CLEANING
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WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the
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unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service 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 solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or
handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.
STORAGE
• Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing.
Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized
use or damage.
Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated
area.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children.
Short Term Storage (1-2 weeks}
1. Store the unit in a horizontal position. If this is not possible, store the unit
vertically with the engine at the top.
Long Term Storage
1.
Remove the fuel cap, tip the unit and drain the fuel into an approved container.
NOTE: Do not use gasoline that has been stored for more than 30 days. Dispose
of old gasoline in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all
gasoline has been drained from the carburetor.
3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of high
quality motor oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute
the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.
NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the cylinder
before attempting
to start the trimmer after storage.
4.
Change the oil, referring to Changing the Off. Dispose of the old oil in
accordance
with federal, state and local regulations.
5. Thoroughly
clean the unit and inspect for any loose or damaged
parts.
Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts.
The unit is ready for storage.
ELECTRIC
STARTER AND POWER START BIT
TM
FEATURES
This unit is designed to be started with an optional
electric starter or Power Start Bit
TM,
which are sold
separately. If choosing to start the unit using one
of these features or have questions, please
contact your local retailer or call 1=800=828=5500
in the U.S. (1=800-668=1238 in Canada) for more
information and purchasing. You may also go to
www.troybilt.com
or www.troybilt.ca.
Electric
Start
Feature
Fig. 37
CAUSE
ACTION
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
times
Fouled spark plug
Replace or clean the spark plug
CAUSE
ACTION
Old fuel (over 30 days)
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Stop the engine and clean the
cutting attachment
Fouled spark plug
Cutting attachment
out of line
Cutting head dirty
Line twisted when refilled
Replace or clean the spark plug
Refill with new line
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Disassemble and rewind the line
if further
assistance
is required,
contact
your authorized
service
dealer.
Engine Type ...................................
Air-Cooled,
4-Cycle
Displacement
....................................
1.8 cu. in. (29 cc)
Operating RPM .......................................
6,800+ rpm
Idle Speed RPM .................................
2,800 - 3,600 rpm
Valve clearance .....................
0.003-0.006
in. (0.076-0.152
mm)
Spark Plug Gap ..............................
0.025 inch (0.635 mm)
Lubrication ...........................................
SAE 30 Oil
Crankcase
Oil Capacity ..............................
3.04 oz (90 ml)
Fuel ..................................................
Unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity ..................................
14 oz (414 ml)
Approximate
Weight (without fuel) ..............
11.5-13.0
Ibs (5.2-5.9 kg)
Cutting Mechanism ................................
SpeedSpool
2@
Line Spool
...................................
Bump Line Releaser
Line Spool Diameter ............................
4 inches (101.6 mm)
Trimming Line Diameter .......................
0.095 inches (2.41 mm)
Cutting Path Diameter ...........................
17 inches (43.2 cm)
* All specifications
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.
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