User manual MTD TB70SS

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual Easy Star TM M 2-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer Model TB70SS IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 769-01472 (10/04) PRINTED IN USA INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. [. . . ] dECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees , posts , fences and more. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if any excess line is released. Line release becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter. 14 11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration, this service may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this inspection, refer service to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer for repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port. WARNING: FREQUENCY Before starting engine Every 10 hours Every 25 hours Every 50 hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel Clean and re-oil air filter Check and clean spark arrestor Check spark plug condition and gap Inspect exhaust port and spark arrestor screen for clogging or obstruction to assure maximum performance levels REFER TO Page 8 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 15 LINE INSTALLATION This section covers both SplitLine™ and standard single line installation. Use a clean cloth to clean the the inner reel, spring, shaft, and inner surface of the outer spool. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. WARNING: There are two methods to replace the trimming line: • Wind the inner reel with new line • Install a prewound inner reel Winding the Existing Inner Reel 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob™ counterclockwise (Fig. 17 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS For Use with Single Line ONLY Slotted Holes For Use with SplitLine™ or Single Line 9. Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as small as possible (Fig. Wind the line in tight even layers in the direction indicated on the inner reel. NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the cutting attachment to operate incorrectly. [. . . ] € Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer • The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/ fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler. 19 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. [. . . ]