MTD Troy-Bilt TB525CS TB575SS 4 Cycle Gas Trimmer Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual 4-Cycle Gas Trimmers TB525CS/ TB575SS Before beginning, locate the unit’s model plate. It lists the model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the sample plate below and copy the information for future reference. Copy the model and parent part number here: Copy the serial number here: RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 #753-05255 Spark Arrestor Kit. TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Information .1 Rules for Safe Operation . .1 Know Your Unit . .3 Assembly Instructions .4 Oil and Fuel Information .4 Starting/Stopping Instructions . .5 Operating Instructions . .6 Maintenance & Repair Instructions .7 Cleaning and Storage . .10 Troubleshooting Chart . .11 Specifications . .12 Warranty Information .14 Parts List .E16 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For service call 1-800-828-5500, or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.troy-bilt.com. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. 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. SAFETY ALERT: 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. 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. 2007 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, PART NO. 769-03450 DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. (10/07) RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SYMBOL MEANING · Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the area while adding fuel or operating the unit. WHILE OPERATING · Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can be fatal. Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. · Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. · Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level. · The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while operating the unit as a trimmer. Do not operate unit without both trimming lines extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length of the shield. · This unit has a clutch. The cutting attachment remains stationary when the engine is idling. If it does not, have the unit adjusted by an authorized service technician. · Adjust the handle to your size in order to provide the best grip. · Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything before starting the unit. · Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. · Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions. · Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose. · Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. · Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both handles or grips. · Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it rotates. · Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off. · Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting. · Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another. · If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. · Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.

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