingLineLength......................................12
Tipsfor BestTrimmingResults.......................................12
I]ecorativeTrimming.......................................................13
MaintenanceSchedule....................................................13
LineInstallation.........................................................14-15
Installinga PrewoundReel..............................................15
Air FilterMaintenance.....................................................16
CarburetorAdjustment..............................................16-17
Replacingthe SparkPlug................................................17
Accessories/Replacement parts......................................18
Cleaning.........................................................................18
Storage...........................................................................18
LongTermStorage.........................................................18
Section7: Troubleshooting...............................................19
Section8: Speciticeitons..................................................20
Section9: Warranty..........................................................22
Cu_ing Attachment and Cutting Attachment Shieid
z_ D-Handle and Hardware
*Owner/Operator Manual
*Product Registration Card
*Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil
A This item will either be installed on the unit or in the
hardware pack

SERVICE iNFORMATION
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Se ion 1
Safety
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 measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
_AFETY ALERT SYMBOL; Indicates
danger, warning, or caution. Attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE:Advises you of information or instructions
vital to the operation or maintenance of the
equipment.
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SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operato¢s manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
* SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
* WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the Operator's Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
i* FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:
USA: 1-800-345-8746
CANADA: 1-800-668-1238
* WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing
loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit.
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* KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m)
from the operating area.
* PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 5 to 7 times.
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* UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
*OIL
Refer to operator"s manual for the proper type of oil.
* THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place,
Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.
* ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON /START /RUN
* ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF OR STOP
* HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts
get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.

SYMBOL MEANING
* SHARPBLADE
WARNING;Sharp blacle on cutting attachment shielcl. To prevent serious injury, do not
touch line cutting blade.
* CHOKE CONTROL
A. START position.
B. RUN position.
WARNING; The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown
into your eyes. This can leactto severe eye clamage. Before commencing power tool
operation, always wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI
Z87.1 stancla_s, ancl a full face shielcl when neecJecJ.
THE FOLLOWING ARE FOR REFERENCE WHEN THE UNIT IS ASSEMBLED WITH THE
MANUFACTURER'S BRUSHCUTTER ACCESSORY KIT
Do not attach or operate this unit with any type of brushcutting blade or brushcutting attachment as the
unit is currently setup. A brushcutter accessory kit is available by the manufacturer. See Section 6,
Maintenance for the accessory part number. Use only the manufacturer's accessory kit. Failure to do so
may result in serious personal injury to yourself or others and/or damage to the unit
* BRUSHCUTTERS * Replace dull blade.
Do not sharpen the cutting blacle. Sharpening the blade can cause the blacle tip to
break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury.
* TRIMMERiBRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
WARNING; Thrown objects and rotating cutter can cause severe injury. Keep
bystanders, especially chilclren ancl pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) away from the cutting
area. The cutting attachment shielcl must be usecl when using the trimmer
cutting attachment.

Se_ion 2
KnowYourUnit
APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer;
*Cutting grass and light weeds.
* Edging
° Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
With the optional brushcutter accessory kit;
° Cutting weeds and light bush of up to 1/2 inch in
diamete_
Spark Plug _S_rl_r Rope Grip
Fuel Cap
Shaft Grip
Throttle Control
Support
Fitting
On/Oft Stop Control
Air Filter Cover
D-Handle J
Shaft Housing
Choke Lever
Gear Housing Cutting Attachment Shield
Primer Bulb
Attachment Blade

Assembly
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On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and
only require loosening the screws and adjusting the
D-handle to the operator. Go to step 4 for adjusting the
D-handle if preinstalled.
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE
1. Remove the screws, nuts and bottom clamp piece
that were installed on the D-handle for shipping.
2. Place D-handle the over the shaft housing and onto
the bottom clamp (Fig. 3-1). Place it a minimum of
6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.
,Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with
a finger. Start screws with a large Phillips screw-
driver. Do not tighten until you make the handle
adjustment.
4. If it was preinstalled, loosen the screws on the
D-handle just enough to move the D-handle.
5. While holding the unit in the operating position
(Fig. 3-2), position the D-handle to the location
that provides you the best grip.
6. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle
is secure.

Se_ion 4
OilandFuel
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UNLEADED GAS TROY-BILT 2 CYCLE OIL
1 US. GALLON + 4.0 FL. OZ.
(3.8 LITERS) (118 ml)
MIXING RATIO -32:1
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Operation
Fig. 5-3 Throttle Control

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HOLDING THE TRIMMER
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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 proper
clothing.
° The right arm is slightly bent, and the hand is hold-
ing the shaft grip.
* The left arm is straight, and the hand is holding the
D-handle.
* The unit is at waist level.
* The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and
easily contacts the vegetation to be cut without the
operator having to bend ove_
ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH
The Bump Head cutting attachment allows you to
release trimming line without stopping the engine. To
release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on
the ground (Fig. 5-5) while operating the trimmer at
high speed.
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MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require
special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these
procedures take your unit to an authorized service
dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
These required maintenance procedures should be
performed at the frequency stated in the table. They
should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-
up.
WHEN
Before Starting Engine
EveEi 10 Hours
EveEi 50 Hours
MAINTENANCE NEEDED
Fillfuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture.
Clean and re-oil air filter.
Check spark plug condition and gap
GO TO:
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ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS
SparkPlug.................................. 181765
SparkArrestor............................... 182153
ReplacementLineCadridge................ 49!.150011.063
InnerReelSpring............................. 610836
BumpHeadKnobAssembly..................... 180814
FuelCap.................................... 180000
BrushcutterAccessoryKit ................ 41AMO79G063
ShoulderHarness ............................ 682075
These replacement parts can be purchased from your
local authorized dealer.
CLEANING
To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your
trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean
or do any maintenance on it,
Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit.
Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that
contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and
such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or han-
dle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.
STORAGE
*Never store the unit with gasoline in the tank where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
*Allow the engine to cool before storing.
*Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use
or damage.
*Store the unit in a dry, well ventilated area.
*Store the unit out of the reach of children.
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Troubleshooting
CAUSE ACTION
On/Off Stop Control is in STOP position Turn On/Off Stop Control to START
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times
Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever (nthe
RUN position, Pg. 11
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank/Add fresh fuel mixture
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
CAUSE
Air F(Iter (s Plugged
Old or (mproperly m(xed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ACTION
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank /Add fresh fuel m(xture
Adjust per instruction Pg. 16
CAUSE ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank/Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
CAUSE
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ACTION
Drain gas tank /Add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
CAUSE
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Cutting attachment out of line
Inner reel bound up
Cutting head dirty
Line welded
Line twisted when refilled
Not enough line is exposed
ACTION
Stop the eng(ne and clean cutt(ng attachment
Refill with new line
Replace the inner reel
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Disassemble, remove the welded section
and rewind the line
Disassemble and rewind the line
Push the Bump Knob and pull out line until
4 inches (102 mm) of line is outside of the
cutting attachment