MTD Troy-Bilt TB525ET Trimmer Lawn Mower Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual 4-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer/Edger TB525ET SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For service call 1-800-828-5500 in the United States, 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.troybilt.com. 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.

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 #753-05297 Spark Arrestor Kit. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Information .1 Rules for Safe Operation .2 Know Your Unit . .4 Assembly Instructions .4 Oil and Fuel Information . .5 Starting/Stopping Instructions .6 Operating Instructions .7 Maintenance and Repair Instructions . .10 Cleaning and Storage . .16 Troubleshooting Chart . .17 Specifications .18 Warranty Information .20 Parts List .E20 WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. 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. 2007MTD SOUTHWEST INC, P/N 769-02809 (2/07) RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION · IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · 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 NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the SAFETY 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. operation or maintenance of the equipment. 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. WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: When using the unit, the safety rules must be followed. For your own safety and that of bystanders, please read these instructions before operating the unit. Please keep the instructions safe for later use. · Read this operating instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. · Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. · Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult. · All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit. · Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. · Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as glass, wire, etc. · Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and feet. · Use only .095 inch, 2.41 mm diameter original equipment manufacturer replace-ment line. Never use metal-reinforced line, wire or rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles. · Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments or repairs before using unit. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions: · Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials. 2 · Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. · Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.

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